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NOC 32129 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Other medical technologists and technicians. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
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Definition
Other medical technologists and technicians includes medical technologists and technicians, such as dietary technicians, ocularists, prosthetists, orthotists, prosthetic technicians and orthotic technicians. Dietary technicians are employed in health care and commercial food service establishments such as hospitals, extended care facilities, nursing homes, schools, cafeterias and fast food outlets. Ocularists are employed in custom ocular prosthetic laboratories, or they may be self-employed. Prosthetists, orthotists and prosthetic and orthotic technicians are employed in hospitals, clinics, prosthetics and orthotics laboratories, and prosthetic device manufacturing companies. Prosthetists and orthotists may also be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
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Express Entry category draws
NOC 32129 is in the “Healthcare & social services” group used for category-based Express Entry draws.
Overview
Under the official Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) NOC 2021 classification, NOC 32129 encompasses "Other medical technologists and technicians." This broad group is classified under TEER Category 2 and includes vital healthcare support professionals such as dietary technicians, ophthalmic medical assistants, prosthetic and orthotic technicians, and other specialized medical technologists not classified elsewhere. These skilled professionals play a crucial role in Canada’s healthcare system, working in hospitals, clinics, medical laboratories, rehabilitation centers, and private practices.
To qualify under NOC 32129, candidates typically require the completion of a two- to three-year college program or equivalent specialized training in their respective medical technology field. Depending on the specific provincial jurisdiction and role, professional certification or registration with a regulatory body may be required. Their primary responsibilities vary by specialization but generally involve preparing patients, operating specialized medical equipment, performing technical tests, and collaborating with medical specialists to deliver high-quality patient care.
Because NOC 32129 is classified as a TEER 2 occupation, skilled workers in this category are eligible for federal economic immigration pathways through the Express Entry system, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Furthermore, these professionals may benefit from targeted Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) or healthcare-specific category-based selection draws.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Other medical technologists and technicians is TEER 2, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Other medical technologists and technicians is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — Other medical technologists and technicians is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.
Yes — it's in the “Healthcare & social services” group. The latest Healthcare & social services round (June 25, 2026) invited 4000 candidates with a CRS cut-off of 475.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.