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School Subject: Biology

  • Aquaculture Operators and Managers

    Legacy duties

    • Manage the overall operation of a fish hatchery, fish farm or other aquatic farm
    • Identify requirements of the species and select and oversee preparation of site for species cultivation
    • Co-ordinate selection and maintenance of brood stock
    • Determine food requirements and structure feeding regimes
    • Monitor environment and maintain optimum conditions
    • Conduct and supervise stock examination to identify disease or parasites, and apply prescribed medicinal substances to control and prevent infection
    • Operate and maintain cultivating and harvesting equipment
    • Collect and record growth and production data
    • Supervise and train aquaculture and fish hatchery support workers and supervise technicians and technologists
    • Maintain financial records and establish market strategies, inventory and quality control methods
    • Scuba dive to inspect sea farm operations
    • Design and construct pens, floating stations and collector strings or fences for sea farms.

  • Agricultural and Related Service Contractors and Managers

    Legacy duties

    • Manage businesses which provide an agricultural livestock service such as artificial insemination, spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses
    • Manage businesses which provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
    • Hire and train workers
    • Negotiate with farmers and farm managers regarding the services to be provided
    • Maintain financial and operational records
    • May participate in the provision of the service or in the operation of machinery and equipment.

  • Radiological Technologist

    Legacy duties

    • Operate X-ray, radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment, computerized tomography (CT) scanners, mammography units and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to produce radiographs or anatomic images of the human body for the diagnosis by radiologists of disease or injury
    • Record and process patient data
    • Perform basic verification and quality control checks on radiographic and film processing equipment
    • Provide appropriate care for the patient during the radiographic examination
    • Apply radiation protection measures
    • May train and supervise student radiographers or supervise other radiological technologists.
    • Radiological technologists may specialize in areas such as computerized tomography, angiography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, interventional radiology, dosimetry, stereotaxy or brachytherapy.

  • Clinical Perfusionist

    Legacy duties

    • Assemble, maintain and operate extracorporeal circulation equipment, intra-aortic balloon pumps and other heart assist devices to support or temporarily replace patients' cardiopulmonary functions during open-heart surgery
    • Administer blood products, drugs and other substances through heart-lung machines and other devices as directed by cardiac surgeons and anaesthetists
    • Monitor vital signs to maintain patients' physiological functions during cardiopulmonary surgery
    • Supervise and train student clinical perfusionists and other clinical perfusionists.

  • Head Nurses and Supervisors

    Legacy duties

    • Supervise registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and other nursing personnel
    • Evaluate patients' needs and ensure that required nursing care is delivered
    • Set up and co-ordinate nursing services in conjunction with other health services
    • Ensure quality nursing care is provided and appropriate administrative procedures are followed
    • Assist in the establishment of unit policies and procedures
    • Administer nursing unit budget and ensure that supplies and equipment are available
    • Assist in the selection, evaluation and professional development of nursing personnel
    • Collaborate on research projects related to nursing and medical care and multidisciplinary services
    • May provide direct patient care.

  • Community Pharmacists

    Legacy duties

    • Check prescriptions for proper dosage
    • Compound prescribed pharmaceutical products by calculating, measuring and mixing the quantities of drugs and other ingredients required and filling appropriate containers with correct quantity
    • Dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals to customers or to other health care professionals and advise them on indications, contra-indications, adverse effects, drug interactions and dosage
    • Maintain medication profiles of customers including registry of poisons and narcotic and controlled drugs
    • Ensure proper preparation, packaging, distribution and storage of vaccines, serums, biologicals and other drugs and pharmaceuticals
    • Order and maintain stock of pharmaceutical supplies
    • Advise customers on selection and use of non-prescription medication
    • May supervise and co-ordinate the activities of other pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians and other staff.

  • Industrial Pharmacists

    Legacy duties

    • Participate in basic research for the development of new drugs
    • Formulate new drug products developed by medical researchers
    • Test new drug products for stability and to determine their absorption and elimination patterns
    • Co-ordinate clinical investigations of new drugs
    • Control the quality of drug products during production to ensure that they meet standards of potency, purity, uniformity, stability and safety
    • Develop information materials concerning the uses, properties and risks of particular drugs
    • Evaluate labelling, packaging and advertising of drug products
    • Promote pharmaceutical products to health professionals.

  • Speech-Language Pathologist

    Speech-language pathologists assess communication and swallowing needs and create plans to support improvement. They may test speech, language, fluency, voice, and hearing-related communication concerns, then explain results in clear language to clients, families, and other professionals. They develop and deliver therapy, choose exercises and strategies, and adjust plans as progress changes. They also help people use tools or techniques that make speaking and understanding easier in daily life. In schools and healthcare settings, they may work with teachers, doctors, therapists, and support staff to coordinate care. They often keep records, track progress, and recommend next steps based on each person’s needs and goals.

  • Dental Hygienist

    Dental hygienists clean teeth, remove plaque and tartar, and check for signs of gum problems and other oral health concerns. They may take dental X-rays, record patient information, and help prepare treatment notes for the dentist. They also teach people how to brush, floss, and care for their mouths between visits. In many workplaces, they help plan and carry out preventive care, such as fluoride treatments or sealants, depending on the setting. Dental hygienists must follow safety and infection-control procedures and use tools carefully and accurately. They also need to be calm and supportive, since many patients feel nervous about dental visits.

  • Audiologist

    Audiologists assess hearing and related concerns by asking questions, reviewing health information, and using specialized tests. They interpret results to identify hearing loss or other hearing problems and explain the findings in clear, simple language. They may recommend hearing aids or other assistive devices, adjust them, and provide guidance on how to use them. Audiologists also help people manage ear-related concerns that affect communication and may work with families, teachers, and other health professionals. In many settings, they keep records, monitor progress, and update care plans. Their work focuses on improving hearing, communication, and quality of life for people of all ages.