@prefix vivo: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix skos: . @prefix ns0: . vivo:departmentOrSchool "Medicine, Faculty of"@en, "Population and Public Health (SPPH), School of"@en ; edm:dataProvider "DSpace"@en ; dcterms:alternative "HHRU 00:09"@en ; dcterms:contributor "University of British Columbia. Centre for Health Services and Policy Research"@en ; dcterms:creator "University of British Columbia. Health Human Resources Unit"@en ; dcterms:issued "2014-10-16T18:24:04Z"@en, "2000-09"@en ; dcterms:description """The Cooperative Health Human Resources Database (CHHRD), developed and maintained by the Health Human Resources Unit (HHRU) since 1973, provides the basis for a number of our regular and special reports. The INVENTORY series presents a regional analysis of health personnel in the province of British Columbia. The series has two components - INVENTORY and INVENTORY UPDATE - which are produced in alternate years. INVENTORY, published for odd-numbered years, contains information derived from the ROLLCALL series about selected health professions for which annual electronic data are available through the CHHRD. These data are owned by the regulatory bodies and professional associations of each group. The tables included in this report have been generated in response to a need for regional information about health human resources planning in British Columbia. They have been published in this format to increase the usability of ROLLCALL 99 information, but are not meant to replace that volume, which offers more detailed information about the thirty-three health occupations or groups included in INVENTORY 99."""@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://circle.library.ubc.ca/rest/handle/2429/50765?expand=metadata"@en ; skos:note "INVENTORY 99A REGIONAL ANALYSIS OF HEALTH PERSONNELIN THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIAHHRU 00:9Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaVancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3September 2000Canadian Cataloguing in Publication DataMain entry under title:Inventory “Research reports”. Each alternate issue has title: Inventory update. ISSN 1195-9911 1. Allied health personnel—British Columbia—Statistics—Periodicals. 2. Medicalpersonnel—British Columbia—Statistics—Periodicals. I. University of British Columbia.Health Human Resources Unit.RA450.B7I6 610.69’09711’021 C99-301210-8iiHEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES UNITThe Health Human Resources Unit (HHRU) was established as a demonstration project by theBritish Columbia Ministry of Health in 1973. Since that time, the Unit has continued to befunded on an ongoing basis (subject to annual review) as part of the Centre for Health Servicesand Policy Research. The Unit undertakes a series of research studies that are relevant tohealth human resources management and to public policy decisions.The HHRU’s research agenda is determined through discussions of key current issues andavailable resources with the senior staff of the Ministry of Health. Various health care providergroups participate indirectly, through on-going formal and informal communications withMinistry of Health officials and with HHRU researchers. Arminée Kazanjian is the AssociateDirector and Principal Investigator for the Unit.Three types of research are included in the Unit’s research agenda. In conjunction withprofessional licensing bodies or associations, the HHRU maintains the Cooperative HealthHuman Resources Database. The Unit uses these data to produce regular status reports thatprovide a basis for in-depth studies and for health human resources planning. The Unitundertakes more detailed analyses bearing on particular health human resources policy issuesand assesses the impact of specific policy measures, using secondary analyses of data from theCooperative Database, data from the administrative databases maintained under the HIDU, orprimary data collected through surveys. The HHRU also conducts specific projects pertainingto the management of health human resources at local, regional and provincial levels.Copies of studies and reports produced by the HHRU are available at no charge.Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy Research#429-2194 Health Sciences MallVancouver, BCV6T 1Z3Ph: (604) 822-4810Fax: (604) 822-5690email: hhru@chspr.ubc.caURL: www.chspr.ubc.caiiiACKNOWLEDGEMENTSSpecial appreciation is extended to the regulatory bodies and professional associations, allof whom took the time to answer our written and verbal requests for information.INVENTORY 99 represents the culmination of six intensive months of data collection,consistency checks, table generation, definition and other text verification, proof- eading andanalysis. The programmer team working on this edition was headed by Kerry Kerluke andincluded Harold Yip and Patrick Wong Fung. Allyson MacDonald, Laura Wood and SherinRahim-Jamal handled the data collection, editing and updating. Allyson MacDonald, KerryKerluke, and Laura Wood co-ordinated the report production. Tables were produced on anIBMTM compatible PC using, Microsoft ExcelTM v7.0 and software written in FoxPROTM v2.5.Text was produced using Microsoft WordTM for Windows v7.0.Financial support from the British Columbia Ministry of Health and the University ofBritish Columbia is gratefully acknowledged.ivTABLE OF CONTENTSPage NumberIntroduction ........................................................................................................... ixTableNumberBritish Columbia Total1 Health Personnel, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population ........................ 32 Selected Health Personnel by Age and Sex ........................................................... 43 Selected Health Personnel by Place of Graduation ...................................................... 5Regional Health Boards1. North Okanagan Regional Health Board4 Health Personnel, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population ........................ 75 Selected Health Personnel by Age and Sex ........................................................... 86 Selected Health Personnel by Place of Graduation ...................................................... 92. Okanagan Similkameen Regional Health Board7 Health Personnel, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population ...................... 118 Selected Health Personnel by Age and Sex ......................................................... 129 Selected Health Personnel by Place of Graduation .................................................... 133. Thompson Regional Health Board10 Health Personnel, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population ...................... 1511 Selected Health Personnel by Age and Sex ......................................................... 1612 Selected Health Personnel by Place of Graduation .................................................... 174. Fraser Valley Regional Health Board13 Health Personnel, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population ...................... 1914 Selected Health Personnel by Age and Sex ......................................................... 2015 Selected Health Personnel by Place of Graduation .................................................... 215. South Fraser Regional Health Board16 Health Personnel, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population ...................... 2317 Selected Health Personnel by Age and Sex ......................................................... 2418 Selected Health Personnel by Place of Graduation .................................................... 256. Simon Fraser Regional Health Board19 Health Personnel, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population ...................... 2720 Selected Health Personnel by Age and Sex ......................................................... 2821 Selected Health Personnel by Place of Graduation .................................................... 29v7. Central Vancouver Island Regional Health Board22 Health Personnel, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population ...................... 3123 Selected Health Personnel by Age and Sex ......................................................... 3224 Selected Health Personnel by Place of Graduation .................................................... 338. Northern Interior Regional Health Board25 Health Personnel, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population ...................... 3526 Selected Health Personnel by Age and Sex ......................................................... 3627 Selected Health Personnel by Place of Graduation .................................................... 379. Vancouver/Richmond Regional Health Board28 Health Personnel, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population ...................... 3929 Selected Health Personnel by Age and Sex ......................................................... 4030 Selected Health Personnel by Place of Graduation .................................................... 4110. North Shore Regional Health Board31 Health Personnel, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population ...................... 4332 Selected Health Personnel by Age and Sex ......................................................... 4433 Selected Health Personnel by Place of Graduation .................................................... 4511. Capital Regional Health Board34 Health Personnel, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population ...................... 4735 Selected Health Personnel by Age and Sex ......................................................... 4836 Selected Health Personnel by Place of Graduation .................................................... 49Community Health Services Societies1. East Kootenay Community Health Services Society37 Health Personnel, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population ...................... 5138 Selected Health Personnel by Age and Sex ......................................................... 5239 Selected Health Personnel by Place of Graduation .................................................... 532. Kootenay Boundary Community Health Services Society40 Health Personnel, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population ...................... 5541 Selected Health Personnel by Age and Sex ......................................................... 5642 Selected Health Personnel by Place of Graduation .................................................... 573. Coast Garibaldi Community Health Services Society43 Health Personnel, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population ...................... 5944 Selected Health Personnel by Age and Sex ......................................................... 6045 Selected Health Personnel by Place of Graduation .................................................... 61vi4. Upper Island/Central Coast Community Health Services Society46 Health Personnel, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population ...................... 6347 Selected Health Personnel by Age and Sex ......................................................... 6448 Selected Health Personnel by Place of Graduation .................................................... 655. Cariboo Community Health Services Society49 Health Personnel, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies nd Population ...................... 6750 Selected Health Personnel by Age and Sex ......................................................... 6851 Selected Health Personnel by Place of Graduation .................................................... 696. North West Community Health Services Society52 Health Personnel, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population ...................... 7153 Selected Health Personnel by Age and Sex ......................................................... 7254 Selected Health Personnel by Place of Graduation .................................................... 737. Peace Liard Community Health Services Society55 Health Personnel, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population ...................... 7556 Selected Health Personnel by Age and Sex ......................................................... 7657 Selected Health Personnel by Place of Graduation .................................................... 77AppendicesAppendix A Information about Health Personnel ......................................................... 79Administrative ServicesHealth Record Personnel .................................................................................. 80Health Services Executives ................................................................................. 80Dental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants .................................................................................. 81Dental Hygienists .......................................................................................... 82Dental Technicians ....................................................................................... 83Dentists ......................................................................................................... 84Denturists ...................................................................................................... 84Laboratory & Therapeutic Technological ServicesCardiology Technologists .................................................................................. 85Diagnostic Medical Sonographes ....................................................................... 86Medical Laboratory Technologists ...................................................................... 87Medical Radiation Technologists ........................................................................ 87Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors ................................................................................................ 89Emergency Medical Assistants ............................................................................ 90Midwives ...................................................................................................... 91viiNaturopathic Physicians .................................................................................. 91Opticians ....................................................................................................... 92Optometrists .................................................................................................. 93Pharmacists ................................................................................................... 93Physicians ..................................................................................................... 94Podiatrists ...................................................................................................... 95Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses .................................................................................. 95Registered Nurses ......................................................................................... 96Licensed Graduate Nurses .................................................................................. 96Registered Psychiatric Nurses ............................................................................. 97Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians and Nutritionists .................................................................................. 98Psychological ServicesCounsellors ................................................................................................... 98Psychologists ................................................................................................. 99Rehabilitation ServicesAudiologists and Speech/Language Pathologists ..................................................... 100Massage Therapists ..................................................................................... 101Occupational Therapists .................................................................................. 101Physical Therapists ..................................................................................... 102Prosthetists and Orthotists ................................................................................. 103Appendix B Map of British Columbia by Health Authorities ........................................ 105Reports of the Health Human Resources Unit ............................................................. 109viiiINTRODUCTIONThe Cooperative Health Human Resources Database (CHHRD), developed and maintained by theHealth Human Resources Unit (HHRU) since 1973, provides the basis for a number of our regular andspecial reports. The INVENTORY series presents a regional analysis of health personnel in the provinceof British Columbia. The series has two components - INVENTORY and INVENTORY UPDATE -which are produced in alternate years. INVENTORY, published for odd-numbered years, containsinformation derived from the ROLLCALL series about selected health professions for which annualelectronic data are available through the CHHRD. These data are owned by the regulatory bodies andprofessional associations of each group.The tables included in this report have been generated in response to a need for regional informationabout health human resources planning in British Columbia. They have been published in this format toincrease the usability of ROLLCALL 99 information, but are not meant to replace that volume, whichoffers more detailed information about the thirty-three health occupations or groups included inINVENTORY 99.Table 1 gives a brief outline, for each professional group, of the source of data and the dates ofrecord used in producing these tables.Table 1Source of Data and Date of Record for Selected Health Personnel in B.C.Occupation Source of Data Date of RecordAdministrative ServicesHealth Record Personnel Health Record Association of B.C. Feb 1998 & Feb 2000Health Services Executives Canadian College of Health Service Executives & American College of Healthcare Executives Nov 1999Dental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants College of Dental Surgeons of B.C. Dec 1997 & Jun 2000Dental Hygienists College of Dental Hygienists of B.C. Dec 1997 & Dec 1999Dental Technicians College of Dental Technicians of B.C. Nov 1997 & Nov 1999Dentists College of Dental Surgeons of B.C. Jan 1998 & Jun 2000Denturists College of Denturists of B.C. Dec 1997 & Nov 1999Laboratory & Therapeutic Technological ServicesCardiology Technologists Cardiology Technologists Association of B.C. Mar 1998 & Mar 2000Diagnostic Medical Sonographers American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Apr 2000Medical Laboratory Technologists Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science Oct 1997 & Nov 1999Medical Radiation Technologists B.C. Association of Medical Radiation Technologists Feb 1998 & Jun 2000Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors B.C. College of Chiropractors Jun 1998 & Feb 2000Emergency Medical Assistants Emergency Medical Assistant Licensing Board Dec 1997 & Nov 1999First Responders Emergency Medical Assistant Licensing Board Dec 1997 & Nov 1999Midwives College of Midwives of B.C. Jan 1999 & Jan 2000Naturopathic Physicians Association of Naturopathic Physicians of B.C. May 1998 & Nov 1999Opticians College of Opticians of B.C. May 1998 & Nov 1999Optometrists B.C. Association of Optometrists Dec 1997 & Apr 2000Pharmacists College of Pharmacists of B.C. Apr 1998 & Apr 2000Physicians College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. Sep 1997 & Sep 1999Podiatrists B.C. Association of Podiatrists Oct 1997 & Oct 1999… continuedixTable 1 (continued)Source of Data and Date of Record for Selected Health Personnel in B.C.Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses College of Licensed Practical Nurses of B.C. Sep 1997 & Sep 1999Registered Nurses Registered Nurses Association of B.C. Dec 1997 & Dec 1999Licensed Graduate Nurses Registered Nurses Association of B.C. Dec 1997 & Dec 1999Registered Psychiatric Nurses College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of B.C. Oct 1997 & Dec 1999Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists B.C. Dietitians' and Nutritionists' Association Dec 1997 & Dec 1999Psychological Services / Social ServicesCounsellors B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors Apr 1998 & Jun 2000Psychologists College of Psychologists of B.C. Dec 1997 & Jan 2000Rehabilitation ServicesAudiologists & Speech/Language PathologistsB.C. Association of Speech/Language Pathologists andAudiologistsMay 1998 & Mar 2000Massage Therapists College of Massage Therapists of B.C. Dec 1997 & Jan 2000Occupational Therapists B.C. Society of Occupational Therapists Mar 1998 & Apr 2000Physical Therapists College of Physical Therapists of B.C. Apr 1998 & Jun 2000Prosthetists & Orthotists Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists & Orthotists & Canadian Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists Dec 1997 & Apr 2000Four health personnel groups included in INVENTORY 97 are missing from INVENTORY 99. Nodata were received this year from two groups, clinical perfusionists and respiratory therapists. For twoother health personnel groups, environmental health officers and nutrition managers, the data whichwere received are known to be largely incomplete and probably not an accurate representation of thenumber of persons employed in B.C., so they have not been included. We refer you instead toINVENTORY 97 for the most recent and accurate data available on these groups.Table 2 is reproduced from the Introduction to ROLLCALL 99 and outlines data sources by type ofhealth personnel group. Users of these data should be aware that not all of these health personnelgroups have a mandatory registration requirement. When there is no registration requirement, data aretaken from professional associations, which are thought to represent a large proportion of those workingin the field. There may be, however, a certain number of health personnel who are not members ofthese professional associations and are therefore not counted in these tables. It is impossible to estimatehow many people this represents and where they live or work.Table 2 also shows the varying proportions of each group that are known to be working in the field,compared to those that are not, and those for whom work status is unknown. The tables in the rest ofthis publication use total numbers for the group, as this represents the potential workforce in eachregion. The distinction between potential workforce and effective supply is an important one for healthplanners to make; the former represents health human resources available to the region, while the latterrefers to health human resources currently deployed. More information about employment is availablein ROLLCALL 99.xTable 2Health Personnel1 in British Columbia byMandatory/Voluntary Registration by Employment Status, 1999Not EmploymentEmployed Employed StatusMANDATORY REGISTRATION GROUPS in Field2 In Field3 Unknown TOTALCertified Dental Assistants (CDSBC) - - 4,887 4,887 Dental Hygienists (CDHBC) 1,379 70 294 1,743 Dental Technicians (CDTBC) - - 487 487 Dentists (CDSBC) - 110 2,556 2,666 Denturists (CDBC) - 17 207 224 Chiropractors (BCCC) - - 699 699 Emergency Medical Assistants (EMALB) 2,802 - - 2,802 First Responders4 (EMALB) 7,599 - - 7,599 Midwives (CMBC) - - 57 57 Naturopathic Physicians (ANPBC) - - 122 122 Opticians (COBC) 1,045 230 44 1,319 Optometrists (BCAO) - - 344 344 Pharmacists (CPBC) 2,577 431 - 3,008 Physicians (CPSBC & MSC) - - 8,809 8,809 Podiatrists (BCAP) - - 83 83 Licensed Practical Nurses (BCCLPN) 4,216 642 5 4,863 Registered Nurses (RNABC) 27,992 3,520 - 31,512 Licensed Graduate Nurses (RNABC) 203 38 - 241 Registered Psychiatric Nurses (CRPNBC) 2,179 316 - 2,495 Psychologists (CPBC) 828 111 5 944 Massage Therapists (CMTBC) 1,160 74 137 1,371 Occupational Therapists (BCSOT) 854 107 5 966 Physical Therapists (CPTBC) 1,937 359 65 2,361 SUB TOTAL 54,771 6,025 18,806 79,602 VOLUNTARY MEMBERSHIP GROUPSHealth Record Personnel (HRABC) 283 24 21 328 Health Services Executives (CCHSE & ACHE) - - 302 302 Cardiology Technologists (CTABC) 257 - 19 276 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) - - 337 337 Medical Laboratory Technologists (CSMLS) - 265 2,430 2,695 Medical Radiation Technologists (BCAMRT) 1,499 56 58 1,613 Dietitians and Nutritionists (BCDNA) 692 93 2 787 Counsellors (BCACC) - - 877 877 Audiologists & Speech/Language Pathologists (BCASLPA) 413 - 41 454 Prosthetists and Orthotists (CBCPO & CAPO) - - 68 68 SUB TOTAL 3,144 438 4,155 7,737 1 Clinical Perfusionists and Respiratory Therapists do not appear in this table as no data were received from these groups this year. Environmental Health Officers and Nutrition Managers also do not appear in this table as the data received from these groups were incomplete. Please see the introductory text for details.2 Includes personnel who are known to be employed in the field as reported by the regulatory body, or membership society or association.3 Includes personnel who have a membership or registration status which makes them ineligible for employment in the field, and those who are reported as \"employed in another field\", \"unemployed\", \"on leave\" or \"not practicing\" by the regulatory body, or membership society or association.4 Information is collected only for those known to be employed and certified as first responders. However, acting as a first responder is not the primary duty of this employment group (i.e., most are firemen or policemen).Health Authorities (HAs) in British Columbia are now responsible for health human resourcesplanning in their respective regions, thus this edition of INVENTORY presents data by Health Authority(HA) rather than by Health Region (HR) as previous editions of INVENTORY and INVENTORYUPDATE have done. The Health Authorities used in INVENTORY 99 include the eleven RegionalHealth Boards and the seven Community Health Services Societies. The boundaries of these HealthAuthorities are similar to those of the Health Regions with only two differences: the health regions ofVancouver and Richmond are combined into the Vancouver/Richmond Regional Health Board; and thehealth regions of Simon Fraser and Burnaby are combined into the Simon Fraser Regional HealthxiBoard. A map of the province's Health Authorities and a table showing the conversion between LocalHealth Areas, the Health Regions formerly used in INVENTORY and the Health Authorities used in thisedition is found in Appendix B.The population 'projections' used this year are from P.E.O.P.L.E. #24 and are the most recentpopulation 'projections' available from the Population Section, B.C. Stats (July 1999). All tablesshowing inter-temporal comparisons of personnel per 10,000 population distributions for 1997 and1999 and rates of change for personnel-to-population ratios have been computed using the P.E.O.P.L.E.#24 population data. Therefore, the 1997 and 1998 personnel to population ratios that appear inINVENTORY 99 may differ from those reported in INVENTORY 97 and INVENTORY UPDATE 98because they have been recalculated based on these updated population data.The main body of this publication is c mprised of tables, starting with a set of tables for provincialtotals and followed by tables grouped by Health Authority, with tables for the eleven Regional HealthBoards appearing first then followed by tables for the seven Community Health Services Societies. Thefirst table for each Health Authority shows number and number per 10,000 population in 1997 and1999 for each health occupation. The first table for each Health Authority also shows the averageannual rates of change1 in the number and number per 10,000 population. The average annual rate ofchange in number is the growth in the number of the health workforce for the year, while the averageannual rate of change in ratio shows the growth in the number of the health workforce in relation to thegrowth in the population. For the latter statistic, a positive number indicates the health workforce grewfaster than the general population, and a negative number indicates the health workforce grew moreslowly than the general population. This first table also includes numbers of regional hospital beds,community pharmacies, and regional populations.The second table for each Health Authority shows age and sex distribution for each of the groupsfor which it is available from ROLLCALL 99. The final table produced for each Health Authorityshows place of graduation information for those groups contained in the HHRU biennial series PLACEOF GRADUATION.Appendix A is a compilation of information for each health profession excerpted from ROLLCALL99. Included are definitions of types of registration status as well as other information that may beuseful in using the tables. Employment address is used wherever possible to locate the healthprofessionals. Specific percentages of home vs. employment or other address are outlined for eachgroup. All of this information should be considered when interpreting numbers from the tables in thisdocument. 1 Average annual rates of change (in percent) in the number of personnel are computed as follows:[(Personnel 1999/Personnel 1997)12/n -1] x 100,where n=number of months separating the 1997 and 1999 data based on the dates of record listed for each group.Average annual rates of change (in percent) in the number of personnel relative to the change in population are computed asfollows:[{(Personnel 1999/Personnel 1997) x (Population 1997/Population 1999)}12/n - 1] x 100,where n=number of months separating the two sets of data.xiiREGIONAL DISTRIBUTIONS12Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 1B.C. - TOTALHealth Personnel1, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population1997 and 19992Number per Average AnnualNumber 10,000 Population Rate of ChangeHealth Group 1997 1999 1997 1999 Number3 Ratio4Administrative ServicesHealth Record Personnel (HRABC) 384 328 0.97 0.81 -7.29 -8.24 Health Service Executives (CCHSE & ACHE)5 n/a 302 n/a 0.75 n/a n/aDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 4,803 4,887 12.13 12.08 0.70 -0.17 Dental Hygienists 1,634 1,743 4.13 4.31 3.43 2.27 Dental Technicians6 504 487 1.27 1.20 -1.70 -2.76 Dentists 2,495 2,666 6.30 6.59 2.78 1.87 Denturists 230 224 0.58 0.55 -1.37 -2.47 Lab. & Therapeutic Tech. ServicesCardiology Technologists (CTABC) 258 276 0.65 0.68 3.43 2.32 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)5 n/a 337 n/a 0.83 n/a n/aMedical Laboratory Technologists (CSMLS) 2,956 2,695 7.47 6.66 -4.34 -5.33 Medical Radiation Technologists (BCAMRT) 1,548 1,613 3.91 3.99 1.78 0.84 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 646 699 1.63 1.73 4.61 3.33 Emergency Medical Assistants 2,773 2,802 7.00 6.93 0.57 -0.61 First Responders 7,271 7,599 18.36 18.78 2.44 1.24 Midwives 49 57 0.12 0.14 16.33 15.30 Naturopathic Physicians 119 122 0.30 0.30 1.67 0.22 Opticians 1,196 1,319 3.02 3.26 6.74 5.22 Optometrists 311 344 0.79 0.85 4.26 3.33 Pharmacists 2,861 3,008 7.23 7.44 2.43 1.38 Physicians (Directory Active) 8,636 8,809 21.81 21.77 1.00 -0.09 Podiatrists 79 83 0.20 0.21 2.50 1.40 Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses7 n/a 4,863 n/a 12.02 n/a n/aRegistered Nurses8 31,754 31,512 80.20 77.89 -0.38 -1.45 Licensed Graduate Nurses 321 241 0.81 0.60 -13.35 -14.28 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 2,565 2,495 6.48 6.17 -1.27 -2.25 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists (BCDNA) 782 787 1.98 1.95 0.32 -0.76 Psychological ServicesCounsellors (BCACC) 808 877 2.04 2.17 3.85 2.83 Psychologists 886 944 2.24 2.33 3.09 2.03 Rehabilitation ServicesAud. & Speech/Lang. Pathologists (BCASLPA) 492 454 1.24 1.12 -4.11 -5.18 Massage Therapists6 1,231 1,371 3.11 3.39 5.31 4.22 Occupational Therapists (BCSOT) 880 966 2.22 2.39 4.58 3.50 Physical Therapists6 2,333 2,361 5.89 5.84 0.55 -0.44 Prosthetists & Orthotists (CBCPO & CAPO) 64 68 0.16 0.17 2.63 1.69 TOTAL 9 80,869 81,837 204.25 202.28 0.60 -0.48 Hospital Beds10Acute Care Beds 9,441 9,001 23.84 22.25 -1.58 -2.28 Extended Care Beds 8,276 8,733 20.90 21.59 1.81 1.08 TOTAL BEDS 17,717 17,734 44.75 43.83 0.03 -0.68 Community Pharmacies 697 753 1.76 1.86 3.78 2.71 Population 3,959,338 4,045,661 n/a n/a 1.08 n/a1 Clinical Perfusionists and Respiratory Therapists do not appear in this table as no data were received from these groups this year. Environmental Health Officers and Nutrition Managers also do not appear in this table as the data received from these groups were incomplete. Please see the introductory text for details.2 Dates of record differ for each health group. Please refer to Table 1 in the Introduction for specific dates of record for each group. 3 Rate of change (in percent) in the number.4 Rate of change (in percent) in the number per 10,000 population.5 Due to changes in data collection, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.6 Due to changes in the registration categories included in this table, the 1997 data shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.7 Due to changes in registration categories, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.8 Due to changes in the date of record, the 1997 data shown are not comparable to those appearing in INVENTORY 97.9 The total excludes Health Service Executives, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Licensed Practical Nurses because comparable data for 1997 and 1999 are not available.10 Due to changes in the classification of hospital beds included in this table, the 1997 numbers shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.* Indicates that the base for the rate of change is less than 10. n/a - Not applicable/not comparable.3Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 2B.C. - TOTALSelected Health Personnel1 by Age and Sex1999 < 25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 + Age Unknown SubtotalHealth Group M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M FDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 1 491 3 1,792 1 1,855 1 655 0 73 0 2 0 11 6 4,879 Dental Hygienists 2 41 26 649 20 629 13 325 4 30 0 2 0 2 65 1,678 Dentists 3 1 342 209 586 236 674 109 370 16 110 4 5 1 2,090 576 Denturists 3 1 22 9 58 11 40 12 31 3 21 2 2 3 177 41 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 0 0 156 74 196 37 140 19 42 3 21 0 7 3 562 136 Emergency Medical Assistants 110 56 584 276 785 276 455 123 95 27 2 0 8 5 2,039 763 First Responders 389 38 1,996 221 2,563 184 1,738 87 314 21 22 9 15 2 7,037 562 Opticians 10 13 27 57 37 44 32 31 14 8 1 0 469 574 590 727 Pharmacists 30 68 423 595 342 491 377 348 158 80 54 2 24 16 1,408 1,600 Physicians (Directory Active) 1 7 818 610 1,772 975 1,969 577 1,208 175 617 62 9 9 6,394 2,415 Podiatrists 0 0 14 7 26 4 25 1 3 0 3 0 0 0 71 12 Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 8 91 51 595 122 1,332 124 1,740 57 639 2 31 4 67 368 4,495 Registered Nurses 25 541 265 5,076 450 9,131 356 10,175 122 4,938 4 429 0 0 1,222 30,290 Licensed Graduate Nurses 0 0 0 0 1 33 3 140 0 57 0 7 0 0 4 237 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 0 27 46 340 122 514 207 694 167 294 10 19 13 42 565 1,930 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 1 5 5 219 5 285 2 189 0 46 0 2 2 26 15 772 Psychological ServicesCounsellors 0 0 7 23 54 136 108 312 48 109 6 13 29 32 252 625 Psychologists 0 0 5 25 77 112 191 220 152 109 38 15 0 0 463 481 Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 4 26 132 379 149 334 82 206 17 32 7 3 0 0 391 980 Occupational Therapists 0 1 8 148 27 267 8 189 0 63 1 2 1 251 45 921 Physical Therapists 0 8 133 408 147 585 86 631 39 252 14 38 5 14 424 1,936 TOTAL 587 1,415 5,063 11,712 7,540 17,471 6,631 16,783 2,841 6,975 933 642 593 1,058 24,188 56,056 1 Age and sex information are not available for all health groups.SexUnknown Total2 4,887 0 1,743 0 2,666 6 224 1 699 0 2,802 0 7,599 2 1,319 0 3,008 0 8,809 0 83 0 4,863 0 31,512 0 241 0 2,495 0 787 0 877 0 944 0 1,371 0 966 1 2,361 12 80,256 4Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 3B.C. - TOTALSelected Health Personnel1 by Place of Graduation1999Place of GraduationSaskatchewan &B.C. Alberta Manitoba Ontario Other Canada Canada Subtotal Other Country Unknown TOTALHealth Group N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N %Dental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 4,468 91.43 164 3.36 47 0.96 7 0.14 7 0.14 4,693 96.03 193 3.95 1 0.02 4,887 100.00Dental Hygienists 854 49.00 170 9.75 157 9.01 257 14.74 148 8.49 1,586 90.99 157 9.01 0 0.00 1,743 100.00Dentists 998 37.43 373 13.99 251 9.41 214 8.03 238 8.93 2,074 77.79 591 22.17 1 0.04 2,666 100.00Medical & Treatment ServicesPharmacists 2,264 75.27 151 5.02 245 8.14 49 1.63 37 1.23 2,746 91.29 206 6.85 56 1.86 3,008 100.00Physicians (Directory Active)2,385 27.07 1,083 12.29 748 8.49 1,454 16.51 710 8.06 6,380 72.43 2,429 27.57 0 0.00 8,809 100.00Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 3,275 67.35 335 6.89 309 6.35 377 7.75 186 3.82 4,482 92.17 254 5.22 127 2.61 4,863 100.00Registered Nurses 16,949 53.79 2,539 8.06 2,530 8.03 3,164 10.04 1,644 5.22 26,826 85.13 4,676 14.84 10 0.03 31,512 100.00Registered Psychiatric Nurses1,603 64.25 102 4.09 285 11.42 0 0.00 0 0.00 1,990 79.76 319 12.79 186 7.45 2,495 100.00Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 375 47.65 81 10.29 75 9.53 96 12.20 99 12.58 726 92.25 57 7.24 4 0.51 787 100.00Psychological ServicesPsychologists 378 40.04 82 8.69 44 4.66 139 14.72 35 3.71 678 71.82 266 28.18 0 0.00 944 100.00Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 982 71.63 3 0.22 4 0.29 348 25.38 1 0.07 1,338 97.59 18 1.31 15 1.09 1,371 100.00Occupational Therapists 377 39.03 97 10.04 48 4.97 140 14.49 70 7.25 732 75.78 220 22.77 14 1.45 966 100.00Physical Therapists 615 26.05 186 7.88 160 6.78 292 12.37 150 6.35 1,403 59.42 749 31.72 209 8.85 2,361 100.00TOTAL 35,523 53.49 5,366 8.08 4,903 7.38 6,537 9.84 3,325 5.01 55,654 83.80 10,135 15.26 623 0.94 66,412 100.001 Place of graduation is not available for all health groups. Therefore, the total number shown here will be less than the total shown in the first table of this section.56Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 4North Okanagan Regional Health BoardHealth Personnel1, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population1997 and 19992Number per Average AnnualNumber 10,000 Population Rate of ChangeHealth Group 1997 1999 1997 1999 Number3 Ratio4Administrative ServicesHealth Record Personnel (HRABC) 10 7 0.86 0.59 -15.74 -16.32 Health Service Executives (CCHSE & ACHE)5 n/a 8 n/a 0.68 n/a n/aDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 148 140 12.68 11.82 -2.20 -2.76 Dental Hygienists 44 45 3.77 3.80 1.18 0.42 Dental Technicians6 4 4 0.34 0.34 * *Dentists 61 58 5.23 4.90 -2.07 -2.65 Denturists 8 8 0.69 0.68 * *Lab. & Therapeutic Tech. ServicesCardiology Technologists (CTABC) 3 3 0.26 0.25 * *Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)5 n/a 7 n/a 0.59 n/a n/aMedical Laboratory Technologists (CSMLS) 74 72 6.34 6.08 -1.31 -1.99 Medical Radiation Technologists (BCAMRT) 38 44 3.26 3.72 6.48 5.83 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 27 30 2.31 2.53 6.21 5.33 Emergency Medical Assistants 93 89 7.97 7.51 -2.37 -3.13 First Responders 101 183 8.65 15.45 38.29 37.21 Midwives 0 0 0.00 0.00 * *Naturopathic Physicians 5 4 0.43 0.34 * *Opticians 31 32 2.66 2.70 2.14 1.16 Optometrists 9 9 0.77 0.76 * *Pharmacists 68 73 5.82 6.16 3.46 2.75 Physicians (Directory Active) 190 203 16.28 17.14 3.36 2.62 Podiatrists 2 2 0.17 0.17 * *Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses7 n/a 202 n/a 17.06 n/a n/aRegistered Nurses8 830 796 71.10 67.21 -2.07 -2.77 Licensed Graduate Nurses 0 0 0.00 0.00 * *Registered Psychiatric Nurses 74 76 6.34 6.42 1.24 0.57 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists (BCDNA) 15 19 1.28 1.60 12.55 11.74 Psychological ServicesCounsellors (BCACC) 15 15 1.28 1.27 0.00 -0.66 Psychologists 8 10 0.69 0.84 * *Rehabilitation ServicesAud. & Speech/Lang. Pathologists (BCASLPA) 19 19 1.63 1.60 0.00 -0.75 Massage Therapists6 45 52 3.85 4.39 7.19 6.45 Occupational Therapists (BCSOT) 12 13 1.03 1.10 3.92 3.20 Physical Therapists6 75 76 6.42 6.42 0.61 -0.05 Prosthetists & Orthotists (CBCPO & CAPO) 0 0 0.00 0.00 * *TOTAL 9 2,009 2,082 172.09 175.80 1.80 1.07 Hospital Beds10Acute Care Beds 279 261 23.90 22.04 -2.20 -2.67 Extended Care Beds 295 325 25.27 27.44 3.28 2.79 TOTAL BEDS 574 586 49.17 49.48 0.69 0.21 Community Pharmacies 18 20 1.54 1.69 5.19 4.46 Population 116,739 118,433 n/a n/a 0.72 n/a1 Clinical Perfusionists and Respiratory Therapists do not appear in this table as no data were received from these groups this year. Environmental Health Officers and Nutrition Managers also do not appear in this table as the data received from these groups were incomplete. Please see the introductory text for details.2 Dates of record differ for each health group. Please refer to Table 1 in the Introduction for specific dates of record for each group. 3 Rate of change (in percent) in the number.4 Rate of change (in percent) in the number per 10,000 population.5 Due to changes in data collection, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.6 Due to changes in the registration categories included in this table, the 1997 data shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.7 Due to changes in registration categories, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.8 Due to changes in the date of record, the 1997 data shown are not comparable to those appearing in INVENTORY 97.9 The total excludes Health Service Executives, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Licensed Practical Nurses because comparable data for 1997 and 1999 are not available.10 Due to changes in the classification of hospital beds included in this table, the 1997 numbers shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.* Indicates that the base for the rate of change is less than 10. n/a - Not applicable/not comparable.7Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 5North Okanagan Regional Health BoardSelected Health Personnel1 by Age and Sex21999 < 25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 + Age UnknownHealth Group M F M F M F M F M F M F M FDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 0 11 0 47 0 52 0 25 0 4 0 0 0 1 Dental Hygienists 0 0 0 18 0 17 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dentists 0 0 11 4 9 3 17 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 Denturists 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 0 0 9 3 10 1 5 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 Emergency Medical Assistants 2 1 15 6 23 10 17 8 7 0 0 0 0 0 First Responders 13 4 30 7 59 13 36 6 11 3 1 0 0 0 Opticians 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 13 12 Pharmacists 0 0 7 12 15 8 17 6 5 1 2 0 0 0 Physicians (Directory Active) 0 0 20 8 55 20 39 7 35 3 16 0 0 0 Podiatrists 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 1 2 0 18 1 60 4 81 1 30 0 2 1 1 Registered Nurses 2 8 4 67 4 226 5 327 1 145 0 7 0 0 Licensed Graduate Nurses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 0 0 1 2 1 16 4 30 6 13 1 1 0 1 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 0 0 1 5 1 9 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 Psychological ServicesCounsellors 0 0 0 0 1 3 3 3 0 2 0 0 1 2 Psychologists 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 0 1 4 17 5 15 5 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 Occupational Therapists 0 0 0 2 0 5 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 Physical Therapists 0 1 3 10 7 20 5 18 2 7 1 2 0 0 TOTAL 18 28 105 229 195 479 165 531 87 214 25 12 15 19 1 Age and sex information are not available for all health groups.2 There are no health personnel with missing sex information.SubtotalM F Total0 140 140 1 44 45 51 7 58 7 1 8 26 4 30 64 25 89 150 33 183 16 16 32 46 27 73 165 38 203 2 0 2 8 194 202 16 780 796 0 0 0 13 63 76 2 17 19 5 10 15 6 4 10 14 38 52 0 13 13 18 58 76 610 1,512 2,122 8Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 6North Okanagan Regional Health BoardSelected Health Personnel1 by Place of Graduation1999Place of GraduationSaskatchewan &B.C. Alberta Manitoba Ontario Other Canada Canada Subtotal Other Country Unknown TOTALHealth Group N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N %Dental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 120 85.71 9 6.43 2 1.43 0 0.00 0 0.00 131 93.57 9 6.43 0 0.00 140 100.00Dental Hygienists 17 37.78 8 17.78 8 17.78 5 11.11 2 4.44 40 88.89 5 11.11 0 0.00 45 100.00Dentists 21 36.21 17 29.31 7 12.07 3 5.17 4 6.90 52 89.66 6 10.34 0 0.00 58 100.00Medical & Treatment ServicesPharmacists 54 73.97 2 2.74 13 17.81 0 0.00 0 0.00 69 94.52 3 4.11 1 1.37 73 100.00Physicians (Directory Active) 58 28.57 36 17.73 26 12.81 20 9.85 17 8.37 157 77.34 46 22.66 0 0.00 203 100.00Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 123 60.89 28 13.86 18 8.91 18 8.91 5 2.48 192 95.05 2 0.99 8 3.96 202 100.00Registered Nurses 463 58.17 116 14.57 80 10.05 62 7.79 28 3.52 749 94.10 47 5.90 0 0.00 796 100.00Registered Psychiatric Nurses 47 61.84 9 11.84 13 17.11 0 0.00 0 0.00 69 90.79 1 1.32 6 7.89 76 100.00Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 10 52.63 1 5.26 3 15.79 1 5.26 1 5.26 16 84.21 3 15.79 0 0.00 19 100.00Psychological ServicesPsychologists 4 40.00 0 0.00 1 10.00 1 10.00 0 0.00 6 60.00 4 40.00 0 0.00 10 100.00Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 40 76.92 0 0.00 1 1.92 11 21.15 0 0.00 52 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 52 100.00Occupational Therapists 4 30.77 5 38.46 2 15.38 2 15.38 0 0.00 13 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 13 100.00Physical Therapists 21 27.63 12 15.79 9 11.84 5 6.58 2 2.63 49 64.47 21 27.63 6 7.89 76 100.00TOTAL 982 55.70 243 13.78 183 10.38 128 7.26 59 3.35 1,595 90.47 147 8.34 21 1.19 1,763 100.001 Place of graduation is not available for all health groups. Therefore, the total number shown here will be less than the total shown in the first table of this section.910Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 7Okanagan Similkameen Regional Health BoardHealth Personnel1, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population1997 and 19992Number per Average AnnualNumber 10,000 Population Rate of ChangeHealth Group 1997 1999 1997 1999 Number3 Ratio4Administrative ServicesHealth Record Personnel (HRABC) 18 21 0.80 0.91 7.68 6.56 Health Service Executives (CCHSE & ACHE)5 n/a 9 n/a 0.39 n/a n/aDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 314 328 13.89 14.19 1.76 0.87 Dental Hygienists 101 112 4.47 4.85 5.54 4.35 Dental Technicians6 33 28 1.46 1.21 -7.89 -8.89 Dentists 128 126 5.66 5.45 -0.65 -1.54 Denturists 20 19 0.88 0.82 -2.64 -3.74 Lab. & Therapeutic Tech. ServicesCardiology Technologists (CTABC) 15 20 0.66 0.87 15.47 14.22 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)5 n/a 15 n/a 0.65 n/a n/aMedical Laboratory Technologists (CSMLS) 175 170 7.74 7.36 -1.38 -2.41 Medical Radiation Technologists (BCAMRT) 76 109 3.36 4.72 16.71 15.63 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 52 54 2.30 2.34 2.18 0.91 Emergency Medical Assistants 163 180 7.21 7.79 5.56 4.31 First Responders 349 442 15.44 19.13 13.75 12.40 Midwives 1 2 0.04 0.09 * *Naturopathic Physicians 12 10 0.53 0.43 -11.45 -12.73 Opticians 87 94 3.85 4.07 5.29 3.77 Optometrists 19 22 0.84 0.95 6.25 5.30 Pharmacists 165 172 7.30 7.44 2.01 0.95 Physicians (Directory Active) 396 418 17.52 18.09 2.74 1.62 Podiatrists 5 5 0.22 0.22 * *Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses7 n/a 499 n/a 21.59 n/a n/aRegistered Nurses8 1,800 1,846 79.62 79.89 1.27 0.17 Licensed Graduate Nurses 7 5 0.31 0.22 * *Registered Psychiatric Nurses 102 109 4.51 4.72 3.11 2.08 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists (BCDNA) 35 42 1.55 1.82 9.54 8.35 Psychological ServicesCounsellors (BCACC) 31 31 1.37 1.34 0.00 -1.00 Psychologists 25 24 1.11 1.04 -1.94 -2.96 Rehabilitation ServicesAud. & Speech/Lang. Pathologists (BCASLPA) 22 19 0.97 0.82 -7.36 -8.41 Massage Therapists6 71 86 3.14 3.72 9.64 8.49 Occupational Therapists (BCSOT) 69 79 3.05 3.42 6.71 5.60 Physical Therapists6 152 151 6.72 6.53 -0.30 -1.30 Prosthetists & Orthotists (CBCPO & CAPO) 9 9 0.40 0.39 * *TOTAL 9 4,452 4,733 196.92 204.82 3.11 1.99 Hospital Beds10Acute Care Beds 597 530 26.41 22.94 -3.89 -4.59 Extended Care Beds 635 673 28.09 29.12 1.96 1.22 TOTAL BEDS 1,232 1,203 54.49 52.06 -0.79 -1.51 Community Pharmacies 43 45 1.90 1.95 2.21 1.14 Population 226,087 231,082 n/a n/a 1.10 n/a1 Clinical Perfusionists and Respiratory Therapists do not appear in this table as no data were received from these groups this year. Environmental Health Officers and Nutrition Managers also do not appear in this table as the data received from these groups were incomplete. Please see the introductory text for details.2 Dates of record differ for each health group. Please refer to Table 1 in the Introduction for specific dates of record for each group. 3 Rate of change (in percent) in the number.4 Rate of change (in percent) in the number per 10,000 population.5 Due to changes in data collection, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.6 Due to changes in the registration categories included in this table, the 1997 data shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.7 Due to changes in registration categories, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.8 Due to changes in the date of record, the 1997 data shown are not comparable to those appearing in INVENTORY 97.9 The total excludes Health Service Executives, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Licensed Practical Nurses because comparable data for 1997 and 1999 are not available.10 Due to changes in the classification of hospital beds included in this table, the 1997 numbers shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.* Indicates that the base for the rate of change is less than 10. n/a - Not applicable/not comparable.11Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 8Okanagan Similkameen Regional Health BoardSelected Health Personnel1 by Age and Sex1999 < 25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 + Age UnknownHealth Group M F M F M F M F M F M F M FDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 0 33 1 117 0 123 0 48 0 5 0 1 0 0 Dental Hygienists 0 2 1 37 0 48 1 21 0 1 0 0 0 1 Dentists 1 0 19 6 29 8 37 1 19 0 6 0 0 0 Denturists 0 0 2 0 5 4 2 1 2 0 2 0 1 0 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 0 0 17 2 14 2 12 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 Emergency Medical Assistants 10 8 42 12 44 16 32 5 11 0 0 0 0 0 First Responders 44 1 133 3 122 8 94 4 30 0 3 0 0 0 Opticians 0 0 1 2 1 7 1 3 1 2 0 0 28 48 Pharmacists 1 3 28 21 21 23 24 20 16 5 8 0 2 0 Physicians (Directory Active) 0 0 23 16 111 48 110 18 64 6 20 2 0 0 Podiatrists 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 1 11 10 60 21 129 13 175 4 68 0 1 0 6 Registered Nurses 0 36 18 223 23 574 17 620 7 303 0 25 0 0 Licensed Graduate Nurses 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 0 0 3 10 9 22 10 31 0 19 0 2 1 2 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 0 1 1 15 0 15 1 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 Psychological ServicesCounsellors 0 0 0 0 2 5 5 13 0 2 0 0 3 1 Psychologists 0 0 0 0 3 3 7 3 6 0 2 0 0 0 Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 1 1 6 19 16 17 8 13 2 2 1 0 0 0 Occupational Therapists 0 0 1 9 1 22 1 15 0 4 0 0 1 25 Physical Therapists 0 0 9 20 14 50 6 38 2 10 2 0 0 0 TOTAL 58 96 315 572 437 1,125 384 1,041 166 430 47 31 36 83 1 Age and sex information are not available for all health groups.Subtotal SexM F Unknown Total1 327 0 328 2 110 0 112 111 15 0 126 14 5 0 19 47 6 1 54 139 41 0 180 426 16 0 442 32 62 0 94 100 72 0 172 328 90 0 418 5 0 0 5 49 450 0 499 65 1,781 0 1,846 0 5 0 5 23 86 0 109 2 40 0 42 10 21 0 31 18 6 0 24 34 52 0 86 4 75 0 79 33 118 0 151 1,443 3,378 1 4,822 12Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 9Okanagan Similkameen Regional Health BoardSelected Health Personnel1 by Place of Graduation1999Place of GraduationSaskatchewan &B.C. Alberta Manitoba Ontario Other Canada Canada Subtotal Other Country Unknown TOTALHealth Group N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N %Dental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 297 90.55 15 4.57 7 2.13 1 0.30 0 0.00 320 97.56 8 2.44 0 0.00 328 100.00Dental Hygienists 43 38.39 24 21.43 14 12.50 14 12.50 4 3.57 99 88.39 13 11.61 0 0.00 112 100.00Dentists 28 22.22 28 22.22 19 15.08 9 7.14 17 13.49 101 80.16 25 19.84 0 0.00 126 100.00Medical & Treatment ServicesPharmacists 115 66.86 23 13.37 27 15.70 0 0.00 0 0.00 165 95.93 5 2.91 2 1.16 172 100.00Physicians (Directory Active) 102 24.40 74 17.70 65 15.55 78 18.66 22 5.26 341 81.58 77 18.42 0 0.00 418 100.00Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 346 69.34 48 9.62 39 7.82 32 6.41 16 3.21 481 96.39 10 2.00 8 1.60 499 100.00Registered Nurses 965 52.28 267 14.46 255 13.81 178 9.64 69 3.74 1,734 93.93 112 6.07 0 0.00 1,846 100.00Registered Psychiatric Nurses 57 52.29 12 11.01 26 23.85 0 0.00 0 0.00 95 87.16 4 3.67 10 9.17 109 100.00Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 19 45.24 5 11.90 7 16.67 7 16.67 3 7.14 41 97.62 1 2.38 0 0.00 42 100.00Psychological ServicesPsychologists 3 12.50 4 16.67 2 8.33 8 33.33 0 0.00 17 70.83 7 29.17 0 0.00 24 100.00Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 54 62.79 1 1.16 0 0.00 29 33.72 0 0.00 84 97.67 1 1.16 1 1.16 86 100.00Occupational Therapists 24 30.38 15 18.99 11 13.92 9 11.39 6 7.59 65 82.28 13 16.46 1 1.27 79 100.00Physical Therapists 39 25.83 9 5.96 16 10.60 19 12.58 8 5.30 91 60.26 43 28.48 17 11.26 151 100.00TOTAL 2,092 52.40 525 13.15 488 12.22 384 9.62 145 3.63 3,634 91.03 319 7.99 39 0.98 3,992 100.001 Place of graduation is not available for all health groups. Therefore, the total number shown here will be less than the total shown in the first table of this section.1314Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 10Thompson Regional Health BoardHealth Personnel1, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population1997 and 19992Number per Average AnnualNumber 10,000 Population Rate of ChangeHealth Group 1997 1999 1997 1999 Number3 Ratio4Administrative ServicesHealth Record Personnel (HRABC) 13 9 0.97 0.66 -16.18 -17.21 Health Service Executives (CCHSE & ACHE)5 n/a 6 n/a 0.44 n/a n/aDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 166 167 12.45 12.20 0.24 -0.78 Dental Hygienists 54 57 4.05 4.17 2.86 1.49 Dental Technicians6 12 11 0.90 0.80 -4.26 -5.48 Dentists 57 59 4.27 4.31 1.44 0.36 Denturists 4 5 0.30 0.37 * *Lab. & Therapeutic Tech. ServicesCardiology Technologists (CTABC) 3 5 0.22 0.37 * *Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)5 n/a 10 n/a 0.73 n/a n/aMedical Laboratory Technologists (CSMLS) 113 107 8.47 7.82 -2.58 -3.78 Medical Radiation Technologists (BCAMRT) 57 54 4.27 3.95 -2.29 -3.36 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 19 20 1.42 1.46 2.97 1.47 Emergency Medical Assistants 195 204 14.62 14.91 2.49 1.07 First Responders 246 264 18.44 19.29 3.93 2.48 Midwives 0 0 0.00 0.00 * *Naturopathic Physicians 3 3 0.22 0.22 * *Opticians 28 34 2.10 2.48 13.82 11.89 Optometrists 17 18 1.27 1.32 2.39 1.31 Pharmacists 80 84 6.00 6.14 2.37 1.11 Physicians (Directory Active) 208 209 15.59 15.27 0.24 -1.04 Podiatrists 1 1 0.07 0.07 * *Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses7 n/a 194 n/a 14.18 n/a n/aRegistered Nurses8 1,081 1,067 81.05 77.97 -0.65 -1.92 Licensed Graduate Nurses 1 1 0.07 0.07 * *Registered Psychiatric Nurses 59 51 4.42 3.73 -6.50 -7.61 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists (BCDNA) 22 21 1.65 1.53 -2.30 -3.55 Psychological ServicesCounsellors (BCACC) 25 21 1.87 1.53 -7.73 -8.82 Psychologists 11 11 0.82 0.80 0.00 -1.23 Rehabilitation ServicesAud. & Speech/Lang. Pathologists (BCASLPA) 15 15 1.12 1.10 0.00 -1.33 Massage Therapists6 31 38 2.32 2.78 10.27 8.91 Occupational Therapists (BCSOT) 21 24 1.57 1.75 6.62 5.31 Physical Therapists6 60 62 4.50 4.53 1.52 0.33 Prosthetists & Orthotists (CBCPO & CAPO) 5 5 0.37 0.37 * *TOTAL 9 2,607 2,627 195.46 191.96 0.38 -0.90 Hospital Beds10Acute Care Beds 340 329 25.49 24.04 -1.09 -1.93 Extended Care Beds 255 255 19.12 18.63 0.00 -0.85 TOTAL BEDS 595 584 44.61 42.67 -0.62 -1.47 Community Pharmacies 22 26 1.65 1.90 8.35 7.02 Population 133,379 136,850 n/a n/a 1.29 n/a1 Clinical Perfusionists and Respiratory Therapists do not appear in this table as no data were received from these groups this year. Environmental Health Officers and Nutrition Managers also do not appear in this table as the data received from these groups were incomplete. Please see the introductory text for details.2 Dates of record differ for each health group. Please refer to Table 1 in the Introduction for specific dates of record for each group. 3 Rate of change (in percent) in the number.4 Rate of change (in percent) in the number per 10,000 population.5 Due to changes in data collection, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.6 Due to changes in the registration categories included in this table, the 1997 data shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.7 Due to changes in registration categories, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.8 Due to changes in the date of record, the 1997 data shown are not comparable to those appearing in INVENTORY 97.9 The total excludes Health Service Executives, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Licensed Practical Nurses because comparable data for 1997 and 1999 are not available.10 Due to changes in the classification of hospital beds included in this table, the 1997 numbers shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.* Indicates that the base for the rate of change is less than 10. n/a - Not applicable/not comparable.15Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 11Thompson Regional Health BoardSelected Health Personnel1 by Age and Sex21999 < 25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 + Age UnknownHealth Group M F M F M F M F M F M F M FDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 0 12 0 59 0 67 0 28 0 1 0 0 0 0 Dental Hygienists 0 0 1 25 0 21 0 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 Dentists 0 0 10 6 9 3 20 0 7 0 4 0 0 0 Denturists 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 0 0 6 0 7 0 5 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 Emergency Medical Assistants 16 8 45 25 36 25 37 6 4 1 0 0 1 0 First Responders 12 1 81 14 75 15 49 3 12 1 1 0 0 0 Opticians 0 0 1 1 3 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 7 19 Pharmacists 0 1 18 11 5 14 13 7 7 4 2 0 2 0 Physicians (Directory Active) 0 0 12 10 58 13 57 12 34 2 9 1 1 0 Podiatrists 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 0 0 1 11 1 46 2 101 1 27 0 0 0 4 Registered Nurses 1 11 11 182 14 334 5 355 2 145 1 6 0 0 Licensed Graduate Nurses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 0 0 0 3 0 8 2 19 6 9 1 1 1 1 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 0 0 0 4 0 12 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 Psychological ServicesCounsellors 0 0 1 0 1 1 4 5 2 3 1 0 3 0 Psychologists 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 0 2 3 13 3 9 1 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 Occupational Therapists 0 0 1 7 0 5 1 7 0 1 0 0 0 2 Physical Therapists 0 0 2 6 5 16 4 15 2 11 0 1 0 0 TOTAL 29 35 194 377 219 589 206 577 85 212 21 9 15 26 1 Age and sex information are not available for all health groups.2 There are no health personnel with missing sex information.SubtotalM F Total0 167 167 1 56 57 50 9 59 5 0 5 20 0 20 139 65 204 230 34 264 13 21 34 47 37 84 171 38 209 1 0 1 5 189 194 34 1,033 1,067 0 1 1 10 41 51 0 21 21 12 9 21 8 3 11 8 30 38 2 22 24 13 49 62 769 1,825 2,594 16Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 12Thompson Regional Health BoardSelected Health Personnel1 by Place of Graduation1999Place of GraduationSaskatchewan &B.C. Alberta Manitoba Ontario Other Canada Canada Subtotal Other Country Unknown TOTALHealth Group N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N %Dental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 149 89.22 15 8.98 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 164 98.20 3 1.80 0 0.00 167 100.00Dental Hygienists 30 52.63 8 14.04 4 7.02 7 12.28 6 10.53 55 96.49 2 3.51 0 0.00 57 100.00Dentists 28 47.46 9 15.25 8 13.56 6 10.17 2 3.39 53 89.83 6 10.17 0 0.00 59 100.00Medical & Treatment ServicesPharmacists 67 79.76 4 4.76 8 9.52 0 0.00 0 0.00 79 94.05 4 4.76 1 1.19 84 100.00Physicians (Directory Active) 46 22.01 40 19.14 21 10.05 37 17.70 14 6.70 158 75.60 51 24.40 0 0.00 209 100.00Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 121 62.37 19 9.79 20 10.31 12 6.19 10 5.15 182 93.81 8 4.12 4 2.06 194 100.00Registered Nurses 725 67.95 100 9.37 79 7.40 85 7.97 31 2.91 1,020 95.60 47 4.40 0 0.00 1,067 100.00Registered Psychiatric Nurses 31 60.78 2 3.92 5 9.80 0 0.00 0 0.00 38 74.51 6 11.76 7 13.73 51 100.00Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 10 47.62 2 9.52 1 4.76 2 9.52 3 14.29 18 85.71 2 9.52 1 4.76 21 100.00Psychological ServicesPsychologists 7 63.64 0 0.00 1 9.09 1 9.09 1 9.09 10 90.91 1 9.09 0 0.00 11 100.00Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 30 78.95 0 0.00 0 0.00 8 21.05 0 0.00 38 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 38 100.00Occupational Therapists 12 50.00 4 16.67 0 0.00 3 12.50 0 0.00 19 79.17 5 20.83 0 0.00 24 100.00Physical Therapists 19 30.65 8 12.90 6 9.68 4 6.45 4 6.45 41 66.13 17 27.42 4 6.45 62 100.00TOTAL 1,275 62.38 211 10.32 153 7.49 165 8.07 71 3.47 1,875 91.73 152 7.44 17 0.83 2,044 100.001 Place of graduation is not available for all health groups. Therefore, the total number shown here will be less than the total shown in the first table of this section.1718Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 13Fraser Valley Regional Health BoardHealth Personnel1, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population1997 and 19992Number per Average AnnualNumber 10,000 Population Rate of ChangeHealth Group 1997 1999 1997 1999 Number3 Ratio4Administrative ServicesHealth Record Personnel (HRABC) 13 14 0.55 0.58 3.62 2.43 Health Service Executives (CCHSE & ACHE)5 n/a 11 n/a 0.46 n/a n/aDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 338 366 14.32 15.14 3.23 2.25 Dental Hygienists 80 82 3.39 3.39 1.30 0.03 Dental Technicians6 17 19 0.72 0.79 5.72 4.46 Dentists 100 94 4.24 3.89 -2.53 -3.49 Denturists 9 11 0.38 0.46 * *Lab. & Therapeutic Tech. ServicesCardiology Technologists (CTABC) 14 13 0.59 0.54 -3.64 -4.79 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)5 n/a 16 n/a 0.66 n/a n/aMedical Laboratory Technologists (CSMLS) 124 115 5.25 4.76 -3.55 -4.66 Medical Radiation Technologists (BCAMRT) 60 59 2.54 2.44 -0.72 -1.74 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 32 36 1.36 1.49 6.96 5.50 Emergency Medical Assistants 111 126 4.70 5.21 7.16 5.76 First Responders 386 359 16.36 14.85 -3.88 -5.13 Midwives 1 1 0.04 0.04 * *Naturopathic Physicians 3 3 0.13 0.12 * *Opticians 71 81 3.01 3.35 9.18 7.45 Optometrists 19 21 0.81 0.87 4.23 3.20 Pharmacists 142 147 6.02 6.08 1.67 0.51 Physicians (Directory Active) 324 336 13.73 13.90 1.84 0.62 Podiatrists 2 4 0.08 0.17 * *Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses7 n/a 215 n/a 8.89 n/a n/aRegistered Nurses8 1,414 1,401 59.92 57.95 -0.46 -1.65 Licensed Graduate Nurses 7 7 0.30 0.29 * *Registered Psychiatric Nurses 141 130 5.97 5.38 -3.68 -4.74 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists (BCDNA) 23 24 0.97 0.99 2.15 0.93 Psychological ServicesCounsellors (BCACC) 51 62 2.16 2.56 9.43 8.22 Psychologists 28 29 1.19 1.20 1.70 0.53 Rehabilitation ServicesAud. & Speech/Lang. Pathologists (BCASLPA) 24 23 1.02 0.95 -2.20 -3.42 Massage Therapists6 36 44 1.53 1.82 10.11 8.85 Occupational Therapists (BCSOT) 17 21 0.72 0.87 10.68 9.40 Physical Therapists6 79 76 3.35 3.14 -1.77 -2.86 Prosthetists & Orthotists (CBCPO & CAPO) 1 1 0.04 0.04 * *TOTAL 9 3,667 3,705 155.38 153.26 0.52 -0.68 Hospital Beds10Acute Care Beds 425 401 18.01 16.59 -1.92 -2.70 Extended Care Beds 576 601 24.41 24.86 1.43 0.62 TOTAL BEDS 1,001 1,002 42.42 41.45 0.03 -0.77 Community Pharmacies 40 44 1.69 1.82 4.68 3.48 Population 235,996 241,741 n/a n/a 1.21 n/a1 Clinical Perfusionists and Respiratory Therapists do not appear in this table as no data were received from these groups this year. Environmental Health Officers and Nutrition Managers also do not appear in this table as the data received from these groups were incomplete. Please see the introductory text for details.2 Dates of record differ for each health group. Please refer to Table 1 in the Introduction for specific dates of record for each group. 3 Rate of change (in percent) in the number.4 Rate of change (in percent) in the number per 10,000 population.5 Due to changes in data collection, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.6 Due to changes in the registration categories included in this table, the 1997 data shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.7 Due to changes in registration categories, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.8 Due to changes in the date of record, the 1997 data shown are not comparable to those appearing in INVENTORY 97.9 The total excludes Health Service Executives, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Licensed Practical Nurses because comparable data for 1997 and 1999 are not available.10 Due to changes in the classification of hospital beds included in this table, the 1997 numbers shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.* Indicates that the base for the rate of change is less than 10. n/a - Not applicable/not comparable.19Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 14Fraser Valley Regional Health BoardSelected Health Personnel1 by Age and Sex21999 < 25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 + Age UnknownHealth Group M F M F M F M F M F M F M FDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 0 64 1 132 0 139 0 24 0 5 0 0 0 1 Dental Hygienists 0 5 1 26 1 34 2 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 Dentists 0 0 12 5 26 7 27 3 12 0 2 0 0 0 Denturists 0 0 4 0 1 1 1 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 0 0 9 2 9 1 9 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 Emergency Medical Assistants 4 1 27 10 44 3 30 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 First Responders 30 0 112 8 148 5 49 1 5 0 1 0 0 0 Opticians 0 2 2 6 0 1 3 4 1 1 0 0 24 37 Pharmacists 2 4 32 22 25 21 13 14 7 3 4 0 0 0 Physicians (Directory Active) 0 1 29 23 82 15 86 16 40 6 33 5 0 0 Podiatrists 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 0 5 0 18 6 73 3 69 1 32 0 3 0 5 Registered Nurses 0 24 9 220 14 395 14 461 11 230 1 22 0 0 Licensed Graduate Nurses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 1 0 0 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 0 0 3 12 4 20 11 37 17 21 2 0 1 2 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 0 0 0 7 0 12 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 Psychological ServicesCounsellors 0 0 2 7 5 3 10 21 5 5 0 0 2 2 Psychologists 0 0 1 1 6 3 8 2 5 2 1 0 0 0 Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 0 2 5 8 4 8 6 8 1 1 1 0 0 0 Occupational Therapists 0 0 0 2 1 6 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 9 Physical Therapists 0 0 9 16 5 10 3 23 3 7 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 36 108 258 525 382 758 277 705 120 320 48 31 27 56 1 Age and sex information are not available for all health groups.2 There are no health personnel with missing sex information.SubtotalM F Total1 365 366 5 77 82 79 15 94 10 1 11 32 4 36 110 16 126 345 14 359 30 51 81 83 64 147 270 66 336 3 1 4 10 205 215 49 1,352 1,401 0 7 7 38 92 130 0 24 24 24 38 62 21 8 29 17 27 44 1 20 21 20 56 76 1,148 2,503 3,651 20Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 15Fraser Valley Regional Health BoardSelected Health Personnel1 by Place of Graduation1999Place of GraduationSaskatchewan &B.C. Alberta Manitoba Ontario Other Canada Canada Subtotal Other Country Unknown TOTALHealth Group N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N %Dental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 344 93.99 8 2.19 2 0.55 0 0.00 2 0.55 356 97.27 10 2.73 0 0.00 366 100.00Dental Hygienists 33 40.24 3 3.66 7 8.54 19 23.17 12 14.63 74 90.24 8 9.76 0 0.00 82 100.00Dentists 40 42.55 13 13.83 11 11.70 1 1.06 8 8.51 73 77.66 21 22.34 0 0.00 94 100.00Medical & Treatment ServicesPharmacists 112 76.19 5 3.40 12 8.16 0 0.00 1 0.68 130 88.44 16 10.88 1 0.68 147 100.00Physicians (Directory Active) 91 27.08 30 8.93 40 11.90 44 13.10 17 5.06 222 66.07 114 33.93 0 0.00 336 100.00Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 120 55.81 24 11.16 21 9.77 21 9.77 13 6.05 199 92.56 8 3.72 8 3.72 215 100.00Registered Nurses 756 53.96 115 8.21 175 12.49 147 10.49 66 4.71 1,259 89.86 142 10.14 0 0.00 1,401 100.00Registered Psychiatric Nurses 70 53.85 8 6.15 20 15.38 0 0.00 0 0.00 98 75.38 20 15.38 12 9.23 130 100.00Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 13 54.17 2 8.33 2 8.33 5 20.83 2 8.33 24 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 24 100.00Psychological ServicesPsychologists 11 37.93 2 6.90 3 10.34 4 13.79 3 10.34 23 79.31 6 20.69 0 0.00 29 100.00Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 31 70.45 0 0.00 0 0.00 9 20.45 0 0.00 40 90.91 2 4.55 2 4.55 44 100.00Occupational Therapists 4 19.05 8 38.10 3 14.29 2 9.52 1 4.76 18 85.71 3 14.29 0 0.00 21 100.00Physical Therapists 23 30.26 9 11.84 5 6.58 11 14.47 3 3.95 51 67.11 21 27.63 4 5.26 76 100.00TOTAL 1,648 55.58 227 7.66 301 10.15 263 8.87 128 4.32 2,567 86.58 371 12.51 27 0.91 2,965 100.001 Place of graduation is not available for all health groups. Therefore, the total number shown here will be less than the total shown in the first table of this section.2122Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 16South Fraser Regional Health BoardHealth Personnel1, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population1997 and 19992Number per Average AnnualNumber 10,000 Population Rate of ChangeHealth Group 1997 1999 1997 1999 Number3 Ratio4Administrative ServicesHealth Record Personnel (HRABC) 51 45 0.92 0.78 -5.83 -7.39 Health Service Executives (CCHSE & ACHE)5 n/a 27 n/a 0.47 n/a n/aDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 700 736 12.60 12.79 2.03 0.62 Dental Hygienists 195 204 3.51 3.55 2.38 0.54 Dental Technicians6 49 42 0.88 0.73 -7.42 -9.01 Dentists 277 289 4.99 5.02 1.77 0.32 Denturists 26 26 0.47 0.45 0.00 -1.80 Lab. & Therapeutic Tech. ServicesCardiology Technologists (CTABC) 42 50 0.76 0.87 9.11 7.23 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)5 n/a 44 n/a 0.76 n/a n/aMedical Laboratory Technologists (CSMLS) 379 354 6.82 6.15 -3.22 -4.82 Medical Radiation Technologists (BCAMRT) 153 158 2.75 2.75 1.39 -0.11 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 69 72 1.24 1.25 2.46 0.45 Emergency Medical Assistants 128 127 2.30 2.21 -0.43 -2.30 First Responders 1,013 926 18.23 16.10 -4.78 -6.57 Midwives 3 6 0.05 0.10 * *Naturopathic Physicians 15 13 0.27 0.23 -9.10 -11.18 Opticians 153 178 2.75 3.09 10.62 8.08 Optometrists 31 37 0.56 0.64 7.60 6.06 Pharmacists 317 346 5.71 6.01 4.29 2.57 Physicians (Directory Active) 694 714 12.49 12.41 1.43 -0.32 Podiatrists 11 9 0.20 0.16 -9.55 -11.11 Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses7 n/a 398 n/a 6.92 n/a n/aRegistered Nurses8 2,909 2,883 52.36 50.12 -0.45 -2.16 Licensed Graduate Nurses 36 27 0.65 0.47 -13.40 -14.89 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 258 243 4.64 4.22 -2.73 -4.27 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists (BCDNA) 69 74 1.24 1.29 3.56 1.78 Psychological ServicesCounsellors (BCACC) 97 108 1.75 1.88 5.08 3.41 Psychologists 67 81 1.21 1.41 9.54 7.72 Rehabilitation ServicesAud. & Speech/Lang. Pathologists (BCASLPA) 52 51 0.94 0.89 -1.01 -2.79 Massage Therapists6 109 123 1.96 2.14 5.97 4.22 Occupational Therapists (BCSOT) 69 77 1.24 1.34 5.41 3.66 Physical Therapists6 188 209 3.38 3.63 5.01 3.34 Prosthetists & Orthotists (CBCPO & CAPO) 1 4 0.02 0.07 * *TOTAL 9 8,161 8,212 146.89 142.76 0.31 -1.42 Hospital Beds10Acute Care Beds 808 780 14.54 13.56 -1.17 -2.31 Extended Care Beds 741 908 13.34 15.78 7.01 5.78 TOTAL BEDS 1,549 1,688 27.88 29.34 2.91 1.72 Community Pharmacies 84 96 1.51 1.67 6.62 4.86 Population 555,591 575,242 n/a n/a 1.75 n/a1 Clinical Perfusionists and Respiratory Therapists do not appear in this table as no data were received from these groups this year. Environmental Health Officers and Nutrition Managers also do not appear in this table as the data received from these groups were incomplete. Please see the introductory text for details.2 Dates of record differ for each health group. Please refer to Table 1 in the Introduction for specific dates of record for each group. 3 Rate of change (in percent) in the number.4 Rate of change (in percent) in the number per 10,000 population.5 Due to changes in data collection, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.6 Due to changes in the registration categories included in this table, the 1997 data shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.7 Due to changes in registration categories, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.8 Due to changes in the date of record, the 1997 data shown are not comparable to those appearing in INVENTORY 97.9 The total excludes Health Service Executives, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Licensed Practical Nurses because comparable data for 1997 and 1999 are not available.10 Due to changes in the classification of hospital beds included in this table, the 1997 numbers shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.* Indicates that the base for the rate of change is less than 10. n/a - Not applicable/not comparable.23Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 17South Fraser Regional Health BoardSelected Health Personnel1 by Age and Sex1999 < 25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 + Age UnknownHealth Group M F M F M F M F M F M F M FDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 1 64 0 286 0 262 1 106 0 11 0 0 0 4 Dental Hygienists 1 5 4 61 0 80 0 47 0 5 0 1 0 0 Dentists 0 0 34 20 71 32 76 14 34 2 6 0 0 0 Denturists 0 0 3 1 4 0 3 4 4 1 4 0 0 0 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 0 0 13 7 30 3 11 0 5 1 1 0 1 0 Emergency Medical Assistants 0 0 18 4 57 9 27 2 9 1 0 0 0 0 First Responders 61 1 315 18 322 7 167 2 30 0 1 0 2 0 Opticians 4 5 4 3 5 10 2 3 1 0 0 0 62 79 Pharmacists 3 10 55 74 38 55 49 34 14 4 6 0 3 1 Physicians (Directory Active) 0 0 46 24 157 88 169 58 104 12 48 8 0 0 Podiatrists 0 0 1 1 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 1 15 2 58 9 95 7 149 4 52 0 3 0 3 Registered Nurses 2 52 21 430 29 731 28 1,021 8 519 0 42 0 0 Licensed Graduate Nurses 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 14 0 7 0 0 0 0 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 0 3 3 45 10 45 14 73 14 23 2 5 1 5 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 0 0 0 21 0 30 0 16 0 4 0 0 0 3 Psychological ServicesCounsellors 0 0 2 1 9 18 15 34 5 15 0 1 5 3 Psychologists 0 0 1 2 6 11 18 14 19 6 3 1 0 0 Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 1 5 19 30 10 37 6 11 1 3 0 0 0 0 Occupational Therapists 0 0 0 10 0 18 0 19 0 3 1 0 0 26 Physical Therapists 0 1 14 38 16 43 8 54 6 20 2 2 2 3 TOTAL 74 161 555 1,134 778 1,579 603 1,676 258 689 74 63 76 127 1 Age and sex information are not available for all health groups.Subtotal SexM F Unknown Total2 733 1 736 5 199 0 204 221 68 0 289 18 6 2 26 61 11 0 72 111 16 0 127 898 28 0 926 78 100 0 178 168 178 0 346 524 190 0 714 7 2 0 9 23 375 0 398 88 2,795 0 2,883 1 26 0 27 44 199 0 243 0 74 0 74 36 72 0 108 47 34 0 81 37 86 0 123 1 76 0 77 48 161 0 209 2,418 5,429 3 7,850 24Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 18South Fraser Regional Health BoardSelected Health Personnel1 by Place of Graduation1999Place of GraduationSaskatchewan &B.C. Alberta Manitoba Ontario Other Canada Canada Subtotal Other Country Unknown TOTALHealth Group N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N %Dental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 637 86.55 18 2.45 12 1.63 0 0.00 0 0.00 667 90.63 69 9.38 0 0.00 736 100.00Dental Hygienists 105 51.47 15 7.35 18 8.82 30 14.71 14 6.86 182 89.22 22 10.78 0 0.00 204 100.00Dentists 147 50.87 32 11.07 28 9.69 24 8.30 11 3.81 242 83.74 47 16.26 0 0.00 289 100.00Medical & Treatment ServicesPharmacists 269 77.75 14 4.05 18 5.20 6 1.73 5 1.45 312 90.17 27 7.80 7 2.02 346 100.00Physicians (Directory Active) 196 27.45 71 9.94 71 9.94 102 14.29 54 7.56 494 69.19 220 30.81 0 0.00 714 100.00Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 257 64.57 29 7.29 24 6.03 32 8.04 17 4.27 359 90.20 28 7.04 11 2.76 398 100.00Registered Nurses 1,516 52.58 189 6.56 239 8.29 264 9.16 130 4.51 2,338 81.10 544 18.87 1 0.03 2,883 100.00Registered Psychiatric Nurses 176 72.43 9 3.70 24 9.88 0 0.00 0 0.00 209 86.01 21 8.64 13 5.35 243 100.00Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 39 52.70 7 9.46 7 9.46 10 13.51 8 10.81 71 95.95 2 2.70 1 1.35 74 100.00Psychological ServicesPsychologists 33 40.74 6 7.41 2 2.47 11 13.58 5 6.17 57 70.37 24 29.63 0 0.00 81 100.00Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 101 82.11 0 0.00 0 0.00 20 16.26 0 0.00 121 98.37 1 0.81 1 0.81 123 100.00Occupational Therapists 35 45.45 6 7.79 3 3.90 12 15.58 3 3.90 59 76.62 18 23.38 0 0.00 77 100.00Physical Therapists 54 25.84 13 6.22 18 8.61 22 10.53 10 4.78 117 55.98 67 32.06 25 11.96 209 100.00TOTAL 3,565 55.90 409 6.41 464 7.28 533 8.36 257 4.03 5,228 81.98 1,090 17.09 59 0.93 6,377 100.001 Place of graduation is not available for all health groups. Therefore, the total number shown here will be less than the total shown in the first table of this section.2526Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 19Simon Fraser Regional Health BoardHealth Personnel1, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population1997 and 19992Number per Average AnnualNumber 10,000 Population Rate of ChangeHealth Group 1997 1999 1997 1999 Number3 Ratio4Administrative ServicesHealth Record Personnel (HRABC) 87 78 1.74 1.52 -5.11 -6.48 Health Service Executives (CCHSE & ACHE)5 n/a 32 n/a 0.62 n/a n/aDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 650 668 13.04 13.00 1.10 -0.12 Dental Hygienists 157 173 3.15 3.37 5.19 3.54 Dental Technicians6 48 54 0.96 1.05 6.07 4.46 Dentists 300 323 6.02 6.28 3.10 1.81 Denturists 29 27 0.58 0.53 -3.66 -5.18 Lab. & Therapeutic Tech. ServicesCardiology Technologists (CTABC) 52 58 1.04 1.13 5.61 4.02 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)5 n/a 53 n/a 1.03 n/a n/aMedical Laboratory Technologists (CSMLS) 453 409 9.09 7.96 -4.79 -6.17 Medical Radiation Technologists (BCAMRT) 170 189 3.41 3.68 4.65 3.29 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 72 75 1.44 1.46 2.36 0.60 Emergency Medical Assistants 101 119 2.03 2.32 9.36 7.56 First Responders 765 832 15.34 16.19 4.69 2.96 Midwives 2 5 0.04 0.10 * *Naturopathic Physicians 6 8 0.12 0.16 * *Opticians 190 238 3.81 4.63 16.20 13.87 Optometrists 30 41 0.60 0.80 13.80 12.37 Pharmacists 353 369 7.08 7.18 2.15 0.67 Physicians (Directory Active) 822 825 16.49 16.05 0.18 -1.33 Podiatrists 10 10 0.20 0.19 0.00 -1.51 Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses7 n/a 424 n/a 8.25 n/a n/aRegistered Nurses8 3,838 3,804 76.98 74.01 -0.44 -1.95 Licensed Graduate Nurses 56 42 1.12 0.82 -13.40 -14.70 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 1,144 1,044 22.94 20.31 -4.13 -5.47 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists (BCDNA) 106 100 2.13 1.95 -2.87 -4.34 Psychological ServicesCounsellors (BCACC) 68 60 1.36 1.17 -5.61 -6.93 Psychologists 100 110 2.01 2.14 4.68 3.16 Rehabilitation ServicesAud. & Speech/Lang. Pathologists (BCASLPA) 43 46 0.86 0.89 3.58 1.95 Massage Therapists6 113 131 2.27 2.55 7.35 5.80 Occupational Therapists (BCSOT) 105 117 2.11 2.28 5.33 3.80 Physical Therapists6 237 245 4.75 4.77 1.54 0.13 Prosthetists & Orthotists (CBCPO & CAPO) 7 7 0.14 0.14 * *TOTAL 9 10,114 10,207 202.85 198.58 0.46 -1.06 Hospital Beds10Acute Care Beds 980 937 19.66 18.23 -1.48 -2.48 Extended Care Beds 980 958 19.66 18.64 -0.75 -1.76 TOTAL BEDS 1,960 1,895 39.31 36.87 -1.12 -2.12 Community Pharmacies 76 77 1.52 1.50 0.63 -0.83 Population 498,599 514,002 n/a n/a 1.53 n/a1 Clinical Perfusionists and Respiratory Therapists do not appear in this table as no data were received from these groups this year. Environmental Health Officers and Nutrition Managers also do not appear in this table as the data received from these groups were incomplete. Please see the introductory text for details.2 Dates of record differ for each health group. Please refer to Table 1 in the Introduction for specific dates of record for each group. 3 Rate of change (in percent) in the number.4 Rate of change (in percent) in the number per 10,000 population.5 Due to changes in data collection, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.6 Due to changes in the registration categories included in this table, the 1997 data shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.7 Due to changes in registration categories, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.8 Due to changes in the date of record, the 1997 data shown are not comparable to those appearing in INVENTORY 97.9 The total excludes Health Service Executives, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Licensed Practical Nurses because comparable data for 1997 and 1999 are not available.10 Due to changes in the classification of hospital beds included in this table, the 1997 numbers shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.* Indicates that the base for the rate of change is less than 10. n/a - Not applicable/not comparable.27Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 20Simon Fraser Regional Health BoardSelected Health Personnel1 by Age and Sex1999 < 25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 + Age UnknownHealth Group M F M F M F M F M F M F M FDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 0 54 0 263 0 255 0 82 0 11 0 0 0 2 Dental Hygienists 0 5 1 88 2 57 1 18 0 1 0 0 0 0 Dentists 0 0 41 30 80 37 64 15 38 2 16 0 0 0 Denturists 1 1 1 2 8 1 6 1 2 0 3 0 0 0 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 0 0 14 9 21 5 15 1 4 0 3 0 3 0 Emergency Medical Assistants 0 0 25 5 51 7 26 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 First Responders 13 0 237 17 281 16 222 9 33 3 1 0 0 0 Opticians 3 2 7 9 6 8 4 1 4 1 0 0 86 106 Pharmacists 6 5 46 86 33 64 43 45 16 8 10 0 5 2 Physicians (Directory Active) 0 1 63 41 166 101 190 58 120 13 62 7 2 1 Podiatrists 0 0 4 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 0 6 3 56 11 125 17 142 4 48 0 3 0 9 Registered Nurses 1 71 32 600 39 1,118 64 1,219 28 584 2 46 0 0 Licensed Graduate Nurses 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 26 0 9 0 1 0 0 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 0 19 25 137 52 189 99 270 88 138 3 3 5 16 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 1 0 0 38 1 30 1 14 0 8 0 1 1 5 Psychological ServicesCounsellors 0 0 1 0 9 11 5 18 3 6 0 0 4 3 Psychologists 0 0 1 5 13 20 20 23 12 11 3 2 0 0 Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 0 5 27 40 14 19 5 15 2 3 0 1 0 0 Occupational Therapists 0 1 2 16 7 31 2 18 0 7 0 0 0 33 Physical Therapists 0 3 16 51 13 75 6 49 5 21 1 3 2 0 TOTAL 25 173 546 1,496 809 2,176 790 2,026 362 874 104 67 108 177 1 Age and sex information are not available for all health groups.Subtotal SexM F Unknown Total0 667 1 668 4 169 0 173 239 84 0 323 21 5 1 27 60 15 0 75 105 14 0 119 787 45 0 832 110 127 1 238 159 210 0 369 603 222 0 825 6 4 0 10 35 389 0 424 166 3,638 0 3,804 0 42 0 42 272 772 0 1,044 4 96 0 100 22 38 0 60 49 61 0 110 48 83 0 131 11 106 0 117 43 202 0 245 2,744 6,989 3 9,736 28Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 21Simon Fraser Regional Health BoardSelected Health Personnel1 by Place of Graduation1999Place of GraduationSaskatchewan &B.C. Alberta Manitoba Ontario Other Canada Canada Subtotal Other Country Unknown TOTALHealth Group N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N %Dental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 614 91.92 19 2.84 3 0.45 1 0.15 1 0.15 638 95.51 30 4.49 0 0.00 668 100.00Dental Hygienists 85 49.13 15 8.67 16 9.25 28 16.18 19 10.98 163 94.22 10 5.78 0 0.00 173 100.00Dentists 124 38.39 40 12.38 28 8.67 21 6.50 36 11.15 249 77.09 74 22.91 0 0.00 323 100.00Medical & Treatment ServicesPharmacists 288 78.05 12 3.25 15 4.07 6 1.63 5 1.36 326 88.35 37 10.03 6 1.63 369 100.00Physicians (Directory Active) 233 28.24 95 11.52 74 8.97 115 13.94 88 10.67 605 73.33 220 26.67 0 0.00 825 100.00Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 271 63.92 16 3.77 28 6.60 48 11.32 13 3.07 376 88.68 43 10.14 5 1.18 424 100.00Registered Nurses 2,091 54.97 179 4.71 268 7.05 296 7.78 181 4.76 3,015 79.26 785 20.64 4 0.11 3,804 100.00Registered Psychiatric Nurses 686 65.71 13 1.25 73 6.99 0 0.00 0 0.00 772 73.95 206 19.73 66 6.32 1,044 100.00Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 61 61.00 10 10.00 5 5.00 7 7.00 9 9.00 92 92.00 8 8.00 0 0.00 100 100.00Psychological ServicesPsychologists 57 51.82 6 5.45 6 5.45 7 6.36 8 7.27 84 76.36 26 23.64 0 0.00 110 100.00Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 117 89.31 0 0.00 0 0.00 12 9.16 0 0.00 129 98.47 1 0.76 1 0.76 131 100.00Occupational Therapists 48 41.03 8 6.84 3 2.56 11 9.40 9 7.69 79 67.52 36 30.77 2 1.71 117 100.00Physical Therapists 78 31.84 12 4.90 12 4.90 26 10.61 21 8.57 149 60.82 73 29.80 23 9.39 245 100.00TOTAL 4,753 57.04 425 5.10 531 6.37 578 6.94 390 4.68 6,677 80.13 1,549 18.59 107 1.28 8,333 100.001 Place of graduation is not available for all health groups. Therefore, the total number shown here will be less than the total shown in the first table of this section.2930Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 22Central Vancouver Island Regional Health BoardHealth Personnel1, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population1997 and 19992Number per Average AnnualNumber 10,000 Population Rate of ChangeHealth Group 1997 1999 1997 1999 Number3 Ratio4Administrative ServicesHealth Record Personnel (HRABC) 18 14 0.75 0.57 -11.36 -12.13 Health Service Executives (CCHSE & ACHE)5 n/a 11 n/a 0.45 n/a n/aDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 378 371 15.79 15.22 -0.74 -1.46 Dental Hygienists 87 89 3.63 3.65 1.19 0.24 Dental Technicians6 15 14 0.63 0.57 -3.39 -4.26 Dentists 121 121 5.05 4.96 0.00 -0.74 Denturists 14 14 0.58 0.57 0.00 -0.94 Lab. & Therapeutic Tech. ServicesCardiology Technologists (CTABC) 17 19 0.71 0.78 5.72 4.77 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)5 n/a 14 n/a 0.57 n/a n/aMedical Laboratory Technologists (CSMLS) 152 133 6.35 5.46 -6.21 -7.02 Medical Radiation Technologists (BCAMRT) 72 75 3.01 3.08 1.76 0.98 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 42 49 1.75 2.01 9.21 8.09 Emergency Medical Assistants 226 227 9.44 9.31 0.24 -0.74 First Responders 626 712 26.15 29.21 7.27 6.22 Midwives 4 5 0.17 0.21 * *Naturopathic Physicians 4 5 0.17 0.21 * *Opticians 56 58 2.34 2.38 2.37 1.14 Optometrists 15 15 0.63 0.62 0.00 -0.74 Pharmacists 139 145 5.81 5.95 2.05 1.17 Physicians (Directory Active) 393 406 16.42 16.66 1.64 0.73 Podiatrists 4 3 0.17 0.12 * *Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses7 n/a 418 n/a 17.15 n/a n/aRegistered Nurses8 1,518 1,536 63.41 63.01 0.59 -0.31 Licensed Graduate Nurses 7 5 0.29 0.21 * *Registered Psychiatric Nurses 67 70 2.80 2.87 2.04 1.20 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists (BCDNA) 35 36 1.46 1.48 1.42 0.51 Psychological ServicesCounsellors (BCACC) 41 51 1.71 2.09 10.60 9.68 Psychologists 33 30 1.38 1.23 -4.47 -5.30 Rehabilitation ServicesAud. & Speech/Lang. Pathologists (BCASLPA) 28 27 1.17 1.11 -1.88 -2.80 Massage Therapists6 58 69 2.42 2.83 8.69 7.76 Occupational Therapists (BCSOT) 44 50 1.84 2.05 6.33 5.41 Physical Therapists6 117 116 4.89 4.76 -0.40 -1.22 Prosthetists & Orthotists (CBCPO & CAPO) 3 3 0.13 0.12 * *TOTAL 9 4,334 4,468 181.03 183.29 1.53 0.62 Hospital Beds10Acute Care Beds 504 483 21.05 19.81 -1.41 -2.00 Extended Care Beds 422 442 17.63 18.13 1.56 0.95 TOTAL BEDS 926 925 38.68 37.95 -0.04 -0.64 Community Pharmacies 45 50 1.88 2.05 5.19 4.28 Population 239,403 243,764 n/a n/a 0.91 n/a1 Clinical Perfusionists and Respiratory Therapists do not appear in this table as no data were received from these groups this year. Environmental Health Officers and Nutrition Managers also do not appear in this table as the data received from these groups were incomplete. Please see the introductory text for details.2 Dates of record differ for each health group. Please refer to Table 1 in the Introduction for specific dates of record for each group. 3 Rate of change (in percent) in the number.4 Rate of change (in percent) in the number per 10,000 population.5 Due to changes in data collection, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.6 Due to changes in the registration categories included in this table, the 1997 data shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.7 Due to changes in registration categories, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.8 Due to changes in the date of record, the 1997 data shown are not comparable to those appearing in INVENTORY 97.9 The total excludes Health Service Executives, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Licensed Practical Nurses because comparable data for 1997 and 1999 are not available.10 Due to changes in the classification of hospital beds included in this table, the 1997 numbers shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.* Indicates that the base for the rate of change is less than 10. n/a - Not applicable/not comparable.31Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 23Central Vancouver Island Regional Health BoardSelected Health Personnel1 by Age and Sex21999 < 25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 + Age UnknownHealth Group M F M F M F M F M F M F M FDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 0 38 0 116 1 152 0 59 0 5 0 0 0 0 Dental Hygienists 0 0 2 32 0 32 1 20 0 2 0 0 0 0 Dentists 0 1 14 5 32 9 29 4 21 0 6 0 0 0 Denturists 0 0 3 0 4 0 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 0 0 8 2 13 3 11 1 5 1 3 0 1 1 Emergency Medical Assistants 14 9 55 24 40 22 41 13 7 2 0 0 0 0 First Responders 44 7 189 25 222 24 138 21 28 4 3 2 4 1 Opticians 0 0 1 5 1 1 3 2 1 0 0 0 16 28 Pharmacists 0 2 19 25 20 22 18 18 12 4 3 0 1 1 Physicians (Directory Active) 0 0 19 13 100 47 104 19 62 10 30 2 0 0 Podiatrists 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 0 10 4 45 4 126 7 162 3 53 0 1 0 3 Registered Nurses 0 16 5 155 20 421 10 580 4 296 0 29 0 0 Licensed Graduate Nurses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 0 0 0 7 3 17 6 29 2 6 0 0 0 0 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 0 0 0 6 0 14 0 11 0 4 0 0 0 1 Psychological ServicesCounsellors 0 0 0 2 2 7 5 19 5 4 1 1 1 4 Psychologists 0 0 0 0 1 4 7 9 3 3 3 0 0 0 Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 1 2 3 14 8 20 6 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 Occupational Therapists 0 0 0 6 1 19 0 14 0 2 0 1 0 7 Physical Therapists 0 0 3 14 8 25 3 42 4 15 1 0 0 1 TOTAL 59 85 325 496 481 965 394 1,041 159 415 50 36 23 47 1 Age and sex information are not available for all health groups.2 There are no health personnel with missing sex information.SubtotalM F Total1 370 371 3 86 89 102 19 121 12 2 14 41 8 49 157 70 227 628 84 712 22 36 58 73 72 145 315 91 406 3 0 3 18 400 418 39 1,497 1,536 0 5 5 11 59 70 0 36 36 14 37 51 14 16 30 18 51 69 1 49 50 19 97 116 1,491 3,085 4,576 32Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 24Central Vancouver Island Regional Health BoardSelected Health Personnel1 by Place of Graduation1999Place of GraduationSaskatchewan &B.C. Alberta Manitoba Ontario Other Canada Canada Subtotal Other Country Unknown TOTALHealth Group N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N %Dental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 361 97.30 9 2.43 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 370 99.73 1 0.27 0 0.00 371 100.00Dental Hygienists 43 48.31 19 21.35 6 6.74 9 10.11 7 7.87 84 94.38 5 5.62 0 0.00 89 100.00Dentists 47 38.84 31 25.62 13 10.74 10 8.26 9 7.44 110 90.91 11 9.09 0 0.00 121 100.00Medical & Treatment ServicesPharmacists 110 75.86 3 2.07 21 14.48 4 2.76 0 0.00 138 95.17 6 4.14 1 0.69 145 100.00Physicians (Directory Active) 113 27.83 68 16.75 38 9.36 52 12.81 21 5.17 292 71.92 114 28.08 0 0.00 406 100.00Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 348 83.25 16 3.83 17 4.07 22 5.26 6 1.44 409 97.85 6 1.44 3 0.72 418 100.00Registered Nurses 824 53.65 156 10.16 125 8.14 199 12.96 71 4.62 1,375 89.52 161 10.48 0 0.00 1,536 100.00Registered Psychiatric Nurses 45 64.29 1 1.43 11 15.71 0 0.00 0 0.00 57 81.43 5 7.14 8 11.43 70 100.00Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 13 36.11 9 25.00 4 11.11 5 13.89 4 11.11 35 97.22 1 2.78 0 0.00 36 100.00Psychological ServicesPsychologists 10 33.33 2 6.67 2 6.67 9 30.00 2 6.67 25 83.33 5 16.67 0 0.00 30 100.00Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 43 62.32 1 1.45 0 0.00 22 31.88 0 0.00 66 95.65 1 1.45 2 2.90 69 100.00Occupational Therapists 17 34.00 10 20.00 3 6.00 6 12.00 4 8.00 40 80.00 9 18.00 1 2.00 50 100.00Physical Therapists 26 22.41 13 11.21 9 7.76 12 10.34 6 5.17 66 56.90 41 35.34 9 7.76 116 100.00TOTAL 2,000 57.85 338 9.78 249 7.20 350 10.12 130 3.76 3,067 88.72 366 10.59 24 0.69 3,457 100.001 Place of graduation is not available for all health groups. Therefore, the total number shown here will be less than the total shown in the first table of this section.3334Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 25Northern Interior Regional Health BoardHealth Personnel1, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population1997 and 19992Number per Average AnnualNumber 10,000 Population Rate of ChangeHealth Group 1997 1999 1997 1999 Number3 Ratio4Administrative ServicesHealth Record Personnel (HRABC) 9 8 0.68 0.60 * *Health Service Executives (CCHSE & ACHE)5 n/a 4 n/a 0.30 n/a n/aDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 207 182 15.67 13.64 -5.02 -5.40 Dental Hygienists 61 70 4.62 5.25 7.44 6.88 Dental Technicians6 10 9 0.76 0.67 -5.13 -5.61 Dentists 57 58 4.31 4.35 0.72 0.30 Denturists 5 4 0.38 0.30 * *Lab. & Therapeutic Tech. ServicesCardiology Technologists (CTABC) 2 3 0.15 0.22 * *Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)5 n/a 5 n/a 0.37 n/a n/aMedical Laboratory Technologists (CSMLS) 91 74 6.89 5.54 -9.45 -9.89 Medical Radiation Technologists (BCAMRT) 37 35 2.80 2.62 -2.35 -2.78 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 8 11 0.61 0.82 * *Emergency Medical Assistants 192 198 14.53 14.84 1.69 1.13 First Responders 252 290 19.07 21.73 7.96 7.37 Midwives 1 1 0.07 0.07 * *Naturopathic Physicians 3 3 0.23 0.22 * *Opticians 22 25 1.67 1.87 8.90 8.16 Optometrists 10 8 0.76 0.60 -8.82 -9.20 Pharmacists 69 71 5.22 5.32 1.38 0.89 Physicians (Directory Active) 195 192 14.76 14.39 -0.77 -1.27 Podiatrists 1 1 0.08 0.07 * *Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses7 n/a 156 n/a 11.69 n/a n/aRegistered Nurses8 928 872 70.24 65.34 -3.06 -3.55 Licensed Graduate Nurses 3 3 0.23 0.22 * *Registered Psychiatric Nurses 31 33 2.35 2.47 2.93 2.45 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists (BCDNA) 14 16 1.06 1.20 6.90 6.37 Psychological ServicesCounsellors (BCACC) 10 11 0.76 0.82 4.50 4.01 Psychologists 12 13 0.91 0.97 3.92 3.41 Rehabilitation ServicesAud. & Speech/Lang. Pathologists (BCASLPA) 10 10 0.76 0.75 0.00 -0.53 Massage Therapists6 10 15 0.76 1.12 21.49 20.90 Occupational Therapists (BCSOT) 12 10 0.91 0.75 -8.38 -8.82 Physical Therapists6 49 51 3.71 3.82 1.86 1.39 Prosthetists & Orthotists (CBCPO & CAPO) 2 2 0.15 0.15 * *TOTAL 9 2,313 2,279 175.07 170.77 -0.74 -1.24 Hospital Beds10Acute Care Beds 295 287 22.33 21.50 -0.91 -1.25 Extended Care Beds 86 86 6.51 6.44 0.00 -0.34 TOTAL BEDS 381 373 28.84 27.95 -0.70 -1.04 Community Pharmacies 23 23 1.74 1.72 0.00 -0.48 Population 132,115 133,458 n/a n/a 0.51 n/a1 Clinical Perfusionists and Respiratory Therapists do not appear in this table as no data were received from these groups this year. Environmental Health Officers and Nutrition Managers also do not appear in this table as the data received from these groups were incomplete. Please see the introductory text for details.2 Dates of record differ for each health group. Please refer to Table 1 in the Introduction for specific dates of record for each group. 3 Rate of change (in percent) in the number.4 Rate of change (in percent) in the number per 10,000 population.5 Due to changes in data collection, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.6 Due to changes in the registration categories included in this table, the 1997 data shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.7 Due to changes in registration categories, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.8 Due to changes in the date of record, the 1997 data shown are not comparable to those appearing in INVENTORY 97.9 The total excludes Health Service Executives, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Licensed Practical Nurses because comparable data for 1997 and 1999 are not available.10 Due to changes in the classification of hospital beds included in this table, the 1997 numbers shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.* Indicates that the base for the rate of change is less than 10. n/a - Not applicable/not comparable.35Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 26Northern Interior Regional Health BoardSelected Health Personnel1 by Age and Sex21999 < 25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 + Age UnknownHealth Group M F M F M F M F M F M F M FDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 0 18 0 59 0 73 0 31 0 1 0 0 0 0 Dental Hygienists 0 2 2 42 0 16 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dentists 0 0 6 5 15 3 17 3 7 0 2 0 0 0 Denturists 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 0 0 2 1 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Emergency Medical Assistants 9 6 45 21 58 16 19 11 7 5 0 0 0 1 First Responders 26 8 60 10 88 21 49 5 20 2 0 0 1 0 Opticians 1 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 12 Pharmacists 1 2 13 17 11 8 6 5 5 1 1 0 0 1 Physicians (Directory Active) 0 0 23 13 53 24 39 7 20 1 11 0 0 1 Podiatrists 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 0 2 2 20 3 50 1 56 1 20 0 1 0 0 Registered Nurses 0 21 4 172 15 264 8 285 1 98 0 4 0 0 Licensed Graduate Nurses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 0 0 1 6 2 5 1 15 0 2 0 0 0 1 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 0 0 0 6 0 3 0 5 0 1 0 0 0 1 Psychological ServicesCounsellors 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 4 0 3 0 0 0 0 Psychologists 0 0 0 0 1 2 6 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 0 0 1 6 2 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 Occupational Therapists 0 0 0 3 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 Physical Therapists 0 0 2 13 2 11 0 18 0 4 0 0 0 1 TOTAL 38 59 161 398 257 505 153 464 62 138 15 5 7 20 1 Age and sex information are not available for all health groups.2 There are no health personnel with missing sex information.SubtotalM F Total0 182 182 2 68 70 47 11 58 3 1 4 9 2 11 138 60 198 244 46 290 7 18 25 37 34 71 146 46 192 1 0 1 7 149 156 28 844 872 0 3 3 4 29 33 0 16 16 2 9 11 9 4 13 4 11 15 1 9 10 4 47 51 693 1,589 2,282 36Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 27Northern Interior Regional Health BoardSelected Health Personnel1 by Place of Graduation1999Place of GraduationSaskatchewan &B.C. Alberta Manitoba Ontario Other Canada Canada Subtotal Other Country Unknown TOTALHealth Group N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N %Dental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 175 96.15 2 1.10 1 0.55 1 0.55 0 0.00 179 98.35 3 1.65 0 0.00 182 100.00Dental Hygienists 58 82.86 3 4.29 3 4.29 0 0.00 0 0.00 64 91.43 6 8.57 0 0.00 70 100.00Dentists 26 44.83 4 6.90 2 3.45 5 8.62 8 13.79 45 77.59 13 22.41 0 0.00 58 100.00Medical & Treatment ServicesPharmacists 54 76.06 3 4.23 11 15.49 0 0.00 0 0.00 68 95.77 2 2.82 1 1.41 71 100.00Physicians (Directory Active) 42 21.88 23 11.98 10 5.21 24 12.50 17 8.85 116 60.42 76 39.58 0 0.00 192 100.00Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 103 66.03 8 5.13 14 8.97 15 9.62 7 4.49 147 94.23 6 3.85 3 1.92 156 100.00Registered Nurses 526 60.32 77 8.83 73 8.37 66 7.57 58 6.65 800 91.74 72 8.26 0 0.00 872 100.00Registered Psychiatric Nurses 20 60.61 2 6.06 4 12.12 0 0.00 0 0.00 26 78.79 1 3.03 6 18.18 33 100.00Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 7 43.75 3 18.75 0 0.00 1 6.25 5 31.25 16 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 16 100.00Psychological ServicesPsychologists 2 15.38 3 23.08 1 7.69 1 7.69 1 7.69 8 61.54 5 38.46 0 0.00 13 100.00Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 12 80.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 3 20.00 0 0.00 15 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 15 100.00Occupational Therapists 3 30.00 4 40.00 1 10.00 1 10.00 0 0.00 9 90.00 1 10.00 0 0.00 10 100.00Physical Therapists 15 29.41 6 11.76 3 5.88 5 9.80 3 5.88 32 62.75 11 21.57 8 15.69 51 100.00TOTAL 1,043 59.98 138 7.94 123 7.07 122 7.02 99 5.69 1,525 87.69 196 11.27 18 1.04 1,739 100.001 Place of graduation is not available for all health groups. Therefore, the total number shown here will be less than the total shown in the first table of this section.3738Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 28Vancouver/Richmond Regional Health BoardHealth Personnel1, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population1997 and 19992Number per Average AnnualNumber 10,000 Population Rate of ChangeHealth Group 1997 1999 1997 1999 Number3 Ratio4Administrative ServicesHealth Record Personnel (HRABC) 63 47 0.88 0.64 -13.12 -14.29 Health Service Executives (CCHSE & ACHE)5 n/a 99 n/a 1.35 n/a n/aDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 565 589 7.90 8.01 1.68 0.54 Dental Hygienists 323 348 4.52 4.73 3.97 2.45 Dental Technicians6 223 215 3.12 2.92 -1.81 -3.19 Dentists 731 852 10.22 11.58 6.54 5.31 Denturists 51 42 0.71 0.57 -9.63 -10.95 Lab. & Therapeutic Tech. ServicesCardiology Technologists (CTABC) 46 44 0.64 0.60 -2.20 -3.57 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)5 n/a 60 n/a 0.82 n/a n/aMedical Laboratory Technologists (CSMLS) 578 506 8.08 6.88 -6.19 -7.45 Medical Radiation Technologists (BCAMRT) 455 464 6.36 6.31 0.84 -0.37 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 108 128 1.51 1.74 10.20 8.43 Emergency Medical Assistants 261 253 3.65 3.44 -1.68 -3.19 First Responders 1,060 1,080 14.83 14.68 1.02 -0.52 Midwives 12 11 0.17 0.15 -8.33 -9.51 Naturopathic Physicians 27 32 0.38 0.44 11.99 9.91 Opticians 304 322 4.25 4.38 3.91 1.97 Optometrists 59 67 0.83 0.91 5.40 4.18 Pharmacists 799 824 11.17 11.20 1.49 0.12 Physicians (Directory Active) 3,281 3,321 45.89 45.15 0.61 -0.80 Podiatrists 24 28 0.34 0.38 8.01 6.50 Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses7 n/a 792 n/a 10.77 n/a n/aRegistered Nurses8 8,410 8,481 117.62 115.31 0.42 -0.99 Licensed Graduate Nurses 121 82 1.69 1.11 -17.68 -18.83 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 312 332 4.36 4.51 2.91 1.58 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists (BCDNA) 256 252 3.58 3.43 -0.78 -2.17 Psychological ServicesCounsellors (BCACC) 218 232 3.05 3.15 2.91 1.58 Psychologists 339 362 4.74 4.92 3.20 1.81 Rehabilitation ServicesAud. & Speech/Lang. Pathologists (BCASLPA) 129 110 1.80 1.50 -7.98 -9.32 Massage Therapists6 342 365 4.78 4.96 3.17 1.78 Occupational Therapists (BCSOT) 340 359 4.76 4.88 2.64 1.26 Physical Therapists6 671 660 9.38 8.97 -0.76 -2.04 Prosthetists & Orthotists (CBCPO & CAPO) 25 24 0.35 0.33 -1.73 -2.92 TOTAL 9 20,133 20,432 281.58 277.81 0.74 -0.67 Hospital Beds10Acute Care Beds 2,525 2,410 35.31 32.77 -1.54 -2.46 Extended Care Beds 1,794 1,866 25.09 25.37 1.32 0.37 TOTAL BEDS 4,319 4,276 60.41 58.14 -0.33 -1.27 Community Pharmacies 143 149 2.00 2.03 1.99 0.62 Population 715,000 735,471 n/a n/a 1.42 n/a1 Clinical Perfusionists and Respiratory Therapists do not appear in this table as no data were received from these groups this year. Environmental Health Officers and Nutrition Managers also do not appear in this table as the data received from these groups were incomplete. Please see the introductory text for details.2 Dates of record differ for each health group. Please refer to Table 1 in the Introduction for specific dates of record for each group. 3 Rate of change (in percent) in the number.4 Rate of change (in percent) in the number per 10,000 population.5 Due to changes in data collection, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.6 Due to changes in the registration categories included in this table, the 1997 data shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.7 Due to changes in registration categories, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.8 Due to changes in the date of record, the 1997 data shown are not comparable to those appearing in INVENTORY 97.9 The total excludes Health Service Executives, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Licensed Practical Nurses because comparable data for 1997 and 1999 are not available.10 Due to changes in the classification of hospital beds included in this table, the 1997 numbers shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.* Indicates that the base for the rate of change is less than 10. n/a - Not applicable/not comparable.39Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 29Vancouver/Richmond Regional Health BoardSelected Health Personnel1 by Age and Sex1999 < 25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 + Age UnknownHealth Group M F M F M F M F M F M F M FDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 0 55 0 232 0 205 0 88 0 9 0 0 0 0 Dental Hygienists 1 9 11 125 9 121 3 62 1 5 0 0 0 1 Dentists 0 0 113 91 176 87 179 44 104 7 41 4 5 1 Denturists 1 0 0 3 13 0 10 0 5 2 4 0 0 2 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 0 0 32 18 35 7 22 4 5 0 4 0 0 1 Emergency Medical Assistants 1 0 44 17 113 22 47 3 5 0 0 0 1 0 First Responders 9 2 235 26 378 10 365 1 52 0 0 0 1 1 Opticians 1 2 2 9 12 5 7 7 4 1 1 0 149 121 Pharmacists 11 25 102 183 90 150 99 106 17 25 5 1 6 4 Physicians (Directory Active) 1 4 452 347 555 367 641 248 391 75 207 26 2 5 Podiatrists 0 0 7 2 5 1 10 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 4 17 18 127 38 182 43 216 24 104 1 7 2 9 Registered Nurses 16 192 104 1,825 163 2,552 103 2,323 36 1,074 0 93 0 0 Licensed Graduate Nurses 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 51 0 16 0 4 0 0 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 0 4 8 72 21 86 26 65 14 25 0 4 2 5 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 0 4 2 71 2 92 0 66 0 4 0 0 0 11 Psychological ServicesCounsellors 0 0 1 3 13 47 22 89 7 36 1 5 3 5 Psychologists 0 0 2 14 35 49 60 97 44 45 10 6 0 0 Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 0 2 36 117 48 85 16 50 2 7 2 0 0 0 Occupational Therapists 0 0 4 60 13 97 1 59 0 27 0 0 0 98 Physical Therapists 0 2 47 135 41 159 22 173 5 57 2 11 0 6 TOTAL 45 318 1,220 3,477 1,760 4,335 1,676 3,752 718 1,519 279 161 171 270 1 Age and sex information are not available for all health groups.Subtotal SexM F Unknown Total0 589 0 589 25 323 0 348 618 234 0 852 33 7 2 42 98 30 0 128 211 42 0 253 1,040 40 0 1,080 176 145 1 322 330 494 0 824 2,249 1,072 0 3,321 25 3 0 28 130 662 0 792 422 8,059 0 8,481 0 82 0 82 71 261 0 332 4 248 0 252 47 185 0 232 151 211 0 362 104 261 0 365 18 341 0 359 117 543 0 660 5,869 13,832 3 19,704 40Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 30Vancouver/Richmond Regional Health BoardSelected Health Personnel1 by Place of Graduation1999Place of GraduationSaskatchewan &B.C. Alberta Manitoba Ontario Other Canada Canada Subtotal Other Country Unknown TOTALHealth Group N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N %Dental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 535 90.83 21 3.57 2 0.34 1 0.17 1 0.17 560 95.08 29 4.92 0 0.00 589 100.00Dental Hygienists 151 43.39 25 7.18 31 8.91 64 18.39 44 12.64 315 90.52 33 9.48 0 0.00 348 100.00Dentists 318 37.32 61 7.16 75 8.80 68 7.98 76 8.92 598 70.19 253 29.69 1 0.12 852 100.00Medical & Treatment ServicesPharmacists 652 79.13 24 2.91 28 3.40 23 2.79 16 1.94 743 90.17 63 7.65 18 2.18 824 100.00Physicians (Directory Active) 965 29.06 330 9.94 236 7.11 583 17.55 282 8.49 2,396 72.15 925 27.85 0 0.00 3,321 100.00Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 502 63.38 30 3.79 39 4.92 52 6.57 26 3.28 649 81.94 106 13.38 37 4.67 792 100.00Registered Nurses 4,366 51.48 479 5.65 446 5.26 808 9.53 494 5.82 6,593 77.74 1,884 22.21 4 0.05 8,481 100.00Registered Psychiatric Nurses 230 69.28 8 2.41 33 9.94 0 0.00 0 0.00 271 81.63 32 9.64 29 8.73 332 100.00Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 131 51.98 11 4.37 22 8.73 30 11.90 31 12.30 225 89.29 27 10.71 0 0.00 252 100.00Psychological ServicesPsychologists 147 40.61 28 7.73 12 3.31 56 15.47 8 2.21 251 69.34 111 30.66 0 0.00 362 100.00Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 287 78.63 0 0.00 2 0.55 67 18.36 0 0.00 356 97.53 5 1.37 4 1.10 365 100.00Occupational Therapists 151 42.06 18 5.01 15 4.18 47 13.09 32 8.91 263 73.26 89 24.79 7 1.95 359 100.00Physical Therapists 190 28.79 30 4.55 30 4.55 78 11.82 42 6.36 370 56.06 240 36.36 50 7.58 660 100.00TOTAL 8,625 49.18 1,065 6.07 971 5.54 1,877 10.70 1,052 6.00 13,590 77.49 3,797 21.65 150 0.86 17,537 100.001 Place of graduation is not available for all health groups. Therefore, the total number shown here will be less than the total shown in the first table of this section.4142Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 31North Shore Regional Health BoardHealth Personnel1, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population1997 and 19992Number per Average AnnualNumber 10,000 Population Rate of ChangeHealth Group 1997 1999 1997 1999 Number3 Ratio4Administrative ServicesHealth Record Personnel (HRABC) 14 11 0.78 0.61 -10.93 -11.53 Health Service Executives (CCHSE & ACHE)5 n/a 12 n/a 0.66 n/a n/aDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 172 179 9.64 9.89 1.61 1.04 Dental Hygienists 122 123 6.84 6.80 0.43 -0.31 Dental Technicians6 23 24 1.29 1.33 2.15 1.43 Dentists 159 196 8.91 10.83 9.04 8.41 Denturists 8 9 0.45 0.50 * *Lab. & Therapeutic Tech. ServicesCardiology Technologists (CTABC) 16 15 0.90 0.83 -3.18 -3.85 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)5 n/a 26 n/a 1.44 n/a n/aMedical Laboratory Technologists (CSMLS) 147 129 8.24 7.13 -6.08 -6.71 Medical Radiation Technologists (BCAMRT) 54 55 3.03 3.04 0.79 0.18 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 36 31 2.02 1.71 -8.19 -8.93 Emergency Medical Assistants 82 85 4.60 4.70 1.98 1.20 First Responders 348 323 19.51 17.85 -3.98 -4.72 Midwives 3 2 0.17 0.11 * *Naturopathic Physicians 9 6 0.50 0.33 * *Opticians 53 51 2.97 2.82 -2.53 -3.44 Optometrists 13 16 0.73 0.88 8.97 8.34 Pharmacists 151 152 8.47 8.40 0.32 -0.36 Physicians (Directory Active) 374 388 20.97 21.45 1.85 1.14 Podiatrists 5 5 0.28 0.28 * *Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses7 n/a 152 n/a 8.40 n/a n/aRegistered Nurses8 1,272 1,241 71.31 68.60 -1.23 -1.92 Licensed Graduate Nurses 38 30 2.13 1.66 -11.15 -11.77 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 65 73 3.64 4.04 5.50 4.82 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists (BCDNA) 39 38 2.19 2.10 -1.29 -1.98 Psychological ServicesCounsellors (BCACC) 59 68 3.31 3.76 6.77 6.08 Psychologists 53 52 2.97 2.87 -0.91 -1.58 Rehabilitation ServicesAud. & Speech/Lang. Pathologists (BCASLPA) 38 40 2.13 2.21 2.71 1.96 Massage Therapists6 93 91 5.21 5.03 -1.04 -1.70 Occupational Therapists (BCSOT) 31 37 1.74 2.05 8.86 8.13 Physical Therapists6 140 138 7.85 7.63 -0.66 -1.31 Prosthetists & Orthotists (CBCPO & CAPO) 0 0 0.00 0.00 * *TOTAL 9 3,617 3,608 202.77 199.44 -0.12 -0.83 Hospital Beds10Acute Care Beds 354 348 19.85 19.24 -0.57 -1.03 Extended Care Beds 294 294 16.48 16.25 0.00 -0.47 TOTAL BEDS 648 642 36.33 35.49 -0.31 -0.78 Community Pharmacies 28 30 1.57 1.66 3.37 2.67 Population 178,376 180,906 n/a n/a 0.71 n/a1 Clinical Perfusionists and Respiratory Therapists do not appear in this table as no data were received from these groups this year. Environmental Health Officers and Nutrition Managers also do not appear in this table as the data received from these groups were incomplete. Please see the introductory text for details.2 Dates of record differ for each health group. Please refer to Table 1 in the Introduction for specific dates of record for each group. 3 Rate of change (in percent) in the number.4 Rate of change (in percent) in the number per 10,000 population.5 Due to changes in data collection, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.6 Due to changes in the registration categories included in this table, the 1997 data shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.7 Due to changes in registration categories, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.8 Due to changes in the date of record, the 1997 data shown are not comparable to those appearing in INVENTORY 97.9 The total excludes Health Service Executives, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Licensed Practical Nurses because comparable data for 1997 and 1999 are not available.10 Due to changes in the classification of hospital beds included in this table, the 1997 numbers shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.* Indicates that the base for the rate of change is less than 10. n/a - Not applicable/not comparable.43Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 32North Shore Regional Health BoardSelected Health Personnel1 by Age and Sex21999 < 25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 + Age UnknownHealth Group M F M F M F M F M F M F M FDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 0 9 0 62 0 79 0 23 0 5 0 1 0 0 Dental Hygienists 0 1 0 31 0 45 0 39 0 7 0 0 0 0 Dentists 2 0 17 12 39 29 33 13 36 2 13 0 0 0 Denturists 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 1 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 0 0 6 6 14 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Emergency Medical Assistants 0 0 21 11 33 4 12 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 First Responders 6 1 67 7 108 1 115 4 14 0 0 0 0 0 Opticians 0 0 2 3 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 21 22 Pharmacists 0 3 12 38 12 29 17 20 10 7 1 0 1 2 Physicians (Directory Active) 0 0 17 19 57 61 81 23 64 12 50 4 0 0 Podiatrists 0 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 0 2 3 36 4 44 2 42 1 14 0 0 1 3 Registered Nurses 0 23 7 212 13 322 6 336 2 299 0 21 0 0 Licensed Graduate Nurses 0 0 0 0 0 8 2 14 0 6 0 0 0 0 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 0 0 1 17 6 21 1 17 1 5 1 1 0 2 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 0 0 0 7 0 10 0 15 0 3 0 1 0 2 Psychological ServicesCounsellors 0 0 0 3 1 12 7 25 3 11 0 3 1 2 Psychologists 0 0 0 0 5 0 15 9 11 6 5 1 0 0 Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 0 2 5 28 8 26 5 13 1 3 0 0 0 0 Occupational Therapists 0 0 0 5 0 13 0 8 0 3 0 1 0 7 Physical Therapists 0 1 7 19 5 34 3 34 1 28 1 5 0 0 TOTAL 8 42 166 516 310 740 305 639 149 412 72 38 24 41 1 Age and sex information are not available for all health groups.2 There are no health personnel with missing sex information.SubtotalM F Total0 179 179 0 123 123 140 56 196 5 4 9 24 7 31 68 17 85 310 13 323 25 26 51 53 99 152 269 119 388 5 0 5 11 141 152 28 1,213 1,241 2 28 30 10 63 73 0 38 38 12 56 68 36 16 52 19 72 91 0 37 37 17 121 138 1,034 2,428 3,462 44Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 33North Shore Regional Health BoardSelected Health Personnel1 by Place of Graduation1999Place of GraduationSaskatchewan &B.C. Alberta Manitoba Ontario Other Canada Canada Subtotal Other Country Unknown TOTALHealth Group N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N %Dental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 167 93.30 4 2.23 2 1.12 1 0.56 0 0.00 174 97.21 5 2.79 0 0.00 179 100.00Dental Hygienists 56 45.53 9 7.32 12 9.76 18 14.63 14 11.38 109 88.62 14 11.38 0 0.00 123 100.00Dentists 70 35.71 30 15.31 16 8.16 13 6.63 15 7.65 144 73.47 52 26.53 0 0.00 196 100.00Medical & Treatment ServicesPharmacists 122 80.26 5 3.29 6 3.95 1 0.66 0 0.00 134 88.16 12 7.89 6 3.95 152 100.00Physicians (Directory Active) 133 34.28 52 13.40 19 4.90 57 14.69 29 7.47 290 74.74 98 25.26 0 0.00 388 100.00Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 115 75.66 8 5.26 5 3.29 9 5.92 6 3.95 143 94.08 6 3.95 3 1.97 152 100.00Registered Nurses 615 49.56 68 5.48 96 7.74 153 12.33 79 6.37 1,011 81.47 229 18.45 1 0.08 1,241 100.00Registered Psychiatric Nurses 60 82.19 2 2.74 4 5.48 0 0.00 0 0.00 66 90.41 2 2.74 5 6.85 73 100.00Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 19 50.00 4 10.53 3 7.89 5 13.16 6 15.79 37 97.37 1 2.63 0 0.00 38 100.00Psychological ServicesPsychologists 21 40.38 5 9.62 4 7.69 5 9.62 2 3.85 37 71.15 15 28.85 0 0.00 52 100.00Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 68 74.73 0 0.00 0 0.00 22 24.18 0 0.00 90 98.90 1 1.10 0 0.00 91 100.00Occupational Therapists 18 48.65 0 0.00 1 2.70 7 18.92 1 2.70 27 72.97 10 27.03 0 0.00 37 100.00Physical Therapists 28 20.29 3 2.17 9 6.52 24 17.39 11 7.97 75 54.35 53 38.41 10 7.25 138 100.00TOTAL 1,492 52.17 190 6.64 177 6.19 315 11.01 163 5.70 2,337 81.71 498 17.41 25 0.87 2,860 100.001 Place of graduation is not available for all health groups. Therefore, the total number shown here will be less than the total shown in the first table of this section.4546Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 34Capital Regional Health BoardHealth Personnel1, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population1997 and 19992Number per Average AnnualNumber 10,000 Population Rate of ChangeHealth Group 1997 1999 1997 1999 Number3 Ratio4Administrative ServicesHealth Record Personnel (HRABC) 27 20 0.81 0.60 -13.42 -13.56 Health Service Executives (CCHSE & ACHE)5 n/a 39 n/a 1.16 n/a n/aDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 450 450 13.45 13.40 0.00 -0.14 Dental Hygienists 206 220 6.16 6.55 3.49 3.30 Dental Technicians6 45 42 1.35 1.25 -3.39 -3.56 Dentists 230 230 6.88 6.85 0.00 -0.15 Denturists 29 31 0.87 0.92 3.54 3.35 Lab. & Therapeutic Tech. ServicesCardiology Technologists (CTABC) 27 26 0.81 0.77 -1.87 -2.04 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)5 n/a 39 n/a 1.16 n/a n/aMedical Laboratory Technologists (CSMLS) 260 243 7.77 7.24 -3.19 -3.36 Medical Radiation Technologists (BCAMRT) 161 167 4.81 4.97 1.58 1.43 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 90 96 2.69 2.86 3.76 3.55 Emergency Medical Assistants 201 206 6.01 6.14 1.35 1.15 First Responders 953 892 28.49 26.57 -3.54 -3.73 Midwives 11 14 0.33 0.42 27.27 27.14 Naturopathic Physicians 17 20 0.51 0.60 11.44 11.18 Opticians 107 117 3.20 3.48 6.14 5.89 Optometrists 33 31 0.99 0.92 -2.55 -2.70 Pharmacists 263 283 7.86 8.43 3.58 3.40 Physicians (Directory Active) 938 954 28.04 28.42 0.85 0.67 Podiatrists 12 12 0.36 0.36 0.00 -0.18 Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses7 n/a 496 n/a 14.77 n/a n/aRegistered Nurses8 3,891 3,820 116.31 113.78 -0.92 -1.09 Licensed Graduate Nurses 17 15 0.51 0.45 -6.07 -6.23 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 141 148 4.21 4.41 2.26 2.09 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists (BCDNA) 88 86 2.63 2.56 -1.14 -1.32 Psychological ServicesCounsellors (BCACC) 130 131 3.89 3.90 0.35 0.19 Psychologists 153 172 4.57 5.12 5.78 5.60 Rehabilitation ServicesAud. & Speech/Lang. Pathologists (BCASLPA) 54 50 1.61 1.49 -3.94 -4.11 Massage Therapists6 141 148 4.21 4.41 2.35 2.18 Occupational Therapists (BCSOT) 92 102 2.75 3.04 5.08 4.90 Physical Therapists6 276 281 8.25 8.37 0.83 0.67 Prosthetists & Orthotists (CBCPO & CAPO) 11 12 0.33 0.36 3.80 3.64 TOTAL 9 9,054 9,019 270.64 268.64 -0.19 -0.37 Hospital Beds10Acute Care Beds 1,080 1,028 32.28 30.62 -1.63 -1.75 Extended Care Beds 1,287 1,353 38.47 40.30 1.68 1.56 TOTAL BEDS 2,367 2,381 70.75 70.92 0.20 0.08 Community Pharmacies 64 73 1.91 2.17 6.52 6.34 Population 334,541 335,731 n/a n/a 0.18 n/a1 Clinical Perfusionists and Respiratory Therapists do not appear in this table as no data were received from these groups this year. Environmental Health Officers and Nutrition Managers also do not appear in this table as the data received from these groups were incomplete. Please see the introductory text for details.2 Dates of record differ for each health group. Please refer to Table 1 in the Introduction for specific dates of record for each group. 3 Rate of change (in percent) in the number.4 Rate of change (in percent) in the number per 10,000 population.5 Due to changes in data collection, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.6 Due to changes in the registration categories included in this table, the 1997 data shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.7 Due to changes in registration categories, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.8 Due to changes in the date of record, the 1997 data shown are not comparable to those appearing in INVENTORY 97.9 The total excludes Health Service Executives, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Licensed Practical Nurses because comparable data for 1997 and 1999 are not available.10 Due to changes in the classification of hospital beds included in this table, the 1997 numbers shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.* Indicates that the base for the rate of change is less than 10. n/a - Not applicable/not comparable.47Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 35Capital Regional Health BoardSelected Health Personnel1 by Age and Sex1999 < 25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 + Age UnknownHealth Group M F M F M F M F M F M F M FDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 0 62 1 179 0 146 0 56 0 5 0 0 0 1 Dental Hygienists 0 6 1 78 5 77 2 46 1 4 0 0 0 0 Dentists 0 0 20 15 47 8 84 5 44 1 6 0 0 0 Denturists 0 0 4 1 9 2 7 1 2 0 2 2 1 0 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 0 0 18 14 19 8 22 5 6 0 3 0 1 0 Emergency Medical Assistants 11 4 43 7 69 14 41 11 3 2 1 0 0 0 First Responders 40 3 200 46 305 29 215 17 19 4 6 3 5 0 Opticians 1 2 6 10 5 7 3 4 1 1 0 0 33 44 Pharmacists 4 2 35 32 32 53 43 43 22 9 5 0 1 2 Physicians (Directory Active) 0 1 53 45 154 92 250 65 175 27 81 5 4 2 Podiatrists 0 0 0 1 6 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 1 8 3 49 16 128 19 172 11 73 1 7 0 8 Registered Nurses 2 45 26 444 68 1,061 62 1,328 17 685 0 82 0 0 Licensed Graduate Nurses 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 10 0 4 0 0 0 0 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 0 0 0 9 7 30 19 50 10 21 0 1 0 1 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 0 0 0 12 1 35 0 27 0 8 0 0 1 2 Psychological ServicesCounsellors 0 0 0 1 6 14 23 53 9 12 1 2 5 5 Psychologists 0 0 0 3 3 18 34 46 31 26 6 5 0 0 Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 0 0 6 32 10 39 14 36 6 4 1 0 0 0 Occupational Therapists 0 0 0 13 3 26 2 22 0 12 0 0 0 24 Physical Therapists 0 0 7 36 15 64 12 86 6 39 4 9 1 1 TOTAL 59 133 423 1,027 780 1,852 855 2,083 364 937 118 116 52 90 1 Age and sex information are not available for all health groups.Subtotal SexM F Unknown Total1 449 0 450 9 211 0 220 201 29 0 230 25 6 0 31 69 27 0 96 168 38 0 206 790 102 0 892 49 68 0 117 142 141 0 283 717 237 0 954 11 1 0 12 51 445 0 496 175 3,645 0 3,820 0 15 0 15 36 112 0 148 2 84 0 86 44 87 0 131 74 98 0 172 37 111 0 148 5 97 0 102 45 235 1 281 2,651 6,238 1 8,890 48Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 36Capital Regional Health BoardSelected Health Personnel1 by Place of Graduation1999Place of GraduationSaskatchewan &B.C. Alberta Manitoba Ontario Other Canada Canada Subtotal Other Country Unknown TOTALHealth Group N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N %Dental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 429 95.33 14 3.11 4 0.89 0 0.00 1 0.22 448 99.56 1 0.22 1 0.22 450 100.00Dental Hygienists 125 56.82 17 7.73 21 9.55 33 15.00 14 6.36 210 95.45 10 4.55 0 0.00 220 100.00Dentists 59 25.65 63 27.39 26 11.30 32 13.91 25 10.87 205 89.13 25 10.87 0 0.00 230 100.00Medical & Treatment ServicesPharmacists 186 65.72 24 8.48 42 14.84 3 1.06 2 0.71 257 90.81 17 6.01 9 3.18 283 100.00Physicians (Directory Active) 208 21.80 146 15.30 81 8.49 203 21.28 89 9.33 727 76.21 227 23.79 0 0.00 954 100.00Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 326 65.73 31 6.25 31 6.25 54 10.89 27 5.44 469 94.56 12 2.42 15 3.02 496 100.00Registered Nurses 2,135 55.89 351 9.19 324 8.48 487 12.75 190 4.97 3,487 91.28 333 8.72 0 0.00 3,820 100.00Registered Psychiatric Nurses 71 47.97 12 8.11 39 26.35 0 0.00 0 0.00 122 82.43 16 10.81 10 6.76 148 100.00Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 24 27.91 14 16.28 9 10.47 12 13.95 19 22.09 78 90.70 7 8.14 1 1.16 86 100.00Psychological ServicesPsychologists 62 36.05 23 13.37 9 5.23 27 15.70 3 1.74 124 72.09 48 27.91 0 0.00 172 100.00Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 73 49.32 1 0.68 0 0.00 65 43.92 1 0.68 140 94.59 5 3.38 3 2.03 148 100.00Occupational Therapists 34 33.33 11 10.78 3 2.94 22 21.57 10 9.80 80 78.43 20 19.61 2 1.96 102 100.00Physical Therapists 50 17.79 42 14.95 28 9.96 49 17.44 19 6.76 188 66.90 71 25.27 22 7.83 281 100.00TOTAL 3,782 51.18 749 10.14 617 8.35 987 13.36 400 5.41 6,535 88.43 792 10.72 63 0.85 7,390 100.001 Place of graduation is not available for all health groups. Therefore, the total number shown here will be less than the total shown in the first table of this section.4950Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 37East Kootenay Community Health Services SocietyHealth Personnel1, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population1997 and 19992Number per Average AnnualNumber 10,000 Population Rate of ChangeHealth Group 1997 1999 1997 1999 Number3 Ratio4Administrative ServicesHealth Record Personnel (HRABC) 10 9 1.24 1.11 -4.93 -5.27 Health Service Executives (CCHSE & ACHE)5 n/a 5 n/a 0.62 n/a n/aDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 101 104 12.56 12.84 1.18 0.88 Dental Hygienists 27 29 3.36 3.58 3.80 3.40 Dental Technicians6 1 0 0.12 0.00 * *Dentists 36 38 4.48 4.69 2.26 1.95 Denturists 3 3 0.37 0.37 * *Lab. & Therapeutic Tech. ServicesCardiology Technologists (CTABC) 2 2 0.25 0.25 * *Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)5 n/a 5 n/a 0.62 n/a n/aMedical Laboratory Technologists (CSMLS) 53 57 6.59 7.04 3.55 3.19 Medical Radiation Technologists (BCAMRT) 37 36 4.60 4.44 -1.17 -1.48 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 14 16 1.74 1.98 7.93 7.48 Emergency Medical Assistants 138 135 17.16 16.67 -1.19 -1.59 First Responders 95 113 11.81 13.95 9.93 9.49 Midwives 0 0 0.00 0.00 * *Naturopathic Physicians 2 2 0.25 0.25 * *Opticians 7 7 0.87 0.86 * *Optometrists 11 12 1.37 1.48 3.67 3.35 Pharmacists 39 49 4.85 6.05 11.58 11.19 Physicians (Directory Active) 124 130 15.42 16.05 2.39 2.01 Podiatrists 0 0 0.00 0.00 * *Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses7 n/a 166 n/a 20.49 n/a n/aRegistered Nurses8 544 543 67.65 67.04 -0.09 -0.46 Licensed Graduate Nurses 0 0 0.00 0.00 * *Registered Psychiatric Nurses 14 18 1.74 2.22 12.30 11.92 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists (BCDNA) 15 15 1.87 1.85 0.00 -0.37 Psychological ServicesCounsellors (BCACC) 6 10 0.75 1.23 * *Psychologists 8 8 0.99 0.99 * *Rehabilitation ServicesAud. & Speech/Lang. Pathologists (BCASLPA) 12 7 1.49 0.86 -24.51 -24.80 Massage Therapists6 21 27 2.61 3.33 12.82 12.42 Occupational Therapists (BCSOT) 10 13 1.24 1.60 13.42 13.02 Physical Therapists6 36 38 4.48 4.69 2.53 2.18 Prosthetists & Orthotists (CBCPO & CAPO) 0 1 0.00 0.12 * *TOTAL 9 1,366 1,422 169.88 175.55 2.03 1.65 Hospital Beds10Acute Care Beds 212 189 26.37 23.33 -3.76 -3.99 Extended Care Beds 113 113 14.05 13.95 0.00 -0.25 TOTAL BEDS 325 302 40.42 37.28 -2.42 -2.66 Community Pharmacies 13 17 1.62 2.10 13.74 13.34 Population 80,408 81,002 n/a n/a 0.37 n/a1 Clinical Perfusionists and Respiratory Therapists do not appear in this table as no data were received from these groups this year. Environmental Health Officers and Nutrition Managers also do not appear in this table as the data received from these groups were incomplete. Please see the introductory text for details.2 Dates of record differ for each health group. Please refer to Table 1 in the Introduction for specific dates of record for each group. 3 Rate of change (in percent) in the number.4 Rate of change (in percent) in the number per 10,000 population.5 Due to changes in data collection, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.6 Due to changes in the registration categories included in this table, the 1997 data shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.7 Due to changes in registration categories, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.8 Due to changes in the date of record, the 1997 data shown are not comparable to those appearing in INVENTORY 97.9 The total excludes Health Service Executives, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Licensed Practical Nurses because comparable data for 1997 and 1999 are not available.10 Due to changes in the classification of hospital beds included in this table, the 1997 numbers shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.* Indicates that the base for the rate of change is less than 10. n/a - Not applicable/not comparable.51Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 38East Kootenay Community Health Services SocietySelected Health Personnel1 by Age and Sex21999 < 25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 + Age UnknownHealth Group M F M F M F M F M F M F M FDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 0 16 0 41 0 39 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 Dental Hygienists 0 2 1 8 1 12 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 Dentists 0 0 7 0 6 1 13 1 8 0 2 0 0 0 Denturists 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 0 0 5 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 Emergency Medical Assistants 6 2 23 22 36 21 11 5 7 1 0 0 0 1 First Responders 4 0 20 7 42 5 19 2 12 0 2 0 0 0 Opticians 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 Pharmacists 0 1 10 12 2 5 4 4 4 3 2 0 1 1 Physicians (Directory Active) 0 0 12 12 34 8 29 5 18 1 10 1 0 0 Podiatrists 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 0 4 2 24 1 53 1 58 0 20 0 0 0 3 Registered Nurses 0 9 5 86 7 137 5 195 0 93 0 6 0 0 Licensed Graduate Nurses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 0 0 0 2 1 5 1 5 0 3 0 0 0 1 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 0 0 0 7 0 2 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 Psychological ServicesCounsellors 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 Psychologists 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 0 2 2 7 1 10 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 Occupational Therapists 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 Physical Therapists 0 0 0 8 1 10 2 9 1 6 0 0 0 1 TOTAL 10 36 88 242 136 314 94 305 57 137 17 7 4 15 1 Age and sex information are not available for all health groups.2 There are no health personnel with missing sex information.SubtotalM F Total0 104 104 3 26 29 36 2 38 2 1 3 11 5 16 83 52 135 99 14 113 3 4 7 23 26 49 103 27 130 0 0 0 4 162 166 17 526 543 0 0 0 2 16 18 0 15 15 4 6 10 6 2 8 6 21 27 0 13 13 4 34 38 406 1,056 1,462 52Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 39East Kootenay Community Health Services SocietySelected Health Personnel1 by Place of Graduation1999Place of GraduationSaskatchewan &B.C. Alberta Manitoba Ontario Other Canada Canada Subtotal Other Country Unknown TOTALHealth Group N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N %Dental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 91 87.50 8 7.69 3 2.88 0 0.00 0 0.00 102 98.08 2 1.92 0 0.00 104 100.00Dental Hygienists 7 24.14 6 20.69 3 10.34 4 13.79 3 10.34 23 79.31 6 20.69 0 0.00 29 100.00Dentists 11 28.95 7 18.42 4 10.53 3 7.89 1 2.63 26 68.42 12 31.58 0 0.00 38 100.00Medical & Treatment ServicesPharmacists 32 65.31 7 14.29 6 12.24 0 0.00 0 0.00 45 91.84 3 6.12 1 2.04 49 100.00Physicians (Directory Active) 19 14.62 28 21.54 22 16.92 26 20.00 6 4.62 101 77.69 29 22.31 0 0.00 130 100.00Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 123 74.10 16 9.64 8 4.82 11 6.63 5 3.01 163 98.19 1 0.60 2 1.20 166 100.00Registered Nurses 204 37.57 134 24.68 76 14.00 61 11.23 26 4.79 501 92.27 42 7.73 0 0.00 543 100.00Registered Psychiatric Nurses 7 38.89 2 11.11 8 44.44 0 0.00 0 0.00 17 94.44 0 0.00 1 5.56 18 100.00Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 4 26.67 4 26.67 2 13.33 0 0.00 2 13.33 12 80.00 3 20.00 0 0.00 15 100.00Psychological ServicesPsychologists 3 37.50 2 25.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 5 62.50 3 37.50 0 0.00 8 100.00Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 13 48.15 0 0.00 0 0.00 14 51.85 0 0.00 27 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 27 100.00Occupational Therapists 5 38.46 1 7.69 1 7.69 2 15.38 1 7.69 10 76.92 2 15.38 1 7.69 13 100.00Physical Therapists 6 15.79 4 10.53 5 13.16 5 13.16 4 10.53 24 63.16 11 28.95 3 7.89 38 100.00TOTAL 525 44.57 219 18.59 138 11.71 126 10.70 48 4.07 1,056 89.64 114 9.68 8 0.68 1,178 100.001 Place of graduation is not available for all health groups. Therefore, the total number shown here will be less than the total shown in the first table of this section.5354Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 40Kootenay Boundary Community Health Services SocietyHealth Personnel1, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population1997 and 19992Number per Average AnnualNumber 10,000 Population Rate of ChangeHealth Group 1997 1999 1997 1999 Number3 Ratio4Administrative ServicesHealth Record Personnel (HRABC) 14 13 1.70 1.58 -3.49 -3.42 Health Service Executives (CCHSE & ACHE)5 n/a 9 n/a 1.10 n/a n/aDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 107 112 13.02 13.65 1.84 1.91 Dental Hygienists 29 33 3.53 4.02 6.97 7.07 Dental Technicians6 4 4 0.49 0.49 * *Dentists 49 42 5.96 5.12 -6.18 -6.12 Denturists 3 3 0.36 0.37 * *Lab. & Therapeutic Tech. ServicesCardiology Technologists (CTABC) 2 1 0.24 0.12 * *Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)5 n/a 10 n/a 1.22 n/a n/aMedical Laboratory Technologists (CSMLS) 78 71 9.49 8.65 -4.41 -4.34 Medical Radiation Technologists (BCAMRT) 37 35 4.50 4.26 -2.35 -2.29 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 17 17 2.07 2.07 0.00 0.09 Emergency Medical Assistants 152 152 18.49 18.52 0.00 0.09 First Responders 165 220 20.07 26.81 16.99 17.09 Midwives 5 2 0.61 0.24 * *Naturopathic Physicians 4 4 0.49 0.49 * *Opticians 12 11 1.46 1.34 -5.64 -5.53 Optometrists 9 9 1.09 1.10 * *Pharmacists 47 52 5.72 6.34 4.97 5.05 Physicians (Directory Active) 140 144 17.03 17.55 1.42 1.50 Podiatrists 0 0 0.00 0.00 * *Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses7 n/a 205 n/a 24.98 n/a n/aRegistered Nurses8 722 697 87.83 84.93 -1.75 -1.67 Licensed Graduate Nurses 12 12 1.46 1.46 0.00 0.08 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 23 23 2.80 2.80 0.00 0.08 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists (BCDNA) 19 17 2.31 2.07 -5.41 -5.33 Psychological ServicesCounsellors (BCACC) 8 9 0.97 1.10 * *Psychologists 11 11 1.34 1.34 0.00 0.08 Rehabilitation ServicesAud. & Speech/Lang. Pathologists (BCASLPA) 7 4 0.85 0.49 * *Massage Therapists6 44 45 5.35 5.48 1.08 1.16 Occupational Therapists (BCSOT) 11 11 1.34 1.34 0.00 0.08 Physical Therapists6 56 59 6.81 7.19 2.44 2.51 Prosthetists & Orthotists (CBCPO & CAPO) 0 0 0.00 0.00 * *TOTAL 9 1,787 1,813 217.39 220.91 0.72 0.81 Hospital Beds10Acute Care Beds 214 207 26.03 25.22 -1.10 -1.05 Extended Care Beds 244 244 29.68 29.73 0.00 0.05 TOTAL BEDS 458 451 55.72 54.95 -0.51 -0.46 Community Pharmacies 21 21 2.55 2.56 0.00 0.08 Population 82,204 82,070 n/a n/a -0.08 n/a1 Clinical Perfusionists and Respiratory Therapists do not appear in this table as no data were received from these groups this year. Environmental Health Officers and Nutrition Managers also do not appear in this table as the data received from these groups were incomplete. Please see the introductory text for details.2 Dates of record differ for each health group. Please refer to Table 1 in the Introduction for specific dates of record for each group. 3 Rate of change (in percent) in the number.4 Rate of change (in percent) in the number per 10,000 population.5 Due to changes in data collection, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.6 Due to changes in the registration categories included in this table, the 1997 data shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.7 Due to changes in registration categories, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.8 Due to changes in the date of record, the 1997 data shown are not comparable to those appearing in INVENTORY 97.9 The total excludes Health Service Executives, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Licensed Practical Nurses because comparable data for 1997 and 1999 are not available.10 Due to changes in the classification of hospital beds included in this table, the 1997 numbers shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.* Indicates that the base for the rate of change is less than 10. n/a - Not applicable/not comparable.55Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 41Kootenay Boundary Community Health Services SocietySelected Health Personnel1 by Age and Sex21999 < 25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 + Age UnknownHealth Group M F M F M F M F M F M F M FDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 0 10 0 47 0 36 0 16 0 3 0 0 0 0 Dental Hygienists 0 0 1 11 2 12 0 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 Dentists 0 0 5 3 11 2 18 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 Denturists 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 0 0 2 2 6 0 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Emergency Medical Assistants 7 1 22 23 37 25 24 7 2 3 0 0 0 1 First Responders 25 1 41 3 82 1 51 2 13 0 0 0 1 0 Opticians 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 5 2 Pharmacists 0 0 9 9 6 8 4 7 6 0 1 0 2 0 Physicians (Directory Active) 0 0 11 4 36 25 29 14 18 0 7 0 0 0 Podiatrists 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 0 1 1 15 3 65 3 85 0 26 0 0 0 6 Registered Nurses 0 7 3 62 12 206 13 276 1 108 0 9 0 0 Licensed Graduate Nurses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 3 0 0 0 0 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 0 0 0 1 0 4 4 8 1 3 0 1 0 1 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 0 0 1 5 0 4 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 Psychological ServicesCounsellors 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 1 Psychologists 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 0 0 6 10 7 9 2 8 2 0 1 0 0 0 Occupational Therapists 0 0 0 2 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 Physical Therapists 0 0 4 6 0 20 5 15 0 7 0 1 0 1 TOTAL 32 20 106 203 206 426 162 466 50 161 10 11 8 14 1 Age and sex information are not available for all health groups.2 There are no health personnel with missing sex information.SubtotalM F Total0 112 112 4 29 33 37 5 42 3 0 3 14 3 17 92 60 152 213 7 220 6 5 11 28 24 52 101 43 144 0 0 0 7 198 205 29 668 697 0 12 12 5 18 23 1 16 17 2 7 9 5 6 11 18 27 45 0 11 11 9 50 59 574 1,301 1,875 56Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 42Kootenay Boundary Community Health Services SocietySelected Health Personnel1 by Place of Graduation1999Place of GraduationSaskatchewan &B.C. Alberta Manitoba Ontario Other Canada Canada Subtotal Other Country Unknown TOTALHealth Group N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N %Dental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 97 86.61 7 6.25 1 0.89 0 0.00 0 0.00 105 93.75 7 6.25 0 0.00 112 100.00Dental Hygienists 9 27.27 4 12.12 5 15.15 8 24.24 2 6.06 28 84.85 5 15.15 0 0.00 33 100.00Dentists 16 38.10 9 21.43 1 2.38 6 14.29 4 9.52 36 85.71 6 14.29 0 0.00 42 100.00Medical & Treatment ServicesPharmacists 38 73.08 8 15.38 3 5.77 1 1.92 1 1.92 51 98.08 0 0.00 1 1.92 52 100.00Physicians (Directory Active) 34 23.61 21 14.58 8 5.56 31 21.53 9 6.25 103 71.53 41 28.47 0 0.00 144 100.00Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 163 79.51 15 7.32 7 3.41 6 2.93 3 1.46 194 94.63 7 3.41 4 1.95 205 100.00Registered Nurses 447 64.13 59 8.46 45 6.46 56 8.03 30 4.30 637 91.39 60 8.61 0 0.00 697 100.00Registered Psychiatric Nurses 17 73.91 2 8.70 1 4.35 0 0.00 0 0.00 20 86.96 0 0.00 3 13.04 23 100.00Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 8 47.06 3 17.65 4 23.53 0 0.00 0 0.00 15 88.24 1 5.88 1 5.88 17 100.00Psychological ServicesPsychologists 4 36.36 0 0.00 0 0.00 5 45.45 0 0.00 9 81.82 2 18.18 0 0.00 11 100.00Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 23 51.11 0 0.00 0 0.00 21 46.67 0 0.00 44 97.78 0 0.00 1 2.22 45 100.00Occupational Therapists 4 36.36 1 9.09 1 9.09 4 36.36 0 0.00 10 90.91 1 9.09 0 0.00 11 100.00Physical Therapists 13 22.03 13 22.03 2 3.39 7 11.86 4 6.78 39 66.10 18 30.51 2 3.39 59 100.00TOTAL 873 60.17 142 9.79 78 5.38 145 9.99 53 3.65 1,291 88.97 148 10.20 12 0.83 1,451 100.001 Place of graduation is not available for all health groups. Therefore, the total number shown here will be less than the total shown in the first table of this section.5758Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 43Coast Garibaldi Community Health Services SocietyHealth Personnel1, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population1997 and 19992Number per Average AnnualNumber 10,000 Population Rate of ChangeHealth Group 1997 1999 1997 1999 Number3 Ratio4Administrative ServicesHealth Record Personnel (HRABC) 10 7 1.31 0.88 -15.74 -17.46 Health Service Executives (CCHSE & ACHE)5 n/a 7 n/a 0.88 n/a n/aDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 78 88 10.22 11.04 4.94 3.15 Dental Hygienists 28 29 3.67 3.64 1.85 -0.42 Dental Technicians6 2 2 0.26 0.25 * *Dentists 36 36 4.72 4.52 0.00 -1.77 Denturists 6 6 0.79 0.75 * *Lab. & Therapeutic Tech. ServicesCardiology Technologists (CTABC) 2 3 0.26 0.38 * *Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)5 n/a 3 n/a 0.38 n/a n/aMedical Laboratory Technologists (CSMLS) 51 47 6.68 5.90 -3.84 -5.82 Medical Radiation Technologists (BCAMRT) 27 24 3.54 3.01 -4.92 -6.66 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 13 16 1.70 2.01 12.60 9.86 Emergency Medical Assistants 124 146 16.24 18.32 9.32 6.78 First Responders 232 238 30.39 29.86 1.40 -0.96 Midwives 1 3 0.13 0.38 * *Naturopathic Physicians 2 1 0.26 0.13 * *Opticians 11 14 1.44 1.76 17.44 14.11 Optometrists 8 6 1.05 0.75 * *Pharmacists 45 52 5.89 6.52 7.19 4.99 Physicians (Directory Active) 106 114 13.88 14.30 3.70 1.49 Podiatrists 0 1 0.00 0.13 * *Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses7 n/a 102 n/a 12.80 n/a n/aRegistered Nurses8 407 391 53.31 49.05 -1.99 -4.08 Licensed Graduate Nurses 1 1 0.13 0.13 * *Registered Psychiatric Nurses 26 30 3.41 3.76 6.83 4.72 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists (BCDNA) 6 8 0.79 1.00 * *Psychological ServicesCounsellors (BCACC) 12 25 1.57 3.14 40.32 37.55 Psychologists 8 6 1.05 0.75 * *Rehabilitation ServicesAud. & Speech/Lang. Pathologists (BCASLPA) 7 5 0.92 0.63 * *Massage Therapists6 49 65 6.42 8.15 14.53 12.18 Occupational Therapists (BCSOT) 6 8 0.79 1.00 * *Physical Therapists6 54 58 7.07 7.28 3.35 1.32 Prosthetists & Orthotists (CBCPO & CAPO) 0 0 0.00 0.00 * *TOTAL 9 1,358 1,430 177.87 179.39 2.62 0.43 Hospital Beds10Acute Care Beds 103 103 13.49 12.92 0.00 -1.43 Extended Care Beds 145 145 18.99 18.19 0.00 -1.43 TOTAL BEDS 248 248 32.48 31.11 0.00 -1.43 Community Pharmacies 18 18 2.36 2.26 0.00 -2.05 Population 76,350 79,716 n/a n/a 2.18 n/a1 Clinical Perfusionists and Respiratory Therapists do not appear in this table as no data were received from these groups this year. Environmental Health Officers and Nutrition Managers also do not appear in this table as the data received from these groups were incomplete. Please see the introductory text for details.2 Dates of record differ for each health group. Please refer to Table 1 in the Introduction for specific dates of record for each group. 3 Rate of change (in percent) in the number.4 Rate of change (in percent) in the number per 10,000 population.5 Due to changes in data collection, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.6 Due to changes in the registration categories included in this table, the 1997 data shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.7 Due to changes in registration categories, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.8 Due to changes in the date of record, the 1997 data shown are not comparable to those appearing in INVENTORY 97.9 The total excludes Health Service Executives, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Licensed Practical Nurses because comparable data for 1997 and 1999 are not available.10 Due to changes in the classification of hospital beds included in this table, the 1997 numbers shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.* Indicates that the base for the rate of change is less than 10. n/a - Not applicable/not comparable.59Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 44Coast Garibaldi Community Health Services SocietySelected Health Personnel1 by Age and Sex21999 < 25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 + Age UnknownHealth Group M F M F M F M F M F M F M FDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 0 7 0 28 0 42 0 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 Dental Hygienists 0 0 0 8 0 10 0 10 0 0 0 1 0 0 Dentists 0 0 4 3 6 0 11 2 5 1 4 0 0 0 Denturists 0 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 0 0 4 2 5 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 Emergency Medical Assistants 6 3 49 18 30 8 16 9 4 2 1 0 0 0 First Responders 13 4 69 7 92 3 30 1 13 4 0 2 0 0 Opticians 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 8 Pharmacists 1 4 8 8 5 10 5 5 3 1 2 0 0 0 Physicians (Directory Active) 0 0 8 5 29 17 27 5 13 1 9 0 0 0 Podiatrists 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 0 2 1 16 1 29 1 37 1 14 0 0 0 0 Registered Nurses 1 2 1 53 3 124 3 133 1 60 0 10 0 0 Licensed Graduate Nurses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 0 0 0 4 2 13 2 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 Psychological ServicesCounsellors 0 0 0 1 1 7 3 7 2 3 0 0 1 0 Psychologists 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 0 0 7 19 8 21 2 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 Occupational Therapists 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 Physical Therapists 0 0 5 16 0 15 1 11 1 6 0 3 0 0 TOTAL 21 22 158 191 184 307 105 255 48 95 18 16 6 8 1 Age and sex information are not available for all health groups.2 There are no health personnel with missing sex information.SubtotalM F Total0 88 88 0 29 29 30 6 36 6 0 6 12 4 16 106 40 146 217 21 238 6 8 14 24 28 52 86 28 114 0 1 1 4 98 102 9 382 391 0 1 1 4 26 30 0 8 8 7 18 25 5 1 6 17 48 65 0 8 8 7 51 58 540 894 1,434 60Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 45Coast Garibaldi Community Health Services SocietySelected Health Personnel1 by Place of Graduation1999Place of GraduationSaskatchewan &B.C. Alberta Manitoba Ontario Other Canada Canada Subtotal Other Country Unknown TOTALHealth Group N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N %Dental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 79 89.77 2 2.27 3 3.41 2 2.27 0 0.00 86 97.73 2 2.27 0 0.00 88 100.00Dental Hygienists 15 51.72 6 20.69 1 3.45 2 6.90 1 3.45 25 86.21 4 13.79 0 0.00 29 100.00Dentists 17 47.22 1 2.78 2 5.56 3 8.33 5 13.89 28 77.78 8 22.22 0 0.00 36 100.00Medical & Treatment ServicesPharmacists 44 84.62 1 1.92 3 5.77 1 1.92 1 1.92 50 96.15 2 3.85 0 0.00 52 100.00Physicians (Directory Active) 32 28.07 10 8.77 14 12.28 23 20.18 12 10.53 91 79.82 23 20.18 0 0.00 114 100.00Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 83 81.37 3 2.94 4 3.92 4 3.92 4 3.92 98 96.08 1 0.98 3 2.94 102 100.00Registered Nurses 214 54.73 27 6.91 26 6.65 62 15.86 21 5.37 350 89.51 41 10.49 0 0.00 391 100.00Registered Psychiatric Nurses 28 93.33 1 3.33 1 3.33 0 0.00 0 0.00 30 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 30 100.00Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 3 37.50 0 0.00 0 0.00 2 25.00 3 37.50 8 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 8 100.00Psychological ServicesPsychologists 2 33.33 0 0.00 1 16.67 1 16.67 0 0.00 4 66.67 2 33.33 0 0.00 6 100.00Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 44 67.69 0 0.00 1 1.54 19 29.23 0 0.00 64 98.46 1 1.54 0 0.00 65 100.00Occupational Therapists 3 37.50 0 0.00 0 0.00 3 37.50 0 0.00 6 75.00 2 25.00 0 0.00 8 100.00Physical Therapists 11 18.97 5 8.62 0 0.00 12 20.69 7 12.07 35 60.34 13 22.41 10 17.24 58 100.00TOTAL 575 58.26 56 5.67 56 5.67 134 13.58 54 5.47 875 88.65 99 10.03 13 1.32 987 100.001 Place of graduation is not available for all health groups. Therefore, the total number shown here will be less than the total shown in the first table of this section.6162Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 46Upper Island/Central Coast Community Health Services SocietyHealth Personnel1, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population1997 and 19992Number per Average AnnualNumber 10,000 Population Rate of ChangeHealth Group 1997 1999 1997 1999 Number3 Ratio4Administrative ServicesHealth Record Personnel (HRABC) 6 6 0.49 0.49 * *Health Service Executives (CCHSE & ACHE)5 n/a 6 n/a 0.49 n/a n/aDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 186 178 15.32 14.49 -1.74 -2.19 Dental Hygienists 48 52 3.95 4.23 4.26 3.65 Dental Technicians6 13 14 1.07 1.14 3.77 3.19 Dentists 59 57 4.86 4.64 -1.42 -1.88 Denturists 7 7 0.58 0.57 * *Lab. & Therapeutic Tech. ServicesCardiology Technologists (CTABC) 10 10 0.82 0.81 0.00 -0.57 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)5 n/a 12 n/a 0.98 n/a n/aMedical Laboratory Technologists (CSMLS) 83 74 6.84 6.03 -5.36 -5.88 Medical Radiation Technologists (BCAMRT) 34 34 2.80 2.77 0.00 -0.49 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 24 23 1.98 1.87 -2.40 -3.03 Emergency Medical Assistants 205 179 16.88 14.58 -7.13 -7.71 First Responders 254 289 20.92 23.53 7.30 6.63 Midwives 5 5 0.41 0.41 * *Naturopathic Physicians 5 5 0.41 0.41 * *Opticians 23 22 1.89 1.79 -2.92 -3.65 Optometrists 9 10 0.74 0.81 * *Pharmacists 56 63 4.61 5.13 5.82 5.24 Physicians (Directory Active) 186 183 15.32 14.90 -0.81 -1.37 Podiatrists 1 1 0.08 0.08 * *Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses7 n/a 171 n/a 13.92 n/a n/aRegistered Nurses8 811 826 66.79 67.26 0.92 0.35 Licensed Graduate Nurses 6 4 0.49 0.33 * *Registered Psychiatric Nurses 33 38 2.72 3.09 6.73 6.17 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists (BCDNA) 12 15 0.99 1.22 11.80 11.17 Psychological ServicesCounsellors (BCACC) 22 24 1.81 1.95 4.10 3.55 Psychologists 16 13 1.32 1.06 -9.49 -9.98 Rehabilitation ServicesAud. & Speech/Lang. Pathologists (BCASLPA) 11 10 0.91 0.81 -4.85 -5.41 Massage Therapists6 36 39 2.96 3.18 3.92 3.35 Occupational Therapists (BCSOT) 17 20 1.40 1.63 8.11 7.52 Physical Therapists6 57 61 4.69 4.97 3.18 2.64 Prosthetists & Orthotists (CBCPO & CAPO) 0 0 0.00 0.00 * *TOTAL 9 2,235 2,262 184.08 184.19 0.60 0.03 Hospital Beds10Acute Care Beds 220 220 18.12 17.91 0.00 -0.38 Extended Care Beds 188 214 15.48 17.43 4.41 4.02 TOTAL BEDS 408 434 33.60 35.34 2.08 1.69 Community Pharmacies 21 23 1.73 1.87 4.46 3.89 Population 121,417 122,806 n/a n/a 0.57 n/a1 Clinical Perfusionists and Respiratory Therapists do not appear in this table as no data were received from these groups this year. Environmental Health Officers and Nutrition Managers also do not appear in this table as the data received from these groups were incomplete. Please see the introductory text for details.2 Dates of record differ for each health group. Please refer to Table 1 in the Introduction for specific dates of record for each group. 3 Rate of change (in percent) in the number.4 Rate of change (in percent) in the number per 10,000 population.5 Due to changes in data collection, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.6 Due to changes in the registration categories included in this table, the 1997 data shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.7 Due to changes in registration categories, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.8 Due to changes in the date of record, the 1997 data shown are not comparable to those appearing in INVENTORY 97.9 The total excludes Health Service Executives, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Licensed Practical Nurses because comparable data for 1997 and 1999 are not available.10 Due to changes in the classification of hospital beds included in this table, the 1997 numbers shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.* Indicates that the base for the rate of change is less than 10. n/a - Not applicable/not comparable.63Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 47Upper Island/Central Coast Community Health Services SocietySelected Health Personnel1 by Age and Sex21999 < 25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 + Age UnknownHealth Group M F M F M F M F M F M F M FDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 0 14 0 46 0 87 0 28 0 2 0 0 0 1 Dental Hygienists 0 0 0 15 0 24 1 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dentists 0 0 11 1 8 3 23 3 7 0 1 0 0 0 Denturists 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 0 0 6 3 5 1 6 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 Emergency Medical Assistants 2 2 25 15 48 27 32 13 8 4 0 0 1 2 First Responders 21 1 80 10 104 7 52 3 11 0 0 0 0 0 Opticians 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 13 Pharmacists 0 1 8 14 11 10 6 6 4 0 1 0 0 2 Physicians (Directory Active) 0 0 7 14 46 25 49 10 21 3 8 0 0 0 Podiatrists 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 0 1 0 19 2 60 0 66 1 18 0 1 0 3 Registered Nurses 0 5 5 95 10 269 6 294 2 131 0 9 0 0 Licensed Graduate Nurses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 0 0 0 3 0 12 2 16 1 1 0 0 1 2 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 0 0 0 3 0 6 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 Psychological ServicesCounsellors 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 9 3 1 0 1 0 4 Psychologists 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 4 3 0 0 0 0 Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 1 1 1 7 2 12 0 13 0 1 0 1 0 0 Occupational Therapists 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 8 0 2 0 0 0 5 Physical Therapists 0 0 3 9 4 13 4 21 1 6 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 24 25 146 257 245 565 188 511 67 175 12 12 5 33 1 Age and sex information are not available for all health groups.2 There are no health personnel with missing sex information.SubtotalM F Total0 178 178 1 51 52 50 7 57 6 1 7 19 4 23 116 63 179 268 21 289 6 16 22 30 33 63 131 52 183 1 0 1 3 168 171 23 803 826 0 4 4 4 34 38 0 15 15 6 18 24 7 6 13 4 35 39 0 20 20 12 49 61 687 1,578 2,265 64Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 48Upper Island/Central Coast Community Health Services SocietySelected Health Personnel1 by Place of Graduation1999Place of GraduationSaskatchewan &B.C. Alberta Manitoba Ontario Other Canada Canada Subtotal Other Country Unknown TOTALHealth Group N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N %Dental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 160 89.89 9 5.06 4 2.25 0 0.00 1 0.56 174 97.75 4 2.25 0 0.00 178 100.00Dental Hygienists 22 42.31 2 3.85 7 13.46 11 21.15 2 3.85 44 84.62 8 15.38 0 0.00 52 100.00Dentists 19 33.33 12 21.05 6 10.53 6 10.53 8 14.04 51 89.47 6 10.53 0 0.00 57 100.00Medical & Treatment ServicesPharmacists 36 57.14 6 9.52 10 15.87 2 3.17 4 6.35 58 92.06 4 6.35 1 1.59 63 100.00Physicians (Directory Active) 51 27.87 27 14.75 15 8.20 25 13.66 18 9.84 136 74.32 47 25.68 0 0.00 183 100.00Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 115 67.25 11 6.43 10 5.85 17 9.94 9 5.26 162 94.74 4 2.34 5 2.92 171 100.00Registered Nurses 435 52.66 60 7.26 89 10.77 101 12.23 70 8.47 755 91.40 71 8.60 0 0.00 826 100.00Registered Psychiatric Nurses 21 55.26 7 18.42 4 10.53 0 0.00 0 0.00 32 84.21 2 5.26 4 10.53 38 100.00Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 6 40.00 2 13.33 2 13.33 3 20.00 1 6.67 14 93.33 1 6.67 0 0.00 15 100.00Psychological ServicesPsychologists 7 53.85 1 7.69 0 0.00 2 15.38 0 0.00 10 76.92 3 23.08 0 0.00 13 100.00Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 24 61.54 0 0.00 0 0.00 15 38.46 0 0.00 39 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 39 100.00Occupational Therapists 7 35.00 1 5.00 0 0.00 4 20.00 0 0.00 12 60.00 8 40.00 0 0.00 20 100.00Physical Therapists 23 37.70 3 4.92 5 8.20 8 13.11 3 4.92 42 68.85 15 24.59 4 6.56 61 100.00TOTAL 926 53.96 141 8.22 152 8.86 194 11.31 116 6.76 1,529 89.10 173 10.08 14 0.82 1,716 100.001 Place of graduation is not available for all health groups. Therefore, the total number shown here will be less than the total shown in the first table of this section.6566Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 49Cariboo Community Health Services SocietyHealth Personnel1, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population1997 and 19992Number per Average AnnualNumber 10,000 Population Rate of ChangeHealth Group 1997 1999 1997 1999 Number3 Ratio4Administrative ServicesHealth Record Personnel (HRABC) 7 6 0.92 0.78 * *Health Service Executives (CCHSE & ACHE)5 n/a 3 n/a 0.39 n/a n/aDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 83 80 10.94 10.45 -1.46 -1.79 Dental Hygienists 29 28 3.82 3.66 -1.81 -2.24 Dental Technicians6 1 1 0.13 0.13 * *Dentists 30 30 3.95 3.92 0.00 -0.34 Denturists 2 3 0.26 0.39 * *Lab. & Therapeutic Tech. ServicesCardiology Technologists (CTABC) 2 2 0.26 0.26 * *Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)5 n/a 3 n/a 0.39 n/a n/aMedical Laboratory Technologists (CSMLS) 36 31 4.74 4.05 -6.93 -7.30 Medical Radiation Technologists (BCAMRT) 22 21 2.90 2.74 -1.97 -2.32 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 8 7 1.05 0.91 * *Emergency Medical Assistants 93 77 12.25 10.06 -9.79 -10.19 First Responders 47 70 6.19 9.15 24.27 23.71 Midwives 0 0 0.00 0.00 * *Naturopathic Physicians 1 1 0.13 0.13 * *Opticians 23 22 3.03 2.87 -2.92 -3.46 Optometrists 6 8 0.79 1.05 * *Pharmacists 38 42 5.01 5.49 4.92 4.50 Physicians (Directory Active) 79 83 10.41 10.85 2.50 2.08 Podiatrists 0 0 0.00 0.00 * *Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses7 n/a 93 n/a 12.15 n/a n/aRegistered Nurses8 433 418 57.05 54.62 -1.75 -2.15 Licensed Graduate Nurses 1 1 0.13 0.13 * *Registered Psychiatric Nurses 27 24 3.56 3.14 -5.29 -5.65 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists (BCDNA) 10 8 1.32 1.05 -10.56 -10.93 Psychological ServicesCounsellors (BCACC) 5 4 0.66 0.52 * *Psychologists 4 4 0.53 0.52 * *Rehabilitation ServicesAud. & Speech/Lang. Pathologists (BCASLPA) 7 5 0.92 0.65 * *Massage Therapists6 13 13 1.71 1.70 0.00 -0.40 Occupational Therapists (BCSOT) 6 6 0.79 0.78 * *Physical Therapists6 28 29 3.69 3.79 1.63 1.24 Prosthetists & Orthotists (CBCPO & CAPO) 0 0 0.00 0.00 * *TOTAL 9 1,041 1,024 137.16 133.80 -0.82 -1.23 Hospital Beds10Acute Care Beds 125 119 16.47 15.55 -1.63 -1.90 Extended Care Beds 93 113 12.25 14.77 6.71 6.41 TOTAL BEDS 218 232 28.72 30.31 2.10 1.81 Community Pharmacies 13 14 1.71 1.83 3.62 3.21 Population 75,898 76,530 n/a n/a 0.42 n/a1 Clinical Perfusionists and Respiratory Therapists do not appear in this table as no data were received from these groups this year. Environmental Health Officers and Nutrition Managers also do not appear in this table as the data received from these groups were incomplete. Please see the introductory text for details.2 Dates of record differ for each health group. Please refer to Table 1 in the Introduction for specific dates of record for each group. 3 Rate of change (in percent) in the number.4 Rate of change (in percent) in the number per 10,000 population.5 Due to changes in data collection, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.6 Due to changes in the registration categories included in this table, the 1997 data shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.7 Due to changes in registration categories, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.8 Due to changes in the date of record, the 1997 data shown are not comparable to those appearing in INVENTORY 97.9 The total excludes Health Service Executives, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Licensed Practical Nurses because comparable data for 1997 and 1999 are not available.10 Due to changes in the classification of hospital beds included in this table, the 1997 numbers shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.* Indicates that the base for the rate of change is less than 10. n/a - Not applicable/not comparable.67Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 50Cariboo Community Health Services SocietySelected Health Personnel1 by Age and Sex21999 < 25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 + Age UnknownHealth Group M F M F M F M F M F M F M FDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 0 8 0 30 0 35 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 Dental Hygienists 0 2 0 14 0 9 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dentists 0 0 4 1 11 3 7 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 Denturists 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 0 0 2 1 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Emergency Medical Assistants 1 1 15 8 17 9 10 7 5 4 0 0 0 0 First Responders 5 0 15 0 18 6 17 4 2 0 1 2 0 0 Opticians 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4 14 Pharmacists 1 2 7 12 6 2 4 0 3 3 1 1 0 0 Physicians (Directory Active) 0 0 6 4 21 6 24 5 8 1 8 0 0 0 Podiatrists 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 0 0 0 6 0 29 0 40 0 17 0 0 0 1 Registered Nurses 0 2 0 71 2 111 3 155 0 65 0 9 0 0 Licensed Graduate Nurses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 0 0 0 1 1 9 1 5 2 4 0 0 1 0 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 0 0 0 4 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psychological ServicesCounsellors 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 Psychologists 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 0 0 1 5 1 3 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 Occupational Therapists 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Physical Therapists 0 0 1 3 2 7 1 13 0 1 0 1 0 0 TOTAL 7 15 51 164 82 234 71 247 26 100 10 14 5 16 1 Age and sex information are not available for all health groups.2 There are no health personnel with missing sex information.SubtotalM F Total0 80 80 0 28 28 25 5 30 3 0 3 6 1 7 48 29 77 58 12 70 4 18 22 22 20 42 67 16 83 0 0 0 0 93 93 5 413 418 0 1 1 5 19 24 0 8 8 1 3 4 1 3 4 3 10 13 0 6 6 4 25 29 252 790 1,042 68Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 51Cariboo Community Health Services SocietySelected Health Personnel1 by Place of Graduation1999Place of GraduationSaskatchewan &B.C. Alberta Manitoba Ontario Other Canada Canada Subtotal Other Country Unknown TOTALHealth Group N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N %Dental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 79 98.75 0 0.00 1 1.25 0 0.00 0 0.00 80 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 80 100.00Dental Hygienists 23 82.14 2 7.14 1 3.57 0 0.00 2 7.14 28 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 28 100.00Dentists 12 40.00 1 3.33 3 10.00 2 6.67 2 6.67 20 66.67 10 33.33 0 0.00 30 100.00Medical & Treatment ServicesPharmacists 34 80.95 1 2.38 6 14.29 0 0.00 0 0.00 41 97.62 1 2.38 0 0.00 42 100.00Physicians (Directory Active) 32 38.55 6 7.23 2 2.41 9 10.84 3 3.61 52 62.65 31 37.35 0 0.00 83 100.00Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 65 69.89 8 8.60 9 9.68 6 6.45 2 2.15 90 96.77 2 2.15 1 1.08 93 100.00Registered Nurses 282 67.46 29 6.94 27 6.46 39 9.33 11 2.63 388 92.82 30 7.18 0 0.00 418 100.00Registered Psychiatric Nurses 13 54.17 1 4.17 6 25.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 20 83.33 1 4.17 3 12.50 24 100.00Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 5 62.50 1 12.50 0 0.00 1 12.50 1 12.50 8 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 8 100.00Psychological ServicesPsychologists 2 50.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 2 50.00 2 50.00 0 0.00 4 100.00Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 7 53.85 0 0.00 0 0.00 6 46.15 0 0.00 13 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 13 100.00Occupational Therapists 1 16.67 2 33.33 1 16.67 1 16.67 1 16.67 6 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 6 100.00Physical Therapists 8 27.59 0 0.00 2 6.90 0 0.00 2 6.90 12 41.38 13 44.83 4 13.79 29 100.00TOTAL 563 65.62 51 5.94 58 6.76 64 7.46 24 2.80 760 88.58 90 10.49 8 0.93 858 100.001 Place of graduation is not available for all health groups. Therefore, the total number shown here will be less than the total shown in the first table of this section.6970Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 52North West Community Health Services Society1Health Personnel2, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population1997 and 19993Number per Average AnnualNumber 10,000 Population Rate of ChangeHealth Group 1997 1999 1997 1999 Number4 Ratio5Administrative ServicesHealth Record Personnel (HRABC) 10 9 1.09 0.99 -4.93 -4.60 Health Service Executives (CCHSE & ACHE)6 n/a 8 n/a 0.88 n/a n/aDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 101 95 11.01 10.43 -2.42 -2.14 Dental Hygienists 31 33 3.38 3.62 3.32 3.70 Dental Technicians7 3 3 0.33 0.33 * *Dentists 40 35 4.36 3.84 -5.38 -5.09 Denturists 4 4 0.44 0.44 * *Lab. & Therapeutic Tech. ServicesCardiology Technologists (CTABC) 2 1 0.22 0.11 * *Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)6 n/a 6 n/a 0.66 n/a n/aMedical Laboratory Technologists (CSMLS) 70 67 7.63 7.35 -2.08 -1.74 Medical Radiation Technologists (BCAMRT) 34 31 3.70 3.40 -3.88 -3.58 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 8 9 0.87 0.99 * *Emergency Medical Assistants 186 206 20.27 22.61 5.73 6.14 First Responders 302 284 32.91 31.17 -3.30 -2.92 Midwives 0 0 0.00 0.00 * *Naturopathic Physicians 1 1 0.11 0.11 * *Opticians 12 8 1.31 0.88 -23.69 -23.32 Optometrists 8 7 0.87 0.77 * *Pharmacists 61 53 6.65 5.82 -6.53 -6.20 Physicians (Directory Active) 127 128 13.84 14.05 0.39 0.75 Podiatrists 1 1 0.11 0.11 * *Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses8 n/a 97 n/a 10.65 n/a n/aRegistered Nurses9 591 546 64.40 59.92 -3.88 -3.54 Licensed Graduate Nurses 4 3 0.44 0.33 * *Registered Psychiatric Nurses 27 28 2.94 3.07 1.69 2.03 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists (BCDNA) 14 11 1.53 1.21 -11.36 -11.04 Psychological ServicesCounsellors (BCACC) 4 9 0.44 0.99 * *Psychologists 7 5 0.76 0.55 * *Rehabilitation ServicesAud. & Speech/Lang. Pathologists (BCASLPA) 9 8 0.98 0.88 * *Massage Therapists7 13 14 1.42 1.54 3.62 3.98 Occupational Therapists (BCSOT) 15 13 1.63 1.43 -6.64 -6.32 Physical Therapists7 31 28 3.38 3.07 -4.59 -4.27 Prosthetists & Orthotists (CBCPO & CAPO) 0 0 0.00 0.00 * *TOTAL 10 1,716 1,640 186.98 179.99 -2.24 -1.89 Hospital Beds11Acute Care Beds 216 208 23.54 22.83 -1.25 -1.01 Extended Care Beds 66 74 7.19 8.12 3.89 4.14 TOTAL BEDS 282 282 30.73 30.95 0.00 0.24 Community Pharmacies 15 16 1.63 1.76 3.15 3.50 Population 91,776 91,118 n/a n/a -0.36 n/a1 Includes the Nisga'a Health Authority.2 Clinical Perfusionists and Respiratory Therapists do not appear in this table as no data were received from these groups this year. Environmental Health Officers and Nutrition Managers also do not appear in this table as the data received from these groups were incomplete. Please see the introductory text for details.3 Dates of record differ for each health group. Please refer to Table 1 in the Introduction for specific dates of record for each group. 4 Rate of change (in percent) in the number.5 Rate of change (in percent) in the number per 10,000 population.6 Due to changes in data collection, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.7 Due to changes in the registration categories included in this table, the 1997 data shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.8 Due to changes in registration categories, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.9 Due to changes in the date of record, the 1997 data shown are not comparable to those appearing in INVENTORY 97.10 The total excludes Health Service Executives, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Licensed Practical Nurses because comparable data for 1997 and 1999 are not available.11 Due to changes in the classification of hospital beds included in this table, the 1997 numbers shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.* Indicates that the base for the rate of change is less than 10. n/a - Not applicable/not comparable.71Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 53North West Community Health Services Society1Selected Health Personnel2 by Age and Sex1999 < 25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 + Age UnknownHealth Group M F M F M F M F M F M F M FDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 0 10 0 35 0 36 0 12 0 2 0 0 0 0 Dental Hygienists 0 2 0 19 0 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dentists 0 0 7 1 7 0 14 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 Denturists 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 0 0 1 0 0 2 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Emergency Medical Assistants 11 3 50 32 36 30 21 12 5 2 0 0 4 0 First Responders 18 4 92 10 90 9 50 2 6 0 2 0 1 0 Opticians 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 Pharmacists 0 1 8 11 9 7 7 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 Physicians (Directory Active) 0 0 11 12 36 11 31 5 17 1 3 1 0 0 Podiatrists 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 0 2 1 6 1 22 1 45 0 15 0 1 0 3 Registered Nurses 0 11 7 95 10 182 4 168 1 64 0 4 0 0 Licensed Graduate Nurses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 0 0 0 5 0 5 2 13 1 1 0 0 0 1 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 0 0 0 5 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psychological ServicesCounsellors 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 Psychologists 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 0 0 0 6 1 2 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 Occupational Therapists 0 0 0 3 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 Physical Therapists 0 0 1 3 5 8 1 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 29 33 181 246 195 332 141 290 42 91 5 7 8 9 1 Includes the Nisga'a Health Authority.2 Age and sex information are not available for all health groups.Subtotal SexM F Unknown Total0 95 0 95 0 33 0 33 33 2 0 35 2 1 1 4 6 3 0 9 127 79 0 206 259 25 0 284 5 3 0 8 28 25 0 53 98 30 0 128 1 0 0 1 3 94 0 97 22 524 0 546 0 3 0 3 3 25 0 28 0 11 0 11 1 8 0 9 4 1 0 5 2 12 0 14 0 13 0 13 7 21 0 28 601 1,008 1 1,610 72Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 54North West Community Health Services Society1Selected Health Personnel2 by Place of Graduation1999Place of GraduationSaskatchewan &B.C. Alberta Manitoba Ontario Other Canada Canada Subtotal Other Country Unknown TOTALHealth Group N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N %Dental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 85 89.47 1 1.05 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 1.05 87 91.58 8 8.42 0 0.00 95 100.00Dental Hygienists 24 72.73 2 6.06 0 0.00 3 9.09 0 0.00 29 87.88 4 12.12 0 0.00 33 100.00Dentists 10 28.57 9 25.71 1 2.86 1 2.86 1 2.86 22 62.86 13 37.14 0 0.00 35 100.00Medical & Treatment ServicesPharmacists 34 64.15 5 9.43 8 15.09 2 3.77 1 1.89 50 94.34 3 5.66 0 0.00 53 100.00Physicians (Directory Active) 24 18.75 18 14.06 5 3.91 21 16.41 11 8.59 79 61.72 49 38.28 0 0.00 128 100.00Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 53 54.64 6 6.19 8 8.25 11 11.34 9 9.28 87 89.69 3 3.09 7 7.22 97 100.00Registered Nurses 258 47.25 59 10.81 54 9.89 65 11.90 59 10.81 495 90.66 51 9.34 0 0.00 546 100.00Registered Psychiatric Nurses 19 67.86 3 10.71 5 17.86 0 0.00 0 0.00 27 96.43 1 3.57 0 0.00 28 100.00Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 3 27.27 0 0.00 3 27.27 4 36.36 1 9.09 11 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 11 100.00Psychological ServicesPsychologists 2 40.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 20.00 0 0.00 3 60.00 2 40.00 0 0.00 5 100.00Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 9 64.29 0 0.00 0 0.00 5 35.71 0 0.00 14 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 14 100.00Occupational Therapists 7 53.85 1 7.69 0 0.00 4 30.77 0 0.00 12 92.31 1 7.69 0 0.00 13 100.00Physical Therapists 7 25.00 2 7.14 1 3.57 4 14.29 1 3.57 15 53.57 8 28.57 5 17.86 28 100.00TOTAL 535 49.26 106 9.76 85 7.83 121 11.14 84 7.73 931 85.73 143 13.17 12 1.10 1,086 100.001 Includes the Nisga'a Health Authority.2 Place of graduation is not available for all health groups. Therefore, the total number shown here will be less than the total shown in the first table of this section.7374Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 55Peace Liard Community Health Services SocietyHealth Personnel1, Hospital Beds, Community Pharmacies and Population1997 and 19992Number per Average AnnualNumber 10,000 Population Rate of ChangeHealth Group 1997 1999 1997 1999 Number3 Ratio4Administrative ServicesHealth Record Personnel (HRABC) 4 4 0.61 0.61 * *Health Service Executives (CCHSE & ACHE)5 n/a 6 n/a 0.91 n/a n/aDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 59 54 9.01 8.21 -3.48 -3.64 Dental Hygienists 12 16 1.83 2.43 16.19 15.94 Dental Technicians6 1 1 0.15 0.15 * *Dentists 24 22 3.67 3.35 -3.54 -3.71 Denturists 2 2 0.31 0.30 * *Lab. & Therapeutic Tech. ServicesCardiology Technologists (CTABC) 1 1 0.15 0.15 * *Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)5 n/a 9 n/a 1.37 n/a n/aMedical Laboratory Technologists (CSMLS) 39 36 5.96 5.48 -3.77 -3.97 Medical Radiation Technologists (BCAMRT) 24 23 3.67 3.50 -1.81 -1.99 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 7 9 1.07 1.37 * *Emergency Medical Assistants 122 93 18.64 14.15 -13.76 -13.96 First Responders 77 82 11.76 12.47 3.49 3.25 Midwives 0 0 0.00 0.00 * *Naturopathic Physicians 0 1 0.00 0.15 * *Opticians 6 5 0.92 0.76 * *Optometrists 5 7 0.76 1.06 * *Pharmacists 29 31 4.43 4.72 3.25 3.04 Physicians (Directory Active) 59 61 9.01 9.28 1.68 1.46 Podiatrists 0 0 0.00 0.00 * *Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses7 n/a 83 n/a 12.63 n/a n/aRegistered Nurses8 355 344 54.23 52.33 -1.56 -1.77 Licensed Graduate Nurses 4 3 0.61 0.46 * *Registered Psychiatric Nurses 21 25 3.21 3.80 8.38 8.17 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists (BCDNA) 4 5 0.61 0.76 * *Psychological ServicesCounsellors (BCACC) 6 6 0.92 0.91 * *Psychologists 3 3 0.46 0.46 * *Rehabilitation ServicesAud. & Speech/Lang. Pathologists (BCASLPA) 5 5 0.76 0.76 * *Massage Therapists6 6 6 0.92 0.91 * *Occupational Therapists (BCSOT) 3 6 0.46 0.91 * *Physical Therapists6 27 23 4.12 3.50 -7.13 -7.32 Prosthetists & Orthotists (CBCPO & CAPO) 0 0 0.00 0.00 * *TOTAL 9 905 874 138.25 132.95 -1.73 -1.94 Hospital Beds10Acute Care Beds 164 161 25.05 24.49 -0.61 -0.75 Extended Care Beds 62 69 9.47 10.50 3.63 3.48 TOTAL BEDS 226 230 34.53 34.99 0.59 0.44 Community Pharmacies 10 11 1.53 1.67 4.68 4.47 Population 65,459 65,739 n/a n/a 0.21 n/a1 Clinical Perfusionists and Respiratory Therapists do not appear in this table as no data were received from these groups this year. Environmental Health Officers and Nutrition Managers also do not appear in this table as the data received from these groups were incomplete. Please see the introductory text for details.2 Dates of record differ for each health group. Please refer to Table 1 in the Introduction for specific dates of record for each group. 3 Rate of change (in percent) in the number.4 Rate of change (in percent) in the number per 10,000 population.5 Due to changes in data collection, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.6 Due to changes in the registration categories included in this table, the 1997 data shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.7 Due to changes in registration categories, 1997 and 1999 data are not comparable. Hence, 1997 data are not shown.8 Due to changes in the date of record, the 1997 data shown are not comparable to those appearing in INVENTORY 97.9 The total excludes Health Service Executives, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Licensed Practical Nurses because comparable data for 1997 and 1999 are not available.10 Due to changes in the classification of hospital beds included in this table, the 1997 numbers shown are not comparableto those appearing in INVENTORY 97.* Indicates that the base for the rate of change is less than 10. n/a - Not applicable/not comparable.75Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 56Peace Liard Community Health Services SocietySelected Health Personnel1 by Age and Sex21999 < 25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 + Age UnknownHealth Group M F M F M F M F M F M F M FDental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 0 6 0 13 0 27 0 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 Dental Hygienists 0 0 0 11 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dentists 0 0 7 1 4 1 5 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 Denturists 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Medical & Treatment ServicesChiropractors 0 0 2 0 2 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 Emergency Medical Assistants 10 7 20 16 13 8 12 5 1 0 0 0 1 0 First Responders 5 0 20 3 27 4 20 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 Opticians 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 Pharmacists 0 2 6 8 1 2 5 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 Physicians (Directory Active) 0 0 6 0 22 7 14 2 4 1 5 0 0 0 Podiatrists 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 0 3 0 11 0 16 0 44 0 8 0 1 0 0 Registered Nurses 0 6 3 84 4 104 0 99 0 39 0 5 0 0 Licensed Graduate Nurses 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Registered Psychiatric Nurses 0 1 1 4 3 7 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 1 Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psychological ServicesCounsellors 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 Psychologists 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 Occupational Therapists 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Physical Therapists 0 0 0 5 4 5 0 5 0 4 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 15 26 65 162 84 190 62 174 21 56 8 6 3 7 1 Age and sex information are not available for all health groups.2 There are no health personnel with missing sex information.SubtotalM F Total0 54 54 0 16 16 20 2 22 2 0 2 7 2 9 57 36 93 75 7 82 2 3 5 15 16 31 51 10 61 0 0 0 0 83 83 7 337 344 1 2 3 10 15 25 0 5 5 3 3 6 2 1 3 1 5 6 1 5 6 4 19 23 258 621 879 76Prepared by:Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British ColumbiaTable 57Peace Liard Community Health Services SocietySelected Health Personnel1 by Place of Graduation1999Place of GraduationSaskatchewan &B.C. Alberta Manitoba Ontario Other Canada Canada Subtotal Other Country Unknown TOTALHealth Group N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N %Dental ServicesCertified Dental Assistants 49 90.74 3 5.56 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 52 96.30 2 3.70 0 0.00 54 100.00Dental Hygienists 8 50.00 2 12.50 0 0.00 2 12.50 2 12.50 14 87.50 2 12.50 0 0.00 16 100.00Dentists 5 22.73 6 27.27 1 4.55 1 4.55 6 27.27 19 86.36 3 13.64 0 0.00 22 100.00Medical & Treatment ServicesPharmacists 17 54.84 4 12.90 8 25.81 0 0.00 1 3.23 30 96.77 1 3.23 0 0.00 31 100.00Physicians (Directory Active) 6 9.84 8 13.11 1 1.64 4 6.56 1 1.64 20 32.79 41 67.21 0 0.00 61 100.00Nursing ServicesLicensed Practical Nurses 41 49.40 19 22.89 7 8.43 7 8.43 8 9.64 82 98.80 1 1.20 0 0.00 83 100.00Registered Nurses 127 36.92 74 21.51 53 15.41 35 10.17 30 8.72 319 92.73 25 7.27 0 0.00 344 100.00Registered Psychiatric Nurses 5 20.00 8 32.00 8 32.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 21 84.00 1 4.00 3 12.00 25 100.00Nutrition & Dietary ServicesDietitians & Nutritionists 0 0.00 3 60.00 1 20.00 1 20.00 0 0.00 5 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 5 100.00Psychological ServicesPsychologists 1 33.33 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 2 66.67 3 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 3 100.00Rehabilitation ServicesMassage Therapists 6 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 6 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 6 100.00Occupational Therapists 0 0.00 2 33.33 0 0.00 0 0.00 2 33.33 4 66.67 2 33.33 0 0.00 6 100.00Physical Therapists 4 17.39 2 8.70 0 0.00 1 4.35 0 0.00 7 30.43 13 56.52 3 13.04 23 100.00TOTAL 269 39.62 131 19.29 79 11.63 51 7.51 52 7.66 582 85.71 91 13.40 6 0.88 679 100.001 Place of graduation is not available for all health groups. Therefore, the total number shown here will be less than the total shown in the first table of this section.7778APPENDIX AINFORMATION ABOUT HEALTH PERSONNEL79HEALTH RECORD PERSONNELDefinition: Health record personnel...include Health Record Administrators (HRA) and Health Record Technicians (HRT) who work in a varietyof health care facilities such as acute, specialised and long term hospitals, community health centres,industrial clinics, and provincial or federal health care agencies, as well as the health care research field.They contribute to the health information team by: planning information acquisition, maintaining utilisationsystems, analysing and technically evaluating health information, and compiling and applying administrativeand health statistics.1Notes:Information on health record personnel was prepared from membership data provided by the HealthRecord Association of British Columbia (HRABC), and includes active, affiliate, and inactive members whoreported a British Columbia address at the date of record. Data presented in the tables are based on homeaddress for the majority of health record personnel. Precise percentages of home versus employment or otheraddress are not known. The February 1998 data were obtained during a membership renewal cycle and maynot accurately reflect membership at that time. Comparisons with 2000 data should therefore be made withcaution.An active member of the HRABC is a person who makes application thereto and who establishes to thesatisfaction of the Executive Committee that s/he has successfully completed a health record programrecognised by the Canadian Health Record Association (CHRA). An affiliate member is a person who doesnot qualify for active membership, but is either engaged in the record department in a hospital or other alliedfield; or a student enrolled in a health record program that is recognised by the CHRA. Inactive members areno longer engaged in active work in the health care field in British Columbia.2HEALTH SERVICES EXECUTIVESDefinition: A health services executive...plans, organises, directs and controls, through middle managers, institutions or organisations that deliverhealth or community services.Health services executives perform some or all of the following duties:(a) establish objectives for the institution and formulate or approve policies and programs;(b) authorise and organise the establishment of major departments and associated senior staff positions;(c) allocate funds to implement an organisation's policies and programs; establish financial andadministrative controls; formulate and approve promotion campaigns; and approve overall personnelplanning;(d) select or approve the selection of middle managers, directors or other executive staff;(e) co-ordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments;(f) represent the institution or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the institution in negotiations orother official functions.3 1 Adapted from information received from the Health Record Association of B.C.2 From the bylaws of the Health Record Association of B.C.3 Adapted from National Occupational Classification 1992, Major Group 00, No. 0014, Ottawa: Employment andImmigration Canada.80Notes:Information on health services executives was derived from membership lists supplied by the CanadianCollege of Health Service Executives (CCHSE) and the American College of Healthcare Executives(ACHE). In 1997, membership data for the Health Administrators’ Association of British Columbia(HAABC) were also included in the tables, but as the HAABC no longer exists in 1999, no data wereavailable. The data include health services executives who reported a British Columbia address at the date ofrecord. Data presented are based on employment address for the majority of health services executives.Precise percentages of home versus employment or other address are not known. Comparison with 1997figures is of limited value and has not been presented. Excluded from the tables are inactive, student, retired,life, honorary, corporate and other members of the CCHSE or ACHE who are not considered to be part of thework force.CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANTSDefinition: A certified dental assistant (dental auxiliary - level II)...may be delegated the following duties and procedures under the personal supervision of a duly licensedmember of the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia:(a) those duties or procedures which a dental assistant (dental auxiliary - level I) may perform;4(b) polishing clinical crowns of teeth with rubber cup or brush and polishing pastes;(c) applying topical anticariogenic agents;(d) taking study model impressions;(e) applying fissure sealants;(f) evaluating dietary habits and providing nutritional counselling as it pertains to dentistry;(g) providing instruction in the use and maintenance of partial and complete dentures and other appliances;(h) removing sutures;(i) placing and removing matrices and wedges;(j) performing first aid procedures;(k) applying desensitising agents;(l) removing periodontal dressings;(m)performing pulp vitality tests using electric pulp tester and thermal pulp tester;(n) taking simple face-bow transfer;(o) acid etching prepared cavities;(p) applying non-invasive identification discs(q) other procedures that the general examination committee may authorise while the certified dentalassistant is participating in courses of study and training approved by the general examination committee,and subject to the requirements of that committee with respect thereto;(r) applying treatment liners in teeth without pulpal involvement;(s) removing retraction cord.5On successful completion of the specific training module concerned, a certified dental assistant may alsobe delegated the following duties and procedures under the personal supervision of a licensed member:(a) instructing in the placement and care of removable orthodontic appliances;(b) tying-in arch wires that a dentist has fitted; 4 Regulations of The College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia, Auxiliary Bodies, revised May 1995, Article 10.16. Seealso National Occupational Classification 1992, Major Group 34, No. 3411, Ottawa: Employment and Immigration Canada.5 Ibid., Article 10.17.81(c) removing orthodontic arch wire;(d) removing excess cement or bonding material by means of hand instruments or ultrasonic handinstruments following banding/bonding and debanding/debonding procedures;(e) fitting orthodontic bands prior to assessment by a member;(f) taking impressions for the fabrication of orthodontic appliances;(g) fitting space maintainers prior to assessment by a member;(h) removing orthodontic bands and bonded attachments by means of hand instruments;(i) preparing teeth for direct bonding of attachments;(j) applying wax or other material to offending components or removing offending components;(k) placing and removing orthodontic separators;(l) fitting headgear prior to assessment by a member;(m)these duties within the Prosthodonic Module:(i) fabricating provisional restorations intraorally;(ii) trying-in provisional restorations and adjusting occlusion outside of the mouth;(iii) removing provisional cement;(iv)removing provisional restorations;(v) temporary cementation of provisional restorations prior to assessment by a member.6Notes:Information on certified dental assistants was prepared from registration data maintained by the Collegeof Dental Surgeons of British Columbia (CDSBC), and includes CDA’s who were British Columbia residentsat the date of record. Data presented in the tables are based on home address for the majority of certifieddental assistants. Precise percentages of home versus employment or other address are not known. CDAscan register with the CDSBC as either licensed (formerly active) or non-practising. Licensed CDAs maylegally practise their skills in B.C., non-practising CDAs remain on the register but may not practise.DENTAL HYGIENISTSDefinition: A dental hygienist... assesses the status of teeth and adjacent tissues and provides preventive and therapeutic dental hygienecare for teeth and adjacent tissues. The range of activities for a dental hygienist include:(a) clinical therapy;(b) health promotion;(c) education;(d) administration;(e) research.7Notes:Information on dental hygienists was prepared from registration data maintained by the College of DentalHygienists of British Columbia (CDHBC), and includes dental hygienists who reported a British Columbiaaddress at the date of record. Data presented in the tables are based on home address for the majority ofdental hygienists. Precise percentages of home versus employment or other address are not known. 6 Regulations, op. cit., revised April 1996, Article 10.19.7 Adapted from the regulations of the College of Dental Hygienists of British Columbia, Section 4. See also NationalOccupational Classification 1992, Major Group 32, No. 3222, Ottawa: Employment and Immigration Canada.82Dental hygienists included in these tables may be registered with the CDHBC as Full, Limited,Residential Care or Non-Practising registrants. Full, Limited and Residential Care registrants are those whomay legally practice as dental hygienists in B.C. Limited registrants (formerly Conditionally licensed)hygienists are qualified to practise as dental hygienists, except that they are not authorised to administer localanaesthesia. Residential Care registrants meet all requirements for Full registration plus additionalqualifications. Residential Care registration allows hygienists working in approved residential or long termcare facilities to practice without a prior dentist examination of clients.8The CDHBC amended its bylaws, and made several changes to their registration categories since 1997:they have dropped the use of the term licence in their registration categories; the registration category ofConditional has been replaced by the category of Limited; the registration category of Residential Care is newin 1999 for dental hygienists; and the Community Health (formerly dental public health hygienists)registration category has been eliminated and the CDHBC has “rolled” the former Community Healthlicensed hygienists into the Full registration category.8 As a result, the December 1997 data shown in thetables will differ from the December 1997 data shown in the ROLLCALL 97 and INVENTORY 97 tableswhere the Community Health licensed hygienists were included within the Conditional licence category.DENTAL TECHNICIANSDefinition: A dental technician...may, if the services can be performed without intraoral procedures or the taking of impressions:(a) make, produce, reproduce, construct, furnish, supply, alter or repair a denture, bridge or prostheticappliance to be used in, on, in connection with, or in the treatment of a human tooth, jaw or associatedstructure or tissue in accordance with a prescription9 to perform any of those services;(b) make structural repairs to a removable dental prostheses or replace teeth in a denture without aprescription10;(c) supervise other registrants classified as students, temporary registrants and/or assistants in accordancewith a supervision ratio specified in the Dental Technician Rules.10Notes:Information on dental technicians was prepared from data supplied by the College of Dental Techniciansof British Columbia (CDTBC), and includes dental technicians who reported a British Columbia address atthe date of record. The data in the tables are presented based on employment address when employmentaddress is available. In 1997 and 1999, employment address was available for 91% and 95% of dentaltechnicians, respectively. Home address is used for the remainder.A Registered ental technician is licensed by the CDTBC. A Studenttechnician is enrolled in a dentaltechnician training program listed in Schedule A of the Dental Technician Rules, and is registered by theCDTBC. After 18 months work experience, a Student technician is eligible to undertake the certifying examsto become a Registered dental technician. Prior to a change in the CDTBC bylaws in September 1997,students could remain registered with the CDTBC in the Student registration category for up to five years,thus the Student registration category, could in the past, contain multiple classes of students. The Studentregistration category now contains only students enrolled in the current class, i.e. only students in the current 8 Adapted from information supplied by the CDHBC.9 \"Prescription\" refers to a document signed and dated by a dentist or medical practitioner that directs a dental technician toperform a service in accordance with the technician’s certificate of registration.10 Adapted from information received from the College of Dental Technicians of British Columbia (CDTBC).83school year may be registered as Students.11 Thus, the data from 1997 for the registration category ofStudent are not comparable to the data for 1999, and have not been presented this year. Only the data onRegistered dental technicians appear in the table this year.DENTISTSDefinition: A dentist...diagnoses and treats disorders of the teeth and mouth.Dentists perform some or all of the following duties:(a) examine patients' teeth, gums, and surrounding tissue to diagnose disease, injury, and decay and planappropriate treatment;(b) restore, extract, and replace diseased and decayed teeth;(c) perform oral surgery, periodontal surgery, and other treatments;(d) clean teeth and instruct patients on oral hygiene;(e) design bridgework, fit dentures and provide appliances to correct abnormal positioning of the teeth andjaws, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for use by denturists and dental technicians;(f) supervise dental hygienists, dental assistants and other staff.12Notes:Information on dentists was prepared from registration data maintained by the College of DentalSurgeons of British Columbia (CDSBC), and includes dentists who reported a British Columbia address atthe date of record. Data presented in the tables are based on employment address for the majority of dentists.Precise percentages of home versus employment or other address are not known.Dentists may be licensed, or hold temporary or non-practising status in the CDSBC. Licensed dentistsare those who may legally practice in B.C. Temporary status may be held for up to one year for the purposeof lecturing or other educational activities in the province; temporary status dentists may not perform dentalservices for a fee. Non-practising status encompasses dentists who are fully registered with the CDSBC butdo not have a licence to practice in this province.DENTURISTSDefinition: A denturist...is registered subject to terms and conditions established by the bylaws or set out in his certificate ofregistration...(a) to make, repair, reline, replace, or furnish upper or lower full dentures, or both, and for that purpose carryout non surgical intraoral procedures, including the taking of impressions that are necessary to make,repair, reline, replace or furnish upper or lower full dentures, or both, and(b) where the repairs or replacement can be done without intraoral procedures or the taking of impressions,make structural repairs to a removable dental prosthesis or replace teeth in a denture.13 11 Adapted from information received from the College of Dental Technicians of British Columbia (CDTBC).12 Adapted from National Occupational Classification 1992, Major Group 31, No. 3113, Ottawa: Employment andImmigration Canada.13 Adapted from the Regulations of the College of Denturists of British Columbia. See also National OccupationalClassification 1992, Major Group 32, No. 3221, Ottawa: Employment and Immigration Canada.84Notes:Information on denturists was derived from data supplied by the College of Denturists of BritishColumbia (CDBC), and includes denturists who reported a British Columbia address at the date of record.The data in the tables are presented based on employment address for the majority of denturists in 1999.Precise percentages of home versus employment or other address are not known in 1999. In 1997,employment address was available for 100% of active denturists, and home address was used for denturistswhen the registration status was student or inactive.An active denturist is registered by the College of Denturists of British Columbia. A student denturist isregistered by the College of Denturists of British Columbia and may only perform services under thesupervision of an active denturist. After 18 months work experience, a student denturist is eligible toundertake the registration exams to become an active denturist. Inactive registration may be elected by aregistrant who is not currently working in the field.14CARDIOLOGY TECHNOLOGISTSDefinition: A cardiology technologist...operates electrocardiographs and other electronic equipment to record cardiac activity of patients to aid inthe diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.Cardiology technologists perform some or all of the following duties:(a) utilise electrocardiographs and various related computerised equipment, to obtain significant cardiacdata;(b) conduct various cardiac tests, such as electrocardiograms, ambulatory monitoring, exercise tolerancetests, pacemaker threshold testing, and pacemaker analysis tests;(c) obtain pharmacological and cardiac history;(d) monitor and analyse cardiac activity and record results;(e) select and record cardiac data for interpretation by physicians;(f) assess current pacemaker parameters and reprogram for optimal standards;(g) assist surgeon in operating room by testing pacemaker thresholds during pacemaker lead and generatorimplants and provide backup pacing(h) ensure that all cardiology equipment is functioning appropriately.15Notes:Information on cardiology technologists was prepared from the membership list provided by theCardiology Technologists Association of British Columbia (CTABC), and includes cardiology technologistswho were residents of British Columbia at the date of record. Data presented in the tables are based on homeaddress for all cardiology technologists. The March 1998 data were obtained during a membership renewalcycle and may not accurately reflect membership at that time.Registered members of the CTABC are persons engaged in the field of Cardiology who have completeda one year certificate course of Cardiology technology from a college/technical institute or two years oftraining in the field and one year with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists Inc. (CSCT Inc.)study course of theory and technique, and who have passed Registration examinations set by the CSCT Inc. 14 Adapted from the Bylaws of the College of Denturists of British Columbia, December 1996, Part V.15 Adapted from National Occupational Classification 1992, Major Group 32, No. 3217, Ottawa: Employment andImmigration Canada and from information provided by the Cardiology Technologists Association of B.C.85Advanced Registered members are persons engaged in the field of Cardiology who have been registeredmembers for one full year, and who passed the Advanced examinations formerly offered by the CSCT Inc.The Advanced examinations are no longer offered by the CSCT Inc. Associate members are persons enrolledas a student in a college/technical institute certificate course of Cardiology technology, which is recognisedby the CSCT Inc., or engaged in the field of Cardiology, who have not undertaken and passed theRegistration examinations set by the CSCT Inc.16 Members with inactive, life, affiliate, business, or studentmembership status are not included.DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHERSDefinition: A diagnostic medical sonographer...operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of various parts of the body toproduce an interpretative report to aid physicians in diagnosing cardiac, obstetrics/gynaecological,abdominal, vascular, ophthalmic and other disease states.Diagnostic medical sonographers perform some or all of the following duties:(a) operate diagnostic ultrasound imaging equipment that transmits high frequency sound waves through thebody to produce images;(b) optimise the ultrasound equipment during the examination to ensure quality and consistency ofdiagnostic images;(c) observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure patient safety and comfort;(d) prepare interpretative reports for physicians to aid in the diagnosis of cardiac, obstetrics/gynaecological,abdominal, vascular, ophthalmic and other disease states;(e) routinely perform quality assurance to ensure proper system performance.17Notes:Information on diagnostic medical sonographers in British Columbia at the date of record was preparedfrom a list of registrants of the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Datapresented in the tables are based on home address for the majority of diagnostic medical sonographers thisyear. Precise percentages of home versus employment or other address are not known.No comparisons with the 1997 data are present d in the tables as the data sources for 1997 and 1999differ. In 1997, membership data from the British Columbia Ultrasonographers’ Society (BCUS) andregistration data from the ARDMS were included. The BCUS indicated this year that all of their members,except possibly one or two new grads, are also currently registered with the ARDMS, so separatemembership data from the BCUS were not collected in 1999. 16 Adapted from information provided by the Cardiology Technologists Association of B.C.17 Adapted from National Occupational Classification 1992, Major Group 32, No. 3216, Ottawa: Employment andImmigration Canada and from information provided by the British Columbia Ultrasonographers’ Society, August 2000.86MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTSDefinition: A medical laboratory technologist...conducts medical laboratory tests, experiments, and analyses to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, andprevention of disease.Medical laboratory technologists perform some or all of the following duties:(a) conduct chemical analyses of blood, urine, cerebro-spinal and other body fluids;(b) study blood cells and other tissue to determine their relation to various physiological and pathologicalconditions;(c) prepare tissue sections for microscopic examinations using techniques to demonstrate special cellulartissue elements or other characteristics;(d) establish procedures for the analysis of specimens and for medical laboratory experiments;(e) perform blood group, type and compatibility tests for transfusion purposes;(f) may supervise and train other medical laboratory technologists and other medical laboratory workers.18Notes:Information on medical laboratory technologists was derived from the membership data supplied by theCanadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS), and includes medical laboratory technologistswho reported a British Columbia address at the date of record. Members are classified by the CSMLSaccording to their training and practice. Where members have more than one certificate, the most recentlyobtained is used. Data presented in the tables are based on home address for the majority of medicallaboratory technologists. Precise percentages of home versus employment or other address are not known.A certified active member has passed the required examinations and is currently employed in medicallaboratory technology in British Columbia. A certified inactive member has passed the requiredexaminations, but is not currently employed in medical laboratory technology in British Columbia. Asubscriber (non-certified) is a member who has met medical laboratory technology standards in anothercountry, but has not yet taken the Canadian examinations for certification. These members generally areemployed in the field. A trainee member or a student trainee m mber is a student, and not considered to bepart of the work force.19MEDICAL RADIATION TECHNOLOGISTSDefinition: A medical radiation technologist...operates radiographic, radiation therapy, and magnetic resonance equipment to administer radiationtreatment and produce images of body structures for the diagnosis and treatment of injury and disease.Four major areas for employment are diagnostic radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine andmagnetic resonance imaging. 18 Adapted from National Occupational Classification 1992, Major Group 32, No. 3211, Ottawa; Employment andImmigration Canada.19 Adapted from information received from the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science.87(I) Diagnostic radiographers perform some or all of the following duties:(a) operate X-ray, radiographic, and fluoroscopic equipment, specialised CT scanners, andmammography units to produce radiographs or images of body structures for diagnosis byradiologists of disease or injury;(b) record and process patient data;(c) perform scheduled maintenance and minor emergency repairs on radiographic equipment;(d) may train and supervise student radiographers or supervise other radiography technologists.20(II) Radiation therapists perform some or all of the following duties:(a) operate linear accelerators, cobalt 60, X-ray, and other radiation therapy equipment to administerradiation treatment prescribed by radiation oncologists;(b) check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation;(c) assist radiation oncologists and clinical physicians with preparation of radiation treatment plans;(d) assist in the preparation of sealed radioactive materials such as cobalt, radium, caesium, and isotopesand the construction of devices such as plaster casts and acrylic moulds to assist with administrationof radiation treatment;(e) may train and supervise student radiotherapy technologists or supervise other radiotherapytechnologists.20(III)Nuclear medicine technologists perform some or all of the following duties:(a) prepare radiopharmaceuticals, such as radionuclides and other materials and administer them topatients or to biological samples;(b) operate radiation detection equipment, such as gamma cameras, scanners, scintillation counters andionisation chambers, to acquire data for use by nuclear medicine physicians in the diagnosis ofdisease;(c) perform diagnostic procedures using radioactive materials on biological specimens, such as blood,urine and faeces;(d) record and process results of procedures;(e) check equipment to ensure proper operation;(f) may train and supervise student nuclear medicine technologists or supervise other nuclear medicinetechnologists.20(IV) Magnetic resonance technologists perform some o all f the following duties:(a) operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners which use magnetism, radio waves andcomputers to produce images of the cardiovascular system, tumours (especially brain and spinalcolumn), and soft tissues (such as muscles, tendons, or arteries), and for studying body chemistry andfunctions;(b) explain procedure to the patient, monitor patient during scan, and provide comfort and emotionalsupport to patient;(c) ensure safety of patients and staff around the magnetic field;(d) contribute to patient education.21 20 Adapted from National Occupational Classification 1992, Major Group 32, No. 3215, Ottawa: Employment andImmigration Canada.21 Adapted from the description of Magnetic Resonance Technologists provided on the Canadian Association of MedicalRadiation Technologists (CAMRT) web site (http://www.camrt.ca/mrtc/mrtech.htm).88Notes:Information on medical radiation technologists was derived from membership data supplied by theBritish Columbia Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (BCAMRT), and includes qualifiedmembers with a British Columbia address at the date of record. The data presented in these tables are basedon employment address when employment address is available. In 1998 and 2000, employment address wasavailable for 96% and 100% of employed BCAMRT members, respectively. Home address is used for theremainder.A Full Practice Member (formerly listed as Member) is a medical radiation technologist who is apractising member of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) by virtue ofhaving successfully completed a training programme in a discipline of the CAMRT and passed a qualifyingcertification examination set by the CAMRT or Ordre des technologues en radiologie du Quebec. A SeniorMember is a medical radiation technologist who has been a member of the CAMRT for thirty years and amember of the BCAMRT for the last ten of those years. A Limited Practice Member is a medical radiationtechnologist who is restricted in his/her practice as delineated by the Canadian Association of MedicalRadiation Technologists (CAMRT) Curriculum for Certification, as a result of educational qualifications.22There were no Limited Members in February 1998 or June 2000, so this category does not appear in thetables. A Non-Practising Member is a CAMRT certified medical radiation technologist who has temporarilyor permanently discontinued his/her practice, but who wishes to maintain his/her relationship with theBCAMRT.23 Associate Members who may or may not be working in the field but do not qualify for fullBCAMRT membership, transferred members who no longer work in B.C., and Life Members are excludedfrom all tables.CHIROPRACTORSDefinition: A chiropractor...diagnoses and treats patients' disorders of the spine and other body joints by adjusting the spinal column orthrough other corrective manipulation.Chiropractors perform some or all of the following duties:(a) take patients' case history, conduct examinations, observe patients, and perform or order x-rays and othertests to diagnose patients' conditions;(b) diagnose disorders of the spine and other body joints;(c) treat those patients whose symptoms result from abnormal musculoskeletal conditions or joint mechanicsthrough the corrective manipulation of the spinal column or other joints and may use such additionaltreatments as heat, light and massage;(d) advise patients on corrective exercises, lifestyle and nutrition.24Notes:Information on chiropractors was derived from the Register of the British Columbia College ofChiropractors (BCCC), and includes registered chiropractors who rep ted a British Columbia address at thedate of record. Data presented in the table are based on employment address for the majority ofchiropractors. Precise percentages of home versus employment or other address are not known. 22 Adapted from the Bylaws of the BCAMRT, dated May 1998.23 Adapted from the description of the membership category of Non-Practising provided on the BCAMRT web site(http://www.bcamrt.bc.ca/membership.html#nonpract).24 Adapted from National Occupational Classification 1992, Major Group 31, No. 3122, Ottawa: Employment andImmigration Canada.89EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANTSDefinition: An emergency medical assistant...provides first aid, nursing, and medical services to minimise disability or loss of life in emergencysituations. An emergency medical assistant (EMA) will be skilled in the areas of first aid, general ambulancepractices and procedures, basic nursing, patient assessment, specialised diagnostics, and treatments.An emergency medical assistant first responder (EMA FR) may be employed with a police force, a firedepartment, or an agency approved by the Emergency Health Services Commission (EHSC) such as a NativeBand Council. All other EMA's are employed either with the EHSC or with a contractor who has a contractfor service with the EHSC.Emergency medical assistants are categorised as follows:(a) Emergency Medical Assistant First Responder (EMA FR)Receive 4 to 32 hours of training. Acting as an EMA is generally not a primary duty.(b) Emergency Medical Assistant First Aid (EMA FA)Receive approximately 70 hours of training. Many EMA FA's eventually receive thenecessary training, mostly related to ambulance operation, to move to EMA 1 status.(c) Emergency Medical Assistant 1 (EMA 1)Receive approximately 80 hours of training. An EMA 1 candidate must have a secondaryschool education and an Industrial First Aid (IFA) certificate. An EMA 1 is expected to work tostrict protocol. He/she will make only limited decisions about patient management.(d) Emergency Medical Assistant 2 (EMA 2)Receive 240 hours of training. An EMA 2 candidate must have successfully completedEMA 1 training. EMA 2 training is focused on developing patient assessment skills to a level wherethe attendant knows why certain measures are taken, and how certain conditions can worsen orimprove depending on actions taken. These improved assessment skills assist the EMA 2 inrevealing underlying conditions which may not otherwise be discovered.(e) Emergency Medical Assistant 3 - Advanced Life Support (EMA 3 (ALS))Receive 56 weeks of training. A candidate for EMA 3 (ALS) must have an EMA 2 licenceand three years of full-time ambulance experience.(f) Emergency Medical Assistant 3 - Infant Transport Team (EMA 3 (ITT))Receive 18 months of training. An EMA 3 (ITT) candidate must have an EMA 2 licenceand three years of full-time ambulance experience. EMA 3 (ITT)'s are only employed in Vancouver,and are mostly involved in hospital to hospital transport.25Notes:Information on emergency medical assistants was prepared from registration data maintained by theEmergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board (EMALB) of the B.C. Ministry of Health, and includes onlylicensed emergency medical assistants who reported a British Columbia address at the date of record. Datapresented in the tables are based on employment address for all EMA's. First Responders are shown asseparate categories, as the level of training is quite different from other EMA's. In addition, as stated aboveacting as an EMA is not generally a primary work duty for first responders. 25 Adapted from the Health Emergency Act, R.S.B.C.1996, Chapter 182, and from information provided by the EmergencyMedical Assistants Licensing Board, Ministry of Health, Province of British Columbia, January 1994.90MIDWIVESDefinition: A midwife...carries out examinations necessary to establish and monitor normal pregnancies, manages normal deliveriesand advises pregnant women as soon as any pregnancy at risk is detected.Midwives may perform some or all of the following duties:(a) counsel and educate women concerning diet, exercise and other prenatal health practices;(b) monitor the condition of the mother and the baby during labour and guide the birthing process;(c) take appropriate measures when an emergency arises and arrange for contact with physicians(obstetricians);(d) examine and care for newborn babies, and educate mothers on health care;(e) conduct classes on pregnancy and childbirth, as well as family planning and other related topics in thecommunity.26Notes:Information on midwives was derived from data supplied by the College of Midwives of BritishColumbia (CMBC), and includes midwives who reported a British Columbia address at the date of record.The data in the tables are presented based on employment address for the majority of midwives. Precisepercentages of home versus employment or other address are not known.A General (formerly Initial) registrant is a fully registered midwife with the CMBC. In the first twoyears of the CMBC’s existence (from April 3, 1997 to April 3, 1999) the College registered midwives underthe former category of Initial. The Initial category has now been replaced with General. A Conditionalregistrant is a midwife who has been identified through the CMBC assessment procedure to have a discretegap in her/his clinical or theoretical knowledge at the time of registration. Conditional registrants mustpractice under the supervision of a General registrant for a period up to 12 months.27 All registrants mustremain active in both the home and hospital environments.NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANSDefinition: A naturopathic physician...is a primary care practitioner who utilises various methods of diagnostic testing to assist in the treatmentand prevention of disease.28Common therapeutic modalities utilised by naturopathic physicians include, but are not limited to:(a) Nutritional Counselling -- Specific individual diets including vitamins, mineral and other nutritionalsupplements to strengthen the body.(b) Botanical (herbal) Medicine -- Plant substances for their healing effects and nutritional value.(c) Homeopathy -- Minute amounts of natural substances to stimulate the body's self- aling abiliti s.(d) Manipulation -- Corrections of stress or trauma-induced misalignments of muscle, connective tissue andthe skeletal system. 26 Adapted from National Occupational Classification 1992, Major Group 32, No. 3232, Ottawa: Employment andImmigration Canada.27 Adapted from information supplied by the College of Midwives of B.C.28 From information provided by the Association of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia.91(e) Physical Medicine -- The therapeutic use of water, light, electricity, ultra-sound, m ssage and exercise.(f) Chinese Medicine -- Includes the use of acupuncture, electrodiagnosis and Chinese herbology.(g) Psychological Services -- Counselling, hypnotherapy, emotional support and biofeedback.29Notes:Information on naturopathic physicians was derived from the Register of the Association of NaturopathicPhysicians of British Columbia (ANPBC),30 and includes only registered active members of the ANPBC inpractice in British Columbia at the date of record. Associate members of the ANPBC have been excludedfrom the table since they are not involved in active practice in the province. Data presented in the tables arebased on the employment address of naturopathic physicians.OPTICIANSDefinition: An optician...fits clients with prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses, assists clients in the selection of eyeglass frames,arranges for the production of eyeglasses or contact lenses and mounts lenses in eyeglass frames.Opticians may perform some or all of the following duties:(a) obtain specifications for eyeglasses or contact lenses from a prescription prepared by an ophthalmologistor optometrist or by analysing the client's eyeglasses or contact lenses, and by measuring the client's eyecurvature, pupillary distance and bridge width, using optical measuring devices;(b) assist clients in selecting eyeglasses by advising on lens materials, frames, tints and anti-reflectioncoating;(c) advise on use and care of contact lenses;(d) arrange for grinding and polishing of lenses or grind and polish lenses;(e) cut and edge lenses and fit lenses into frames;(f) adjust finished eyeglasses to fit client;(g) supervise or manage the activities of other opticians or student opticians.31Notes:Information on opticians was derived from data supplied by the College of Opticians of British Columbia(COBC), and includes opticians who reported a British Columbia address at the date of record. The data inthe tables are presented based on employment address when the membership status is licensed, and whenemployment address is available. In May 1998 and November 1999, employment address was available for96.2% and 95.2% of licensed opticians, respectively. Home address is used for the remainder, and foropticians with non-practising or student membership status.A licensed dispensing optician is licensed by the College of Opticians of B.C. to provide dispensingservices for eyeglasses. They are not permitted to dispense contact lens. A licensed contact lens fitter is 29 Questions and Answers about Naturopathic Medicine and Naturopathic Physicians. See also National OccupationalClassification 1992, Major Group 31, No. 3123, Ottawa: Employment and Immigration Canada.30 Please note, effective January 1, 2000, naturopathic physicians were designated under the Health Professions Act, R.S.B.C.1996, Chapter 183, and the Naturopaths Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, Chapter 332 was repealed. At the dates of record, however,the Naturopaths Act was still in effect. Under the Health Professions Act, the College of Naturopathic Physicians of BritishColumbia will replace the Association of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia as the regulatory body fornaturopathic physicians in B.C.31 Adapted from National Occupational Classification 1992, Major Group 32, No. 3231, Ottawa: Employment andImmigration Canada.92licensed by the College of Opticians of B.C. to provide dispensing services for both eyeglasses and contactlens. Licensed contact lens fitters have had additional training in fitting contact lens. A non-pr isi gdispensing optician s currently not employed in the field of opticianry, but must be able to meet therequirements for full registration as a dispensing optician by the College of Opticians of B.C. A non-practising contact lens fitteris currently not employed in the field of opticianry, but must be able to meet therequirements for full registration as a contact lens fitter by the College of Opticians of B.C. A s ude tcontact lens fitter is enrolled in an approved contact lens program. The College of Opticians of B.C. hasthree registration categories for student contact lens fitters: student contact lens fitter, dispensing opticianlicense/student contact lens fitter, and non-practising optician/student contact lens fitter.32OPTOMETRISTSDefinition: An optometrist is...an independent primary-care health provider who specialises in the examination, diagnosis, treatment,management, and prevention of disease and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures.Patient management includes: prescribing glasses and contact lenses; vision therapy or orthoptics; low visionaids and monitoring the ocular effects of systemic disease; systemic drugs and therapy; and referral forconsultation to the appropriate practitioner for the treatment of ocular or systemic disease or eye surgery.33Notes:Information on optometrists was derived from the Association Roll supplied by the British ColumbiaAssociation of Optometrists (BCAO), and includes licensed optometrists who reported a British Columbiaaddress at the date of record. Data presented in the table are based on employment address for the majority ofoptometrists. Precise percentages of home versus employment or other address are not known.PHARMACISTSDefinition: A pharmacist...is responsible for the \"practice of pharmacy\", which includes the practice of and responsibility for:(a) interpretation and evaluation of prescriptions;(b) compounding, dispensing and added labelling of drugs and devices;(c) monitoring drug therapy;(d) identification, assessment and recommendations necessary to resolve or prevent drug related problems inpatients;(e) advising persons of the therapeutic values, content and hazards of drugs and devices;(f) safe storage of drugs and devices;(g) maintenance of proper records, including patient records, for drugs and devices;(h) services, duties and transactions necessary to the management, operation and control of a pharmacy or toprovide pharmacy services in a hospital, facility or care centre;(i) sale of drugs by pharmacists.34 32 Adapted from information supplied by the College of Opticians of B.C., and from the Bylaws of the College of Opticians ofB.C. as listed under Canadian Licensing Information for British Columbia on the web site of The Opticians Association ofCanada (www.opticians.ca/english/practice1.htm#BRITISH_COLUMBIA).33 Adapted from information provided by the British Columbia Association of Optometrists. See also National OccupationalClassification 1992, Major Group 31, No. 3121, Ottawa: Employment and Immigration Canada.34 Adapted from information provided by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. See also Nation l OccupationalClassification 1992, Major Group 31, No. 3131, Ottawa: Employment and Immigration Canada.93Notes:Information on pharmacists has been prepared from registration data maintained by the College ofPharmacists of British Columbia (CPBC), and includes licensed pharmacists who reported a BritishColumbia address at the date of record. The data in the tables are presented based on employment addresswhen pharmacists report employment in pharmacy. In April 1998 and April 2000, employment address wasavailable for 99.6% and 99.7% of pharmacists employed in pharmacy, respectively. Home address is usedfor the remainder, as well as for pharmacists not employed in pharmacy.PHYSICIANSDefinition: A physician in general practice...diagnoses and treats the diseases, physiological disorders, and injuries of patients.Physicians in general practice perform some or all of the following duties:(a) examine patients, order laboratory tests, X-rays, and other diagnostic procedures and consult with othermedical practitioners to evaluate patients' health;(b) prescribe and administer medications and treatments;(c) perform and assist in routine surgery;(d) inoculate and vaccinate patients;(e) deliver babies and provide pre-natal and post-natal care;(f) advise patients on health care;(g) report births, deaths and contagious diseases to governmental authorities.35Specialist physicians include those who practice in clinical medicine, laboratory medicine, or surgery.Specialists in clinical medicine diagnose and treat diseases and physiological or psychiatric disorders and actas consultants to other physicians. Specialists in laboratory medicine study the nature, cause and developmentof diseases in humans. Specialists in surgery perform and supervise surgical procedures.36Osteopaths diagnose disorders and injuries of the musculo-skeletal, circulatory and nervous systems.Treatments include manipulative therapy, medications, or surgery.37 Osteopaths are regulated under theMedical Practitioners Act and must be registered by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BritishColumbia in order to practise in the province. There is currently only one directory active osteopath in theprovince; he(she) is not included in any of the tables.Notes:Information on physicians was derived from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia(CPSBC) physician database and includes physicians who, at the date of record, were registered by theCPSBC on the full, special or temporary registers. Physicians on these registers are designated DirectoryActive and are licensed to practise medicine in British Columbia. The temporary register includes those whoare in postgraduate training or who have a temporary licence to practise. Data presented in the tables are 35 Adapted from National Occupational Classification 1992, Major Group 31, No. 3112, Ottawa; Employment andImmigration Canada.36 Adapted from National Occupational Classification 1992, Major Group 31, No. 3111, Ottawa; Employment andImmigration Canada.37 Adapted from National Occupational Classification 1992, Major Group 31, No. 3123, Ottawa; Employment andImmigration Canada.94based on employment address for the majority of physicians. Precise percentages of home versusemployment or other address are not known.Directory Active physicians may be either Non-Postgraduate physicians who, according to the records ofthe CPSBC, are not involved in postgraduate work or Postgraduate physicians who, according to the recordsof the CPSBC, are involved in postgraduate work. Postg aduate physicians may be fully registered or on thetemporary, educational register.PODIATRISTSDefinition: A podiatrist...diagnoses diseases, deformities, and injuries of the human foot and treats patients using braces, casts,shields, splints, physical therapy, medications, or surgery.38Notes:Information on podiatrists was derived from the register supplied by the British Columbia Association ofPodiatrists (BCAP), and includes regi tered podiatrists who reported a British Columbia address at the dateof record. Data presented in the tables are based on employment address for all podiatrists.LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSESDefinition: A licensed practical nurse...may be employed in a wide variety of health care settings and may carry out such nursing duties related tothe care of patients as are consistent with [his/her] training and ability. All such duties are to be carried outunder the direction of a duly qualified physician who is attending the patient, or under the supervision of aregistered nurse who is providing service to the patient, except in an emergency when the services of alicensed practical nurse may be urgently required. Provided that the attending physician gives directions andassumes responsibility with respect to the ability of licensed practical nurses (LPN's) to carry out suchservices in a satisfactory manner, LPN's may also undertake nursing service for patients in private homes.39Notes:Information on licensed practical nurses (LPN’s) was prepared from registration data maint ined by theCollege of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia (CLPNBC), and includes LPN's who reported aBritish Columbia address at the date of record. The data in the tables are presented based on employmentaddress when the registration status is pr ctis ng, when employment in nursing is reported, and whenemployment address is available. In 1999, employment address was available for 89% of practising LPN'semployed in nursing. Home address is used for the remainder, as well as for practising LPN's who are notemployed in nursing, and for LPN's with non-practising registration status.LPN’s can now register with the CLPNBC as either practising or non-practising. Because of theintroduction of the new registration categories, the data are not comparable to 1997. 38 Adapted from National Occupational Classification 1992, Major Group 31, No. 3123, Ottawa: Employment andImmigration Canada.39 Adapted from information provided by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia, and the LicensedPractical Nurses Regulation (under the Health Professions Act), B.C. Reg. 71/96. See also National OccupationalClassification 1992, Major Group 32, No. 3233, Ottawa: Employment and Immigration Canada.95REGISTERED NURSESDefinition: A registered nurse...performs for others health care services which require the application of professional nursing knowledgeand skills. The practice of nursing includes:(a) promoting, maintaining or restoring the health of the general public;(b) teaching nursing theory or practice;(c) counselling persons in respect of health care;(d) coordinating health care services;(e) engaging in administration, supervision, education, consultation, teaching or research for any of theforegoing.40Notes:Information on registered nurses (RN’s) was prepared from registration data maintained by theRegistered Nurses Association of British Columbia (RNABC), and includes RN's who reported a BritishColumbia address at the date of record. An RN may hold a pr ctising or non-practising membership in theRNABC. A practising RN may or may not be employed in nursing. A non-practising RN who commencesemployment in nursing in British Columbia must convert to practising membership. The data in the tablesare presented based on employment address when the membership status is practising, when employment innursing is reported, and when employment address is available. In 1997 and 1999, employment address wasavailable for 89% and 88% of practising RN's employed in nursing, respectively. Home address is used forthe remainder, as well as for practising RN's who are not employed in nursing, and for RN's with non-practising membership status.The date of record for RN's has changed from June of each year to December of each year. The datashown for 1997 will therefore differ from those published in INVENTORY 97 and ROLLCALL 97.There was a small number of RN's dually registered with the Registered Psychiatric Nurse Associationof British Columbia (see text on RPN's). Dual registrants are included in both the RN and RPN categories.LICENSED GRADUATE NURSESDefinition: A licensed graduate nurse(a) was employed in British Columbia, in a capacity substantially equivalent to a registered nurse, at anytime during the two years prior to September 30, 1988;(b) graduated from a school of nursing that has standards substantially equivalent to those of any approvedschool of nursing, and;(c) was never a registered nurse, and at the time of application to the RNABC did not qualify as a registerednurse.41Notes:Information on licensed graduate nurses (LGN's) was derived from registration data maintained by theRegistered Nurses Association of British Columbia (RNABC) and includes LGN's who reported a British 40 Adapted from the Rules under the Nurses (Registered) Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, Chapter 335, Part 2, s.2.1. (Informationprovided by the Registered Nurses Association of British Columbia.)41 Adapted from the Nursing Statutes Amendment Act, S.B.C. 1988, Chapter 51, Section 15.96Columbia address at the date of record. An LGN may hold a pr ctising or non-practising membership in theRNABC. A practising LGN may or may not be employed in nursing. A non-practising LGN whocommences employment in nursing in British Columbia must convert to practising membership. The data inthe tables are presented based on employment address when the membership status is practising, whenemployment in nursing is reported, and when employment address is available. In 1997 and 1999,employment address was available for 90% of practising LGN's employed in nursing. Home address is usedfor the remainder, as well as for practising LGN's who are not employed in nursing, and for LGN's with non-practising membership status.REGISTERED PSYCHIATRIC NURSESDefinition: A registered psychiatric nurse...practises in primary, secondary and tertiary care settings and provides service to individuals whose primarycare needs relate to mental and developmental health.The basis of psychiatric nursing is a caring, therapeutic relationship; the core knowledge and skills ofpsychiatric nursing are developed from the nursing, psycho-social, biological, and physical sciences.Psychiatric nursing practice includes clinical, administrative, educational, cons ltative and researchfunctions.42Notes:Information on registered psychiatric nurses (RPN’s) was prepared from data maintained by theRegistered Psychiatric Nurses Association of British Columbia (RPNABC) and the College of RegisteredPsychiatric Nurses of British Columbia (CRPNBC),43 and includes RPN's who reported a British Columbiaaddress at the date of record. An RPN may hold either a practising or non-practising membership with theCRPNBC. A practising RPN must be employed in nursing. A non-practising RPN may not actively engagein the practise of psychiatric nursing. The data in the tables are presented based on employment addresswhen the membership status is practising and employment address is available. In October 1997 andDecember 1999, employment address was available for 92% and 95% of practising RPN's respectively.Home address is used for the remainder, as well as for RPN's with non-practising status.In 1999, 359 practising and 117 non-practising RPN's held dual registration with the Registered NursesAssociation of British Columbia (RNABC) and the CRPNBC. The numbers for 1997 were 337 practisingand 109 non-practising nurses. Dual registrants are included in both the RN and RPN categories. 42 Adapted from information provided by the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of British Columbia. See alsoNational Occupational Classification 1992, Major Group 31, No. 3152, Ottawa; Employment and Immigration Canada.43 Effective April 1999, registered psychiatric nurses were designated under the Health Professions Act, R.S.B.C. 1996,Chapter 183, and the Nurses (Registered Psychiatric) Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, Chapter 336 w s repealed. The College ofRegistered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia (CRPNBC) replaced the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association ofBritish Columbia (RPNABC) as the regulatory body for registered psychiatric nurses at that time.97DIETITIANS AND NUTRITIONISTSDefinition: A dietitian/nutritionist...is a professional uniquely prepared for the practise of nutrition care through university education andrequired practicum in food and nutrition as well as biological, social and management sciences. Thedietitian/nutritionist applies knowledge and skills in normal and therapeutic nutrition and in food servicesystems management to individuals, groups, institutions, organisations and the community.44Notes:Information on registered dietitians and nutritionists (RDN's) was derived from the membership databaseof the British Columbia Dietitians' and Nutritionists' Association (BCDNA), and includes RDN's whoreported a British Columbia address at the date of record. The data in the tables are presented based onemployment address when employment in dietetics/nutrition is reported and when employment address isavailable. In 1997 and 1999, employment address was available for 94% and 97% of RDN's employed indietetics/nutrition. Home address was used for the remainder, as well as for RDN's who were not employedin dietetics/nutrition.COUNSELLORSDefinition: A counsellor...assists individuals and groups of clients to identify, understand and overcome personal problems or achievepersonal objectives.Counsellors perform some or all of the following duties:(a) Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems;(b) develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals andmeans to attain them;(c) counsel clients and provide therapy;(d) evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programs and clients’ progress in resolving identified problemsand movement toward identified objectives;(e) follow up the results of counselling programs and clients’ adjustments;(f) may supervise other counsellors, social service staff and assistants;(g) may provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counsellingservices, issues and methods.45Notes:Information on counsellors was derived from membership data obtained from the British ColumbiaAssociation of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC), and includes counsellors who reported a British Columbiaaddress at the date of record. The information presented in these tables is based on employment address forthe majority of counsellors. Precise percentages of home versus employment or other address, however, arenot known. This is further complicated by the fact that many counsellors work in private practice from theirhomes, so work and home addresses are identical. 44 Adapted from information provided by the Canadian Dietetic Association. See also National Occupational Classification1992, Major Group 31, No. 3132, Ottawa; Employment and Immigration Canada.45 Adapted from National Occupational Classification 1992, Major Group 41, No. 4153, Ottawa; Employment andImmigration Canada.98The tables by no means represent an exhaustive listing of persons self-identified as counsellors in BritishColumbia. Membership information was requested from the British Columbia Association of ClinicalCounsellors (BCACC) and the British Columbia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (BCAMFT)as both bodies require that members meet specific educational and training standards for membership. Afurther reason for requesting data from both of these groups is the minimal degree of overlap between theirrespective memberships (i.e., only 14 counsellors were members of both organisations in 1995). However,the BCAMFT did not supply data for either INVENTORY 97 or INVENTORY 99, so the tables only includedata on BCACC members.The tables include registered and qualifying members of the BCACC in 1998, and registered membersof the BCACC in 2000. In 1998, a counsellor could be either a registered or qualifying member in theBCACC, but as of April 1999 the BCACC changed its bylaws eliminating the qualifying member category.A registered member has met both academic and full-time paid experience requirements for registration. In1998, a qualifying member had met the academic requirements, but not the two year full- ime paid experiencerequirement for registration. Members of the BCACC who are honorary, inactive, student or retired membersare not included in the tables.PSYCHOLOGISTSDefinition: A psychologist...diagnoses psychological and emotional disorders, counsels clients, provides therapy and research, andapplies theory relating to behaviour and mental processes.Psychologists perform some or all of the following duties:(a) examine behaviour, diagnose psychological and emotional disorders, counsel clients, and providetherapy;(b) counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social, and vocational developmentand adjustment;(c) apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes such as learning,memory, perception, and language development;(d) formulate hypotheses and experimental designs, review literature, conduct studies, and publish researchpapers.46Notes:Information on psychologists was prepared from registration data m intained by the College ofPsychologists of British Columbia (CPBC),47 and includes registered psychologists who reported a BritishColumbia address at the date of record. Psychologists can register with the CPBC with either practising ornon-practising status. Members with non-practising status may not offer psychological services to thegeneral public, but may be employed by such institutions as School Boards or Universities. The data in thetables are presented based on employment address when psychologists report employment in psychology andemployment address is available. In 1997 and 2000, employment address was available for 98% ofpsychologists employed in psychology. Home address is used for the remainder, as well as for psychologistsnot employed in psychology. 46 Adapted from National Occupational Classification 1992, Major Group 41, No. 4151, Ottawa: Employment andImmigration Canada.47 Please note, effective January 1, 2000, psychologists were designated under the Health Prof ssions Act, R.S.B.C. 1996,Chapter 183, and the Psychologists Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, Chapter 381 was repealed.99AUDIOLOGISTS AND SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTSDefinition:(I) An audiologist...diagnoses, evaluates, and treats hearing disorders.Audiologists perform some or all of the following duties:(a) administer audiometric tests to diagnose and evaluate the degree and type of hearing impairment;(b) plan and implement rehabilitation programs for patients, including selection and fitting of hearing aids,speech (lip) reading, and counselling;(c) consult with physicians, nurses, psychologists, and other health care personnel to help plan treatmentprograms;(d) conduct research related to hearing;(e) instruct audiology students and other health care personnel in audiology.(II) A speech/language pathologist...diagnoses, evaluates and treats speech, language, and voice disorders.Speech/language pathologists perform some or all of the following duties:(a) administer tests and observe patients to diagnose and evaluate speech, language, and voice disorders;(b) plan and implement remedial programs to correct speech, language, and voice disorders;(c) consult with physicians, nurses, psychologists, and other health care personnel to help plan treatmentprograms;(d) conduct research on speech and other communication disorders and on the development and design ofdiagnostic procedures and devices.48Notes:Information on audiologists and speech/language pathologists was derived solely from the membershiplist supplied by the British Columbia Association of Speech/Language Pathologists and Audiologists(BCASLPA), and includes Full and Life members with a British Columbia address at the date of record. Thedata in the table are presented based on home address in both 1998 and 2000 for the majority of members.Full members are audiologists and speech/language pathologists in good standing whose number ofcredit hours in designated areas of study correspond to the criteria specified by the BCASLPA bylaws andwho may or may not be employed in the field. Life members are full members who have been recognised forlong-term employment in audiology and/or speech/language pathology and who may or may not be employedin the field. They must be sixty years of age or older and have held full membership with the BCASLPA forten years or more.49 48 Adapted from National Occupational Classification 1992, Major Group 31, No. 3141, Ottawa: Employment andImmigration Canada.49 Adapted from information provided by the British Columbia Association of Speech/Language Pathologists andAudiologists.100MASSAGE THERAPISTSDefinition: A massage therapist...provides assessment, treatment and prevention of soft tissue and joint disorders, dysfunction or injury usingtreatment methods which include (but are not limited to) manual techniques, hydrotherapy, light therapy,electrical modalities, therapeutic exercise and patient education to rehabilitate, relieve pain and promoteoverall health.50Notes:Information on massage therapists (MT’s) was prepared from registration data maintained by the Collegeof Massage Therapists of British Columbia (CMTBC), and reflects members who reported a BritishColumbia address at the date of record. MT’s may register with the CMTBC as either Active (formerly calledFull registrants) or Inactive Registrants. Active Registrants are massage therapists who have passedregistration examinations and are qualified to practise in massage therapy in British Columbia. Inac veRegistrants are members of the CMTBC who are not currently practising massage therapy in BritishColumbia. The data in the tables are presented based on employment address when the registration status isActive, when employment in massage therapy is reported, and when employment address is available. In1997 and 2000, employment address was available for 94% and 95% of Active Registrant massage therapistsemployed in massage therapy, respectively. Home address is used for the remainder, as well as for those whoare not employed in massage therapy, and for MT's with Inactive registration status.OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTSDefinition: An occupational therapist...plans and carries out individually designed programs of activity for patients with physical or mental healthproblems to enhance their ability to care for themselves and to engage in work and recreational pursuits.Occupational therapists perform some or all of the following duties:(a) observe patients and consult physicians' prognoses to assess patients' emotional and physical capacities;(b) develop treatment programs which may include manual and creative arts, industrial and vocational skillsand recreational activities;(c) implement the treatment programs and evaluate their progress;(d) maintain clinical and statistical records;(e) advise on health risks in the workplace or participate in other programs, such as pre-retirement programs,to prevent physical or mental health problems;(f) conduct research in occupational therapy;(g) act as an occupational therapy consultant or educator.51Notes:Information on occupational therapists (OT’s) was prepared from registration data maintained by theBritish Columbia Society of Occupational Therapists (BCSOT),52 and includes BCSOT members who 50 Adapted from information provided by the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia.51 Adapted from National Occupational Classification 1992, Major Group 31, No. 3143, Ottawa: Employment andImmigration Canada.101reported a British Columbia address at the date of record. OT's who are also registered with the College ofPhysical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC) are included in both the occupational therapy and physicaltherapy categories. The exact number of personnel who are both members of the BCSOT and registered withthe CPTBC is not known, so the extent of double-counting of personnel in these two groups can not bedetermined.OT's may hold a practising membership in the BCSOT and be registered as full-t m, part-time orprovisional members, or hold a non-practising membership in the BCSOT. OT's who register as provisionalgenerally have met the educational and competency requirements of full-time or part-time membership, buthave not completed the national certification exam of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.The data in the tables are presented based on employment address when the membership status is registeredor provisional, when employment in occupational therapy is reported, and when employment address isavailable. In March 1998 and April 2000, employment address was available for 90% and 96% of registeredor provisional OT's employed in occupational therapy, respectively. Home address is used for the remainder,as well as for OT's with registered or provisional status who are not employed in occupational therapy, andfor OT's with non-practising membership status.PHYSICAL THERAPISTSDefinition: A physical therapist (formerly a physiotherapist)...provides physical, diagnostic and rehabilitative services to patients with physical dysfunctions caused bytrauma, congenital abnormality, disease, surgery, obstetrical and gynaecological conditions, and agingprocesses to restore and/or achieve optimal function.Physical therapists perform some or all of the following duties:(a) administer tests and examine, observe and take a full history of patients to determine condition andstatus;(b) develop, plan, co-ordinate, monitor and adjust a rehabilitation treatment program appropriate to acondition to achieve objectives, either on an individual or group basis;(c) provide consultation to physicians, dentists, other health professionals, teachers or others appropriate tothe case;(d) instruct, advise and co-ordinate programs of remedial modalities for continuation of treatment;(e) recommend referral to other health centres, clinics or treatment facilities as appropriate;(f) provide consultation and direction to nurses, aides and activity workers to assist in their methods ofhandling the patient;(g) advise, teach, counsel and educate the patient, his/her family and/or caregivers on correct positions, aids,methods and means of movement for the affected part or the body as a whole;(h) conduct screening and other health promotion methods to facilitate physical health and prevent thepremature dysfunction of the body;(i) conduct research projects relating to any of the above to advance the state of knowledge in this field.53 52 Effective December 8, 1998, occupational therapy became a regulated health profession with compulsory registration underthe Health Professions Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, Chapter 183. The College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia willregulate occupational therapy in British Columbia, but as of the date of record the College of Occupational Therapists ofB.C. had not yet registered members, so these data were obtained, as in the past, from the British Columbia Society ofOccupational Therapists (BCSOT). Please note, membership in the BCSOT is voluntary.53 Adapted from National Occupational Classification 1992, Major Group 31, No. 3142, Ottawa: Employment andImmigration Canada.102Notes:Information on physical therapists (PT's) was prepared from registration data maintained by the Collegeof Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC), and includes PT’s who reported a British Columbiaaddress at the date of record. PT's who also hold membership in the British Columbia Society ofOccupational Therapists (BCSOT) are included in both the physical therapy and occupational therapycategories. The exact number of personnel who are both registered with the CPTBC and members of theBCSOT is not known so the extent of double-counting of personnel in these two groups cannot bedetermined.Two major changes have occurred in the registration categories since INVENTORY 97 and INVENTORYUPDATE 98 were published. As of April 1999, PT’s can register with the CPTBC as full, interim, limited orinactive registrants. The CPTBC replaced the former registration category of “limited” with the registrationcategory “interim”. A PT may work as an interim (formerly limited) registrant until all qualifications formembership are met. The CPTBC has also created a new registration category titled “limited”. Limitedregistrant PT’s are restricted to practice only in a specific area and/or under supervision and/or in a limitedcapacity.54 The limited registration category is not shown in the tables as there were no PT’s registered in thenew limited category in June 2000. Remedial gymnasts may also register as members of the CPTBC but arenot included in the tables.The data in the tables are presented based on employment address when the registration status is full orinterim, when employment in physical therapy is reported, and when employment address is available. In1998 and 2000, employment address was available for 95% and 96% of full or interim PT's employed inphysical therapy, respectively. Home address is used for the remainder, as well as for PT's with full orinterim status who are not employed in physical therapy, and for PT's with inactive registration status.PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTSDefinition: (I) A prosthetist...is a professional worker who can design, fabricate and fit appropriate appliances and devices designed toreplace part of the human locomotor system.(II) An orthotist...is a professional worker who can design, fabricate and fit appropriate supports, braces, shoes, remedialappliances and devices designed to correct, develop, strengthen or support and increase the physiologicalperformance of the human locomotor system.55Notes:Information on prosthetists and orthotists was derived from membership lists provided by the B.C.Branch of the Canadian Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (CAPO), and includes prosthetists andorthotists who were certified with the Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists orregistered with the CAPO and reported a British Columbia address at the date of record. Data presented inthe tables are based on employment address for the majority of prosthetists and orthotists. Precisepercentages of home versus employment address are not known. 54 Adapted from the Bylaws of the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia, dated April 15, 1999.55 Adapted from information received from the Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists. See alsoNational Occupational Classification 1992, Major Group 32, No. 3219, Ottawa: Employment and Immigration Canada.103Certifees are prosthetists and orthotists who have completed a two-year course of study at an approvedinstitution, completed a two-year internship, passed the national certification exam administered by theCanadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists, and remain in good standing with theCanadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists. Certifees focus on patient assessment andequipment design, though many certifees also serve as their own technicians. Registered technicians aretrained in the production of prosthetic and orthotic equipment. The registered designation is given afterpassing exams standardised by the Canadian Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (CAPO). The examscan be taken following completion of a two year training program and two years of work in the field, or afterfour years of work in the field. Registered technicians generally do not have client contact.If so qualified, an individual may hold dual certification as a prosthetist and orthotist, or registration as atechnician in prosthetics and orthotics.104APPENDIX BMAP OF BRITISH COLUMBIABY HEALTH AUTHORITIES105106Prepared by: Health Human Resources Unit, Centre for Health Services and Policy Research, The University of British ColumbiaConversion Summary: B.C. Health Authorities, B.C. Health Regions and Local Health AreasRegional Health Boards Old B.C. Health Regions Local Health Area(s)1 North Okanagan 3 North Okanagan 19Revelstoke 22Vernon 20Salmon Arm 78Enderby 21Armstrong-Spallumcheen 2 Okanagan Similkameen 4 South Okanagan - Similkameen14Southern Okanagan 17Princeton 15Penticton 23Central Okanagan 16Keremeos 77Summerland 3 Thompson 5 Thompson 24Kamloops 30South Cariboo 26North Thompson 31Merritt 29Lillooet 4 Fraser Valley 6 Fraser Valley 32Hope 75Mission 33Chilliwack 76Agassiz - Harrison 34Abbotsford 5 South Fraser 7 South Fraser Valley 35Langley 37Delta 36Surrey 6 Simon Fraser 8 Simon Fraser 40New Westminster 43Coquitlam 42Maple Ridge 17Burnaby 41Burnaby 7 Central Vancouver Island 10Central Vancouver Island 65Cowichan 68Nanaimo 66Lake Cowichan 69Qualicum 67Ladysmith 70Alberni 8 Northern Interior 15Northern Interior 55Burns Lake 57Prince George 56Nechako 9 Vancouver/Richmond 16Vancouver 39Vancouver 19Richmond 38Richmond 10North Shore 18North Shore 44North Vancouver 45West Vancouver 11Capital 20Capital 61Greater Victoria 63Saanich 62Sooke 64Gulf Islands Comm. Health Services Societies Old B.C. Health Regions Local Health Area(s)1 East Kootenay 1 East Kootenay 1 Fernie 4 Windermere 2 Cranbrook 5 Creston 3 Kimberley 18Golden 2 Kootenay Boundary 2 West Kootenay - Boundary 6 Kootenay Lake 11Trail 7 Nelson 12Grand Forks 9 Castlegar 13Kettle Valley 10Arrow Lakes 3 Coast Garibaldi 9 Coast Garibaldi 46Sunshine Coast 48Howe Sound 47Powell River 4 Upper Island/Central Coast 11Upper Island/Central Coast 71Courtenay 84Vancouver Island West 72Campbell River 85Vancouver Island North 83Central Coast5 Cariboo 12Cariboo 25100 Mile House 28Quesnel 27Cariboo - Chilcotin 49Bella Coola Valley6 North West 13North West 50Queen Charlotte 80Kitimat 51Snow Country 87Stikine 52Prince Rupert 88Terrace 53Upper Skeena 92Nisga'a 54Smithers 94Telegraph Creek 7 Peace Liard 14Peace Liard 59Peace River South 81Fort Nelson 60Peace River North Source: Boundary Conversion Steering Commitee, British Columbia Ministry of Health 09/98107108Health Human Resources UnitCentre for Health Services and Policy ResearchThe University of British Columbia#429 - 2194 Health Sciences MallVancouver, BC V6T 1Z3Telephone: (604) 822-4810 Fax: (604) 822-5690web site: www.chspr.ubc.ca/Some of the early reports may not be available for distributionHHRU 00:8 ROLLCALL 99. 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ISSN 1196-9911.109HHRU 99:3 Toward Improved Access to Medical Services for Relatively Underserved Populations:Canadian Approaches, Foreign Lessons. (M.L. Barer, L. Wood, D.G. Schneider) May1999. ISBN 1-894066-96-0.HHRU 99:2 ROLLCALL UPDATE 98. A Status Report of Selected Health Personnel in the Provi ceof British Columbia. May 99. ISBN 1-894066-97-9. ISSN 0828-9360.HHRU 99:1 Regional Health Human Resources Planning & Management: Policies, Issues AndInformation Requirement. January 1999. (A. Kazanjian, M. Herbert, L. Wood, S. Rahim-Jamal). ISBN 1-894966-98-7.HHRU 98:4 Proceedings of the Second Trilateral Physician Workforce Conference, November 14-16,1997, Vancouver. December 1998. (M L. Barer, L. Wood). ISBN 1-894066-99-5.HHRU 98:3 PLACE OF GRADUATION 97. A Status Report on Place of Graduation for SelectedHealth Personnel in the Province of British Columbia. A gust 1998.ISBN 1-896459-99-4. ISSN 1200-0701.HHRU 98:2 INVENTORY 97. 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