Classification codes for a optometry eye care practice

This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) primarily engaged in the independent practice of general or specialized medicine (e.g., anesthesiology, oncology, ophthalmology, psychiatry) or surgery. These practitioners operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers. Cross-References.

This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) primarily engaged in the independent practice of general or specialized medicine (e.g., anesthesiology, oncology, ophthalmology, psychiatry) or surgery. These practitioners operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers. Cross-References.

This U.S. industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) primarily engaged in the independent practice of general or specialized medicine (except psychiatry or psychoanalysis) or surgery. These practitioners operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers. Cross-References.

This group includes medical consultation and treatment done by general medical practitioners and medical specialists, including surgeons, dentists etc. These activities can be carried out in private practice, group practices and in hospital outpatient clinics, and in clinics such as those attached to firms, schools, homes for the aged, labour organisations and fraternal organisations, as well as in patients' homes.

Code 8620 covers the provision of outpatient health services by physicians, dentists, and other health-care professionals in offices, clinics, and similar settings. Activities include medical consultations, examinations, diagnosis, treatment, and dental care, but exclude inpatient hospital services and surgical procedures performed in hospitals.

This division includes the activities of three types of research and development: 1) basic research: experimental or theoretical work undertaken primarily to acquire new knowledge of the underlying foundations of phenomena and observable facts, without particular application or use in view, 2) applied research: original investigation undertaken in order to acquire new knowledge, directed primarily towards a specific practical aim or objective and 3) experimental development: systematic work, drawing on existing knowledge gained from research and/or practical experience, directed to producing new materials, products and devices, to installing new processes, systems and services, and to improving substantially those already produced or installed. Research and experimental development activities in this division are subdivided into two categories: natural sciences and engineering; social sciences and the humanities. This division excludes: - market research, see 73.20

Establishments of health practitioners engaged in the practice of health fields, not elsewhere classified. Practitioners may or may not be licensed or certified, depending on the State in which they practice. Establishments operating as clinics of health practitioners, not elsewhere classified, are included in this industry. Acupuncturists, except M.D.: offices of Audiologists, offices of Christian science practitioners, offices of Dental hygienists, offices of Dieticians, offices of Hypnotists, offices of Inhalation therapists, registered Midwives, offices of Naturopaths, offices of Nurses, registered and practical: offices of, except home health Nutritionists, offices of Occupational therapists, offices of Paramedics, offices of Physical therapists, offices of Physicians'assistants, offices of Psychiatric social workers, offices of Psychologists, clinical offices of Psychotherapists, except M.D.: offices of Speech clinicians, offices of Speech pathologists, offices of

Establishments primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing or medical care in the home, under supervision of a physician. Establishments of registered or practical nurses engaged in the independent practice of their profession are classified in Industry 8049, and nurses'registries are classified in Industry 7361. Establishments primarily engaged in selling health care products for personal or household consumption are classified in Retail Trade and those engaged in renting or leasing products for health care are classified in Industry 7352. Home health care services Visiting nurse associations

Establishments of licensed practitioners primarily engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine, dentistry, or surgery, for cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, and poultry. Establishments of licensed practitioners primarily engaged in treating all other animals are classified in Industry 0742. Animal hospitals for livestock Veterinarians for livestock Veterinary services for livestock

This group includes medical consultation and treatment done by general medical practitioners and medical specialists, including surgeons, dentists etc. These activities can be carried out in private practice, group practices and in hospital outpatient clinics, and in clinics such as those attached to firms, schools, homes for the aged, labour organisations and fraternal organisations, as well as in patients' homes.

This class includes: - dental practice activities of a general or specialised nature, e.g. dentistry, endodontic and pediatric dentistry; oral pathology - orthodontic activities This class excludes: - production of artificial teeth, denture and prosthetic appliances by dental laboratories, see 32.50 - inpatient hospital activities, see 86.10 - activities of dental paramedical personnel such as dental hygienists, see 86.90

This class includes: - medical consultation and treatment in the field of general medicine carried out by general practitioners. This class excludes: - inpatient hospital activities, see 86.10 - paramedical activities such as those of midwives, nurses and physiotherapists, see 86.90

**Exclusions/References:** - Units mainly engaged in - (a) operating hospitals are included in Class 8401 Hospitals (Except Psychiatric Hospitals); and - (b) providing services of specialist medical practitioners are included in Class 8512 Specialist Medical Services. **Primary Activities:** - Flying doctor service - General medical practitioner service - General practice medical clinic service - Rural general medical practice service

**Exclusions/References:** - Units mainly engaged in - (a) providing pathology or diagnostic imaging services are included in Class 8520 Pathology and Diagnostic Imaging Services; - (b) operating hospitals are included in Class 8401 Hospitals (Except Psychiatric Hospitals); - (c) providing services of registered general practice medical practitioners are included in Class 8511 General Practice Medical Services; and - (d) providing non-medical hair restoration services are included in Class 9511 Hairdressing and Beauty Services. **Primary Activities:** - Allergy specialist service - Anaesthetist service - Dermatology service - Ear, nose and throat specialist service - Gynaecology service - Hair transplant service (by registered medical practitioner) - Neurology service - Obstetrics service - Ophthalmology service - Orthopaedic specialist service - Paediatric service - Psychiatry service - Rheumatology service - Specialist medical clinic service - Specialist medical practitioner service n.e.c. - Specialist surgical service - Thoracic specialist service - Urology service

**Exclusions/References:** - Units mainly engaged in the independent practice of psychiatry are included in Class 8512 Specialist Medical Services. **Primary Activities:** - Psychiatric hospital

This group includes medical consultation and treatment done by general medical practitioners and medical specialists, including surgeons, dentists etc. These activities can be carried out in private practice, group practices and in hospital outpatient clinics, and in clinics such as those attached to firms, schools, homes for the aged, labour organisations and fraternal organisations, as well as in patients' homes.

This class includes activities that can be carried out in private practice, group practices and in hospital outpatient clinics, and in clinics such as those attached to firms, schools, homes for the aged, labour organizations and fraternal organizations, as well as in patients’ homes

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

Nursing professionals provide treatment, support and care services for people who are in need of nursing care due to the effects of ageing, injury, illness or other physical or mental impairment, or potential risks to health. They assume responsibility for the planning and management of the care of patients, including the supervision of other health care workers, working autonomously or in teams with medical doctors and others in the practical application of preventive and curative measures. Tasks include - (a) planning, providing and evaluating nursing care for patients according to the practice and standards of modern nursing; (b) coordinating the care of patients in consultation with other health professionals and members of health teams; (c) developing and implementing care plans for the biological, social and psychological treatment of patients in collaboration with other health professionals; (d) planning and providing personal care, treatments and therapies including administering medications, and monitoring responses to treatment or care plan; (e) cleaning wounds and applying surgical dressings and bandages; (f) monitoring pain and discomfort experienced by patients and alleviating pain using a variety of therapies, including the use of painkilling drugs; (g) planning and participating in health education programmes, health promotion and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings; (h) answering questions from patients and families and providing information about prevention of ill-health, treatment and care; (i) supervising and coordinating the work of other nursing, health and personal care workers; (j) conducting research on nursing practices and procedures and disseminating findings such as through scientific papers and reports. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Clinical nurse consultant - District nurse - Nurse anaesthetist - Nurse educator - Nurse practitioner - Operating theatre nurse - Professional nurse - Public health nurse - Specialist nurse Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Professional midwife - 2222 - Paramedical practitioners - 2240 - University lecturer - 2310 - Vocational education teacher - 2320 - Associate professional nurse - 3221 - Associate professional midwife - 3222 - Nursing aide (clinic or hospital) - 5321 Notes The distinction between professional and associate professional nurses should be made on the basis of the nature of the work performed in relation to the tasks specified in this definition. The qualifications held by individuals or that predominate in the country are not the main factor in making this distinction, as training arrangements for nurses vary widely between countries and have varied over time within countries. Nurses who combine nursing education or research with clinical nursing practice are classified in Unit Group 2221: Nursing Professionals. Nursing researchers who participate in biomedical research using living organisms and do not undertake clinical nursing practice are classified in Unit Group 2131: Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists and Related Professionals.

Specialist medical practitioners (medical doctors) diagnose, treat and prevent illness, disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments in humans, using specialized testing, diagnostic, medical, surgical, physical and psychiatric techniques through application of the principles and procedures of modern medicine. They specialize in certain disease categories, types of patient or methods of treatment and may conduct medical education and research in their chosen areas of specialization. Tasks include - (a) conducting physical examinations of patients and interviewing them and their families to determine their health status; (b) considering medical information provided by a referring doctor or other health care provider, (c) ordering specialized diagnostic tests to determine the nature of disorders or illnesses; (d) prescribing, administering and monitoring patients’ responses to treatments, medications, anaesthetics, psychotherapies, physical rehabilitation programmes and other preventive and curative measures; (e) performing surgery of a general or specialized nature; (f) managing complications before, during and after childbirth; (g) recording patients’ medical information and exchanging information with other health professionals to ensure the provision of comprehensive care; (h) reporting births, deaths and notifiable diseases to government authorities to meet legal and professional requirements; (i) providing information to patients and families and communities about preventive measures, treatment and care for specific ailments; (j) performing autopsies to determine cause of death; (k) conducting research into specific human disorders and illnesses and preventive or curative methods and disseminating the findings such as through scientific reports; (l) planning and participating in programmes designed to prevent the occurrence and spread of specific diseases. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Anaesthetist - Cardiologist - Emergency medicine specialist - Gynaecologist - Obstetrician - Ophthalmologist - Paediatrician - Pathologist - Preventive medicine specialist - Psychiatrist - Radiation oncologist - Radiologist - Resident medical officer in specialist training - Specialist medical practitioner (public health) - Specialist physician (internal medicine) - Specialist physician (nuclear medicine) - Surgeon Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Biomedical researcher - 2131 - General practitioner - 2211 - Resident medical officer specializing in general practice - 2211 - Dental practitioner - 2261 - Dental surgeon - 2261 - Oral and maxillofacial surgeon - 2261 - Clinical psychologist - 2634 Notes Occupations included in this unit group require completion of a university-level degree in basic medical education plus postgraduate clinical training in a medical specialization (except general practice) or equivalent. Resident medical officers and interns training as specialist practitioners (except general practice) are included here. Although in some countries 'stomatology' may be considered as a medical specialization, stomatologists should be included in Unit group -2261, Dentists. Medical research professionals who participate in biomedical research using living organisms and do not undertake clinical practice are classified in Unit Group 2131: Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists and Related Professionals.

Religious professionals function as perpetuators of sacred traditions, practices and beliefs. They conduct religious services, celebrate or administer the rites of a religious faith or denomination, provide spiritual and moral guidance and perform other functions associated with the practice of a religion. Tasks include - (a) perpetuating sacred traditions, practices and beliefs; (b) conducting religious services, rites and ceremonies; (c) undertaking various administrative and social duties, including participating in committees and meetings of religious organizations; (d) providing spiritual and moral guidance in accordance with the religion professed; (e) propagating religious doctrines in own country or abroad; (f) preparing and presenting religious sermons; (g) developing and directing study courses and religious education programmes; (h) counselling individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial and religious problems; (i) scheduling and participating in special events such as camps, conferences, seminars and retreats. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Bonze - Imam - Minister of religion - Poojari - Priest - Rabbi Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Lay preacher - 3413 - Monk - 3413 - Nun - 3413 Note Members of religious orders whose work involves performing the tasks of other occupations, for example as teachers, nurses or welfare support workers, should be classified according to the main tasks and duties performed in the job.

**Includes:** - environmental assessments, i.e. objective studies undertaken for any one or more of the following purposes: identify whether or not environmental contamination exists at a particular site, and if so determined, the source, nature, and extent of the contamination; assess the risk to public safety and health from environmental contamination associated with a project that is proposed or in place; evaluate the impact on the ecology or economy of environmental changes resulting from human or natural activities - environmental audits, i.e. independent assessment of the current status of a party's compliance with applicable environmental requirements or of a party's environmental compliance policies, practices and controls - site remediation planning services, i.e. preparation of plans for the abatement of environmental contamination, usually at a specific site, that incorporate such technical or other requirements as may be prescribed by law or regulation - evaluation of environmental studies, i.e. provision of analysis that explains the strengths or weaknesses of an environmental study and provides the basis for alternative judgments. The evaluation of environmental studies may also include an analysis of future responses to environmental regulators - natural resource management consulting, i.e. provision of objective information, advice, or guidance concerning the best practices for ecologically sustainable development and use of: land; forests; bodies of water; gas, oil, and mineral deposits; wildlife populations and other natural resources - waste management consulting, i.e. provision of objective information, advice, or guidance concerning the best practices for the minimization, transport, handling, disposal and/or recycling of waste - environmental policy development consulting, i.e. advising public or private institutions on the design, development and implementation of environmental statutes, regulations, standards, or practices - other environmental consulting services n.e.c.

**Includes:** - waste collection specifically designed for the collection of: • pathological wastes such as anatomical wastes, non-anatomical wastes, sharp wastes, such as syringes and scalpels • other biological-infectious wastes from hospitals, medical practices, dental practices, medical laboratories • other biohazardous wastes from non-residential locations

**Includes:** - titles published to be primarily used as educational material for students and teachers in formal study programmes. These books generally contain knowledge summaries and/or practice questions with the text. This includes workbooks, teachers' manuals and resource materials, as well as interactive materials.