Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry. Tasks: Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. Examine patients' health condition to identify diseases and injuries . Help patients develop healthy habits, break old habits and reshape their approach to wellness. Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures to determine the most appropriate medical treatment . Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health. Prescribe and administer medications and treatments. Advise patients on health care. Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities. Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues. Provide emergency care. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC). Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years.