Nursing and Midwifery Associate Professional

**Semantic type:** Biomedical Occupation or Discipline

**Definition:** Occupations held by individuals who give assistance in basic nursing and personal care for people who are physically or mentally ill, disabled or infirm, and others in need of care due to potential risks to health including before, during and after childbirth. They generally work under the supervision of, and in support of implementation of health care, treatment and referrals plans established by, medical, nursing, midwifery and other health professionals.

**Synonyms:** - Nursing and Midwifery Associate Professionals