Who provides information to individuals and families on genetic diseases or inherited conditions?

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orthodontics

alignment or straightening of the teeth

opthalmologist

diseases and disorders of the eye

psychiatrist

diseases and disorders of the mind

oral surgeon

surgery on the teeth, mouth, and jaw

neurologist

disorders of the brain and nervous system

gynecologist

diseases of the female reproductive system

urologist

diseases of the kidney,bladder, or urniary system

family physician

illness or injury in all age groups

periodontics

treatment and prevention of diseases of the gums,bone, and structures supporting the teeth

oncologist

diagnosis and treatment of tumors

cardiologist

diseases of the heart and blood vessels

gerontologist

diseases of elderly individuals

pediatrician

diseases and disorders of children

obstetrician

pregnancy and childbirth

dental hygientists

works under supervision of a dentist to remove stains and deposits from the teeth and expose and develop radiographs(X-rays)

electroencelphalographic technologist (EEG)

operates machine to record electrical activity in brain

radiologic technologist

works with X-rays, radiation, nuclear medicine, ultrasound

emergency medical technician (EMT)

provides basic care for medical emergencies, illness, injury

health information technician

organizes and codes patient records, gathers statistical records

health care administrator

manages the operation of a health care facility

geriatric assistant

nurse assistant who works with elderly individuals

pharmacist

dispenses medications on written orders from others who are authorized to prescribe medications

recreational therapist

uses recreational and leisure activities as form of treatment

optometrists (ODS)

examines eyes for vision problems and defects, not an MD

embalmer

prepares body for interment

epidemiologists

identifies and treats diseases as they occur in a group of people

forensic science technician

investigates crimes by collecting and analyzing physical evidence

medical interpreter

assists cross-cultural communication processes by converting one language to another

genetic counseling

provides information to individuals and families on genetic diseases or inherited conditions

process technician

operates and monitors the machinery that is used to produce biotech products

associate's degree

awarded by a career/technical school or a community college after completion of a prescribed two-year course of study

bachelor's degree

awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually lasts for four or more years

master's degree

awarded by a college or university after completion of one or more years of work beyond a bachelor's degree

Lincensure

a process whereby a government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupaion after the individual has completed an approved education program and passed a state board test

Certification

a professional association or government agency regulating a particular health career issues a statement that a person has fulfilled the requirements of education and performance and meets the standards and qualifications established

Registered

a regulatory body in a health care area administers examinations and maintains a current list of qualified personnel

Technologist

three to four years of college plus work experience, usually bachelor's degree and, at times, masters degree

Technician

two-year associate's degree, special health science technology education, or three to four years of on-the-job-training

entrepreneur

individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business

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