Health Occupations Terms in this set (39)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 Students also viewedChapter 3 careers in health care46 terms DiamondPate Ch. 3 Occupations37 terms kastratoti21 Matching15 terms Sabrina_Hamm Chapter 3 Careers in Health Care50 terms jsuzette Sets found in the same folderU-Z Words15 terms nhivo160502 H Words20 terms nhivo160502 T [WORDS]10 terms nhivo160502 R [Words]10 terms nhivo160502 Other sets by this creatorBrain Functions27 terms mennicar000 Latin Root Words29 terms mennicar000 Greek Root Words26 terms mennicar000 Vocab week 610 terms mennicar000 Verified questions
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Who treats treatment and prevention of diseases of the gums and bone and structures supporting the teeth?The American Dental Association (ADA) defines periodontics as a dental specialty that focuses on the diagnoses, treatment, and prevention of diseases affecting the gums, ligaments, bones, and other structures supporting the teeth.
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