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Health Occupations
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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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