Chapter 3 DHO Healthcare Careers

Doctor of Dental Surgery

DDS

Emergency medical technician (EMT)

Provide basic care for medical emergencies, illness or injury

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Diagnoses, treats, and prevents disease or disorders; may specialize.

Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)

Focuses on ensuring proper alignment of the spine and optimal operation of the nervous and muscular systems to maintain health.

Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs)

Working under the supervision of physicians, prepare patients for exams, take vital signs and medical histories, assist with procedures and treatments, perform basic lab tests, prepare and maintain equipment, and/or preform secretarial-receptionist duties.

Licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)

Working under the supervision of physicians or RN

Registered Dietitian (RD)

a professional who creates special diets for residents with specific needs and plans menus to ensure residents' nutritional needs are met

Veterinarians

(DVMs or VMDs) work to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease and injuries in animals.

Optometrist (OD)

doctors of optometry that examine eyes for vision problems & defects, prescribe corrective glasses/ lenses & eye exercises & some states simple drugs for eyes.

Massage Therapist

work under physicians or physical therapists, use massage, bodywork or therapeutic touch to provide pain relief for chronic conditions, some are entrepreneurs

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

administer respiratory treatments, perform basic diagnostic tests, clean & maintain equipment & inform of progress

Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC)

works w physician of sports medicine to prevent & treat athletic injuries & provide rehabilitative services. They assess physical condition, give advice to strengthen and flexibility, put tape/padding to protect body, treat injuries

Electrocardiograph Technician (ECG)

operate electrocardiograph machine which records electrical impules that originate in the heart

electroneurodiagnostic technologist (END)

perform nerve conduction tests, measure sensory and physical responses to specific stimuli, perform evoked potential (EP) tests that measure brain response when specific nerves are stimulated.

Electroencephalographic Technologist (EEG)

operates electroencephalogram to diagnose brain diseases and disorders

Certified Biomedical Equipment Technicians (CBETs)

Work with many different machines that are used to diagnose, treat & monitor patients. They install, test, service & repair equipment. "Handy-men of the facility"

Occupational Therapist (OT)

a therapist who helps residents to learn to compensate for their disabilities and assist them with activities of daily living

clinical laboratory scientist (CLS)

take care of the small tech, not much knowledge needed

Nurse Midwife (CNM)

A RN who received specialized training in the management of labor and birth

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)

examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases/disorders of the feet or of the leg below the knee

Physical Therapist (PT)

provides treatment to prevent disability or restore function through the use of exercise, heat, massage, or other techniques

Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)

A registered nurse who receives additional education and clinical training in the diagnosis and treatment of illness. They order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, diagnose, and treat common illnesses or injuries.

Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT)

the NCA term for a professional who has completed a minimum of 2 years of specific training in an accredited clinical medical laboratory technician program and has passed a national certifying examination; also called medical laboratory technician (MLT)

Cardiovascular Technologist Registered

RVT