Health Careers DY HOSA BOWL

Doctor of Chiropractic

treatment centered on manipulation of the spine to maintain function and balance in the body

Doctor of Medicine

a physician trained in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

Doctor of Osteopathy

a doctor who has the same training as an M.D. but also specializes in the care of the muscular skeletal system.

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot

Electrocardiograph Technician

operates EKG machine to determine if your heart is working properly.

Home Health Care Assistants

trained to work in the patient's home and may perform additional duties such as meal prep or cleaning.

Licensed Practical/ Vocational Nurse

provides basic bedside care to make the patient feel comfortable (dress, baths, cleans, and massages), gathers info about patient's state, can work in homes.

Licensure

process by which a government agency authorizes individuals to work in each occupation.

Medical Assistants

perform routine administrative and clinical tasks like answering phones or greeting patients.

Medical Laboratory Assistants

works under medical technologist, technicians, or pathologist to perform basic laboratory tests like preparing the specimen or cleaning and maintaining equipment.

Medical Laboratory Technicians

responsible for routine testing of equipment maintenance

Medical Records Administrators

plan the systems for storing and obtaining information from records for legal action or insurance claims. Also manage medical records and supervise/ train other personnel.

Medical Record Technicians

organizes and codes patient records, gathers statistical or research data, records information.

Medical Technologists

study of tissues, fluids, and cells of the body to help determine the presence and/or cause of disease

Occupational Therapy Assistants

assist patient's daily living skills and capacities under direction of an Occupational Therapist.

Dietitians

Plan meals, order food

Chiropractic Doctor

manipulation of spine to maintain function and balance in the body

Podiatric

foot doctor

Electroencephalographic Technologist

operates machines to record electrical activity in the brain

Endonetics

branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the dental pulp

Geriatric doctor

doctor for old people

Phlebotomist

collects blood, prepares it for testing, and works under a medical technologist or pathologist

Biomedical Engineers

develops devices that help in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

EMT

Paramedic

provides all procedures, advanced life support, administers advance medications, operates complex equipment

Intermediate

provides all basic services, interprets EKGs, manages shocks, gives IV fluids

Ambulance/ Basic

Provides treatment for emergencies like shock, burns, sudden illness, wounds, bleeding, and fractures. Provides basic life support, transport victims to medical facility, can assist in childbirth

Anesthesiologist

administers medication to lose feeling during surgery

Internist

someone who diagnoses internal organs

Obstetrician

childbirth and pregnancy doctor

Otolaryngologist

treats disease for ear, nose, and or throat

Proctologist

disease of lower part of large intestine

Thoracic Surgeon

performs surgery of lungs, heart, or chest cavity

How many health careers are there

250+

How many years of additional study for doctorate

4-6 years

How many CEUs (Continuing education units) do states require nurses to obtain

24-48 CEUs

How many levels can training for health careers be categorized by

4

Professional, technological/ therapist, technician, and aide/ assistant

Periodontics

treatment of disease with gums, bone, and structure of the teeth

Prosthodontics

replacement of natural teeth with artificial or dentures