KHS 110 Final

what is occupational therapy

we make you functional within your dysfunction

what are the 6 things that occupational therapists do

1. evaluate a patients condition and needs
2. develop a treatment plan for patients
3. evaluate a patients home or workplace and, on the basis of the patients health needs
4. educate a patients family and employer about how to accommodate and care for the patient
5. recommend special equipment and instruct patients on how to use the equipment
6. document services provided for interdisciplinary team collaboration and reimbursement

education for occupational therapist

masters, entry level doctorate, post professional doctorate

certification needed for occupational therapist

otr-nbcot

occupational therapy assistant education

associates, bachelors

occupational therapy assistant certification exam

cota-nbcot

what is a physicians assistant

licensed clinicians who practice medicine in every speciality and setting

what are physicians assistants educated in

general medicine

what are physicians assistants trained in

to practice medicine

education needed for a physicians assistant

medical doctor degree or doctor of osteopathic medicine degree

examples of what physicians assistants do

take medical histories, conduct physical exams, order and interpret tests, refer for specialty care, etc

what year was the physicians assistant profession started in the united states

1965

who started the physicians assistant profession in the united states

eugene a stead jr

what is graduation from an arc-pa accredited physicians assistant program required for

eligibility to complete the physician assistant national certification exam

national certification maintenance requires what

1. complete 100 hours of continued medical education every 2 years
2. complete the physician assistant national recertification exam every 10 years

what is a physician assistant required to do to practice medicine

obtain a license in the state they want to practice in

who were the first physician assistants

k. ferrell, vh germino, rj scheele

where do physician assistants practice medicine

hospitals, medical offices, community health centers, nursing homes, retail clinics

who was the first female physician assistant

joyce nichols

who do speech therapists work with

infants, children, adolescents, adults

what areas do speech language pathologists address

speech, fluency, voice, language, dyslexia, feeding/swallowing, neurogenic disorders, communication

speech pathologists work settings include

private clinics, private practice, in patient, outpatient, schools, universities

what education is required for a speech language pathologist

masters degree

what do paramedics do

respond to emergencies and are often the first responders to the scene, provide advanced medical treatment to people in need and then proceed to transport them to the hospital

work places of paramedics

ambulance, emergency site, hospitals/clinics

education requirements for paramedics

associate program, prior experience preferred

certifications needed for paramedics

national certification at emt level, national registry of emergency medical technicians

how often do paramedics have to renew their license

every 2-3 years

what do athletic trainers do

prevent injury and help athletes manage their injuries

education needed for athletic trainers

bachelors and masters

what certification do athletic trainers need

caate

what does an audiologist do

healthcare professional who identify, assess, and manage disorders of hearing

workplace environments of audiologists

hospitals, audiology clinics, physicians offices

education for audiologists

masters degree

certifications of audiologists

american speech language hearing association

what is nursing

autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages

where do nurses work

hospitals, physicians offices, schools, nursing homes, home health care services

education needed to become a nurse

bachelors of science and nursing

what exam must nurses take

nclex, nursing license in the state you plan to practice

what is therapeutic recreation

plans and coordinates recreation based medical treatment program to maintain or improve a patients physical or emotion well being

education required for therapeutic recreation

bachelors degree in recreational therapy or recreation and fitness

work environment for therapeutic recreation

hospitals, governments, nursing care facilities, and ambulatory healthcare services

what is an exercise physiologist

the study of how exercise and physical activity alters the structure and function of the human body

education required for exercise physiologist

bachelors degree in exercise science or exercise physiology

work environment for exercise physiologist

cardiac rehabilitation centers, commerical/community fitness centers, universities, cardiovascular stress testing, physical therapy clinics

what is a certified strength and conditioning specialist

responsible for establishing and maintaining a strength and conditioning program for all sports

goals for a certified strength and conditioning specialist

improve performance, reduce occurrence of injuries, education of movement and fitness skills

education required for certified strength and conditioning specialist

bachelors in exercise science or related field

certifications needed for exercise physiologist

cpr/aed

work environment of exercise physiologist

gym, health club, swimming pool, high school

what is a cardiac rehab therapist

works with a team of professionals to develop nutrition, exercise, and education plans specifically for patients that are recovering from heart surgery

education required for a cardiac rehab therapist

bachelors degree related to the health sciences in need, graduate degree in same fields

certification for cardiac rehab therapist

no certifications required

work environment for cardiac rehab therapist

hospitals, clinics, home care

what is a chiropractor

care for patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons

work environment

offices, private practice

education for chiropractor

4 year undergraduate

certifications for chiropractor

nbcs exam

work description of a dentist

responsible for diagnosing and treating problems with patients teeth, gums, other parts of the mouth (oral hygiene)

work environments of dentists

dental clinics, outpatient care centers, physicians office

education requirements for a dentist

bachelors degree to get into dental school

degrees needed to become a dentist

dds or dmd

legal requirements to become a dentist

licensed in the state you wish to practice and pass a state or regional exam

work description of a podiatrist

foot and ankle specialist, provides medical and surgical care for those with foot, ankle, and lower leg pain

work environment for podiatrist

hospitals, outpatient clinics, podiatry offices

education required for a podiatrist

doctorate or professional degree along with internship and residency

legal requirements for a podiatrist

must obtain a state license

work description of a veterinarian

responsible for diagnosing, treating, and researching medical conditions that pertain to animals

work environments for veterinarians

private clinics and animal hospitals (sometimes travel)

education of a veterinarian

dvm or vmd degree

legal requirements for veterinarian

licensed to practice in the united states, north american veterinary licensing examination

work description of an orthodontist

use dental devices to fix abnormalities in an individuals mouth

work environments of orthodontists

dental offices, surgical hospitals

education required for orthodontists

bachelors degree, orthodontic residency program

legal requirements

national board of dental examination

what is a prosthetist

design and fit patients for supportive medical devises that aid in mobility and independence for individuals who have lost limbs

work environments of a prosthetist

hospitals, manufacturing, prosthetist offices, and clinics

educated required for a prosthetist

masters degree

legal requirements for a prosthetist

license to practice

work description of a respiratory therapist

assess, treat, and care for patients with breaking disorders

work environments of a respiratory therapist

hospitals, critical care units, intensive care units

education required for a respiratory therapist

associates degree from a respiratory therapy program, bachelors degree

legal requirements for a respiratory therapist

associates degree and clinical experience

work description of a public health worker

education communities and patients, analyze trends and inform facilities what people need

work environments of a public health worker

hospitals, non profits, public health care centers, community centers

education of a public health worker

bachelors degree, on the job training

job description of a health information manager

plan, direct, and coordinate the business activities of healthcare providers. prepare and monitor budgets and spending to ensure departments operate within funding limits

education required for a health information manager

bachelors degree, most have masters

similar jobs as a health information manager

financial major, human resource manager, insurance underwriters, computer and information systems majors

work description of a healthcare administration

work behind the scenes to make large scale decisions for healthcare facility or institution. deal directly with policy and budgets to create better patient experiences and ensure the safety of guests and staff

education required for healthcare administration

bachelors in healthcare administration or a related field

legal requirements for healthcare administration

licensure depends on what medical organization they work for

work description for pharmacists

dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions

work environments for a pharmacist

hospitals, retail stores, nursing homes, universities

education required for a pharmacist

undergraduate degree

legal requirements for a pharmacist

pcat or professional degree

job description of an optometrist

conduct routine eye exams, prescribe medications to treat ocular conditions, perform pre and post op checks, check patients for signs of ocular diseases or disorders, and can refer them to specialists if needed

work environments for an optometrist

private practices, doctors offices, optical good stores

education requirement for an optometrist

doctoral or professional degree

work description of a personal trainer

create a workout routine specialized for each client to help them reach their goals, monitor clients progress, instructing proper use of equipment