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Associate's Degree

awarded by a technical school or community college after completion of 2 years of study.

Bachelor's Degree

awarded by a college or university after a course of study that lasts 4 or more years

Master's Degree

awarded by a college or university after completion of 2 or more years of work beyond a bachelor's degree.

Doctorate

awarded by a college or university after completion of two or more years of work beyond a bachelor's or master's degree.

Certification

meets the standards and qualifications established by a professional association or government agency that regulates that career.

Registration

granted by professional association or state board that administers the examinations and maintains a current list of qualified personnel.

Licensure

authorization given by a government agency to work in a certain occupation.

Continuing Education Units

credit for additional hours of education in a specific health career during a specific period of time.

multicompetent worker

workers who can perform a variety of health care skills.

entrepreneur

person who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of business.

Dental Careers Jobs

Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Laboratory Technician, Dental Assistant

DMD or DDS

Dentist

Dentist

Examine teeth and mouth tissues to diagnose and treat disease or abnormalities.

Dental Hygienist

works under supervision of a dentist to remove stains and deposits from the teeth and expose and develop radiographs (x-rays)

Dental Laboratory Technician

makes and repairs dentures, crowns, bridges, and orthodontic appliances.

Dental Assistant

Assist dentist by preparing patients, passing instruments, preparing dental material, sterilizing instruments.

Diagnostic Service Jobs

Medical Laboratory Technologist; Phlebotomist; Radiologic Technologist; Epidemiologist; Biomedical Engineer

Diagnostic Service Careers

perform test or evaluations that aid in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury or other physical conditions.

Dental Career

focus on the health of the teeth and soft tissues of the mouth.

Medical Laboratory Technologist

study tissues, fluids and cells of the human body to help determine the presence and/or cause of disease; work under a Pathologist.

Phlebotomist

collect blood and prepare it for testing; work under a Medical Technologist or Pathologist.

Radiologic Technologist

Use x-rays, radiation, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance to diagnose and treat disease; work under a Radiologist.

Epidemiologist

identify and track diseases as they occur in a group of people; determine risk factors; develope ways to control or prevent the spread of new diseases.

Biomedical Engineer

develop devices that help in the diagnosis and treatment of disease (metals, artificial organs, computer systems, etc.)

Emergency Medical Services

provide emergency medical services, prehospital care to victims of accidents, injuries, or sudden illnesses.

Emergency Medical Service Jobs

Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic;

Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate

Emergency Medical Techncian Ambulance/Basic

E M T Paramedic

Provides all basic procedures;

Provides advanced cardiac life support

Administers advance medications

Operates monitors and complex equipment

E M T Intermediate

Provides all basic services

Interprets EKGs;

manages shock;

gives I V fluids

EMT Ambulance/Basic

Provides treatment for medical emergencies like shock, burns, sudden illness, wounds, bleeding and fractures.

Provides basic life support

Transport victims to a medical facility

Assist with emergency childbirth

Health Information and Communication Careers

Medical Records Administrator; Medial Transcriptionist; Unit Secretary (Ward Clerk); Medical Illustrator.

Medical Records Administrator

Plans the system for storing and obtaining information from records; manages medical records department; prepares information for legal actions and insurance claims.

Medical Transcriptionist

Uses a word processor to enter information that has been dictated on an audio tape by a doctor;

Prepares health records such as reports, physicals, findings.

Unit Secretary

Records information on records; schedules procedures; order supplies, equipment, diets, etc. as ordered by the MD.

Medical Illustrators

Produce illustratoins charts, graphs, and diagrams for health textbooks, journals, magazines, and exhibits.

Medical Librarians

Organize books, journals and other printed health information.

Health Care Administrators

Plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the delivery of health care; operate health care facilities.

Central/Sterile Supply Workers

Order, maintain and supply equipment and supplies for other departments in a facility.

Medical Careers

Include doctors and others who work in other careeers under the supervision of a doctor.

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Diagnoses, treats, and prevents diseases and disorders. May specialize in an area.

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Treats diseases/disorders mainly of the nervours, muscular and skeletal systems and the relationship of the body, mind, and emotions. May specialize in an area.

Doctor of Podiatry (DPM)

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

Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)

Focuses on ensuring proper alignment of the spine and normal operation of the nervous system to maintain health.

Physician Assistant (PA)

Works under the supervision of physicians; takes medical histories, performs physcial exams, orders basic tests, makes preliminary diagnosis, treats minor injuries, prescribes treatments.

Medical Assistant

Works under the supervision of physicians; prepares patients for exams; takes vital signs; records medical histories; performs basic lab test, prepare and maintain equipment and supplies; performs secretarial/recptionist duties.

Psychiatrist

Doctor specialied in diagnosing and treating mental illness.

Psychologist

Studies human behavior; helps people deal with problems of everyday living; counsels individuals and families; performs diagnostic test to determine the cause of mental illness.

Social Workers (SWs)

Help people cope with problems and make adjustments in their lives; refer people to community resources for assistance; provide emotional support; evaluate charges of abuse.

Anesthesiologist

Administers medications to cause a loss of feeling during surgery.

Cardiologist

Diagnosis and treats diseases of the heart and blood vessels

Dermatologist

Diagnoses and treats diseases of the skin

Gastroenterologist

Diagnoses and treats diseases of the stomach and intestines.

Gerontologist

Diagnoses and treats diseases of elderly people.

Gynecologist

Diagnoses and treats diseases of the female reproductive system.

Neurologist

Diagnoses and treats diseases of the brain and nervous system.

Obstertrician

Deals with pregnancy and childbirth.

Oncologist

Diagnoses and treats tumors 9CANCER)

Opthalmologists

Diagnoses and treats diseases of the eye.

Orthopedist

Diagnoses and treats disease of the bones.

Otolaryngologist

Diagnoses and treats diseases of the ear, nose and/or throat.

Pathologist

Diagnosis diseases by studying changes in cells, tissue, and organs.

Pediatrician

Diagnosis and treats diseases in chidren.

Radiologist

Use of x-rays and radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Thoracic Surgeon

Performs surgery of the lungs, heart, or chest cavity.

Urologist

Diagnose and treats diseases of the kidney, bladder, or urinary system.

Mortician/Funeral Director/Undertakers

Help family with funeral arrangements; support the survivors; arrange for the burial or cremation.

Embalmers

Prepare body for burial; replace blood with embalming fluid; reshape bodies.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Works under the direction of a doctor; provides total patient care; administers prescribed medications and treatments.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Works under the supervision of a doctor or RN; provides technical (hands-on) care.

Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Works under the supervison of an RN or LPN; provide patient care such as bedmaking, baths, and feeding; takes and records vital signs.

Surgical Technologists

Work under the supervision of RNs or physicians; prepare patients for surgery; set up instruments, equipment and sterile supplies in the operating room; assists in surgery.

Dieticians

Manage food service systems; plans menus; teaches special diets.

Dietetic Assistants

Works under the supervision of dietitians; assist with food preparation and service/

Occupational Therapists

Work under the direction of a physician, help people with physical, developmental, mental or emotional disabilities to overcome, correct or adjust to their deficit

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Work under the supervision of an occupational therapist, helps patients carry out their prescribed treatment plans as directed by the OT, assist patients in rehabilitation activities, exercises and activities of daily living (ADLs),

Pharmacists (PharmDs)

Dispense medications per written orgers from physicians, dentists, and other health care professionals authorized to prescribe medications.

Pharmacy Technician

under the direction of licensed pharmacists, dispenses, distributes, and administers medications prescribed

Physical Therapist

assess and plan for client to increase musculoskeletal functions, especially of lower extremities, to maintain mobility

Physical therapy assistant

under the supervision of a physical therapist, works with patients to improve mobility

Massage Therapist

an individual trained to use touch to provide relaxation, stress reduction, health promotion, pain management and injury recovery.

Recreational Therapist

uses recreational and leisure activities as form of treatment

Respiratory Therapist

under physician's orders treat patients with heart and lung diseases by administering oxygen, gases or medications

Speech-language therapist/pathologist

Treat patients with speech and swallowing disorders

These patients can include patients from trauma accidents, strokes, and children with disabilities or difficulties

Masters

Athletic Trainer

Prevent and treat athletic injuries

Perfusionist

a health care professional who operates the heart-lung machine during cardiac surgery

Veterinarian (DVM)

work to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries in animals

Veterinary Technician

assists the veterinarian in caring for animals