7th and 8th

Physician:

-XX illness 

-XX and XX XX

-Examine XX

-Obtain XX XX

-XX, XX and interpret XX XX

Physician:

-Diagnose illness 

-Prescribe and administer treatments 

-Examine patients 

-Obtain medical histories 

-Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. 

Two types of physicians: 

XX XX (MD) or XX XX

Doctor of XX (XX) or XX XX

Two types of physicians: 

Medical doctor (MD) or Allopathic physicians 

Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) or Osteopathic physicians 

Medical doctor (MD)

XX XX: Providing medical care that acts to counteract disease processes and prevent disease 

XX, XX, XX

Settings: XX, XX, XX, XX XX, XX, XX

Education:

Undergraduate degree, graduation from an accredited graduate XX school

Licensure 

Residency 

Medical doctor (MD)

Allopathic medicine: Providing medical care that acts to counteract disease processes and prevent disease 

-Evaluate, diagnose, prescribe 

Settings: Inpatient, outpatient, LTC, primary care, specialties, surgery 

Education:

Undergraduate degree, graduation from an accredited graduate medical school

Licensure 

Residency 

Doctor of Osteopathic medicine (DO):

Osteopathic medicine provides a XX approach and places a special emphasis on the body's XX system. Treatments include osteopathic XX, XX XX, and XX

XX XX, XX

-settings: XX XX, although they can be found in all specialties, even surgeons 

Education:

Undergraduate degree, graduation from an accredited graduate XX medical school (4years), Licensure (national board of osteopathic medical examiners), residency (2-6 years)

Doctor of Osteopathic medicine (DO):

Osteopathic medicine provides a holistic approach and places a special emphasis on the body's musculoskeletal system. Treatments include osteopathic manipulation, preventative strategies, and nutrition. 

-Evaluate, diagnose, prescribe 

-settings: primary care, although they can be found in all specialties, even surgeons 

Education:

Undergraduate degree, graduation from an accredited graduate osteopathic medical school (4years), Licensure (national board of osteopathic medical examiners), residency (2-6 years)

Examples of physician specialties: 

XX, XX XX, XX XX, XX XX, obstetricians and gynecologists, psychiatrists, physical medicine and rehabilitation, cardiologists

Examples of physician specialties: 

Anesthesiologists, family medicine, general internists, general pediatricians, obstetricians and gynecologists, psychiatrists, physical medicine and rehabilitation, cardiologists

Physician roles in rehab:

XX XX team, prescribe refer depending on evaluation and diagnosis, work closely with other physicians 

Physician roles in rehab:

Multi-disciplinary team, prescribe refer depending on evaluation and diagnosis, work closely with other physicians 

Surgeons:

MD/DO

Settings: XX, XX

Specialities: XX XX, colon and rectal, gynecology etc

Education: 

XX XX

XX XX

Surgeons:

MD/DO

Settings: Inpatient, outpatient 

Specialities: orthopedics, cariothoracic, colon and rectal, gynecology etc

Education: 

Specialized residency

Board certification 

Surgeon roles in rehab:

XX XX of the patient, operation and XX XX XX and treatment. 

Works with XX XX, XX XX, XX and operating room nurses..

Surgeon roles in rehab:

Preoperative diagnosis of the patient, operation and postoperative surgical care and treatment. 

Works with physician assistant, surgeons assistant, anesthesiologist and operating room nurses..

Physicians Assistant:

XX, XX, and XX XX

Under the supervision of a XX

Settings:XX, XX XX, XX XX XX, XX, surgery, speciality 

Education: 

Undergraduate degree, graduate from a XX school, licensure 

Physicians Assistant:

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients 

Under the supervision of a physician 

Settings:outpatient, primary care, community health centers, LTC, surgery, speciality 

Education: 

Undergraduate degree, graduate from a PA school, licensure 

Education and training for PA:

Most programs are in schools of allied health, academic health centers, medical schools or 4 year college, many accredited PA programs have clinical teaching affiliations with XX XX

Education and training for PA:

Most programs are in schools of allied health, academic health centers, medical schools or 4 year college, many accredited PA programs have clinical teaching affiliations with medical schools.

Physician assistant role in Rehab

PAs always work under the supervision of a XX

-ASSIST with XX, XX, XXX

-XX and make XX

Physician assistant role in Rehab

PAs always work under the supervision of a physician 

-Assit with evaluation, diagnosis, treatment 

-Prescribe and make referrals 

Nursing roles in Rehab:

Help perform XX test, analyze results and operate XX XX

Give XX and XX XX to the patient as well as family members, record medical histories and symptoms 

Work closely with a rehab team 

Act as Advanced Practice providers working under physician supervision to provide primary patient care 

Nursing roles in Rehab:

Help perform diagnostic test, analyze results and operate medical equipment

Give advice and emotional support to the patient as well as family members, record medical histories and symptoms 

Work closely with a rehab team 

Act as Advanced Practice providers working under physician supervision to provide primary patient care 

Nursing roles:

XX: Administer treatment and medications

XX: Help with patient follow-up and rehab 

XX: Teach patients and their families how to manage injuries or illness 

XX: conduct general health screening or immunization clinics, blood drives, and public seminars in various conditions.

Nursing roles:

Administer: Administer treatment and medications

Help: Help with patient follow-up and rehab 

Teach: Teach patients and their families how to manage injuries or illness 

Conduct: conduct general health screening or immunization clinics, blood drives, and public seminars in various conditions.

6 different degrees: 

Diploma in XX XX

XX XX

XX

XX

XX XX certificate 

XX degree 

6 different degrees: 

Diploma in practical nursing 

Associate degree 

Bachelors

Masters

Post-masters certificate 

Doctorate degree 

Associate in nursing (ASN)

XX XX degree, community and junior colleges, trade schools, some states let you sit for your RN 

Associate in nursing (ASN)

Two year degree, community and junior colleges, trade schools, some states let you sit for your RN 

Bachelors in Nursing:

Becoming the standard for most states for the RN by 2025 80%

X-X year program 

Colleges and universities

Bachelors in Nursing:

Becoming the standard for most states for the RN by 2025 80%

4-5 year program 

Colleges and universities

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses:

Most training programs last about X year and are offered by XX or XX XX, or community or junior colleges.

Overall job prospects are expected to be very XX, but job outlook varies by industry.

Replacement needs will be a major source of job openings, as many workers leave the occupation permanently.

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses:

Most training programs last about 1 year and are offered by vocatiónal or technical schools, or community or junior colleges.

Overall job prospects are expected to be very good, but job outlook varies by industry.

Replacement needs will be a major source of job openings, as many workers leave the occupation permanently.

Licensure:

The National Council Licensure

Examination (XX-XX), is required in order to obtain licensure as an LPN The exam covers four major client need categories: XX and XX XX environment, XX XX and XX, XX XX and XX XX

Licensure:

The National Council Licensure

Examination (NCLEX-PN), is required in order to obtain licensure as an LPNThe exam covers four major client need categories: safe and effective care environment, health promotion and maintenance, psychosocial integrity, and physiological integrity.

Registered nurses (RNs)

Registered nurses (RNs) constitute the XX healthcare occupation, with 2.7 million jobs.

About 60% of RN jobs are in hospitals.

Three typical educational paths

• XX from approved XX XX

• XX XX from community college

• XX XXfrom 4-year college 

Registered nurses (RNs)

Registered nurses (RNs) constitute the largest healthcare occupation, with 2.7 million jobs.

About 60% of RN jobs are in hospitals.

Three typical educational paths

• Diploma from approved nursing program

• Associate's degree from community college

• Bachelor's degree from 4-year college 

Licensure:

In all states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories, students must graduate from an approved nursing program and pass a national licensing exam.

• XX XX XX

Examination (XX-XX)

Licensure:

In all states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories, students must graduate from an approved nursing program and pass a national licensing exam.

• National Council Licensure

Examination (NCLEX-RN)

Certification and Other

Qualifications

• Certification is XX for XX

• Nurses with XX will be recognized as having additional XX an XX

• The American Nursing Credentialing

Center offers XX for specialty areas for XX

Certification and Other

Qualifications

• Certification is optional for RN's.

• Nurses with certification will be recognized as having additional qualifications, an advantage when applying for jobs.

• The American Nursing Credentialing

Center offers certification for specialty areas for nursing

LPN vs RN:

LPN

• XX, XX or XX

• Monitoring pt. XX

• XX or XX bandages, XX or XX

• XX XX

• XX how pt. is feeling

RN

• Can do the LPN list and

• XX XX,XX & XX

• XX & XXmedical equipment

• Performing XX XX/XX

• Teaching XX & XX manage care

• Setting up XX

LPN vs RN:

LPN

• Feeding, dressing or bathing

• Monitoring pt. vitals

• Applying or changing bandages, wounds or catheters

• Keeping Records

• Assessing how pt. is feeling

RN

• Can do the LPN list and

• Admin medications, blood & IV's

• Operating & Monitoring medical equipment

• Performing diagnostic test/lab

• Teaching families & pt. manage care

• Setting up PCP

Jobs That Require

Little or No Direct Patient Care

XX XX nurses

XX XX

XX XX

XX XX

XX XX

Jobs That Require

Little or No Direct Patient Care

Infection control nurses

Nurse educators

Healthcare consultants

Nursing informatics

Forensic nurses 

Advanced degrees:

There is also a need for nurses to obtain master's (MSN) and doctorate degrees, both doctor of philosophy (PhD) and doctorate in nursing practice (DNP).

To provide care in advanced practice roles, assume leadership positions, and serve as faculty in nursing schools.

Advanced degrees:

There is also a need for nurses to obtain master's (MSN) and doctorate degrees, both doctor of philosophy (PhD) and doctorate in nursing practice (DNP).

To provide care in advanced practice roles, assume leadership positions, and serve as faculty in nursing schools.

• XX XX XX XX (XX)

• Master's degree

• Most are certified in a specialty

• XX XX XX XX (XX)

• XX XX XX (XX)

• XX XX(XX)

•XX XX XX (XX)

Advanced

Practice

Registered

Nurses

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)

• Master's degree

• Most are certified in a specialty

• Clinical Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

• Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM)

• Nurse Practitioner (NP)

• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Provide XX and related care before, during, and after surgical, therapeutic, diagnostic, and obstetrical procedures.

Provide XX XX and some XX XX

Certified

Registered

Nurse

Anesthetist (CRNA)

Provide anesthesia and related care before, during, and after surgical, therapeutic, diagnostic, and obstetrical procedures.

Provide pain management and some emergency services.

Nurse

Practitioner

(NP)

As primary and specialty care providers, NP's offer XX XX XX to patients of all ages and their families.

NP's XX patients, determine the best way to XX or XX a patient's health, and discuss ways to integrate health promotion strategies into a patient's life.

They typically care for a XX XX

Nurse

Practitioner

(NP)

As primary and specialty care providers, NP's offer advanced nursing services to patients of all ages and their families.

NP's assess patients, determine the best way to improve or manage a patient's health, and discuss ways to integrate health promotion strategies into a patient's life.

They typically care for a certain population.

Clinical Nurse

Specialist (CNS)

• XX XX XX to a certain population of people within one of the many nursing specialties

• Provide XX care by working with other nurses, healthcare teams, and other staff to improve the quality of patient care.

• Work at the system or organizational level in hospitals or ambulatory centers to improve the quality of nursing care throughout a facility or system related to their specialty.

Clinical Nurse

Specialist (CNS)

• Provide direct patient care to a certain population of people within one of the many nursing specialties

• Provide indirect care by working with other nurses, healthcare teams, and other staff to improve the quality of patient care.

• Work at the system or organizational level in hospitals or ambulatory centers to improve the quality of nursing care throughout a facility or system related to their specialty.

Certified nursing midwives:

Provide care to XX, including XX exams, XX XX, XX XX, attendance in labor an delivery, postpartum care. They act as primary care XX for women and new borns 

Certified nursing midwives:

Provide care to women, including gynecological exams, family planning, prenatal care, attendance in labor an delivery, postpartum care. They act as primary care providers for women and new borns