Healthcare and Sports Professions: Roles, Skills, and Specializations

AT

TAPE, TREAT INJURIES, MAKE EXERcise/ nutrition programs, first responsive medical skills

Biochemist

Understand A/P, help increase performance of joints/ muscles

CSCS

Lead instruct, and motivate individuals or groups in exercise activities

DC

Diagnose and treat patients with health problems of the spine

RD

Prevent and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits and recommending dietary modifications

EMT

Know and apply basic and some advanced life saving skills to traumatic injuries and conditions

Exercise Physiologist

Expert in the effect of exercise on the human body

LMT

Practice of using touch to manipulate the soft-tissue muscles of the body to restore function

NP

Diagnose and follow the patient thru treatment

OT

Help with conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling for daily living/career

OTA

Help clients with activities/exercises in a treatment plan developed with OT

MD

Use surgical methods to investigate, preserve and restore functions to a patient's extremities or spine

Orthotist and prosthetic

Research and apply prosthesis Help patient find the right fit

Paramedic

Fist on scene initial assessments, 48 hour shift

DPT

Restore, Maintain and promote overall fitness and health, relieve pain, improve mobility

PTA

Helps physical Therapist to make therapy

MD or DO

Diagnose illness, prescribe, and administer treatment for people with injury or disease

PA

Practice medicine under the supervision of physicians and surgeons

Podiatrist

Diagnose and treat disorders, diseases, and injuries of the foot and lower leg

Sports Psychologist

Study meant process/ behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how people relate to another and environment