Allied Health Continuum (AHC) Flashcards
1
Q
Gatekeeper - Definition and Types (4 total)
A
Physicians/Nurse Practitioners
Includes:
- Primary Care
- MD Specialist
- Physician Assistant
- Advanced RN
2
Q
AHC Supports (6 total)
A
- Gatekeeper
- Nutritional Support
- Mental Health
- Alternate Healthcare
- Rehab Professionals
- Trainers Coaches/Instructors
3
Q
AHC Types -
Trainers/Coaches/Instructors
(5 total)
A
Includes:
- Athletic trainer
- advanced fitness professionals
- personal trainer
- group fitness instructor
- health coach
4
Q
AHC Types -
Nutritional Support
(3 total)
A
Includes:
- registered dietitian
- clinical weight-loss program
- bariatric services team
5
Q
AHC Types -
Mental Health
(4 total)
A
Includes:
- psychiatrist
- psychologist
- social worker
- support groups
6
Q
AHC Types -
Alternate Healthcare (Licensed)
(3 total)
A
Includes:
- chiropractor
- acupuncturist
- massage therapist
7
Q
AHC Types -
Rehab Professionals
(5 total)
A
Includes:
- physical therapist
- occupational therapist
- cardiac rehab professional
- pulmonary rehab professional
- athletic trainer
8
Q
a healthcare professional who:
- collaborates with physicians
- specializes in providing immediate intervention when injuries occur
help athletes and clients with:
- prevention
- assessment
- treatment
- rehabilitation of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving injury, impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities
A
Athletic Trainer
9
Q
a healthcare professional who:
- specializes in treatments that help people who suffer from mentally, developmentally, or emotionally disabling conditions to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills that include:
- improving basic motor functions and reasoning abilities
A
Occupational Therapist
10
Q
A healthcare provider specializing in treatments that: -restore function -improve mobility -relieve pain -prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities in patients of all ages suffering from: -medical problems -injuries -diseases -disabilities -health-related conditions
A
Physical Therapist
11
Q
A food and nutrition expert that has met the following criteria:
- Completed BA or coursework approved by CADE
- Completed CADE-accredited supervised practice program
- Passed national exam
- Completed continuing education
A
Registered Dietician
