Career Flashcards
concerned with the health and safety of the community
public health
focus on the individual health of people who seek their services
personal healthcare
offer assistance and guidance to pregnant women before, during, and after child birth
maternal and child care
provide a variety of services from therapy to medication if needed by the patient
mental health
all about keeping the workplace safe and accident-free
occupational health and safety
focus on the study of diseases, their causes, methods of prevention, cure, pattern, and possible complications
disease prevention and control
responsible for providing medical attention to the members of their community
community and environmental health
responsible for ensuring that the use of legal substances like alcohol and tobacco products are regulated
drug prevention and control
people in this field play an important role in ensuring the physical health of the members of society by promoting a healthy and balanced diet
nutrition and dietics
focus on all facets of public health, their primary role is to provide health awareness to members of the community through talks, seminars, formal education, and the like
health education
are concerned not only with keeping the teeth healthy but also the gums, tongue, and palette as well
dental health
provided first aid, monitor patient’s health and progress, provide personal health care, and assist during surgery
nursing
the forerunners in providing medical assistance to victims of accidents and emergency situations
medical and allied health emergency medical services (EMS)
steps for planning a career
Step 1: Set your goals
Step 2: Shortlist your interests
Step 3: List down your strengths
Step 4: Highlight and match
Step 5: Look at the current trends
Step 6: Lifestyle check
Step 7: Start now
Step 8: Review
