careers Flashcards
Identifies and treats disease that occur over a large population
epidemiologist
Assist cross culture communication
medical translator
Provides information to individuals on genetic disorders or inherited conditions
genetic counselor
Operates on children
pediatrician
Draws blood and prepares it for testin
phlebotomist
Provides spinal manipulation for complimentary therapy
chiropractor
Works with athletes with injuries during an athletic event
athletic trainer
Assists physicians, initials are RN
nurse
Prepares a body for a funeral
mortician
Creates nutritional plans for patients
dietitian
Puts patients to sleep for surgery
anesthesiologist
Deals with hearing, and hearing loss of patients
audiologist
Works with rehab and patients after an injury or surgery
physical therapist
Creates and designs medical equipment
biomedical engineer
Fills cavities, and treats disorders of the mouth
dentist
Reads X-rays, ultrasounds to aide in diagnosis of patients
radiologist
Works with and treats animals
veterinarian
Inserts needles to stimulate the flow of energy
acupuncturist
Creates artificial limbs for patients
prosthesis
Uses the manipulation of muscles to aide in soreness of muscles
massage therapy
Alignment or straightening of the teeth
orthodontist
Diseases and disorders of the mind; DOES NOT prescribe medication
psychologist
Identifies the diagnosis, procedures, and services. Provides codes for insurance companies
Medical coder
Dispenses medications on written orders from others who are authorized to prescribe medications
pharmacist
Diseases and disorders of the mind, DOES prescribe medication
psychiatrist
Examines the eyes for vision problems. Prescribes glasses and lenses
optometrist
Disorders of the brain and nervous system
Neurologist
Works under supervision of a dentist, cleans your teeth
Dental hygienist
Provides basic care for medical emergencies, illness, and injury
EMT
Illnesses or injury in all age groups, another name for a doctor
Physician
