Health Flashcards
Licensure
a process by which a gov’t agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation after the person has completed an approved education program and passed a state board test
Bachelor degree
A degree awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually last 4 or more years
Continuing education units
In order to renew licenses or maintain a certification, individuals must obtain
additional hours of education
Gynecologist
specialist who treats disease of the female reproductive system
Gerontologist
A medical specialist who treats diseases of elderly individuals
Pediatrician
Specialist who treats and disorder of children
Dermatologist
A medical specialist who treats disease of the skin
Prosthodontics
A dental specialist that replaces natural teeth with artificial teeth such as dentures
Endodontics
A dental specialist that treats diseases of the pulp, nerves, blood vessels, and roots of the teeth
Periodontics
A dental specialist that treats and prevents diseases of the gingiva, bone, and structure supporting the teeth
Oncologist
Medical specialist who treats tumor and cancer
Ophthalmologist
A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorder of the eye
Genetic counselor
Provides intro in individuals and families on inherited diseases or conditions
Epidemiologist
Identifies and tracks diseases as they occur in a group of people and develops methods to prevent or control the spread of diseases
Forensic science technician
NHCSS biotechnology research and development cluster
Biomedical engineer
Health career in the NHCSS health informatics services cluster
Gastroenterologist
Medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestine
Orthopedist
Specialist who treats diseases and disorders of muscles and bone
Psychiatrist
Profession specializes in treating mental health disorders
First responder
Medical profession is the first to arrive at the scene of an emergency
Dental hygienist
Occupation studies oral health care using preventative behaviors
Veterinary physician
Profession is considered doctors for animals
Cardiologist
Profession studies and treats diseases of the heart
Neurologist
Profession treats physical disorders of the nervous system
