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Licensure

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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

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Bachelor degree

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A degree awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually last 4 or more years

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Continuing education units

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In order to renew licenses or maintain a certification, individuals must obtain
additional hours of education

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Gynecologist

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specialist who treats disease of the female reproductive system

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Gerontologist

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A medical specialist who treats diseases of elderly individuals

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Pediatrician

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Specialist who treats and disorder of children

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Dermatologist

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A medical specialist who treats disease of the skin

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Prosthodontics

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A dental specialist that replaces natural teeth with artificial teeth such as dentures

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Endodontics

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A dental specialist that treats diseases of the pulp, nerves, blood vessels, and roots of the teeth

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Periodontics

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A dental specialist that treats and prevents diseases of the gingiva, bone, and structure supporting the teeth

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Oncologist

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Medical specialist who treats tumor and cancer

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Ophthalmologist

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A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorder of the eye

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Genetic counselor

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Provides intro in individuals and families on inherited diseases or conditions

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Epidemiologist

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Identifies and tracks diseases as they occur in a group of people and develops methods to prevent or control the spread of diseases

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Forensic science technician

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NHCSS biotechnology research and development cluster

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Biomedical engineer

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Health career in the NHCSS health informatics services cluster

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Gastroenterologist

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Medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestine

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Orthopedist

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Specialist who treats diseases and disorders of muscles and bone

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Psychiatrist

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Profession specializes in treating mental health disorders

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First responder

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Medical profession is the first to arrive at the scene of an emergency

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Dental hygienist

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Occupation studies oral health care using preventative behaviors

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Veterinary physician

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Profession is considered doctors for animals

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Cardiologist

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Profession studies and treats diseases of the heart

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Neurologist

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Profession treats physical disorders of the nervous system

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Urologist

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Profession studies and treats diseases of the urinary system

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