Health Careers Flashcards
Admitting Officers/Clerks
work in admissions department; responsible for obtaining all necessary information when a patient is admitted into a facility.
Animal Health Technicians
Working under the supervision of veterinarians, assist with the handling and care of animals; collect specimens; assist with surgery; perform laboratory tests; and maintain records.
Art, Music, and Dance Therapists
Use the arts to help patients deal with social, physical, or emotional problems.
Associate’s Degree
A degree that generally takes two years of study and is awarded by a community, junior, or business college.
Athletic Trainers
prevent and treat athletic injuries and provide rehabilitative services to athletes
Audiologists
Individual specializing in diagnosis and treatment of hearing disorders
Bachelor’s Degree
Degree awarded by a college or university after a person has completed a 4-year course of study or its equivalent
Biomedical Equipment Technicians
Keep all equipment working, Testing equipment, calibration equipment, Maintenance and Repairs, Provide hospital staff instruction on proper use of equipment
Central/Sterile Supply Workers
involved in ordering, maintaining, sterilizing and supplying all the equipment and supplies used by other departments in a health care facility.
Certification
The issuing of a statement of certificate by a professional organization to a person who has met the requirements of education and/or experience and who meets the standards set by the organization
Dental Assistants
Usually work for dentists in the preparation, examination, and treatment of patients.
Dental Hygienists
A licensed individual who works with a dentist to provide care and treatment for the teeth and gums
Dental Laboratory Technicians
Make and repair a variety of dental prostheses (artificial devices) such as dentures, crowns, bridges and orthodontic appliances according to the specifications of dentists.
Dentists
A doctor who specializes in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases of the teeth and gums.
Dialysis Technicians
operate kidney dialysis machines, which filter the blood of clients whose kidneys are not working properly
Dietetic Assistants
works under dietitians; assists with food preparation and service, help patients select menus, clean work areas, and assists other dietary workers.
Dietetic Technicians
Working under the supervision of dietitians, plan menus, order foods, standardize and test recipes, assist with food preparation, provide basic dietary instruction, and teach classes on proper nutrition.
Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.)
treatment centered on manipulation of the spine to maintain function and balance in the body
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
a physician trained in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)
a doctor who has the same training as an M.D. but also specializes in the care of the muscular skeletal system
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.)
diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot
Doctorate/Doctor’s Degree
Awarded by a college or university after completion of two or more years of work beyond a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
Electrocardiograph Technicians
Operate an EKG machine, that determines how your heart is working.
Electroencephalographic Technologist
operates machines to record electrical activity in brain
Emergency Medical Technician
provides basic care for medical emergencies, illness, injury
Endodontics
the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the dental pulp
Entrepreneur
Individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business.
Geriatric Aides/Assistants
get additional education to provide care for the elderly; perform the same duties as a nurse assistant.
Health Care Administrators
Plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the delivery of health care; operate health care facilities.
Health Occupations Education (HOE)
prepare a student for immediate employment in many health careers or for additional education after graduation.
Home Health Care Assistants
trained to work in the patient’s home and may perform additional duties such as meal preparation or cleaning.
Housekeeping Workers/Sanitary Managers
help maintain the cleanliness of health care facility to provide pleasant, sanitary environment.