Health Careers Flashcards
Orthodontics
alignment or straightening of the teeth
Opthalmologist
diseases and disorders of the eye
Psychiatrist
diseases and disorders of the mind
Oral surgery
surgery on the teeth, mouth, and jaw
Neurologist
disorders of the brain and nervous system
Gynecologist
diseases of the female reproductive system
Cardiologist
diseases of the heart and blood vessels
Geroncologist
diseases of elderly individuals
Pediatrician
diseases and disorders of children
Obstrecian
pregnancy and childbirth
Dental hygienist
works under supervision of a dentist to remove stains and deposits from the teeth and expose and develop radiographs (X-rays)
Electroencephalographic Technologist (EEG)
operates machine to record electrical activity in brain
Radiologic technologist
works with X-rays, radiation, nuclear medicine, ultrasound
EMT
Emergency Medical Technician; provides basic care for medical emergencies, illness, injury
Health information technician
organizes and codes patient records, gathers statistical data
Heath care administrator
manages the operation of a health care facility
Geriatric aides/assistants
nurse assistants who works with elderly individuals
Pharmacists
dispenses medications on written orders from others who are authorized to prescribe medications
Recreational therapist
uses recreational and leisure activities as form of treatment
Optometrists
examines eyes for vision problems and defects, not an MD
Embalmer
prepares a body for interment
Epidemiologists
identifies and treats diseases as they occur in a group of people
Forensic science technician
investigates crimes by collecting and analyzing physical evidence
Medical interpreters/ translators
assists cross-cultural communication processes by converting one language to another
Genetic counselors
provides information to individuals and families on genetic diseases or inherited conditions
Process technicians
operates and monitors the machinery that is used to prouce biotech products
Multicompetent or multiskilled workers
workers who can perform a variety of health care skills
Certification
a professional association or government agency ragulating a particular health career issues a statement that a person has fulfilled the requirements of education and performance and meets the standards and qualifications established
Licensure
a government agency authorizes an individual to work in a given occupation after the individual has completed an approved education program and passed a state board test
Registration
a regulatory in a health care area administers examinations and maintains a current list of qualilfied personnel
CEU
continuing education units
Entrepreneur
an individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business
Urologist
diseases of the kidney, bladder, or urinary system
Family physician
illness or injury in all age groups
Periodontics
treatment and prevntion of diseases of the gums, bone, and structures supporting the teeth
