Health Careers Flashcards
What do Cardiac Sonographers do?
They are specially trained to use imaging technology to help physicians diagnose heart problems in patients.
Cardiac Sonographers utilize ultrasound equipment to create images of the heart.
What is an echocardiogram?
A test performed by cardiac sonographers using 3-D images of the heart and its chambers.
Echocardiograms are crucial for assessing heart function and structure.
What are some common responsibilities of a cardiac sonographer?
Performing echocardiogram tests, assessing blood flow and valve function, evaluating chamber size, assisting physicians in diagnosis, recording patient data, scheduling appointments, cleaning equipment.
These tasks are essential for ensuring accurate diagnostics and patient care.
What do cardiovascular invasive specialists do?
They work with physicians to examine and treat patients with cardiac disease.
Cardiovascular invasive specialists often perform procedures like catheterizations.
What is a cardiac catheterization procedure?
A procedure in which a small tube (catheter) is guided through the patient’s blood vessels into the heart or other areas of the cardiovascular system.
This procedure is used for diagnosing and treating various heart conditions.
What do athletic trainers do working at high schools?
They work to prevent and treat athletic injuries that may happen during practice
Athletic trainers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and health of student-athletes.
What do athletic trainers do working at sports medicine clinics?
They work with patients to provide treatment and rehabilitation, offer athletic training for high school or college, and present coaches with educational sports medicine programs
This role involves a combination of direct patient care and educational outreach.
What do athletic trainers do working at colleges?
They oversee practice sessions and home and away competitions, supporting the educational experiences of athletic training students
This includes both practical training and mentorship.
What does an audiologist do?
They diagnose, manage, and treat hearing, balance, or ear problems
Audiologists play a vital role in the healthcare system related to auditory health.
What do audiologists specialize in?
Hearing aids, inner ear implants, and assistive listening devices
These specializations help improve communication abilities for individuals with hearing impairments.
What are some of the common roles and responsibilities of audiologists?
Interpret hearing test results, develop treatment plans with other healthcare professionals, train and counsel patients in the use of listening devices, select fitting hearing aids and cochlear implants, conduct research to enhance knowledge about hearing and balance function, manage hearing conservation and noise loss prevention programs
Audiologists have a multifaceted role that includes both clinical and research responsibilities.
What are the specialty areas that audiologists can choose to work in?
Pediatrics, geriatrics, balance, cochlear implants, tinnitus, auditory processing
These specialties allow audiologists to focus on different populations and types of hearing issues.
What do athletic trainers specialize in?
Management, prevention, and recovery of injured athletes
Athletic trainers play a crucial role in the health and safety of athletes.
What are the reasons that athletic trainers collaborate with doctors?
Provide emergency and follow-up care, develop injury prevention strategies, and treat injuries for injured athletes
Collaboration ensures comprehensive care for athletes.
What are the roles of an athletic trainer on a normal day?
Providing athlete training services, applying tape, bandages, and braces, evaluating injuries, designing rehabilitation programs, and performing administrative tasks
These responsibilities ensure athletes’ safety and health management.
