Health Professionals - Interdisciplinary Team Flashcards
A(n) __________ oversees the activity department and programs at a medical, health care or retirement residence or facility. He/She assesses patients’ needs and strategically develops a program to meet those needs, working with other department heads as necessary.
Activities Director
Children with autism have many of the same abilities as a typically functioning child. However, they may have physical limitations that prevent them from participating in some activities, such as a mainstream physical education class. A(n) ______________ will help children with autism be able to attend physical education classes in a manner that allows them to successfully participate in the activities.
Adaptive Physical Education Instructor
___________ are mental health practitioners who use art to improve the emotional and mental well-being of patients. Their clients range from children with eating disorders and professionals struggling to cope with workplace stress to patients suffering from terminal illnesses
Art Therapist
_______________are able to identify and procure instructional and assistive technologies for students with multiple mild disabilities. They can assess a student’s technology needs and integrate the appropriate technology into their daily routine. In addition, they will have the knowledge and experience to provide consultation to colleagues and families regarding available assistive technologies.
Assistive Technology Specialists
_____________ provide individual or group attention to autistic children and adults to help them improve.
Autism Specialist
From determining what type of vehicle conversions are appropriate for drivers or families with special needs to diminishing these challenges and preparing them to get behind the wheel, ___________________ help make our roads safer. In fact, with thousands of baby boomers reaching retirement age each day, the demand for these professionals continues to grow.
Certified Driving Rehab Specialist
Got carpal tunnel syndrome, a hand injury, or arthritis in your shoulder? ____________ can help you regain mobility and adapt to daily life during recovery with specialized physical or occupational therapy.
Certified Hand Therapists
Traditionally, a _________ is a minister, such as a priest, pastor, rabbi, imam or lay representative of a religious tradition, attached to a secular institution such as a hospital, prison, military unit, school, police department, university, or private chapel.
Chaplain
_________________ teach students in pre-school through age 21 in public schools and other specialized programs. Students in this specialty take courses in language, literacy, speech pathology, audiology, and sign language.
Deaf/Hard of hearing Specialists
____________ is an expert in dietetics; that is, human nutrition and the regulation of diet. A ______ advises people on what to eat in order to lead a healthy lifestyle or to achieve a specific health-related goal.
Dietician
A _________________ is a registered nurse who supervises the care of all the patients at a health care facility
Director of Nursing
___________________ work with toddlers and other young learners who require help with disabilities ranging from mild to severe.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Assessing safety in the home and providing adaptive equipment
Home Health OTR
Someone who can counsel individuals about or provide necessary equipment for medical purposes.
Medical Equipment Specialist
This is a health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. After assessing the strengths and needs of each client, the ________________ provides the indicated treatment including creating, singing, moving to, and/or listening to music.
Music Therapist
A ______________ is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who has completed advanced coursework and clinical education beyond that required of the generalist registered nurse (RN) role.
Nurse Practicioner
A __________ helps patients or clients with healthcare needs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Nursing Assistant, Registered (NAR)
The profession the COTAs like us assist…
Occupational Therapist, Registered
______________typically prepare materials and assemble equipment used during treatment and are responsible for a range of clerical tasks.
Occupational Therapy Aide
orthopedic braces
Orthotist
A ___________ is a teaching-related position within a school generally responsible for specialized or concentrated assistance for students in elementary and secondary schools.
Paraprofessional
____________ are nerve, muscle, and bone experts who treat injuries or illnesses that affect how you move.
Physiatrists
____________ help injured or ill people improve their movement and manage their pain.
Physical Therapist
Under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, ________ perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations.
Physical Therapy Aides
They assist the PTs
Physical Therapy Assistant
A ________ is a professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
Physician
They assist/are supervised by the physician
Physician Assistant
artificial limbs
Prosthetist
_____________ treat patients diagnosed with conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. They’re also trained in behavioral therapy, which allows these ____________ to teach patients, and their loved ones, how to deal with challenges that go along with psychiatric disorders
Psychiatric Nurse
A ____________ evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and studies behavior and mental processes
Psychologist
_____________ plan, direct, and coordinate recreation-based treatment programs for people with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses
Recreational Therapist
_________________ help patients with long-term physical disabilities, or chronic illnesses, deal with their limitations and reach their full potential
Rehabilitation Nurse
___________ are uniquely qualified members of school teams that support students’ ability to learn and teachers’ ability to teach.
School Psychologist
______________ help people solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives. One group of __________, clinical ___________, also diagnose and treat mental, behavioral, and emotional issues
Social Workers
________ work with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities
Special Ed Teachers
___________ assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in patients.
Speech & Language Pathologist
__________ help people with disabilities live fuller, more independent lives by assisting them in securing gainful employment
Vocational/Rehab Counselor
