Health Professions Flashcards
Pediatrician
Special training in caring for kids
Surgeon
Qualified to treatment with surgery that is invasive
Anesthesiologist
Special training with sedation and pain control
Speech Therapy
Treating problem with speech or swallowing
Occupational Therapist
evaluating problem with performing daily activities at home, work, or school
Physical Therapist
evaluating and treating patients with physical impairment including disabilities or recover from injury
Respiratory Therapy
Treating patient respiratory issues under guidance
Dietician
nutrition status and making an appropriate plan for the patient
Medical Assistance (MA)
Admin and clinical task under guidance of health care provider
Pharmacist
person who prepares medicine
Pharmacy Tech
Someone who helps the pharmacist as an assistant
Registered Nurse (RN)
Advanced level nurse who has completed an associates or Bachelors degree
Helps with patient planning and patient care
Nurse Practioner (NP)
Serves as a mid level health care provider post graduate training
Physician Assistant (PA)
mid level health care provider who works under license of supervising
Physicians
Skilled healthcare provider who attend school