Vocab Flashcards
Occupational therapist
Assists people to learn and retain skills needed to perform daily activities
Dietitian
Assesses and plans for nutritional needs
Activities directer
Assesses, plans and implements recreational needs
Physical therapist
Assists people with musculoskeletal problems; focus on restoring function and preventing disability
Nursing assistant
Assist nurse and gives nursing care
Physical therapy assistant
Performs task and services supervised by PT (physical therapist)
Nurse practitioner
Plans and provides cares with the health team: does physical exams; health assessments; health education (one below a doctor)
Social worker
Deals with emotional and environmental issues affecting Inness and recovery
Medical laboratory technician
Collects samples ands performs laboratory test on blood, urine, and other body fluids.
Respiratory therapist
Assistants in treating lung and heart disorders. Gives; respiratory treatments and therapies.
Radiographer
Takes x-rays
Physician
Diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries
Podiatrist (foot)
Prevents, diagnose and treats foot disorders.
Audiologist
Test hearing, prescribes hearing aids; works with people who are hard of hearing
Speech language pathologist
Evaluates speech and language and treats people with speech, voice, hearing, communication, and swallowing disorders.