Healthcare occupations Healthcare occupations An athletic trainer (AT) is an allied health care provider capable of performing immediate and emergency injury management, injury assessment, and rehabilitation. Athletic trainers work closely with other members of the allied health team including physicians, physician's assistants, occupational therapist, physical therapists, and others. ...more on Wikipedia about "Athletic trainer"
Athletic Training is an allied health care profession recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) that specializes in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, management and rehabilitation of athletic related injuries and illnesses. ...more on Wikipedia about "Athletic training"
An avian veterinarian is a veterinarian who has undertaken additional training to treat birds. Birds are very different in anatomy and physiology to dogs and cats, and to specialize in their treatment, a veterinary student must seek out coursework and residencies that are beyond the scope of standard veterinary school. ...more on Wikipedia about "Avian veterinarian"
In the United States, Certified Nursing Assistants or Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) assist residents or patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and provide bedside care--including basic nursing procedures--all under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Meyer, 2001:1-33,1-36). ...more on Wikipedia about "Certified Nursing Assistant"
A child life specialist is a professional traditionally employed in the hospital setting. She or he supports the psychosocial development of children who are hospitalized or children of adult patients who are hospitalized. Child life specialists provide children with developmentally appropriate activities that help them adjust to the hospital environment, prepare for a medical intervention or procedure, or cope with hospitalization, illness, death and dying. A certified CLS must pass a national certification exam. ...more on Wikipedia about "Child life specialist"
A dental hygienist is a licensed dental professional who specializes in preventive care. Most hygienists are licensed to administer local anesthesia, depending on the applicable regulations in their area. Cleanings, radiographs, sealants, scalings, and root planings are among some of the procedures frequently performed by a hygienist. In most states, hygienists work for a dentist, however in some locations, hygienists are allowed to practice without a dentist's supervision. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dental hygienist"
Dietitians are experts in food and nutrition. They help promote good health through proper eating. They also supervise the preparation and service of food, develop modified diets, participate in research, and educate individuals and groups on good nutritional habits. The goals of the dietary department are to obtain, prepare, and serve flavorsome, attractive, and nutritious food to patients, family members, and health care providers. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dietitian"
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An emergency medical technician or EMT ( American English) is an emergency responder trained to provide emergency medical services to the critically ill and injured. ...more on Wikipedia about "Emergency medical technician"
An Equine veterinarian is a veterinarian who treats horses. Horses are different in anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and husbandry to other domestic species. Most, if not all, veterinary schools worldwide still produce graduates able to practice with a wide variety of species. Specialisation in equine veterinary practice is something that is normally developed after qualification even if students do have some interest before graduation. In most countries further postgraduate qualifications are not necessary, but may be desirable, to be an equine veterinarian. ...more on Wikipedia about "Equine veterinarian"
An Exotic animal veterinarian is a veterinarian who has undertaken additional training to treat exotic animals. Many exotic animals such as ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, small rodents, etc. are very different in anatomy and physiology to dogs and cats, and to specialize in their treatment, a veterinary student must seek out coursework and residencies that are beyond the scope of standard veterinary school. ...more on Wikipedia about "Exotic animal veterinarian"
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are also known as Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) in California and Texas and as Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) in Ontario. They are called Enrolled Nurses (ENs) in Australia and State Enrolled Nurses (SENs) in the UK. ...more on Wikipedia about "Licensed Practical Nurse"
A medical assistant (MA) is a multi-skilled allied healthcare practitioner who is competent in both a wide variety of clinical and laboratory procedures, as well as many administrative roles. "Medical assistants have been described as healthcare's most versatile, multifaceted professionals." ...more on Wikipedia about "Medical Assistant"
A nurse is a health care professional who is engaged in the practice of nursing. Nurses are men and women who are responsible (along with other health care professionals) for the treatment, safety and recovery of acutely or chronically ill or injured people, health maintenance of the healthy, and treatment of life-threatening emergencies in a wide range of health care settings. Nurses may also be involved in medical and nursing research and perform a wide range of non-clinical functions necessary to the delivery of health care. ...more on Wikipedia about "Nurse"
A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse (RN) who has completed advanced education [generally a minimum of a master's degree] and training in the diagnosis and management of common medical conditions, including chronic illnesses. Nurse practitioners provide a broad range of health care services. They provide some of the same care provided by physicians and maintain close working relationships with physicians. An NP can serve as a patient’s regular health care provider. Demographically, nurse practitioners tend to be female. Physician assistants and nurse practitioners both provide similar services in most states, the major distinction being that nurse practitioners are registered nurses by trade and generally have higher education requirements. Both are considered mid-level providers and have lesser education requirements than physicians. ...more on Wikipedia about "Nurse Practitioner" http://www.shortopedia.com never sleeps. shortopedia
Occupational therapists work with the disabled, the elderly, newborns, school-aged children, and with anyone who has a permanent or temporary impairment in their physical or mental functioning. The aim of occupational therapy is to help the client to perform daily tasks in their living and working environments, and to assist them to develop the skills to live independent, satisfying, and productive lives. ...more on Wikipedia about "Occupational Therapist"
An optician is an individual who makes and adjusts optical aids. ...more on Wikipedia about "Optician"
An orderly is a hospital attendant whose job consists of various non-medical duties, often routine. As their job does not involve treatment, orderlies are not classifiable as nurses. ...more on Wikipedia about "Orderly"
A paramedic, is a highly trained medical professional who responds to medical and trauma emergencies in the pre-hospital setting ("in-field") for the purpose of stabilizing a patient's condition before and during transportation to an appropriate medical facility. Paramedics most often will transport patients to an Emergency Department, but "Treat-and-Release" practice can occasionally occur, local protocols permitting. ...more on Wikipedia about "Paramedic"
The development of the German prehospital EMS system is largely based on the history of the unique influence of volunteer aid organizations, particularly the German Red Cross. After 1945 especially, surgical departments of several German universities played a major role in developing an Advanced Life Support system. Due to the heavy volunteer involvement the government was very passive in regulating the EMS system development, as this was mostly done by the volunteer aid organizations themselves. As volunteers cannot meet the demands for paramedic education anymore, EMS is changing its face in Germany. The so called volunteer aid organizations employ 90 % of all paid EMS professionals. Volunteers are mostly only seen as First Responders, the role of EMS physicians developed because of the largely Samaritan oriented work of volunteers. Most of the costs of today’s EMS are covered by the health insurance system as well as through taxes, and fees. In the last 10 years German EMS has made a large step towards maturity. The development of a paramedic profession, the increased scientific research in the area of emergency medicine, the integration of European emergency services and professions as well as economic demands have already influenced EMS in the last few years and will continue shaping the development of EMS in the future. ...more on Wikipedia about "Paramedics in Germany"
A perfusionist, also known as a clinical perfusionist, is a trained health professional that operates the heart-lung machine during cardiac surgery and other surgeries that require cardiopulmonary bypass. ...more on Wikipedia about "Perfusionist"
Pharmacists are health professionals who practice the art and science of pharmacy. In their traditional role, pharmacists typically take a request for medicines from a physician in the form of a medical prescription and dispense the medication to the patient and counsel them on the proper use and adverse effects of that medication. In this role, pharmacists ensure the safe and effective use of medications. Pharmacists also participate in disease state management, where they optimise and monitor drug therapy – often in collaboration with physicians and/or other health professionals. Pharmacists have many areas of expertise and are a critical source of medical knowledge in clinics, hospitals, and community pharmacies throughout the world. ...more on Wikipedia about "Pharmacist" Evergreen http://www.shortopedia.com!!! shortopedia
A phlebotomist is an individual trained to draw blood ( venipuncture), either for laboratory tests, or for blood donations. At a blood donation site, a phlebotomist will draw the blood, perform a test to determine if the donor is anemic, such as a fingerprick hemoglobin test, and may also help recovery of patients with adverse reactions. ** ...more on Wikipedia about "Phlebotomist"
Physical therapy (also known as physiotherapy) is a health profession concerned with the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of disease and disability through physical means. It is based upon principles of medical science, and is generally held to be within the sphere of conventional (rather than alternative) medicine. ...more on Wikipedia about "Physical therapy"
A physician is a person who practices medicine. See that article for more information on what physicians do in their practices; this article focuses on physician training and regulation. ...more on Wikipedia about "Physician"
In the United States, physician assistants (PAs) are non-physicians licensed to practice medicine with a physician's supervision. This supervision, in most cases, need not be direct or on site and many PAs practice in remote or underserved areas in satellite clinics. PAs can treat patients and, in most states, prescribe medicine, and in some states in the US they carry a DEA number that gives them authority to prescribe controlled medications like narcotics. PAs in surgical practices also serve as first assists in surgery. PAs provide medical services that are reimbursed under Medicare and third party insurances. Physician assistants and Nurse Practitioners both provide similar services in most states, the major distinction being that nurse practitioners are registered nurses by trade. Both are also known as Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs) or mid-level practitioners (MLPs). ...more on Wikipedia about "Physician assistant"
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