Transcript Health-Care-Professions

Health Care Professions
Analyze medical/health professions and
related employment opportunities…
Medical Professions
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Physician: must
complete a four degree
then four years of
medical school and
then two years of
internship.
If you wish to specialize
you will attend more
schooling.
Physicians cont.
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Dentist- a doctor that takes
care of your teeth
Dermatologist- a doctor that
takes care of skin problems
Endocrinologist- a doctor that
takes care of pt. with endocrine
diseases.
Epidemiologist- a scientist that
studies disease occurrence in
population and ways to
prevent and control disease.
Gastroenterologist- A doctor
that takes care of pt. with
stomach and intestinal
problems
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Anesthesiologist- A doctor who
puts people to sleep for
surgery
Cardiologist- a doctor that
takes care of heart problems
Chiropractor- a doctor that
manipulates your bones and
muscles
Oncologist- a doctor who takes
care of pts. with cancer.
Pathologist- a doctor that
performs autopsies and
diagnosis diseases by studying
cells, tissues, and organs
Health Care workers
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Gynecologist- a doctor that
specializes in female
disorders.
Hematologist- a doctor that
specializes in blood disorders.
Nephrologist- a doctor that
specialized in kidney disorders
Neurologist- a doctor that
specializes in diseases of the
nervous system
Dietetic technician- a health
care worker that plans nutrition
programs to help both sick and
healthy people who need to
improve their nutrition.
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Obstetrician- a doctor that
specializes in female
disorders.
Ophthalmologist- a doctor that
specializes in eye disorders
and can perform surgery on
the eye.
Optician- health care worker
that orders, prepares, and “fit”
eyeglasses and contact lenses
for pts. based on a prescription
Orthopedist- a doctor that
specialized in bone disorders.
Health Care Workers cont.
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Medical records technician
organizes and codes the
pts. Chart and gathers pt.
data.
Health Care administratorleads and manages
hospital, clinics, and other
health agencies.
Physical therapy aide- is a
career that can be pursued
as an on-the-job training.
Occupational Therapy assistant- a
health care worker that aids sick or
injured pts. who are learning to
handle the activities of daily living ,
such as dressing, eating, or
maintaining their home.
Physician cont.
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Podiatrist- a doctor that
specializes in treating pt.
with foot and ankle
disorders.
Proctologist- a doctor that
specializes in treating pts.
with disorder of the rectum.
Psychologist- a doctor that
specializes in treating pt.
with mental problems.
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Otolaryngologist- a doctor
that specializes in ear, and
throat disorders.
Pediatrician- a doctor that
specializes in treating
children from age 0-21
Plastic surgeon- a doctor
that specializes in treating
pts that need reconstructive
surgery
Physician cont.
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Radiologist- a doctor that
specializes in reading xrays.
Surgeon- a doctor that
specializes in treating pts
needing surgery. This
profession requires a
doctorate degree with postgraduate training in this
area.
Urologist- a doctor that
specializes in disorders of
the urinary system
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Pharmacist- a doctor that
specializes in dispensing
medications. They may
specialize in a variety of
areas and usually work in
hospitals, health
departments, and
community pharmacies
Veterinarian- a doctor that
specializes in treating
animals. Go to school 8
years.
Health Care workers cont.
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Emergency Medical
Technician- is a highly
visible health
professional who
provides life-saving
care at the scene of an
accident or for sudden
illness.
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Biomedical equipment
technician- repairs and
maintains high
technology, life saving
devices.
Medical records
administrator must
have a Bachelor's
degree.
Physician Assistant
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Must complete either a
two year or four year
undergraduate degree
then complete a two
year degree for your
PA.
Must also have clinical
experience.
They may work under a
physician.
Nursing
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Certified Nursing
Assistant- must
complete a certification
Licensed Practical
Nurse- Must complete
12 month course. Then
they must pass NCLEX
exam for their license.
Registered Nurse
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Must complete a two or four
year program
Two years and associate
degree- may obtain this at a
community college
ADN
Four year degree- may
obtain this at a university
BSN
Must pass the NCLEX-RN
exam.
Registration
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The medical professional is
placed on a list.
Licensor, certification, or
registration ensures that the
health care worker has met
minimal requirements of that
career.
An example of a career in
which one must pass an exam
administered by a regulatory
board and maintain on a
current list is an/a registered
dietician
Certification, licensure, and
registration of health care
personnel is necessary to
protect the consumer/patient