Transcript HT05.05 Therapeutic Services

Therapeutic Services
HT05.05
Text section 4:12
HCW’s in therapeutic
services use a variety of
treatments to help pts.
who are injured,
physically or mentally
disabled.
Places of employment
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Rehab facilities
Hospitals
Daycare facilities
LTC facilities
Schools
Home health care
LEVELS
Most therapeutic occupations
include the levels of
therapist, technician, and
assistant /aide.
Occupational Therapist
• OT
• Licensure required
in all states
• Bachelor’s or
master’s
• Help pts. overcome
disabilities and
perform ADL’s.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
• OTA
• Associate’s degree or HOE
certificate program
• Work under the direction of the OT
• Assist pts. with plans to master
their ADL’s.
Pharmacist
• Bachelor’s or PharmD plus
internship.
• Dispense meds. on the
written order of a MD,
dentist and other HCP’s.
• Give advice on OTC meds.
and make sure all are
compatible.
• How many years? =
Bachelors plus internship.
Pharmacy Technician
• Works under the
supervision of the
pharmacist
• Label medications
• Destroy out of date
meds.
• Help maintain
records
Physical Therapist
• PT
• Administer heat
and cold tx.
• Provide tx. to
improve movement
of joints
• Provide massages
Physical Therapy Assistant
• PTA
• Work under the direction of the PT
• Help carry out prescribed treatment
plans.
• Assist pts. to use ambulation
devices
Massage Therapist
• Work under the direction
of the MD or PT
• 3month –1year
accredited program
• Use many variations of
massage
• Relieve stress and
tension
Recreation Therapist
• Use recreational
activities as forms
of tx.
• Organize activities
like athletic events,
dances, or the use
of arts and crafts
Respiratory Therapist
• RT’s
• Work under the MD
• Treat pts. with heart
and lung disease
• Perform diagnostic test
• Administer O2 and
breathing tx’s
Speech pathologist
• Master’s
degree plus an
internship
• Treat pts. with
speech
impairments
Athletic Trainer
• Bachelor’s or
master’s degree
• Prevent and treat
athletic injuries
• Over-see physical
conditioning program
for athletes.
Perfusionist
• Work as a member of an openheart surgical team.
• Operate the heart-lung machine
that is used during this procedure.
Veterinary Careers
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Veterinarians
• DVM or VMD
• Work to
prevent illness
and disease in
all kinds of
animals
Veterinary Technician
• VT
• Work under the direction of the
DVM
• Assist with surgery
• Collect specimens
• Take and develop x-rays
Veterinary Assistant
• Feed, bathe and groom animals
• Exercise animals
• Clean and sanitize cages, exam
tables and surgical areas.
• Maintain records
Vision Services
HT05.05
Text section 4:14
Ophthalmologist
• MD
• Dx and tx disease
• Perform surgery
on the eye
• Correct vision
problems
Optometrist
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OD
Doctor of optometry
Examine eyes
Prescribe glasses
Refer to ophthalmologist if disease
is present
Ophthalmic Technician
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Work under the MD or the OD
Obtain medical hx
Take ocular measurements
Administer basic vision tests
Adjust glasses
Measure for contacts
Optician
• These HCW’s make and fit the
glasses and contacts that are
prescribed by the ophthalmologist
and the optometrist.