Health science Ms. Taylor

1. Therapeutic service focus on changing the health status of the patient over time. 2. They work directly with the patient 3. They provide care, treatment and counseling and information. Some examples include… Physical therapist Respiratory therapist Athletic trainer Dental hygienist

1. Observe the patient/client, instrumentation and environment. 2. They report results and assist the treatment team by performing procedures accurately. 3. They also assist in reaching treatment goals.

1. Evaluate treat and care for patients/clients of all ages who have breathing problems. 2. Test lung capacity and check blood for oxygen and carbon dioxide content. 3. Give treatments and teach self care for drowning, stroke, shock, heart failure and other emergencies.

1. Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Bachelor degree 2. Respiratory therapy technician two year program 3. Respiratory Therapy Aide vocational program in respiratory therapy

1. Acute hospitals 2. Cardiopulmonary labs 3. Ambulatory care units 4. Health maintenance organizations 5. Home health agencies 6. Nursing homes

1. Prepare and dispense medications prescribed by physicians, podiatrist, dentist, and many other health care professionals. 2. Review medicine that patients are taking 3. Strict control of government controlled products such as narcotics and barbiturates.

1. Pharmacist - graduate degree 2. Pharmacy technician -two year job training program 3. pharmacy clerk/ helper-2-3 month OJT

1. Acute hospitals 2. Community pharmacies 3. Health maintenance organizations 4. Home health agencies 5. Clinics 6. State and local departments 7. Manufacturers

Treat patients who are mentally physically, developmentally or emotionally disabled. They evaluate the self care, work and leisure skills of their patients. Plan and develop programs that help restore patients ability to manage daily activity.

1. Physiatrist 2. Occupational therapist (OT) 3. Certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) 4. Occupational therapy aide

1. Help people with injuries or diseases of the muscles nerves, joints and bones to overcome their disabilities. 2. Work with patients of all ages 3. Help patients regain close to normal activity as possible. 4. A subset of this category is sports medicine therapy workers.

1. Physical therapist 2. Physical therapy or sports medicine assistant 3. Physical therapy or sports medicine aide.

1. Acute care 2. Long term care facilities 3. Ambulatory care units 4. Health maintenance organizations 5. Rehab centers 6. Public health agencies 7. Home health agencies 8. Sports medicine centers

1. The first trained people to treat patients. 2. They provide emergency care to people before emergency medical technician arrive. 3. They may be law enforcement officers or fire service company employees or private citizens.

Registered EMT- paramedic : completion of a EMT paramedic program Registered EMT-ambulance: pass an approved EMT program and additional hours of additional training Basic EMT- ambulance: 110 hour program at a vocational school.

1. Work in rescue 2. Police officer 3. Fire department 4. Ski patrols 5. Hospital emergency departments 6. Private ambulance services

1. Responsible for efficient operations of a physician office. 2. They have various tasks that include both front office and back office duties.

1. Clinics 2. Health maintenance organizations 3. Ambulatory care units

1. Office manager-completion of an administrative and medical assistant program. 2. Clinical/ back office medical assistant- completion of an administrative med program and CMA certification. OJT 3. Administrative/ front office medical assistant- completion of an administrative medical assistant program OJT

1. Responsible for maintaining oral health and restoring dental abnormalities. 2. They emphasize treatment and prevention of problems associated with the hard and soft tissues of the mouth.

1. Dentist-graduate degree and state license from board. 2. Dental hygienist- associate degree- bachelors degree or master degree. 3. Dental lab technician- 2 year vocational school 4. Dental assistant- one or two year vocational or community college program.

1. Care for people who are physically ill or disabled and provide preventive care 2. Their services are varied and essential to the care of their patients.

1. Community health nursing 2. Long term care facilities 3. Government agencies 4. Educational institutions 5. Physician offices 6. Homes 7. General hospitals 8. Schools 9. Industry setting

1. Nurse practitioner- advanced degree 2. Registered nurse A.S. or B.S.N. 3. License Practical Nurse 1 year program 4. Unlicensed assistive personnel 5. Home health aide vocational program 6. Nurse assistant completion of a nurse assistant program

1. Assist in the care of various forms of creatures. 2. They provide basic care such as feeding, grooming, cleaning cages, exercising animals, providing companionship, and observing the animals for behavioral changes. 3. They can work with horses, zoo animals, laboratory animals used for research.

1. Kennels 2. Animal shelters 3. Veterinary hospitals 4. Clinics 5. Stables 6. Laboratories 7. Aquariums 8. Zoological parks

1. Veterinarian- (DVM or VMD) 2. Animal Health Technician -A.S. degree 3. Veterinarian care taker/ Assistant- OJT and home study 4. Groomer week of apprenticeship program

1. Help with the diagnosis of illness and disease. 2. May have direct contact with patient or may not. 3. They plan services and prepare and preform test accurately.

1. Performs some highly technical and simple test. 2. Most tests are performed by computerized equipment. 3. Can determine changes blood, urine, lymph, and body fluids. 4. Identify microscopic changes in cells an determine the presence of parasites, viruses, or bacteria in blood.

1. Acute care hospitals 2. Private laboratories 3. Physician offices 4. Clinics 5. Ambulatory care clinics 6. H.M.O. 7. Public health agencies 8. Pharmaceutical firms 9. Research institutions

1. Medical Pathologist -medical graduate degree 2. Medical laboratory supervisor- several year exp. as a technologist 3. Medical laboratory technologist 4 year CMT program 4. Medical laboratory technician -2 year training at a comm. college 5. Medical laboratory assistant-12 month assistant program 6. Medical phlebotomist hour certification program 7. Medical laboratory aide 2 months OJT complete a vocational program.

1. Operates x-ray equipment to take pictures of the internal parts of the body. 2. They also use MRI magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound techniques. 3. They provide information for the diagnostic and treatment of patients.

1. General hospitals 2. Physician offices 3. Trauma centers 4. chiropractic offices 5. Private consulting offices 6. State and federal clinics 7. H.M.O. 8. Ambulatory care facilities

1. Radiologist- medical school graduate 2. Radiologic- technologist/sonographer/ultrasound tech- graduate from a four year radiology tech program 3. Diagnostic medical technologist-1 year certificate program.

Operate an EKG machine to record the electrical changes that occur during a heart beat.

1. Cardiologist graduate degree 2. Cardiovascular technologist 2-4 year program in cardiovascular technology. 3. EKG technician 1-6 month OJT and 1-2 months of study at a community college or completion of a voc- program.

1. Technologist who use a computer to record electrical impulses transmitted by the brain and the nervous system.

1. Electroneurodiagnostic technician 2 year program and registration

1. Analyze, extract and document information within the health care environment. 2. They have special skills and training in computer programming and assist in the software that ensures the delivery of high quality and cost effective care.

1. Admitting officer- bachelors degree 2. Admitting clerk-1-2 months of OJT

1. Help manage the documents that describe the patients condition and the treatment that he or she receives. 2. Medical records are legal documents that can be used in a court of law. 3. Insurance companies use records to determine what they will pay for. 4. Medical records must be accurately filed and cared for.

1. Registered Medical Records Administrator- Bachelors degree 2. Medical Records Technician- complete a AHIMA program 3. Medical Transcriptionist- complete a vocational program 4. Medical Records/Health Information Management Clerk- 3-6 months of OJT great typing skills and knowledge of medical terminology. Completion of a vocational program.

1. Medical Records/health information management file clerk-OJT, complete a vocational education program

1. Provide a therapeutic environment for the delivery of care. 2. They repair and maintain medical and general equipment and follow aseptic procedures.

1. Technician OJT 6 months and completion of a vocational program. 2. Chief technician- OJT

1. Responsible for the cleanliness of the environment. Help to prevent the spread of infection and creates a more pleasing environment for patients staff and visitors.

1. Director of house keeping services-college degree in house keeping management 2. Housekeeping Crew Leader/Supervisor- completion of a course in hospital housekeeping. 3. Housekeeping Aide/Attendant- completion of a vocational program.

1. Are responsible for providing nutritional care to the patient. 2. They plan special and balanced diets 3. They distribute menus, prepare food trays and deliver food to the patients through the hospitals.

1. Administrative dieticians- registered dietitian 2. Registered dietitian - bachelor’s degree 3. Dietetic Intern- bachelor’s degree 4. Dietetic Technician- complete a dietetic program in a community college 5. Food Service Worker/Dietetic Assistant – OJT and complete a vocational program.

Fits most other fields yet not mentioned Physician assistant Medical specialist Psychologist Vision services Medical Practitioners Mental health and Social services Dental occupations Health educator Research scientist

Physician Asst. OBGYN

Psychiatrist Opthamologist

1. Dental occupations 2. Medical practitioners 3. Vision services 4. Medical tech & aides 5. Mental/social services 6. Nursing occupations 7. Therapy & Rehab 8. Other health related occupations

Profusionist Speech Pathologist