1. Copyright 2003 by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved. CHAPTER 24 MEDICAL CAREERS

2. Copyright 2003 by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved. Careers in Medicine Function of medical care providers –To promote optimal health and provide care during illness –Work with their clients in a close or primary relationship

3. Copyright 2003 by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved. Physicians Two types of medical doctors –Doctor of medicine (MD) –Doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) Education –4 years of medical school after completion of a college or university degree –1-year internship –Residency

4. Copyright 2003 by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved. Physicians (continued) Areas of specialization – Anesthesiology – Surgery – Pediatrics – Obstetrics – Urology – Psychiatry – Ophthalmology – Podiatry

5. Copyright 2003 by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved. Other Medical Care Providers Podiatrist (DPM) Physician assistant (PA) Orthopist Optician Optometrist

6. Copyright 2003 by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved. Support Personnel Surgical technologist (ST) Medical assistant (MA) Podiatric assistant Ophthalmic assistant and technician Paraoptometric personnel

7. Copyright 2003 by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved. Content Instruction Vision – Visual acuity – Comprehensive eye examination Electrocardiogram

8. Copyright 2003 by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved. Performance Instruction Physical examination Preparation of the examination room Assisting the physician in positioning and giving treatment to the patient Testing vision Obtaining an ECG