A | B |
phlebotomist | collects blood and prepares it for testing |
radiologic technologists | use X-rays, radiation, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound |
psychiatrists | medical doctors who diagnose and treat mental illness |
physical therapists | provide treatment to improve mobility |
veterinarians | prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries in animals |
ophthamologists | doctors who treat diseases of the eyes |
dermatologist | treats diseases of the skin |
pediatrician | treats children |
gerontologist | treats diseases of elderly individuals |
gynecologist | treats diseases of the female reproductive system |
oncologist | treats tumors and cancer |
orthodontist | works on straightening teeth |
cardiologist | treats disease of the heart and blood vessels |
emergency medical technician | provides emergency, prehospital care to accident victims |
health care administrator | manages a health care facility |
medical illustrator | uses artistic and creative talents to produce illustrations (pictures) for textbooks, etc. |
pharmacist | dispenses medications (drugs) |
embalmer | prepares bod for interment (burying) |
geriatric assistant | nurse assistants who provide care for patients in long-term care facilities |
dental hygienist | works under dentist's supervision to remove stains and deposits from teeth |
medical laboratory technologist | tests blood, tissues, fluids, and cells to determine presence of disease |
Occupational Therapist | OT |
Physical Therapist | PT |
Registered Nurse | RN |
Licensed Practical Nurse | LPN |
Emergency Medical Technician | EMT |
Doctor of Veternary Medicine | DVM |
Doctor of Medicine | MD |
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine | DPM |
Nurse Practitioner | CRNP |
Certified Medical Assistant | CMA |
Certified Nursing Assistant | CNA |
Medical Technologist | MT |