| A | B |
|---|
| secondary education | high school education |
| post-secondary education | education training that occurs after high school |
| health occupation education (HOE) | programs offered at the high school level that prepare students for employment or continuing education |
| associate's degree | 2-year course of study at a community college or technical school |
| bachelor's degree | awarded by a college or university after completing a 4-year course of study |
| master's degree | awarded by a college or university after completing one or more years beyond a bachelor's degree |
| doctorate | awarded by a college or university for completing two or more years beyond a bachelor's or master's degree |
| certification | meets the standards established by a professional association or government agency that regulates a career |
| regisrtation | granted by a regulatory body (state board) upon passing a qualifying exam |
| licensure | authorization (from the state) for an individual to work in a given occupation |
| technician | requires a two-year associate's degree, HOE education, or on-the-job training |
| technologist | usually requires a bachelor's degree; works under professionals |
| assistant | usually requires up to one or more years of training (classroom and job experience) |
| professional | requires four or more years of college and an advanced degree |
| continuing education units (CEUs) | required education for renewing licenses, registration, and certification |
| multicompetent / multiskilled worker | workers who can perform a variety of health care skills |
| entrepreneur | an individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business |
| anesthesiologist | administers medications to cause a loss of sensation during surgery |
| cardiologist | treats diseases of the heart and blood vessels |
| dermatologist | treats diseases/conditions of the skin |
| emergency physician | treats acute illness or injury |
| endocrinologist | treats diseases of the endocrine glands |
| family physician | promotes wellness; treats illnesses and injury for all age groups |
| gastroenterologist | treats diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestine |
| gerontologist | treats diseases and conditions found in the elderly |
| gynecologist | treats diseases of the female anatomy |
| internist | treats diseases of the internal organs |
| neurologist | treats disorders of the brain and nervous system |
| obstetrician | specializes in pregnancy and childbirth |
| oncologist | specializes in the treatment of tumors |
| ophthalmologist | treats diseases and disorders of the eye |
| orthopedist | treats diseases and disorders of the muscles and bones |
| otolaryngologist | specializes in treatment of the ear, nose, and throat |
| pathologist | diagnoses diseases by studying organs, tissues, and cells |
| pediatrician | specializes in diseases and disorders found in children |
| physiatrist | specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation |
| plastic surgeon | specializes in corrective surgery to repair injured or malformed body parts |
| proctologist | treats diseases of the lower part of the large intestine |
| psychiatrist | treats diseases and disorders of the mind |
| radiologist | uses x-rays and radiation to diagnose and treat disease |
| sports medicine | specializes in the prevention and treatment of injuries sustained in athletic events |
| surgeon | specializes in surgery to treat disease, injuries, or deformities |
| thoracic surgeon | specializes in surgery of the lungs, heart, or chest cavity |
| urologist | specializes in diseases of the kidney, bladder, or urinary system |
| funeral director | honors the deceased and meets the spiritual needs of the living |
| emblamer | prepares the body for interment |
| veterinarian | VMD |
| registered nurse | RN |
| physical therapist | PT |
| doctor of medicine | MD |
| registered dietician | RD |
| respiratory therapist | RT |
| doctor of chiropractic medicine | DC |
| occupational therapist | OT |
| doctor of dental surgery | DDS |
| doctor of dental medicine | DMD |
| licensed vocational nurse | LVN |
| certified medical assistant | CMA |
| doctor of podiatric medicine | DPM |
| certified laboratory technician | CLT |
