| A | B |
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| speech language pathologist | help people with language, voice or swallowing difficulties |
| audiologist | work with people on hearing difficulties |
| occupational therapist | evaluate and treat physical abilities with emphais on activities of daily living and fine motor functioning |
| occupational therapy assistant | treats under the direction of Occupational therapist; has associate degree |
| occupational therapy aides | helps occupational therapist with treatments; 1 year or less training |
| physiatrist | physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation |
| physical therapist | evaluate and treat patients with physical problems; goal of achieving highest level of independence; master level |
| physical therapist assistant | carry out plans made by physical therapist; associate degree |
| physical therapy aide | assists with some PT treatments; on-the- job training |
| athletic trainer | work with school and professional teams; bachelor degree |
| exercise physiologist | study how body react to exercise |
| radiologist | physician with specialty in interpreting x-rays and other diagnostic tests |
| radiographer | take x-rays; associate degree |
| nuclear medicine technologist | radiograpaher that uses radioactive compounds ; additional course work after associate degree |
| sonographer | radiographer that uses sound waves and a computer to crate images of soft tissues; associate degree with additional course work |
| computed tomography technologist | radiographer with additional coursework to take images using a CAT scan |
| magnetic resonance imager technologist | radiographer with additional coursework to take images using a MRI |
| radiation therapy technologist | radiographer with additional coursework to work with radiation for cancer patients |
| cardiologist | physician specializing in diagnosing & treating of patients with heart problems |
| positron emission tomography technologist | radiographer with additional coursework to take images using a PETscan |
| electrocardiograph technician | responsible for performing EKG |
| cardiac technician | responsible for attaching leads for Holter monitor |
| cardiovascular technologist | performs tests to obtain information about the structure and function of heart and blood vessels; associate degree |
| echocardiographic technician | perform test that uses ultrasound to take pictures of the heart; associate degree |
| vascular technologist | performs tests on veins and arteries; certificate |
| electroencephalographic technologist | responsible for performing EEG |
| dentist | specialist dealing with teeth; 8 years of schooling minimum |
| neurologist | physician specializing in diagnosing and treating patient with nervous system problems |
| orthodontist | dentist specializing in straightening teeth |
| oral surgeon | dentist specializing in extracting teeth and correcting deformities surgically |
| peridontist | dentist specializing in treating gums |
| endodontist | dentists specializing in root canals |
| pedodontist | dentists specializing in children |
| dental hygenist | assess and oral hygiene; work under supervision of dentist; associate or bachelor degree |
| dental assistant | assist dentist or dental hygiene; 1 year degree |
| dental laboratory technician | work in dental laboratories making appliances |
| pulmonologist | physician specializing diagnosing and treating lung disorders |
| respiratory therapist | work under supervision of pulmonologist; perform respiratory treatments; associate degree |
| respiratory therapy technician | work under supervision of respiratory therapist; perform some respiratory treatments; 1 year training; |
