Ears and Eyes and Teeth
A person who removes stains and deposits from the teeth, and works under the supervision of the dentist.
Who is a dental hygienist?
Provides immediate medical services as they care for and transport the sick or injured to a medical facility.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or paramedic.
Physician who administers medications that cause loss of sensation or feeling during surgery.
What is an anesthesiologist?
Most health care workers at the technologist or therapist level have a minimum of this degree.
What is a bachelor's degree?
Facilitates communication between patients and healthcare providers who speak different languages.
Who is a medical interpretor?
Conducts eye exams, diagnoses vision problems, and prescribes corrective lenses and other treatments, but is not a medical doctor.
What is an optometrist?
Focuses on ensuring proper alignment of the spine and optimal operation of the nervous system to maintain health.
What is a chiropractor (doctor of chiropractic)?
Physician who performs surgery to correct deformities or treat injuries or disease.
Who is a surgeon?
A degree earned after 2 years of total education.
What is an associate's degree?
This person takes X-rays and is NOT a medical doctor.
What is radiologic technologist?
Provides support, counseling, and resources to patients and families to address psychosocial needs.
Who is a social worker?
Field of dentistry involving the alignment or straightening of the teeth.
What is orthodontics?
Works under the supervision of physicians. Can prepare patients for examinations as well as take vital signs and medical histories.
What is a nurse or medical assistant?
A physician who diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the eye.
What is an ophthalmologist?
Type of education needed annually to renew your license and continue working in your chosen field.
What are continuing education credits (CEUs)?
A medical professional that analyzes tissues, fluids, cells, and blood.
What is a medical laboratory technologist?
Converts voice-recorded medical reports into written documents for patient records.
Who is a medical transcriptionist?
A person who makes and/or repairs a variety of dental prostheses.
Who is a dental laboratory technician?
Works under the supervision of physicians. Can take medical histories as well as perform routine physical examinations and basic diagnostic tests.
What is a physician assistant?
A physician who diagnoses and treats diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
What is a cardiologist?
A degree earned after 6 years of total education.
What is a master's degree?
A medical professional that would be MOST needed to work at the CDC.
What is epidemiologist?
Manages and organizes patient health records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
Who is a health information technician?
Field of dentistry involving the treatment and prevention of disease of the gums, bone, and structures supporting the teeth.
What is periodontics?
Provides supportive care to patients with terminal illnesses and their families.
What is a hospice worker?
A physician who diagnoses and treats tumors (cancer).
What is an oncologist?
The reason why you should go to an accredited health degree program.
What is you must graduate from an accredited program in order to take a licensure exam?
A professional that designs instruments used for patient monitoring or treatment, e.g. dialysis machines.
What is a biomedical engineer?
Processes and submits medical claims to insurance companies, ensuring proper reimbursement for healthcare services.
Who is a medical billing specialist?
What is the official medical term for an ear, nose, and throat doctor?
What is an otolaryngologist?
A healthcare professional that helps patients restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.
What is a physical therapist?
A physician who specializes in diseases and disorders of the skin.
What is a dermatologist?
A degree that gives you the title of "doctor" but not the right and/or ability to practice medicine on a person.
What is a doctor of philosophy degree (PhD)?
Collects blood samples for testing or donation.
What is a phlebotomist?
Converts medical diagnoses and procedures into standardized codes for billing and record-keeping.
Who is a medical coder?