Medical Careers & Vs pt 1

Skills & VS

100

_____ is used for Rx

Wt

200

Where is the pulse located?

Radial side of the wrist

300

What is the BPM for adults?

60 - 90 BPM

400

Define Bradycardia

below normal

500

Learning this helps prevent injuries.

Body mechanics

Key Terms

100

Continuing Education Unit

CEU

200

A person employed to look after tech equipment, or do practical work in a lab.

Technician

300

The use of biological systems and organisms to develop new products/technology.

Biotechnology

400

Being recognized as being qualified for a certain profession.

Accreditation

500

A field of medicine focused on repairing on replace damaged tissues or organs.

Regenerative Medicine

Dental Careers

100

What are dental careers?

Health focused on the teeth and soft tissues of the mouth.

200

Surgery on the mouth, jaw, and teeth

Oral Surgery

300

Tx of d's of the pulp, nerves, blood vessels, and roots of the teeth. Root Canal therapy (RCT)

Endodontics

400

Straightening of the teeth Cosmetic and medical reasons

Orthodontics

500

 Repair and make a variety of dental artificial devices (dentures, crowns, bridges, orthodontic devices)

Dental Lab Technician

Therapeutic Careers

100

• Degree Needed: Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Job Description: Helps patients develop or regain skills needed for daily living and working after injury, illness, or disability.

Salary Range: $80,000–$105,000/year

Occupational Therapist

200

• Degree Needed: High school diploma + certification (varies by state)
• Job Description: Assists pharmacists in preparing prescriptions, managing inventory, and customer service.

Salary Range: $35,000–$50,000/year

Pharmacy Technician

300

• Degree Needed: Associate degree from a PTA program
• Job Description: Works under a PT to help patients with exercises and therapies.

Salary Range: $55,000–$75,000/year

Physical Therapist Assistant

400

• Degree Needed: Post-secondary certificate or associate degree; licensure required in most states
• Job Description: Manipulates muscles and soft tissues to relieve pain, reduce stress, and improve circulation.

Salary Range: $35,000–$65,000/year

Massage Therapist

500

• Degree Needed: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Recreational Therapy or related field
• Job Description: Uses creative activities like art, music, or games to support physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Salary Range: $45,000–$70,000/year

Recreational/Art Therapist

Vision Careers & Screening

100

• under 21 years old
• Vision unstable
• Diabetes
• Pregnant/Breastfeeding
• Existing eye dx
• Immune problem

Reasons why you can’t get laser eye surgery.

200

OS

Left eye

300

OU

Both eye

400

OD

Right eye

500

Makes and fits glasses

Optician