Clinical Careers
7 levels; full patient care. Can specialize.
Nurse
Dispenses medications. Can work retail and clinical
Pharmacist
Examines teeth and mouth and treats disease, surgery on gums. Educates on prevention.
Dentist
Collects blood samples using needles and preps sample for testing
phlebotomist
Mental health professional that can prescribe medication to treat mental illness, counseling services as well
psychiatrist
Multicompetent workers with reception and nursing skills.
Medical Assistant
Uses touch to manipulate muscles and soft tissues of the body. Certificate program.
Massage therapy
Works under a dentist; competitive programs and does deep cleanings on teeth and the removal of stains, buildup, etc.
Dental Hygienist
Reads a variety of scans and interprets them for the ordering provider
radiologist
Mental health professional that does counseling services for a variety of people, doctorate level of education
psychologist
One year certification; assists doctor in surgery
Surgical Technician
Evaluate and treat patients and monitor progress. Improve movement and manage pain. Master's/Doctorate.
Physical Therapist
Trained to design, & fit eyeglasses and contact lenses. Gets prescription from eye doctor.
Optician
tracks and identifies diseases as they occur in groups of people
epidemiologist
Manages medical records dept; preps documents
Medical Records Administrator
Works for an MD, diagnose & treat patients.
Physician Assistant
Treats and examines patient's with breathing issues; does chest exams and attempts to resolve lung issues.
Respiratory Therapist
Does work up for eye doctor, "vision nurse"
Ophthalmic Technician
designs and researches medical equipment such as xray machines and ultrasound machines
biomedical engineer
Maintains surgical equipment, sterilizes, inventory and this can be on the job training.
central/sterile supply
3 levels; Responds to medical emergencies
EMT
Engages patient's in activities such as swimming, can do arts and crafts, drama, music and dance, sports & games, and community outings.
Recreational therapist
Chart used from 20 feet away to detect someone's vision performance
Snellen Chart
uses sound waves to create a picture of various body parts and structures
ultrasonographer
doctor that specializes in working with feet and leg disorders below the knee
podiatrist