Physician Specialties
This type of doctor would remove your appendix
General Surgeon
Administration of medications to cause loss of sensation or feeling during surgery.
Anesthesia
This person takes x-rays
What is radiologic technician?
Do you need to be a science major to pursue a career in healthcare?
No
Most healthcare workers must obtain a
bachelor's degree
An endocrinologist specializes in
hormone-related conditions such as diabetes mellitus
Diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
What is cardiology
Working under the supervision of physicians, take medical histories; perform routine physical examinations and basic diagnostic tests.
Physician-Assistant (PA)
What does B.A. stand for?
Bachelors of Arts
help clients meet goals to develop, recover, improve, and maintain skills needed for daily living and working.
Occupational or Physical Therapist
podiatrist
Manages diseases related to skin, hair, nails, and some cosmetic problems
What is a dermatologist?
This profession manages a wide range of health conditions and injuries in non-human animals.
What is a veterinarian?
How many years is required for an associate's degree?
2 years
What does the G.R.E. stand for?
Graduate Record Examination
This type of physician treats the eye
An ophthalmologist
Oncology
Diagnosis and treatment of tumors (cancer)
A speech pathologist is responsible for
Assess and treat people who have speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders.
What does B.S. stand for?
Bachelor's of Science
How long is veterinary school?
Typically 4 years long
An Otorhinolaryngologist specializes in
ear, nose and throat or head and neck
Obstetrics
Focuses on pregnancy, childbirth, and post-partum period
This professional designs machines used for patient monitoring or dialysis machines
Biomedical Engineer
What is a post-bacc program?
Is a program that is completed after undergraduate school
What is the difference between a registered nurse vs a nurse practitioner?
NPs are permitted to prescribe treatments, order tests, and diagnose patients—duties normally performed by physicians—whereas RNs are not.