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Individual who dispenses medications per written orders from doctors
Pharmacists
Nurse aide that acquire additional education to provide care to the elderly patients
Geriatric Assistant
Work to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases in animals
Veterinarian
Individuals who relieve pain with massage
Massage Therapist
ALS
Advanced Life Support
Physician who specialize in diagnosing and treating mental illness
Psychiatrist
Also called case managers
Social Worker
Individuals who prepare the body of the deceased person for interment
Embalmer
Licensed individual who work under the direction of physicians and provide total care to patients
Registered Nurse
Treats diseases of pulp, nerves, roots of the teeth
Endodontics
Treat patients with heart and lung diseases by administering oxygen, gases, or medications
Respiratory Therapists
Individuals who work under the supervision of physicians or RN's and provide patient care
Licensed Practical Nurse
Also called animal health technicians
Veterinary Technician
Individual who specializes in the science of diet and nutrition
Dietician
First person to arrive at the scene of an emergency
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
Individuals who study human behavior and use this knowledge to help patients deal with problems of everyday life
Psychologist
Also called activity directors
Recreational Therapy Assistant
Work under the supervision of the funeral director and/or embalmer
Mortuary Assistant
Help people who have physical, developmental, mental, or emotional disabilities
Occupational Therapist
Treats diseases with special emphasis on nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems and the relationship between body, mind, and emotions
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Individuals who provide treatment to improve mobility and prevent permanent disability
Physical Therapists
Individuals who provide treatment to improve mobility and prevent permanent disability
Physical Therapist
Individuals who manage and operate a funeral home
Funeral Director
Also called Food Service Workers
Dietetic Assistant
Required education to maintain a certification