Education
A degree awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually lasts four or more years.
Bachelor's Degree
Registered nurse who provides total care for normal pregnancies
Certified nurse midwife
use X-rays, radiation, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance to diagnose and treat disease
Radiologic technologists
A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of children
pediatrician
Certified Coding Specialist
CCS
A degree awarded by a career/technical school or a community college after completion of a prescribed two-year course of study.
Associate's Degree
Manages the operation of a health care facility
Health care administrator
physicians or medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating mental illness
Psychiatrists
A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of muscles and bones
orthopedist
Doctor of Chiropractic
DC
a government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation after the person has completed an approved education program and passed a state board test
Licensure
collect blood and prepare it for testing.
Phlebotomists
Operates heart-lung machines
Perfusionist
A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the eye
ophthalmologist
Optometrist
OD
A process by which a person has fulfilled the requirements of education and performance and meets the standards and qualifications established by the professional association or government agency that regulates a particular career.
Certification
An individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business
Entrepreneur
operate the hemodialysis machine that is used to treat patients with limited or no kidney function.
Dialysis technician
Medical specialist who gives care to individuals with hearing problems
Audiologist
Registered Veterinary Technician
VTR
programs that can prepare students for immediate employment or for additional education after graduation.
Secondary health science education (HSE)
Studies tissues, fluids, and cells of the body to help determine the presence and/or cause of disease
Medical (clinical) laboratory technologist
provides information to individuals and families on genetic diseases or inherited conditions
Genetic Counselor
A medical specialist who treats diseases of elderly individuals
gerontologist
Certified Cardiographic Technician
CCG