Programs
This person works very closely with a doctor and assists with caring for patients. They can do almost everything a doctor can, but they do not need as many years in school to graduate
What is Physicians Assistant
This organ, essential for breathing, expands and contracts as air is drawn in and expelled during respiration.
What is the lung? (Respiratory Care)
The person you would meet with before you register for your classes
What are Academic Advisors (Double Jeopardy!!)
Medical laboratory scientists may often wear these as a way to keep dangerous liquids and germs out of their eyes and face
What are Goggles (Medical Laboratory Science)
This type of therapist may work with patients after they have broken a bone or been in an accident to help them walk and move their bodies again
What is a Physical Therapist
This soft tissue in the mouth helps articulate sounds and is essential for swallowing.
What is Tongue? (Speech-Language Pathologist)
These people meet with students who are struggling with a particular topic; GVSU offers this service for students free of charge
What is Tutoring
A diagnostic medical sonographer uses this type of technology to take pictures of a baby while it is still in the uterus
What is Ultrasound (Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
Students in this program learn how to plan healthy diets, manage food service operations, and promote nutrition to improve health.
What is Clinical Dietetics?
An occupational therapist will help a patient strengthen this body part if they are having trouble gripping a pencil or tying their shoe
What is Hand (Occupational Therapy)
This is the term for the subject area or field of study that a student focuses on during their college education.
What is a major
Athletic trainers often use this stretchy material to support injured joints and prevent further injury during physical activity.
What is athletic tape?
This type of public health professional investigates patterns and causes of disease and injury
What is an epidemiologist
Audiologists provide patient-centered care and evidence-based treatment of hearing, balance, and other auditory disorders for people of all ages. What body part do audiologists test?
What are Ears
This type of financial aid does not need to be paid back and is often awarded based on academic achievement or need.
What is a scholarship
This piece of equipment is commonly used in adaptive sports to help individuals with mobility impairments engage in activities like basketball, tennis, or racing.
What is a wheelchair (sports wheelchair)?