Physicians
DOs trained in family medicine, general internal medicine, and general pediatrics are considered this
Generalists/PCPs
The largest non-physician provider
Nurse Practitioners/NPs
Treat patients with hearing problems
Audiologists
All physicians are required to have this level degree
Doctorate
OT
Occupational Therapy
Patients are typically referred to see providers in this type of care
Specialty
Work with a physician to provide comprehensive care
Physician Assistant/PA
Treat patients with movement dysfunction
Physical Therapist/PT
This assistant does not have to be licensed and helps a DDS or DMD with preparation, examination, and treatment of patients.
Dental
RN
Registered Nurse
The major caregivers for sick and injured patients
Nurses
RNs trained in areas such as maternal and fetal procedures, maternity and child nursing, and patient assessment
Certified Nurse-Midwives/CNMs
The 2 categories Allied Health Professionals are classified as
technicians/assistants and therapists/technologists
These health professionals may have a degree at the doctoral, associate, or baccalaureate level.
Nurses/Nursing
PCP
Primary Care Physician
Treat patients with deformities of the feet, perform surgical operations, prescribe medication and corrective devices, and administer physiotherapy
Podiatrist
How many non-physician providers did we discuss?
3
A masters is the minimum requirement for entry into this field
Occupational Therapy/OT
This health professionals licensure requirements phased out a bachelors degree and has a new standard of a doctorate.
Pharmacist
WHO
World Health Organization
In 2013, ___ awarded $12 million in funding to train new primary care residents
Affordable Care Act/ACA
This non-physician provider has the authority to prescribe medication
Physician Assistant/PA
The best allied health profession
Occupational Therapy/OT
This group, depending on profession, may have received: certification, Associate's, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, or post-Baccalaureate training
Allied Health Professionals
MUA
Medically Underserved Areas