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Provides treatment in the community for medical emergencies like sudden illness, wounds, and basic life support and transports victims to a medical facility
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Examine patients, obtain medical histories, order tests, make diagnoses, and a medical doctor.
physician
A degree awarded by a university after completion of two or more years of work beyond a master’s degree
doctorate
A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental illness
psychiatrist
A health care professional who focuses on ensuring proper alignment of the spine and normal operation of the nervous system to maintain health
chiropractor
Collect blood and prepare it for testing.
phlebotomist
Awarded by a community college or technical school after completion of 2 years of study
associate's degree
A medical doctor who specializes in diseases and disorders of the lungs
pulmonologist
Help people cope with problems and make adjustments to their lives, refer people for community resources for assistance, provide emotional support
social worker
Helps family with funeral arrangements, support the survivors, arrange for the burial or cremation
mortician
An individual who studies and tracks diseases as they occur in large groups of people
epidemiologist
A health care professional who examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases/disorders of the feet
podiatrist
Works under the supervision of a dentist to remove stains and deposits from the teeth, take x-rays, specialize in the preventative aspects of dental care
dental hygienist
An individual who provides comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies; training; education and supervision, and research-based practice
A health care professional who has completed a two to four year degree program, provides direct patient care, administers medications and treatments, and patient education
registered nurse
A medical doctor who specializes in anesthesia, and pain management
anesthesiologist
Makes and repairs dentures, crowns, bridges, and orthodontic appliances
dental lab technician
A healthcare professional who has advanced training in emergency care in the community, can perform more complex procedures with the aim of stabilizing them before they are taken to a medical facility
paramedic
A healthcare professional who examines and tests eyes to evaluate vision and detects diseases of the eyes, may refer to a medical doctor
optometrist
An individual who designs, fits, and adapts lenses and frames based on optical prescriptions
optician
An individual who investigates crimes, collects, and analyzes physical evidence such as hair, fibers, body tissues, and clothing
forensic scientist
A medical doctor who specializes in using imaging techniques such as ultrasound, CT, x-rays, and MRIs to diagnose or treat diseases
radiologist
A healthcare worker who works under the supervision of a nurse, provides patient care such as bedmaking, bathing and feeding, takes and records vital signs
certified nurse assistant
A healthcare professional who administers respiratory care and treatments, operates, and monitors respiratory equipment, and the effectiveness of treatments
respiratory therapist
A medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systemic autoimmune conditions
rheumatologist