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
Provides emergency, prehospital care to accident victims
EMT
Dentist specializing in alignment or straightening of the teeth
Orthodontist
A medical specialist who treats diseases of the skin
dermatologist
Doctor of Medicine
MD
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
Dispenses medications and provides information on drugs
Pharmacist
Works under supervision of dentist to remove stains and deposits from the teeth
Dental Hygienist
A medical specialist who treats diseases of the female reproductive system
gynecologist
Recreational Therapist
In order to renew licenses or maintain certification, individuals must obtain additional hours of education.
Continuing education units (CEU)
Studies human behavior; helps individuals deal with the problems of living
Psychologist
A dental specialty that treats and prevents diseases of the gingiva or gums, bone, and structures supporting the teeth
Periodontics
A medical specialist who treats tumors and cancer
Oncologist
Doctor of Dental Surgery
DDS
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
Operates machine to record electrical activity in the brain
Electroencephalographic technologist
A dental specialty that treats diseases of the pulp, nerves, blood vessels, and roots of the teeth.
Endodontics
A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestine
gastroenterologist
Veterinarian
DVM or VMD
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.
Licensure
Assesses nutritional needs of individuals and manages food service systems
Dietitian
A dental specialty that replaces natural teeth with artificial teeth or dentures
Prosthodontics
A medical specialist who treats diseases of elderly individuals
gerontologist
Certified Medical Assistant
CMA