Oral health careers
This dental professional cleans teeth and checks for signs of oral diseases.
Dental Hygienist
What professional is considered the 'medication expert'?
Pharmacist
This therapist works with patients to improve skills for daily living and independence
Occupational Therapist
This specialty field focuses on working with children.
Pediatrics
This advanced behavioral health provider can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication.
Psychiatrist
This specialist fits braces and straightens teeth.
Orthodontist
This professional draws blood for tests, transfusions, or donations.
Phlebotomist
These types of therapist helps patients regain movement and function after injury
Physical Therapy
This is the term for keeping patient information private.
Confidentiality
This frontline healthcare provider in rural Alaska performs many duties of a nurse or physician, including treating common illnesses, under the CHAP program.
Community Health Aide
This dental team member assists the dentist during procedures and sterilizes tools.
Dental Assistant
This advanced-level nurse can diagnose conditions and prescribe medication.
Nurse Practitioner
This therapist helps people with speech, communication, or swallowing issues.
What is Speech Language Pathologist?
This healthcare model brings services to rural communities via internet or phone
Telehealth
This specialist supports people struggling with addiction and recovery.
Substance Abuse Counselor
This type of mid-level dental provider is trained to perform basic dental procedures in underserved and rural communities, especially in Alaska.
Dental Health Aide Therapist (DHAT)
This licensed healthcare professional completes medical school and a residency to diagnose illnesses, prescribe treatments, and perform procedures.
Medical Doctor
This assistant works under a licensed PT to carry out physical therapy treatments.
A therapist that can help control breathing habits
What is a respiratory therapist?
This licensed clinician often holds a master's degree and helps with both mental health and social services.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
This professional focuses on diseases of the gums and supporting structures of teeth.
Periodontist
This highly specialized doctor monitors vital signs and manages pain and unconsciousness during surgery and other medical procedures.
Anesthesiologist
This therapy career focuses on restoring movement through massage and manipulation of soft tissues.
Massage Therapist
This indigenous health practice incorporates mind, body, and spirit for healing.
Traditional or holistic health
This core function of public health involves tracking disease trends, identifying outbreaks, and analyzing data to protect community health
Epidemiology