Education
2 year program obtained at a technical college
Associates
a regulatory body in a HC area administers exams and maintains current list of qualified personnel
Registry
Provides basic care for medical emergencies, illness, and injury
EMT
Diseases of the heart and blood vessels
Cardiologist
MD
Medical Doctor
8 year degree obtained at a medical school that results in a professional degree
What is Doctorate?
a government agency authorizes an individual to work in a given occupation after the individual completes an approved education program and passes state boards
Licensure
Prepares medication on written orders from other who are authorized to prescribe medications
Pharmacist
Diseases and disorders of children
Pediatrician
EMT
4 year degree obtained at a university
Bachelors
A professional assoc. or govt agency regulating a particular HC area issues a statement that a person has fulfilled the requirements of education and performance and meets the standards and qualification established
Certification
works with x-rays, radiation, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound
Radiologist
Diseases of the female reproductive system
Gynecologist
OT
Occupational Therapist
6 year degree obtained at a university or graduate school
Masters
Must be completed in order to remain current and relevant in the HC area and to renew license
CEUs
works under supervision of a dentist to remove stains and deposits from the teeth
Dental Hygienist
Diseases of the brain and nervous system
Neurologist
RT
Respiratory Therapist
Programs offered at this level are usually taken during high school
Secondary
someone who assumes the risk of liablity of a business owner
Entrepreneur
nurse assistant who works with elderly individuals
CNA
Diseases and disorders of the mind
Psychiatrist
DC
Doctor of Chiropractic