Specialists
Diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
What is a cardiologist?
Most health care workers at the technologist or therapist level have a minimum of which degree?
What is a bachelor's degree?
This person listens to the doctors dictated reports and translates them into a written medical report on a computer. A) Coding Specialist B) Registered Health Information Technician C) Medical Transcriptionist
What is a Medical Transcriptionist?
These workers work with patients through exercises and stretches. They engage disabled children in play activities to help with coordination.
Who are Occupational Therapists?
This is the professional who cleans your teeth every 6 months.
Who is the Dental Hygienist?
Diagnosis and treatment of tumors (cancer).
What is an Oncologist?
This educational requirement is a 10-20 hour certification, and is a person who draws blood.
What is a Phlebotomist?
An ultrasound technician is also known as a _____.
What is a Sonographer?
These workers diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults.
Who is a Speech- Language Pathologist?
A ____________ studies sliced up body tissue, body fluids, cells, and blood under a microscope.
What is a Pathologist?
Alignment or straightening of the teeth.
What is an Orthodontist?
To meet prerequisites, students must take courses like chemistry; human anatomy and physiology; biology; microbiology; statistics; and calculus. Once completed, students apply for a four-year doctoral program. Students are required to pass the Pharmacy College Admissions Test before being admitted to a graduate program.
Who is a PHARMACIST?
This professional designs machines used for patient monitoring or dialysis machines.
What is a Biomedical Engineer?
What is the most in-demand medical specialty for doctors?
A. Family Medicine
B. Neurology
C. Cardiology
D. Gerontology
What is Family Medicine?
Disposing of medical waste. The scent of "cooking" is described as a combination of burning rubber, BO and smelly feet.
What is a Medical Waste Biohazard Cooker ?
Administration of medications to cause loss of sensation or feeling during surgery.
What is an Anesthesiologist?
To become an ______________, candidates need a high school diploma or GED credential. They must earn CPR certification before enrolling in a postsecondary program. _____________need state certification, must complete 120 to 150 hours of training to obtain certification. They provide basic medical care to patients in the field, including stopping external bleeding, applying neck braces, and administering CPR.
Who is an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?
Cancer patients rely on this technician to adjust the machine that will properly aim the treatment onto the tumor.
What is a Radiation Therapist?
These professionals assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects by studying patients’ genes through DNA testing.
What is a Genetic Engineer?
This professional examines those who have had a violent or sudden, unexpected death. This individual determines when, how and why a person has died.
What is a Forensic Pathologist ?
Diseases and disorders of the eye.
What is Ophthalmologist?
COMPLETE AN UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION, PASS THE MCAT EXAMINATION, APPLY TO MEDICAL SCHOOL, COMPLETE TRAINING AT MEDICAL SCHOOL, PASS PARTS I & II OF THE UNITED STATES MEDICAL LICENSING EXAMINATION (USMLE), NARROW DOWN MEDICAL SPECIALTY OPTIONS, PASS PART III OF UNITED STATES MEDICAL LICENSING EXAMINATION (USMLE) AND FINISH RESIDENCY, EARN BOARD CERTIFICATIONS, GET A STATE LICENSE, Get a job!!
Who is a Medical Doctor (MD)?
This medical professional would be MOST needed to work at the CDC.
What is an Epidemiologist?
If you have this career, you’ll work with patients from children to the elderly, who are dealing with chronic breathing problems like asthma or emphysema.
Who is a Respiratory Therapist?
This gross job helps by removing infected tissue/skin to improve patient healing.
What is a Wound-Care Specialist?