physician specialties
a medical specialist who treats disease of the skin, hair and nails.
dermatologist
Bob had to go to the ER for a broken arm. He would be referred to this type of specialist to treat the break.
orthopedist
alignment or straightening of teeth
orthodontics
degree that lasts 2 years at a technical/vocational or community college
associates
unit secretary
informatic cluster
a medical specialist who examines, diagnoses and treats only diseases and disorders of the feet or of the leg and below the knees.
Podiatrist
A male patient presented to the ER for abdominal pain. The ER physician has determined the patient is having pain in his large colon. This is the type of specialty doctor the male patient would be referred to.
Gastroenterologist
dental treatment of children and adolescents
pedodontics
a medical professional needs this in order to maintain and renew certification or licensures.
(CEs) continuing education hours (units)
nurse
therapeutic cluster
a medical specialist who treats disease of the female reproductive system
gynecologist
A 36 year old female finds a lump in her breast. After receiving blood work that indicates she most likely has cancer, this is the type of specialty doctor she would be referred to.
Oncologist
replacement of natural teeth with artificial teeth or dentures
prosthodontics
A degree awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually lasts four or more years
bachelors
phlebotomist
diagnostic cluster
a medical specialist that treats tumors
oncologist
Jesse experiences left foot pain when he walks for the last 3 months. After seeing his primary care doctor, he referred him to this type of specialty.
Podiatrist
Treatment and prevention of diseases of the gums, bone, and structures supporting the teeth
Periodontics
this is required before certification, registration and/or licensure will be granted.
graduation from an accredited program
central processing/sterile supply technician
environmental cluster
a medical doctor who can treat diseases and perform surgery on the eyes.
Ophthalmologists
A geriatric patient is being assessed for vision problems. Their physician has decided to refer the patient to this type of medical specialist to get surgery.
Ophthalmologist
treatment of diseases of the pulp, nerves, blood vessels, and roots of teeth
A designation earned by a person, product, or process that indicates that the individual has specific knowledge, skills, or abilities.
certification
Biological Scientists
Biomedical Research and Development Careers