administration of medications to cause loss of sensation or feeling during surgery or treatments
anesthesiologist
diseases of the heart and blood vessels
cardiologist
diseases of the skin
dermatologist
acute illness or injury
emergency physician
disease of the endocrine glands (diabetes)
endocrinologist
promote wellness, treat illness or injury in all age groups
family physician\practice
diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestine
gastroenterologist
diseases of elderly individuals
gerontologist
diseases of the female reproductive organs
gynecologist
diseases of the internal organs (lungs, heart, glands, intestines, kidneys)
internist
disorders of the brain and nervous system
neurologist
pregnancy and childbirth
obstetrician
diagnoses and treatment of tumors (cancer)
oncologist
diseases and disorders of the eye
opthalmologist
diseases and disorders of the muscles and bones
orthopedist
diseases of the ear nose and throat
otolaryngologist
diagnose disease by studying changes in organs, tissues, and cells
pathologist
diseases and disorders of children
pediatrician
physical medicine and rehabilitation
physiatrist
corrective surgery to repair injured or malformed body parts
plastic surgeon
diseases of the lower part of the large intestine
proctologist
diseases and disorders of the mind
psychiatrist
use of X-rays and radiation to diagnose and treat disease
radiologist
prevention and treatment of injuries sustained in athletic events
sports medicine
surgery to correct deformities or treat injuries or disease
surgeon
surgery of the lungs, heart, or chest cavity
thoracic surgeon
diseases of the kidney, bladder ,or urinary system
urologist
alignment or straightening of teeth
orthodontics
surgery on teeth mouth and jaw
oral surgeon
disorders of the brain and nervous system
neurologist
treatment and prevention of diseases of the gums, bone, and structures supporting the teeth
periodontics
works under supervision of a dentist to remove and expose and develop radiographs (x-rays)
dental hygientist
operates machine to record electrical activity in the brain
electroencephalographic technologist
works with x-rays, radiation, nuclear medicine, ultra sound
radiologic technologist
provides basic care for medical emergencies, illness, injury
emergency medical technician
organizes and codes patient records, gathers statistical data
health information technician
manages the operation of a health care facility
health care-administrator
nurse assistant who works with elderly individuals
geriatric assistant
dispenses medication on written orders from others who are authorized to prescribe medications
pharmacist
use recreational and leisure activities as form of treatment
recreational therapist
examines eyes for vision problems and defects, not an MD
optometrist
prepares a body for interment, funeral
embalmer
identifies and treats diseases as they occur in a group of people
epidemiologist
investigates crimes by collecting and analyzing physical evidence
forensic science technician
assists cross-cultural communication process by converting one language to another
medical translator or medical interpreter
provides information to individuals and families on genetic diseases or inherited conditions
genetic counselor
operates and monitors the machinery that is used to produce biotech products
process technician
abbreviation for occupational therapist
OT
abbreviation for certified medical laboratory technologist
CMT
abbreviation for nurse midwife
CNM
Abbreviation for doctor of dental medicine
DMD
abbreviation for emergency medical technician
EMT
abbreviation for doctor of osteopathy
DO
abbreviation for certified biomedical equipment technician
CBET
abbreviation for registered nurse
RN
abbreviation for optometrist
OD
abbreviation for registered dietitian
RD
abbreviation for doctor of dental surgery
DDS
abbreviation for American medical transcriptionist
AMT
abbreviation of pediatric doctor
DPM
abbreviation for certified medical assistant
CMA
abbreviation fo electrocardiograph technician
ECG
abbreviation for physical therapist
PT
abbreviation for doctor & chiropractic
DC
abbreviation for licensed practical/ vocational nurse
LPN or LVN
abbreviation for doctor of medicine
MD
abbreviation for nurse practitioner
CRNP
abbreviation for certified laboratory technician
CLT
abbreviation for veterinarian
DVM or VMD
abbreviation for electroencephalographic
EEG
abbreviation for respiratory therapist
RT
Issuing of a statement or certificate by a professional organization to a person who has met requirements of education and or experience who meets the standards set by the organization
certification
a regulatory body in a given health care area administers examinations and or maintains a list of qualified personnel
registration
process by which a government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation
licensure
individual who organizes manages and assumes the risk of a business
entrepreneur
high school
secondary
college
post-secondary
continuing education units, required to renew license or maintain certification or registration in many states
CEU