health science medical specialties

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