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uses many variations of body work, massage, and therapeutic touch to muscles

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massage therapist

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provides support to survivors, interviews families of the deceased to establish details of funerals. Reviews arrangements the deceased person requested prior to death.

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funeral directors or morticians

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dental specialist for surgery on the teeth, mouth and jaw

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oral surgeon

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dental specialist for alignment of the teeth

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orthodontist

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studies human behavior, helps individuals deal with normal problems of living

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psychologist

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work under the supervision of dentists,prepare patients for exams, pass instruments, prepare materials, take and develop x-rays and sterilize instruments

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Dental assistants (DA)

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works under the supervision of dentist they perform preliminary examinations of the teeth and mouth remove stains and helps patients maintain good dental health

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dental hygienist

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EMT- BASIC
EMT- INTERMEDIATE
EMT-PARAMEDIC (EMT-4)

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levels of EMTs

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manages the operation of a healthcare facility

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health care administrators

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perform test or evaluations that aid in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease, injury, or other physical conditions

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health care workers in diagnostic services

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works under supervision of RNs or LPN’s they provide patient care such as baths, bed making and feeding

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nurse assistant

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inventories and stocks supplies

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Central/sterile supply worker

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makes a repairs variety of dental appliances

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dental laboratory technician

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works under the supervision of physicians, takes medical histories, performs routine, physical exams, and basic diagnostic tests

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physician assistants (PA)

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can prepare a student for immediate employment in many healthcare careers or for additional education after graduation.

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Health science education (HSE)

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required in some health occupations. This is performed by a regulatory body that administered exams and maintains a current list of qualified personnel and given healthcare area.

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registration

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work under supervision of funeral directors, and or embalmer. they may assist with preparation of the body drive the hearse to pick up the body after death or to take it to the burial site. Arrange flowers, help with filing and maintenance.

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mortuary assistants

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treats diseases and disorders, placing special emphasis on the nervous muscular and skeletal system, and the relationship between the mind, body and emotions.

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doctor of osteopathic medicine

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prepare the body for intermittent by washing with germicidal soap, replacing blood with embalming fluid, reshaping, disfigured bodies, and applying cosmetics to create a natural appearance.

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embalmers

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requires a two year HOE, certification program or associates degree, licensure required in some states

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Certified laboratory technician (CLT)

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awarded by community colleges or vocational technical school after completing two years

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associates degree

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continuing educational units

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these people are hired because they can perform a variety of healthcare skills

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multi-skilled/multicompetent workers

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two years associate degree, special health occupations, education or 3 to 4 years of an on the job training

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required to renew licenses or maintain certification or registration in many states
CEUS-continuing education units
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awarded by a college or university after completion of one or more years of work beyond a bachelors degree
masters degree
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awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study, they usually last for four or more years
bachelors degree
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means that a person has fulfilled requirements of education and performance, and meet the standards and qualifications established by professional association or government agency that regulates a particular career
certification
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process whereby a government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation, obtaining and retaining licensure usually requires that person complete and approved educational program, pass a state board test and maintain certain standards.
licensure
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were developed to indicate the knowledge and skills that are expected of healthcare workers primarily at the entry and technical levels
The national healthcare skills standards (NHCSS)
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individual who organizes manages and assumes the risk of a business
entrepreneur
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requires two or more years, additional education for specialization and licensure and state of practice
Dentist (DMD, DDS)
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RN educated to provide total care for normal at home pregnancies
Nurse midwife
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Manages food, service systems, and plans menus
dietitians
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uses recreational and licensure and activities as a form of treatment
recreational therapist
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prevents and treats athletic injuries
Athletic trainer
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Operates heart-lung machine
perfusionist
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prevent diagnosis and treats, disease, and injuries and animals
Veterinarian
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examines eyes for vision problems (not a md)
optometrist
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makes and fits eyeglasses or lenses
optician
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medical doctor specializing in pregnancy and childbirth
obstetrician
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medical doctor, specializing in diseases of children
pediatrician
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medical doctor specializing in the diseases of the mind
physchiatrist
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Dental specialist for disease of the gums
periodontist
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medical doctor, specializing, and x-rays and radiation
radiologists
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organizes and codes patient’s records gathers statistical data
medical records technician
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operate machines to record electrical activities in the brain
electroencephalographic technologist
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Studies, tissues, fluids, and cells under the supervision of a pathologist
medical laboratory technologists
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