Physician
Responsibilities of a doctor include conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting various tests, and prescribing medications. As well, doctors obtain information in their patients’ medical records, and perform administrative duties such as paperwork. Prospective doctors study medicine in medical school. In order to enter medical school, it is required for a student to complete a two to three year undergraduate program which includes the necessary courses such as Science and Math. In medical school, students are engaged in both in-class and practical experience in various settings. Upon graduation from medical school, doctors obtain their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
Physician Assistant
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During the first visit to the chiropractor’s office, the patient is asked to give a description of their medical history, and then an exam is conducted on the area with the problem. X-rays may also be taken if necessary. Chiropractors do not perform surgery and they do not have a license to write a prescription. Therefore, other treatment options are used, such as water, heat, massage, or exercise. With additional training, a chiropractor can specialize in a certain area, such as rehabilitation. After high school, students must complete a minimum of three years of university education. Students are encouraged to take Science and Kinesiology courses. Then students may apply to a chiropractic program. Upon admission, a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree must be completed. Following, students must pass both written and hands-on exams set out by the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board in order to obtain a license to …show more content…
They open pre-packaged medications and count them out and bottle them. They also provide instructions such as when and how to take the medication. They must study the patients’ medical history so they can be sure the patient does not have any allergies to the prescribed medication and that any medications that the patient is currently taking do not have interactions with the prescribed drug. Most pharmacists supervise pharmacy technicians, who perform many of the same duties. Places such as drug stores and hospitals have a pharmacist on duty. Some may also work for the pharmaceutical company, which controls the production of medication. To become a pharmacist, one must first complete one year of undergraduate studies at a university. After the first year, students must earn a bachelor’s degree in
Responsibilities of a doctor include conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting various tests, and prescribing medications. As well, doctors obtain information in their patients’ medical records, and perform administrative duties such as paperwork. Prospective doctors study medicine in medical school. In order to enter medical school, it is required for a student to complete a two to three year undergraduate program which includes the necessary courses such as Science and Math. In medical school, students are engaged in both in-class and practical experience in various settings. Upon graduation from medical school, doctors obtain their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
Physician Assistant
Physician’s Assistants are …show more content…
During the first visit to the chiropractor’s office, the patient is asked to give a description of their medical history, and then an exam is conducted on the area with the problem. X-rays may also be taken if necessary. Chiropractors do not perform surgery and they do not have a license to write a prescription. Therefore, other treatment options are used, such as water, heat, massage, or exercise. With additional training, a chiropractor can specialize in a certain area, such as rehabilitation. After high school, students must complete a minimum of three years of university education. Students are encouraged to take Science and Kinesiology courses. Then students may apply to a chiropractic program. Upon admission, a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree must be completed. Following, students must pass both written and hands-on exams set out by the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board in order to obtain a license to …show more content…
They open pre-packaged medications and count them out and bottle them. They also provide instructions such as when and how to take the medication. They must study the patients’ medical history so they can be sure the patient does not have any allergies to the prescribed medication and that any medications that the patient is currently taking do not have interactions with the prescribed drug. Most pharmacists supervise pharmacy technicians, who perform many of the same duties. Places such as drug stores and hospitals have a pharmacist on duty. Some may also work for the pharmaceutical company, which controls the production of medication. To become a pharmacist, one must first complete one year of undergraduate studies at a university. After the first year, students must earn a bachelor’s degree in