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22 Cards in this Set
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DH |
Dental hygienist works under the supervision of a dentist - remove stains and deposit from teeth. |
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PT |
Physical Therapists |
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Psychologist |
Study human behavior and use this knowledge to help individuals deal with problems of everyday living. |
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Ophthalmologist |
Medical doctors specializing in diseases and disorders of the eyes |
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EMT |
Emergency medical technician that provides care in emergency situations. |
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DO |
Doctor od osteopathic medicine treats diseases placing special emphasis on the nervous, muscular and skeletal system and the relationship. |
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Doctorate Degree |
Degree awarded by a college or university after completing a prescribed study beyond a master's degree. |
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Optometrists |
Examine eyes for vision problems and defects prescribe corrective lenses.
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ECG (Electrocardiograph) |
Technician machines which records electrical impulses that originate in the heart. |
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Psychiatrist |
Physicians who specialize un diagnosing and treating mental illness. |
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Registration |
Process where a regulatory body in a given health field area administers exams and maintains a list of qualified personnel. |
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DDS |
Doctor who exams teeth and mouth issues to diagnose, treat diseases and perform surgery on the teeth, gums and tissues |
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Mutiskilles worker |
A worker that can perform a variety of health care skills thus keeping health care cost down in smaller, rural areas. |
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Certification |
The issuing of a certificate by a professional organization to a person who has the education standards set by the organization. |
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EEG (Electroencephalograph) |
Which records the electrical activity of the brain. |
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Enterpreneur |
An individual who organizes manages ans assumes the risk of a small business. |
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CEU |
Are required to renew licenses or maintain certification or registration in many state. |
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Bachelor's degree |
Degree awarded from a college or university after a person has completed a 4 year course of study. |
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RT |
Respiratory therapists |
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Licensure |
A government agency authorizes individual to work in a given under occupation. |
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PA |
Physician assistants work under the supervision o a physician and perform routine examinations and treat minor injuries.
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Master's degree |
Degree awarded by a college or university after 1-2 years of study beyond a bachelor's degree. |
