USA: PTP 2: Unit 4 Group Assignment: Members of the Healthcare Team
Group Members: Caitlin Lindquist and Brad Crouse
Education Level, Role, and Function of the Following: National (U.S.) Standards of Practice
Physician (MD/DO): Entry Level Education: Doctoral or Professional Degree and Certification Exam
Role/Function: An MD physician has their Doctor of Medicine degree while a physician who has their DO has a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. The main difference is DO’s are taught osteopathic manipulative medicine. Both complete residencies and are licensed in all states but have different board exams.
Physician’s assistant (PA):
Entry Level Education: Master’s Degree and Certification Exam
Role/Function: (PAs), are hired by a team …show more content…
They work to assist physicians. They do this by administering medication, monitor patients and educate.
Nurse Practitioner (ARNP): Entry Level Education: Master’s Degree and Certification Exam
Role/Function: (APRNs), provide and coordinate patient care and they may provide primary and specialty health care. The scope of practice varies from state to state. Many nurse practitioners are pursuing doctorate degrees. They can prescribe medicine, order diagnostic testing, and diagnose for acute and chronic conditions. Nurse practitioners can specialize in a field such as pediatrics, geriatrics, or mental health.
Occupational Therapist (OT): Entry Level Education: Master’s Degree and Certification Exam
Role/Function: Occupational therapists treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working.
Speech and language …show more content…
Clinical psychiatrists are responsible for analyzing a patient's mental health status and providing the necessary treatment. They may admit patients to hospitals, order tests, prescribe medication or recommend therapy. Additionally, they hold regular discussions with patients to diagnose mental disorders or assess a patent's response to treatment. Some clinical psychiatrists manage their own practices, while others, such as those who work in hospitals or clinics, may report to a supervisor.
Pharmacist:
Entry Level Education: Doctoral or Professional degree and Certification Exam
Role/Function: Pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions. They also may provide advice on how to lead a healthy lifestyle, conduct health and wellness screenings, provide immunizations, and oversee the medications given to patients.
Dietician:
Entry Level Education: Bachelor’s Degree and Certification
Group Members: Caitlin Lindquist and Brad Crouse
Education Level, Role, and Function of the Following: National (U.S.) Standards of Practice
Physician (MD/DO): Entry Level Education: Doctoral or Professional Degree and Certification Exam
Role/Function: An MD physician has their Doctor of Medicine degree while a physician who has their DO has a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. The main difference is DO’s are taught osteopathic manipulative medicine. Both complete residencies and are licensed in all states but have different board exams.
Physician’s assistant (PA):
Entry Level Education: Master’s Degree and Certification Exam
Role/Function: (PAs), are hired by a team …show more content…
They work to assist physicians. They do this by administering medication, monitor patients and educate.
Nurse Practitioner (ARNP): Entry Level Education: Master’s Degree and Certification Exam
Role/Function: (APRNs), provide and coordinate patient care and they may provide primary and specialty health care. The scope of practice varies from state to state. Many nurse practitioners are pursuing doctorate degrees. They can prescribe medicine, order diagnostic testing, and diagnose for acute and chronic conditions. Nurse practitioners can specialize in a field such as pediatrics, geriatrics, or mental health.
Occupational Therapist (OT): Entry Level Education: Master’s Degree and Certification Exam
Role/Function: Occupational therapists treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working.
Speech and language …show more content…
Clinical psychiatrists are responsible for analyzing a patient's mental health status and providing the necessary treatment. They may admit patients to hospitals, order tests, prescribe medication or recommend therapy. Additionally, they hold regular discussions with patients to diagnose mental disorders or assess a patent's response to treatment. Some clinical psychiatrists manage their own practices, while others, such as those who work in hospitals or clinics, may report to a supervisor.
Pharmacist:
Entry Level Education: Doctoral or Professional degree and Certification Exam
Role/Function: Pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions. They also may provide advice on how to lead a healthy lifestyle, conduct health and wellness screenings, provide immunizations, and oversee the medications given to patients.
Dietician:
Entry Level Education: Bachelor’s Degree and Certification