Allied Health Professionals

  1. Dietician
    Assists patients regulating their diets.
  2. Dental Hygenist
    Cleans the teeth; works with a Dentist.
  3. Electrocardiogram Technicians
    Skilled in EKG recordings
  4. Emergency Medical Technicians
    Skilled in On-site emergency care
  5. Nurse Practioner (NP)
    • Bachelor of Science/ Master's Degree
    • Higher than a RN
  6. Registered Nurse (RN)
    Some medical procedures, can administer meds.
  7. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
    Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
    Basic nursing techniques
  8. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
    Skills
  9. Office Manager/ Business Office Managers
    Skilled in office operations
  10. Pharmacist
    formulates and dispenses medicines
  11. Pharmacy Technicians
    Assists the Licensed Pharmacists in dispensing meds.
  12. Phlebotomist
    Skilled in blood Draws
  13. Physical Therapist
    Assist, treats,and examines patients that are disabled or handicapped
  14. Physician Assistant (PA)
    similar to a NP, can be seen as a doctor, assists in surgery, etc.
  15. Radiology Technician
    Specialized training in Radiology, works under Radiologist
  16. Respiratory Therapy Technician
    Performs respiratory treatments
  17. Laboratory Technicians
    Helps Pathologist with cultures, etc.
Author
Korita
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2210
Card Set
Allied Health Professionals
Description
Allied Health Professionals
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