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An Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) is qualified to provide advanced life support care and works on an Advanced Life Support ambulance. Their scope of practice includes advanced patient assessment, cardiac rhythm interpretation, defibrillation, drug therapy and airway management.

Medical experts in the branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms, especially as revealed by dissection and the separation of parts.

Anesthesia Technicians provide assistance in preparing anesthesia for patients undergoing surgical procedure. An   Anesthesia Technician   is also responsible for monitoring the equipment during an ongoing surgery and may be asked to replenish stocks like emergency airway bags.

Biochemists study DNA, proteins and cell parts. The word “biochemist” is a portmanteau of “biological chemist.” Biochemists also research how certain chemical reactions happen in cells and tissues and observe and record the effects of products in food additives and medicines.

Biomedical engineers design biomedical equipment and devices, such as artificial internal organs, replacements for body parts, and machines for diagnosing medical problems. They install, adjust, maintain, repair, or provide technical support for biomedical equipment.

An expert who develops products from living systems. Biotechnology commonly refers to genetically derived materials, but can also refer to developments based in microbiology, molecular biology and cell biology.

Blood bank technologists, or immunohematology technologists, collect blood, classify it by type, and prepare blood and its components for transfusions.

Burn Care Technologist are responsible for providing specialized nursing care techniques related to the care and treatment of hospital patients in the burn unit. Responsibilities involve the performance of tasks related to Burn Therapy and preparation of patients and environment for laboratory and operating procedures.

A cardiovascular technologist (also known as a vascular technologist) is a health professional who diagnoses cardiovascular problems. They use medical imaging methods like ultrasounds to diagnose heart conditions, vascular problems, or ailments that involve the heart, its arteries, valves, or blood vessels.

Genetics is a field of biology that studies genes, heredity, and genetic variation. A Geneticist is a scientist who studies genes, including how they are inherited, mutated, activated, or inactivated. They often study the role that genes play in disease and health.

Chiropractors use hands-on spinal manipulation and other alternative treatments, the theory being that proper alignment of the body’s musculoskeletal structure, particularly the spine will enable the body to heal itself without surgery or medication.

A clinical coder – also known as clinical coding officer, diagnostic coder, medical coder, nosologist or medical records technician – is a health information professional whose main duties are to analyze clinical statements and assign standard codes using a classification system. The data produced are an integral part of health information management, and are used by local and national governments, private healthcare organizations and international agencies for various purposes, including medical and health services research, epidemiological studies, health resource allocation, case mix management, public health programming, medical billing, and public education.

Clinical dietitians provide medical nutrition therapy for patients in institutions such as hospitals and nursing care facilities. They assess patients’ nutritional needs, develop and implement nutrition programs and evaluate and report the results.

Computed Tomography Technologists use computerized tomography (CT) scanners to produce cross-section images of patients’ internal organs and tissues for the diagnosis of medical issues.

Intensive care unit technicians (sometimes called critical care technologists) are health care scientists who ensure the safe and effective use of technological systems used in the care of critically ill patients.

Computed Tomography Technologists use computerized tomography (CT) scanners to produce cross-section images of patients’ internal organs and tissues for the diagnosis of medical issues.

Cytotechnologists are laboratory professionals who study cells and cellular anomalies. Using a microscope, they examine slides of human cells for any indication that a cell is abnormal and/or diseased (i.e., cancerous or precancerous lesions, infectious agents or inflammatory processes).

A dermatologist technician, also known as a dermatology assistant, is a clinical professional who works alongside a physician who specializes in dermatology. A dermatology tech handles a number of clinical duties within a medical office, spa or hospital setting. These duties may include taking medical histories, checking vital signs, assisting during physical examinations and preparing patients for exams.

Radiographers, also known as radiologic technologists, diagnostic radiographers and medical radiation technologists are healthcare professionals who specialize in the imaging of human anatomy for the diagnosis and treatment of pathology.

Diagnostic medical sonography, or ultrasound, is a technique using high frequency sound to create images of specific areas of the body to diagnose various pathologies.

Dialysis is a medical procedure that acts as an artificial kidney by removing waste from the blood and excess fluids from the body when kidney failure or disease prevents them from doing so. Dialysis technicians are responsible for operating the machines that do this and monitoring the patients undergoing treatment.

Clinical dietitians and nutritionists provide medical nutrition therapy. They work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, private practice, and other institutions. They create nutritional programs based on the health needs of patients or residents and counsel patients on how to lead A healthier lifestyle.

In forensic drug chemistry, analysts use scientific findings to help investigators pursue legal action against individual(s) suspected of a drug-related crime. The goal of forensic drug chemistry is to determine whether the material submitted contains an illegal substance.

An echocardiogram technician is a specialized type of cardiovascular technologist. These professionals are experts at running echocardiogram (EKG) tests, which use sound waves to construct a sonogram of a patient’s heart.

An electrocardiogram technician performs an ECG by attaching electrodes to a patient and then pulling switches on an ECG machine to trace electrical impulses transmitted by the heart. A doctor then inspects these readings to analyze the patient’s heart condition. ECG technicians also might perform stress tests.

An electroencephalographic (EEG) technician or technologist, also known as an electroneurodiagnostic (END) technologist, is a trained medical professional who uses specialized equipment to locate brain abnormalities. He or she works under the supervision of doctors and neurologists.

Electromyography (EMG) is a widely used diagnostic technique for disorders of the brain. The term electromyography generally describes the measuring of electrical activity in the brain sent out by muscles through the insertion of a needle electrode.

The practice of electroneurodiagnostic (END) technology involves the use of devices such as an electroencephalograph (EEG) unit to evaluate the function of a patient’s brain or other component of the nervous system in order to diagnose tumors, strokes, epilepsy, sleep problems, and other nervous disorders.

Endoscopy technicians work within a medical team to help with procedures involving endoscopes, usually used to diagnose or treat patients with gastrointestinal problems.

The role of a first aider is to provide immediate, lifesaving, medical care before the arrival of further medical help.

Food service dietitians are responsible for large-scale food service provision and service. They coordinate, assess and plan food service processes in health care facilities, school food service programs and prisons.

Forensic science technicians are responsible for identifying, collecting and analyzing physical evidence related to crimes. They may use mobile equipment to perform tests on trace evidence; such as hairs, fibers or tissue, or they may take the material back to labs for evaluation.

Forensic science technicians aid criminal investigations by collecting and analyzing evidence. Most laboratory forensic science technicians work during regular business hours. Crime scene investigators may work extended or unusual hours and travel to crime scenes within their jurisdiction.

Hematology technicians are medical laboratory technicians who specialize in the testing and analysis of blood samples. Under the supervision of medical laboratory technologists, they run experiments on blood samples and write reports based on their findings.

Histology technicians (HTs), also known as histologic technicians, are specialized medical lab workers. They play a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by turning tissue samples into microscope slides. Histology is the study of microscopic structures of tissues.

Hospital assistants observe, monitor and record patients’ conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight. They provide personal care including infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety to patients.

Lab technicians are skilled workers that work with complex systems or perform highly technical mechanical or diagnostic tests in medical or scientific laboratories.

A medical expert in Laparoscopy. Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure in which a fiber-optic instrument is inserted through the abdominal wall to view the organs in the abdomen or permit small-scale surgery.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment is used by trained medical professionals to produce images used to help diagnose patients. MRI assistants, also known as MRI technologists, use these scanners and provide the results to physicians.

The Mammography tech is responsible for detecting breast tissue abnormalities by completing mammographic imaging studies and presenting them for diagnosis. Mammograms are used as a screening tool to detect early breast cancer in women experiencing no symptoms. They can also be used to detect and diagnose breast disease in women experiencing symptoms such as a lump, pain, skin dimpling or nipple discharge.

Medical Coders in hospital where the program equips the candidates with knowledge in radiotherapy medical coding.

An electro-mechanical technician or technologist who ensures that medical equipment is well-maintained, properly configured, and safely functional.

A medical laboratory technologist performs complex tests that help other healthcare professionals such as physicians detect, diagnose, and treat diseases.

Medical microbiology includes studies of bacteria, viruses, and parasites, all of which can be seen as the cause, and often part of the cure, for various diseases.

Molecular medicine is an emerging area that aims to understand the molecular determinants of disease and health for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment using physical, chemical, biological and medical techniques. It aims to understand how health is maintained and the origins and mechanisms of human diseases.

Movement therapy, or dance therapy, uses movement to help a person deal with an illness (physical or mental), a disability, or life challenges that keep them from functioning fully. The aim of movement therapy is to enhance the person’s cognitive, physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

MRI technicians operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners. MRI scanners use strong magnetic fields and radio frequencies to create 3D images of A patient’s body tissues, which physicians then use as An   aid to diagnosis.

Neurodiagnostic Technologists help doctors uncover hidden causes of mental disorders and determine whether a patient is “brain dead.” Neurodiagnostic technologists perform a number of procedures, including Electroencephalograms (EEG), used to assess brain activity.

A neuroscience technologists is a multi-skilled allied health professional who performs diagnostic testing procedures including, but not limited to, electroencephalograms (E E G), evoked potentials (E P), Polysomnography (P S G), nerve conduction studies (N C S) and Electronystagmogram (E N G). They work under the supervision of a physician who is responsible for interpretation and clinical correlation of the results.

Nuclear medicine technologists prepare and administer small amounts of radioactive substances called radiopharmaceuticals, as well as other medications, to patients for diagnosis and treatments. Radiopharmaceuticals are made up of radionuclides – unstable atoms that emit radiation spontaneously.

A profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life.

Nursing assistants, sometimes called nursing aides, help provide basic care for patients in hospitals and residents of long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes.

Professionals advising people on what to eat in order to lead a healthy lifestyle or achieve a specific health-related goal. They work in many settings, including hospitals, cafeterias, nursing homes, and schools. Some are self-employed with their own practice.

A specialist in the fabrication and fitting of artificial eyes for people who have lost an eye or eyes due to trauma or illness.

Operating theatre assistants, also known as surgical technologists or operating room technicians who help with surgical procedures under the supervision of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and other members of the surgical team. They also ensure that the operating room is clean   before, during and after surgery.

Manufacturing Executive oversees all aspects of an organization’s manufacturing processes. Plans and directs the purchase, maintenance, and layout of equipment. Being a Top Manufacturing Executive establishes workflow and assembly methods to maximize efficiency of manufacturing operations.

An Ophthalmic Assistant is a person who works with an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) to provide cares the patients. He performs many different eye-related clinical functions.

An expert who tests eyes for lenses.

A practitioner who provides primary eye and vision care, performs eye examinations to detect vision problems, and prescribes corrective lenses.

Medical assistants who help optometrists and opticians in vision clinics.

Occupational Therapy Assistant helps occupational therapy clients by providing rehabilitative services, under the direction of occupational therapists, to persons with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments.

A perfusionist, also known as a perfusiologist or clinical perfusion scientist, is a healthcare professional who operates the cardiopulmonary bypass machine (heart–lung machine) during cardiac surgery and other surgeries that require cardiopulmonary bypass to manage the patient’s physiological status.

Also known as chemists or druggists, are health professionals who practice in pharmacy, the field of health sciences focusing on safe and effective medication use.

An expert in the study of drug action, where a drug can be broadly defined as any man-made, natural, or endogenous (from within body) molecule which exerts a biochemical or physiological effect on the cell, tissue, organ, or organisms.

Phlebotomist is a health care worker who performs phlebotomy in healthcare settings. A phlebotomist usually works in medical offices, clinics and laboratories. His/her job is to assist medical laboratory technologist/ doctors and nurses in order to exclusively take care of the blood collection process.

Physician Associate visit patients in hospital or at home, perform examinations and administer some of their treatment. They take medical histories from patients and request diagnostic studies to be completed.

Physiologists work in hospitals and long-term healthcare facilities. They examine and monitor human physiological organs and systems such as respiratory, nervous and cardiac systems, to diagnose and treat physiological disorders and long-term illnesses.

An expert qualified to treat disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise; eg: Geriatric Physical Therapist, Orthopedic Physical Therapist and Pediatric Physical Therapist.

Also known as “foot and ankle surgeon”, a Podiatrist is a medical doctor devoted to the study and medical treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and lower extremity.

A pulmonologist is a physician who specializes in the respiratory system. From the windpipe to the lungs, if your complaint involves the lungs or any part of the respiratory system, a pulmonologist is the doc you want to solve the problem. Pulmonology is a medical field of study within internal medicine.

Radiography assistants and imaging support workers work closely with diagnostic radiographers and therapeutic radiographers, medical physicists, engineers, doctors, nurses and other health professionals.

Radiation therapists operate machines, such as linear accelerators, to deliver concentrated radiation therapy to the region of a patient’s tumor. Radiation treatment can shrink or remove cancers and tumors. Radiation therapists are part of the oncology teams that treat patients with cancer.

Respiratory therapists are specialists and educators in many areas including cardiology, pulmonology, and sleep therapy. Respiratory therapists are clinicians trained in advanced airway management; establishing and maintaining the airway during management of trauma, and intensive care.

Sleep Lab Technologists monitor patients to determine their physiological, psychological and behavioral forces that causes to losing sleep.

Sports Nutritionist counsel athletes on the optimal nutrition goals for their specific training regimen. Recommendations typically include nutrition requirements for exercise training, recovery from exercise, hydration, competition, weight management and immunity.

Sports Physiotherapy is the specialized branch of physiotherapy which deals with injuries and issues related to sports people. Sports injuries do differ to everyday injuries. Athletes normally require high level performance and demand placed upon their body, which stresses their muscles, joints and bones to the limit.

Specialist in TST. Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) is a mental health treatment model for children and adolescents who have been exposed to trauma, defined as experiencing, witnessing, or confronting “an event or events that involved actual or threatened death or serious injury, or a threat to the physical integrity of self or others”.

X-Ray technicians (also known as X-ray technologists or radiologic technologists) use cutting-edge imaging methods to visualize the inside of the human body. The pictures they create help physicians to diagnose and treat illnesses or injuries with great accuracy.