tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83860337427935802822024-03-21T16:02:09.394-07:00Best Medical Careers Top Medical JobsBest Medical Careers and jobs with excellent salariesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger133125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386033742793580282.post-75079697709795315032020-08-22T11:58:00.000-07:002020-08-22T11:59:39.923-07:00Where Can Dental Assistants Work?The dental assistant is a member of the dental team, working with and assisting the dentist during clinical procedures. The Dental Assistant performs a wide variety of tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skill.
Traditional dental assistant duties:
-Helping patients feel comfortable before, during, and after treatment
-Exposing and developing dental radio-graphs
-Mixing dental Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386033742793580282.post-48355691523941128682020-08-21T12:52:00.000-07:002020-08-22T12:02:07.842-07:00What is a Dental Assistant?Dental Assistants assist a range of health professionals such as dentists, dental specialists, oral health therapists and dental therapists.
Most of the time, dental assistants work clinically with the dentist delivering patient care, although at times, they may also work independently or in the business aspect of the dental office.
In orthodontic and pediatric practice, the assistant Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386033742793580282.post-34371469922752190632020-03-11T16:42:00.004-07:002020-03-11T16:42:58.896-07:00Clinical Ophthalmic Assistant (OCA)The Ophthalmic Clinical Assistant (OCA) is a technically educated eye care assistant who is trained to perform special testing and patient services in the Ophthalmic office. Ophthalmic assistants are knowledgeable in the terminology and practice of ophthalmology, but have less education and training in clinical duties than technicians and technologists.Students who successfully complete the Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386033742793580282.post-53236845847457870582020-03-10T20:36:00.001-07:002020-03-10T20:36:36.948-07:00 Veterinary OphthalmologistVeterinary ophthalmology is a specialization of veterinary medicine that addresses eye health, eye disease, and vision in animals. A veterinary ophthalmologist may treat animals of any species.Veterinary ophthalmologists treat animal eye problems such as clouding of the eye, cataracts, glaucoma, loss of sight, eye infections, eye cancers, corneal ulcers, dry eye problems, diseases of the retina, Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386033742793580282.post-86192306812305160212020-03-10T20:24:00.005-07:002020-03-10T20:34:28.505-07:00Vision Care Technologist & Certified Contact Lens Practitioner
Vision Care Technologist & Certified Contact Lens Practitioner
Vision Rehabilitation Therapist
Optometric technicians-Paraoptometrics
Dispensing Opticians
Veterinary Ophthalmologist
Clinical Ophthalmic Assistant (OCA)
Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)
Ophthalmic medical assistant
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
Certified Ophthalmic Technologist (COMT
The vision care Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386033742793580282.post-5931231656024947942020-03-01T22:29:00.001-08:002020-03-01T22:29:15.215-08:00Optometric technicians-ParaoptometricsOptometric technicians, also known as paraoptometrics,are allied health personnel who serve doctors of optometry by performing routine and technical vision care services. Optometric technicians assist optometrists by performing a variety of tasks involving contact lenses, spectacle lenses and frames, and by conducting preliminary tests on patients. They may also do general office tasks.They Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386033742793580282.post-78961448032225486462020-02-27T18:34:00.000-08:002020-02-27T18:35:24.207-08:00Dispensing OpticiansDispensing opticians are health professionals who analyzes and interprets prescriptions written by either an ophthalmologist or an optometrist in order to design eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Ophthalmic dispensers (optician) practice their profession in a variety of professional settings such as retail optical stores, private ophthalmology and optometry offices, hospital clinics and wholesale Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386033742793580282.post-64101846576076185222020-02-24T21:48:00.003-08:002020-02-24T21:48:36.754-08:00Occupational Therapists AidesOccupational therapist assistants help the occupational therapist with exercises and rehabilitative services to patients that have been disabled or impaired.Occupational therapist assistants dutiesOccupational therapist assistants work under the direct supervision of an occupational therapist. They deliver rehabilitative services to those patients that suffer from physical or mental impairments. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386033742793580282.post-30364025008731598372020-02-23T16:43:00.003-08:002020-02-23T16:43:32.473-08:00KinesiologistsKinesiology is a discipline that explores the biophysical, psychological, and professional practice areas of human movement and physical activity, Kinesiologistis defined as ‘the assessment of human movement and performance and its rehabilitation and management to maintain, rehabilitate, or enhance movement and performance.The Kinesiology Major concentrations and their related experiences provideUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386033742793580282.post-89667790786062156992020-02-22T10:41:00.000-08:002020-02-22T10:41:11.247-08:00Massage Therapists Enjoy Their JobMassage therapists often adopt massage practice as a second or third career and many enjoy the freedom of part-time work and independent practice.Some of the most common types of massage: Swedish massage, deep-tissue massage, Shiatsu-acupressure, neuromuscular, trigger point, and sports massage. Massage therapy can be strenuous work at times. Practitioners must use correct body mechanics to Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386033742793580282.post-78955380584705068072020-02-19T15:32:00.002-08:002020-02-19T15:32:43.501-08:00Orientation and Mobility Specialists (O&M)Orientation and mobility specialists (O&M specialists) teach blind and visually impaired persons, and those with multiple disabilities, how to establish and maintain orientation within an environment and how to move through it safely and efficiently.Orientation and mobility specialists work with clients of all ages—children and adults. To help their clients improve their coordination, motor Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386033742793580282.post-58554015491935999232020-02-16T13:39:00.003-08:002020-02-16T13:39:35.236-08:00Speech-Language Pathologists Speech-Language Pathologists are health and education professionals who treat persons of all ages with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Speech-Language Pathologists work closely with teachers, physicians, psychologists, social workers, rehabilitation counselors, and other members of an interdisciplinary team, but are autonomous and do not work under direct medical Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386033742793580282.post-85976158733453405452020-02-10T16:37:00.003-08:002020-02-10T16:38:51.556-08:00Myotherapists
Myotherapists restore the integrity of the muscular system. They treat myofascial pain, injury and dysfunction affecting movement and mobility. Public awareness of myotherapy is slowly increasing as success stories spread and alternative medicine becomes more accepted. In fact, complementary and alternative approaches to health and medicine are among the fastest-growing aspects of health care.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386033742793580282.post-64823117547911940012020-02-05T10:27:00.001-08:002020-02-05T10:27:15.762-08:00Hypnotherapy vs. Psychotherapy vs Hypnosis
HypnotherapistsLicensed Hypnotherapists hold a recognized professional license in fields like medicine, nursing, psychology, dentistry, chiropractic, and counseling. They have taken additional training to achieve certifications specific to Hypnosis.The difference between hypnosis and hypnotherapyHypnosis is a state of mind connected to deep relaxation, narrowed focus, and increased Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386033742793580282.post-11540868738487394552020-02-01T10:39:00.004-08:002020-02-01T10:39:37.371-08:00Horticultural TherapistsHorticultural therapy involves the use of plants and plant related activities in improving the body, mind, and spirits of people. Horticultural therapists are specially trained members of rehabilitation teams (with doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists and other) who are skilled at creating garden spaces that accommodate people with a wide range of abilities.
Research Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386033742793580282.post-59489089055263748502020-01-22T17:36:00.003-08:002020-01-22T17:36:53.676-08:00Child Life Specialists (CLS)Child life specialists are trained professionals who help children and families adjust to hospital life and help make the hospital experience a more positive one. Child life therapists work in large pediatric facilities, emergency department, surgical and intensive care units, outpatient healthcare facilities, doctors’ offices, hospice care, specialized camps, schools, court systems, and funeral Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386033742793580282.post-10744295673096538442020-01-21T18:57:00.005-08:002020-01-21T18:57:55.088-08:00Anesthesiologist AssistantsAnesthesiologist assistants are mid-level anesthesia providers who work under the direction of an anesthesiologist and participate in the provision of anesthesia. Anesthesiologist assistants work in hospitals of all sizes and assist anesthesiologists in a variety of settings and for a wide range of procedures. Only three states allow anesthesiologist assistants to prescribe drugs.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386033742793580282.post-59221798137089424762020-01-20T14:21:00.000-08:002020-01-20T14:21:14.481-08:00Anesthesiologist Assistant Accredited ProgramAA Accredited Programs
Anesthesiologist Assistants are trained extensively in the delivery and maintenance of quality anesthesia care as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques.Anesthesiologist Assistant Program Prerequisites: AAs programs require an undergraduate premedical background (premedical courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and math) and a baccalaureate degree. Although any Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386033742793580282.post-80031156653740372112020-01-17T22:26:00.002-08:002020-01-17T22:26:42.302-08:00Nurse Anesthetists vs Anesthesiologist AssistantsCertified registerednurse anesthetists (nurse anesthetists) are the only other anesthesia care providers that merit a direct comparison with anesthesiologist assistants.Nurse Anesthetists vs Anesthesiologist AssistantsThere are many similarities between nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologist assistants, but the four main differences are curriculum prerequisites, scope of practice, practice Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386033742793580282.post-69098802026436045202020-01-16T16:42:00.001-08:002020-01-16T16:46:36.469-08:009 Reasons for Becoming an Anesthesiologist9. You can intubate your friends at parties.
8. Have you ever met a happy internist?
7.You don’t have enough ego hypertrophy to be a surgeon.
6. You can comfort anxious patients with, “I know just how you feel. It’s my first anesthetic, too.”
5. Any job where you can drive to work in green pajamas is a cool job.
4. You can park next to rich doctors like ophthalmologists.
3. You can cover your Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386033742793580282.post-52106616564597653922020-01-13T22:07:00.004-08:002020-01-13T22:07:55.677-08:00Certified Anesthesiology Technologist vs Certified Anesthesiology TechnicianA Cer.A.T.T. is an individual who has successfully completed both the Certified Anesthesia Technician and Technologist Examinations per the requirements established by The ASATT.The Cer.A.T.T. is distinguished from the Cer.A.T by additional levels of training and experience.Entry level positions as anesthesia technicians are available for recent graduates who are not certified.Employers favor Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386033742793580282.post-26039451014612142332020-01-11T15:38:00.001-08:002020-01-11T15:38:20.654-08:00Veterinary Anesthesia TechnicianVeterinary anesthesia technician work involves preparing and administering prescribed anesthetics prior to, during and following surgery; and monitoring and balancing vital signs during surgery and recovery.
“The most fulfilling career decision that I have ever made has been to go into lab animal medicine. Speaking with a few technicians in the field, I realized that ….I would be using my Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386033742793580282.post-554794731938771682020-01-09T11:54:00.002-08:002020-01-09T11:54:20.474-08:00Nurse Anesthetists-CRNAsApplicants to nurse anesthetist programs must be a RNs with a bachelor’s degree and have at least one year’s acute care nursing experience. Admission is competitive and programs last 24 to 36 months. Approximately 45% of CRNAs are men, compared to only 8% of the entire profession.
Nurse anesthetists practice in every setting in which anesthesia is delivered: -traditional hospital
-surgical suitesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386033742793580282.post-87709836891120890012020-01-07T21:39:00.001-08:002020-01-07T21:39:58.544-08:00A.T.T Certified Anesthesia TechnicianA.T.T Certified Anesthesia TechnicianThe Certified Anesthesia Technician is a technician who has successfully completed the examination requirements established by the ASATT.The Certified Anesthesia Technician is an allied healthcare professional who is an essential member of the anesthesia patient care team, as observed by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), AND the American Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386033742793580282.post-19715502834875993232020-01-05T19:32:00.000-08:002020-01-05T19:32:03.740-08:00Code of Ethics for Nursing Assistants-Recognize and respect the rights of the aged to a continued life of usefulness and happiness.-Help preserve life, ease patient’s suffering and work toward restoring health to all.-Consider all needs including social, physical, emotional and spiritual.-Be loyal to your employer, patients co-workers, and the facility in which you work.-Practice good health habits in order to keep your own good Unknownnoreply@blogger.com