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Flashcards in HOSA Bowl- Health Careers Deck (35)
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Orthodontics

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alignment or straightening of the teeth

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Opthalmologist

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diseases and disorders of the eye

3
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Psychiatrist

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diseases and disorders of the mind

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Oral surgery

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surgery on the teeth, mouth, and jaw

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Neurologist

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disorders of the brain and nervous system

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Gynecologist

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diseases of the female reproductive system

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Cardiologist

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diseases of the heart and blood vessels

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Geroncologist

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diseases of elderly individuals

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Pediatrician

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diseases and disorders of children

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Obstrecian

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pregnancy and childbirth

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Dental hygienist

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works under supervision of a dentist to remove stains and deposits from the teeth and expose and develop radiographs (X-rays)

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Electroencephalographic Technologist (EEG)

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operates machine to record electrical activity in brain

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Radiologic technologist

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works with X-rays, radiation, nuclear medicine, ultrasound

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EMT

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provides basic care for medical emergencies, illness, injury

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Health information technician

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organizes and codes patient records, gathers statistical data

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Heath care administrator

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manages the operation of a health care facility

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Geriatric aides/assistants

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nurse assistants who works with elderly individuals

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Pharmacists

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dispenses medications on written orders from others who are authorized to prescribe medications

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Recreational therapist

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uses recreational and leisure activities as form of treatment

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Optometrists

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examines eyes for vision problems and defects, not an MD

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Embalmer

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prepares a body for interment

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Epidemiologists

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identifies and treats diseases as they occur in a group of people

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Forensic science technician

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investigates crimes by collecting and analyzing physical evidence

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Medical interpreters/ translators

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assists cross-cultural communication processes by converting one language to another

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Genetic counselors

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provides information to individuals and families on genetic diseases or inherited conditions

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Process technicians

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operates and monitors the machinery that is used to prouce biotech products

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Multicompetent or multiskilled workers

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workers who can perform a variety of health care skills

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Certification

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a professional association or government agency ragulating a particular health career issues a statement that a person has fulfilled the requirements of education and performance and meets the standards and qualifications established

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Licensure

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a government agency authorizes an individual to work in a given occupation after the individual has completed an approved education program and passed a state board test

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Registration

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a regulatory in a health care area administers examinations and maintains a current list of qualilfied personnel

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CEU

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continuing education units

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Entrepreneur

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an individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business

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Urologist

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diseases of the kidney, bladder, or urinary system

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Family physician

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illness or injury in all age groups

35
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Periodontics

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treatment and prevntion of diseases of the gums, bone, and structures supporting the teeth