Health Science

Acupuncturists:

Treat symptoms of disease with needles.

Allergists and Immunologists:

Diagnose, treat, and prevent allergies.

Obstetricians and Gynecologists:

Provide medical care to women during pregnancy or childbirth.

Occupational Therapists:

Instruct patients on practices and equipment that can make daily living and working easier.

Anesthesiologists:

Administer anesthesia during surgery or other procedures.

Athletic Trainers:

Work to help people avoid or recover from sports-related injuries.

Occupational Therapy Aides:

Perform occupational therapy tasks under the direction of an occupational therapy assistant.

Occupational Therapy Assistants:

Help patients recover the skills they need for daily working or living.

Audiologists:

Assess and treat patients with hearing and related problems.

Athletic Trainers:

Work to help people avoid or recover from sports-related injuries.

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians:

Assist in administering eye exams, medications, and patient care.

Ophthalmic Medical Technologists:

Assist ophthalmologists with clinical tasks.

Biomedical Engineers:

Solve problems related to biological and health systems.

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians:

Conduct tests on patients' hearts and lungs.

Ophthalmologists:

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of the eye.

Optometrists:

Treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system.

Chiropractors:

Treat patients who have problems of the musculoskeletal system, which is made up of bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons.

Dental Assistants:

Set up dental equipment, prepare patients, and keep records.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons:

Perform surgery on hard and soft tissues of the jaw or face.

Orderlies:

Move patients between areas in hospitals.

Dental Hygienists:

Clean teeth, examine patients for dental problems, and provide other preventive dental care.

Dentists:

Diagnose and treat problems with teeth or gums.

Orthodontists:

Work to correct misalignment of teeth.

Orthoptists:

Diagnose and treat visual system disorders.

Dermatologists:

Diagnose and treat skin conditions.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers:

Use sound waves to perform diagnostic imaging exams on patients.

Orthotists and Prosthetists:

Fit patients for medical support devices, such as artificial limbs.

Pathologists:

Diagnose diseases using laboratory techniques.

Dietetic Technicians:

Help to provide food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian.

Dietitians and Nutritionists:

Advise people on what to eat in order to lead a healthy lifestyle or reach a specific health goal.

Pediatricians:

Diagnose and treat children's diseases and injuries.

Pharmacists:

Dispense prescription medication and advise patients on how to use them safely.

Dispensing Opticians:

Work with patients to fit eye glasses and contacts.

Endoscopy Technicians:

Assist physicians and nurses who are performing endoscopies.

Pharmacy Aides:

Perform basic duties in a pharmacy.

Pharmacy Technicians:

Assist pharmacists to dispense medications to patients.

Epidemiologists:

Investigate the causes of health problems in communities or societies.

Exercise Physiologists:

Design fitness programs to improve a variety of aspects of patients' health.

Phlebotomists:

Draw blood for tests, transfusions, or donations.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians:

Diagnose and treat health problems that require physical or mental rehabilitation.

Family and General Practitioners:

Work directly with patients to prevent or treat health problems that are common in the general population.

Genetic Counselors:

Assess people's risk for inherited conditions or diseases.

Physical Therapist Aides:

Perform routine tasks related to physical therapy treatment.

Physical Therapist Assistants:

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures.

Hearing Aid Specialists:

Work with patients who use hearing aids.

Home Health Aides:

Provide routine health care, such as bathing or dressing, in patients' homes.

Physical Therapists:

Help people who have injuries or illness improve their movement or manage their pain.

Physician Assistants:

Practice medicine under the supervision of a doctor.

Hospitalists:

Provide care to patients in hospitals.

Internists:

Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of internal organs.

Podiatrists:

Diagnose and treat problems with the human foot.

Preventive Medicine Physicians:

Work to prevent disease, either for individuals or communities.

Licensed Practical Nurses:

Provide basic nursing care under the direction of doctors and registered nurses.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists:

Monitor patients and operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners.

Prosthodontists:

A dentist who specializes in replacing missing teeth or other oral structures.

Psychiatric Aides:

Help mentally or emotionally impaired patients.

Medical Assistants:

Handle administrative and clinical tasks in health care settings.

Medical Equipment Preparers:

Prepare or clean laboratory or other health care equipment.

Psychiatric Technicians:

Care for people with mental or emotional conditions, under the direction of physicians.

Psychiatrists:

Diagnose and treat mental disorders.

Medical Laboratory Technicians:

Perform routine medical laboratory tests to diagnose diseases.

Medical Laboratory Technologists:

Perform laboratory tests on blood or tissue samples to diagnose health problems.

Radiation Therapists:

Treat cancer and other diseases by giving people radiation treatment.

Radiologic Technicians:

Assist radiologists and radiologic technologists with various tasks.

Medical Records and Health Information Technicians:

Organize and manage medical data in both paper and electronic systems.

Medical Scientists:

Conduct research to better understand human health and disease.

Radiologic Technologists:

Perform diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and CAT scans.

Recreational Therapists:

Provide treatment and recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness.

Medical Secretaries:

Perform secretarial tasks in hospitals, clinics, or laboratories.

Medical Transcriptionists:

Transcribe medical reports that have been written by doctors or other health care providers.

Registered Nurses:

Provide and coordinate patient care, and educate and support patients and families.

Respiratory Therapists:

Care for patients with breathing problems.

Medical and Health Services Managers:

Manage or coordinate medical services in hospitals or clinics.

Midwives:

Provide care to pregnant women and assist during childbirth.

Respiratory Therapy Technicians:

Provide respiratory care under the direction of respiratory therapists and physicians.

Speech-Language Pathologists:

Assess and treat people with speech or language problems.

Naturopathic Physicians:

Use a system of health care that is based on patients' natural healing power.

Neurodiagnostic Technologists:

Use specialized equipment to monitor how well a patient's nervous system is functioning.

Speech-Language Pathology Assistants:

Assist speech-language pathologists.

Sports Medicine Physicians:

Diagnose and treat injuries that have occurred during physical activity.

Neurologists:

Diagnose and treat diseases and conditions of the nervous system.

Nuclear Medicine Physicians:

Diagnose and treat diseases using radioactive materials.

Surgeons:

Treat diseases and injuries through surgical procedures.

Surgical Assistants:

Assist surgeons during surgery.

Nuclear Medicine Technologists:

Use a scanner to create images of various areas of a patient's body.

Nurse Anesthetists:

Administer anesthesia, monitor a patient's vital signs, and oversee their recovery after surgery.

Surgical Technologists:

Prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, and help doctors and nurses during surgery.

Urologists:

Treat or prevent disorders of the genitourinary system and renal glands.

Nurse Midwives:

Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birth process.

Nurse Practitioners:

Diagnose and treat illness, either independently or as part of a health care team.

Veterinarians:

Care for the health of animals.

Veterinary Assistants:

Feed, water, and examine pets and other non-farm animals for signs of illness.

Nursing Assistants:

Provide basic patient care under the direction of a nurse.

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians:

Perform medical tests under the supervision of a veterinarian.