Careers in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Chiropractors

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment or address sacral or pelvic misalignment.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Dentists, General

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions. May perform surgery to improve function or appearance.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Orthodontists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Prosthodontists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, design, and fit prostheses that maintain oral function, health, and appearance for patients with clinical conditions associated with teeth, oral and maxillofacial tissues, or the jaw.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Dentists, All Other Specialists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

All dentists not listed separately.

No requirement is specified

Dietitians and Nutritionists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Optometrists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Pharmacists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Physician Assistants

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

Requires a Master's Degree or above