Careers in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Anesthesiologist Assistants

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Podiatrists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Occupational Therapists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Assess, plan, and organize rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Use therapeutic techniques, adapt the individual's environment, teach skills, and modify specific tasks that present barriers to the individual.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Provide therapy to patients with visual impairments to improve their functioning in daily life activities. May train patients in activities such as computer use, communication skills, or home management skills.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Physical Therapists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Radiation Therapists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Recreational Therapists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities include sports, trips, dramatics, social activities, and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Respiratory Therapists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Speech-Language Pathologists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Exercise Physiologists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above