Careers in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Preventive Medicine Physicians

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Apply knowledge of general preventive medicine and public health issues to promote health care to groups or individuals, and aid in the prevention or reduction of risk of disease, injury, disability, or death. May practice population-based medicine or diagnose and treat patients in the context of clinical health promotion and disease prevention.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Sports Medicine Physicians

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye. May also provide vision services for treatment including glasses and contacts.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Pediatric Surgeons

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat fetal abnormalities and birth defects, diseases, and injuries in fetuses, premature and newborn infants, children, and adolescents. Includes all pediatric surgical specialties and subspecialties.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Surgeons, All Other

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

All surgeons not listed separately.

No requirement is specified

Acupuncturists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Diagnose, treat, and prevent disorders by stimulating specific acupuncture points within the body using acupuncture needles. May also use cups, nutritional supplements, therapeutic massage, acupressure, and other alternative health therapies.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Dental Hygienists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

All healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners not listed separately.

No requirement is specified

Naturopathic Physicians

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases using a system of practice that is based on the natural healing capacity of individuals. May use physiological, psychological or mechanical methods. May also use natural medicines, prescription or legend drugs, foods, herbs, or other natural remedies.

Requires a Master's Degree or above