Garcia, Cyndy B.

September 19, 2018

1st Year Mrs. Glenda Mondiguing

ASSIGNMENT/ RESEARCH
1. REGISTERED NURSE
i. work in a variety of settings to provide and manage the care of individual
patients. They work closely with doctors and other healthcare professionals.
ii. Observing and recording patients behaviour and coordinates with physicians or
doctors
iii. Registered nurses are accountable for ensuring all health services they provide
are consistent with their education and assessed competence, meet legislative
requirements and are supported by appropriate standards.
iv. You should have a diploma in college, ADN or BSN, and pass the board
examination in PRC.
2. PHARMACIST
i. Pharmacists are experts in drugs, including dosage and side-effects. It is a
health care professional in charge of dispensing prescription medications to
patients and medical facilities.
ii. They can be involved in all aspects of the use, preparation and development
of a medicine.
iii. While pharmacists remain committed to assisting patients with access and
information related to their prescription medications, pharmacists today are
providing a broad spectrum of services, within their scope of practice, including
conducting health and wellness testing, managing chronic diseases and
performing medication management, administering immunizations, and
working in and partnering with hospitals and health systems to advance health
and wellness and helping to reduce hospital readmissions.
iv. Should complete a 4 years of a bachelor’s degree program and now required
to hold Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm, D.) professional degrees and pass the
licensure exam.
3. RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
i. Radiologic technologists, also called radiology techs, are in charge of
administering diagnostic imaging exams, such as x-rays and CT scans.
ii. The primary role of a radiologic technologist (also called an x-ray technologist
or radiographer) is using medical imaging equipment to produce images of
tissues, organs, bones, and vessels and, with advanced training, assisting in the
administration of radiation therapy treatments.
iii. The scope of practice of a radiologic technologists includes preparing patients
for procedures and minimize exposure of radiation to the patient, self and
others.
iv. Although education requirements vary by state, an associate’s degree or a
bachelor’s degree are the most common educational routes for radiologic
technologists. Once graduated from an accredited college, radiologic
technologists may be required to be licensed to work in the profession.
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4. PHYSICAL THERAPHY

i. Physical Therapist are health care professionals who diagnose and treat
individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical
problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and
perform functional activities in their daily lives.
ii. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to
promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent
disability.
iii. The professional scope of practice of physical therapy is defined as practice that
is grounded in the profession’s unique body of knowledge, supported by
educational preparation, based on a body of evidence, and linked to existing or
emerging practice frameworks.
iv. Before they are allowed to practice, physical therapists must have earned a
graduate degree from accredited academic program in physical therapy. All PTs
must be licensed by their states. While each state has its own requirements,
most require that candidates have graduate degrees in physical therapy from an
accredited program and pass the National Physical Therapy Examination.
5. MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
i. Perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissues, and other samples in a medical
office.
ii. The day-to-day duties of a medical technologist include complex analysis of
microscopic, immunologic, biologic, bacteriologic, hematologic, and chemical
tests and their results.
iii. A medtech is a regulated health professional who performs laboratory
investigations on the human body or on specimens taken from the human body
and evaluates the technical sufficiency of the investigations and their results
iv. A bachelor's degree is the minimum entry-level requirement for a medical
technologist. Advancement to laboratory director is a relatively common career
step for medical technologists, and this position usually requires a master's
degree.
6. DENTIST
i. Dentists diagnose, treat, and prevent problems in a patient’s mouth, focusing on
the teeth and gums.
ii. Dentists are trained to identify prevalent oral conditions so patients can receive
treatment as quickly as possible. Many of them perform dental surgeries, and
they are all capable of filling cavities and removing teeth in their offices.
iii. Dentists can diagnose oral diseases, carry out oral surgeries, prescribe
medicines as a part of dental treatment and provide conscious sedations etc.
iv. The education requirements for becoming a dentist are completing a bachelor's
degree, passing the Dental Admissions Test (DAT), and completing four years of
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study to earn a Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine. You must
obtain licensure from your state board of dentistry to practice in the profession.
7. CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGY
i. work in the cardiac (heart) department of hospitals, helping to operate
machines that monitor heart function.
ii. Cardiovascular technologists operate the imaging technology that assesses heart
and blood vessel conditions in patients.
iii. They cannot perform diagnoses, but they can work with machines that provide
helpful images to cardiologists. Cardiology technology involves the non-
invasive testing and monitoring of the functioning of the human heart
under various conditions, the provision of basic patient care during these
procedures, and the assessment and programming of implantable cardiac
devices.
iv. A one-year certificate program in cardiac technology provides a basic level of
preparation for a technician's job. Most cardiac technicians receive their training
in two-year associate degree programs at community colleges, although some
four-year colleges offer bachelor's degrees.
8. SURGEON
i. Surgeons are qualified doctors who specialise in operating on particular parts of
the body. These range from junior surgeons to highly qualified senior
consultants.
ii. Operate on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat
diseases, or improve or restore patients' functions.
iii. A surgeon’s scope of practice is determined by the appropriate surgical specialty
by the ABMS or the RCPSC. Procedures performed are dictated by the guidelines
set by a specialty board. Performing procedures outside of the field defined by a
specialty board mandates additional education and experience, as well as
certification where appropriate.
iv. Before entering medical school, aspiring surgeons must complete
undergraduate school to earn a bachelor's degree. Courses in anatomy, biology,
chemistry, math and physiology may be beneficial. With bachelor's degrees,
students are prepared to attend medical school and pursue Medical Doctor
(M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degrees. M.D. degree program
curricula are generally divided into two years of foundational medical courses
followed by two years of clinical clerkships. During clerkships, students work
directly with patients, applying classroom instruction obtained in the first two
years to diagnose illnesses and provide healthcare. After medical school,
students typically continue their medical training in residency programs,
gaining practical experience in a chosen specialty under the supervision of
licensed physicians. Along with extensive, formal training from an accredited
medical school, all states require surgeons to obtain medical licensure
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9. ANESTHESIOLOGIST
i. An anaesthesiologist is a medical professional responsible for prescribing and
administering anaesthesia to patients.
ii. This usually happens before and during a medical operation, surgery, or
invasive assessment. Anaesthesia must be administered at just the right amount
or it may cause significant damage to a patient. They vary in levels of seniority.
Anaesthetists also monitor the condition of patients as they undergo
treatment such as surgery and sometimes run outpatient pain management
clinics.
iii. The anaesthesiologist is the perioperative physician (“peri-” meaning “all-
around”) who provides medical care to each patient throughout his or her
surgical experience. This includes medically evaluating the patient before
surgery (preoperative), consulting with the surgical team, providing pain
control and support of life functions during surgery (intraoperative),
supervising care after surgery (postoperative) and medically discharging the
patient from the recovery unit.
iv. After completing a four year bachelor's degree, students then take four years of
graduate education leading to a degree in medicine (M.D.) or osteopathy (D.O.).
After receiving a medical degree, students must complete four more years in an
anaesthesiology residency.
10.OPTOMETRIST
i. An optometrist is a doctor in charge of assessing a person’s vision and eye
health.
ii. Optometrists prescribe glasses and contacts for patients who need corrective
lenses, and they provide treatment options for patients with eye conditions.
Some optometrists will also perform surgery, with the most common one being
laser eye surgery.
iii. An optometrist registered in the optometrist scope of practice provides
evidence-based comprehensive eye health and vision care in a professional and
ethical manner, in accordance with the HPCA Act. The “practice of optometry”
includes: prescribing any ophthalmic appliance, optical appliance, or ophthalmic
medical device intended for remedial or cosmetic purposes or for the correction
of a defect of sight; assessing, diagnosing, treating and managing conditions
affecting the eye and its appendages.
iv. If you're interested in becoming an optometrist, you'll first need to complete a 4-
year bachelor's program, preferably in a relevant or related field like biology,
chemistry, or physiology. You'll need a bachelor's degree to apply for optometry
programs, which are rather competitive. Optometry programs typically take an
additional four years to complete; upon completion you must meet national and
your state's licensing requirements in order to become a practicing optometrist.
11.PSYCHIATRIST
i. A psychiatrist is a doctor who assesses, treats, and helps prevent mental
disorders.
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ii. Analyze and evaluate patient data and test or examination findings to diagnose
nature and extent of mental disorder. And prescribe, direct, and administer
psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or
behavioral disorders.
iii. Their scope can extend beyond their traditional roles in medical setting and is
well suited to be practiced in wide ranging collaborative, innovative, and
integrated models of care.
iv. First you need to earn a bachelor’s degree, then pursue a medical degree, and
complete a residency, and lastly become a board certified.

12.OBSTETRICIAN / GYNECOLOGIST
i. An obstetrician, gynecologist, or OB-GYN is a doctor who helps pregnant women
before and after the birth of their babies.
ii. Gynecologists monitor the progress of a pregnancy, identify the sex of a baby,
prescribe prenatal medications, and assist in the birthing process. They also
perform fertility treatments and help couples who are having trouble getting
pregnant.
iii. Obstetrics and gynecology is a discipline dedicated to the broad, integrated
medical and surgical care of women's health throughout their lifespan. The
combined discipline of obstetrics and gynecology requires extensive study and
understanding of reproductive physiology, including the physiologic, social,
cultural, environmental and genetic factors that influence disease in women.
iv. OB/GYN residency programs tend to adhere to a year-by-year schedule, through
which residents are given increasing responsibilities and hands-on experiences.
In the inaugural year, students receive an introduction to patient care, including
rotations in critical care, gynecologic surgery and outpatient treatments. For
year two, there's an increased exposure to obstetrics along with a continuity
clinic, which is a resident-run, faculty-administered facility. In year three,
residents spend more time in surgery and are given increased patient care
responsibilities. The last year, residents are given titles such as chief resident
associate, and typically work for six months in gynecologic surgery and six
months in obstetrics, providing independent patient care as well as supervising
junior residents.
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