Name: _______________________________________________________ Pd./Letter: _______________
Health Care Providers: Matching Game
Easy Directions: starting at any group in the room, match up the correct definition with the health care provider.
When completed, answer the questions on the last page.
Challenge Directions: sit at your desk and match up the correct definition with the health care provider without
any help. When you are finished, double check your answers with the correct ones on the walls around the
room. After double checking your answers, answer the questions on the last page.
WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED THIS WORKSHEET, TURN IT IN FOR CLASSWORK CREDIT.
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Group ‘A’: Match the definition on the right with the health care provider on the left –
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Chiropractor
Community Mental Health Counselor
Dental Hygienist
Dental Assistant
Dentist
Orthodontist
Oral Surgeon
Periodontist
Certified health professional, cleans teeth & administers x-rays
Gum specialist, older people usually go to this doctor
Social worker or counselor with a M.ED. in counseling; helps people with emotions, family problems,
alcoholism
Removes teeth
Diagnoses & treats people whose teeth need straightening
Treats bones & joints by manipulative therapy in order to realign the body & pinching of the nerves
Works with the dentist helping with instruments & x-rays
Accepts responsibility for continuing care – treats teeth, gums & jaws
Group ‘B’: Match the definition on the right with the health care provider on the left –
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Primary Care Physical / General Practitioner
Industrial Medicine
Internist
Neurologist
Nurse Practitioner
Obstetrician / Gynecologist
A doctor who may specialize in certain areas of the body
Registered nurse who has advanced education training &/or certification in a specialty area like adult
medicine, pediatrics, or obstetrics
Diagnoses & treats disorders of the female reproductive system; provides care during pregnancy &
delivery
Accepts responsibility for continuing care of the person/family, treats general illness & refers to a
specialist when necessary
Goal is to keep people healthy & on the job; responsibilities include injury management programs –
injury prevention programs
Nervous system & brain
Group ‘C’: Match the definition on the right with the health care provider on the left –
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Optometrist
Optician
Ophthalmologist
Eye surgeon
Fits individuals for glasses
Examines eyes, diagnoses eye problems, prescribes eye glasses & contact lenses, provide visual training
for those who have learning difficulties
Group ‘D’: Match the definition on the right with the health care provider on the left –
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Osteopath
Pediatrician
Physical’s Assistant
Psychologist (PHD) / Psychiatrist (MD)
Surgeon
Pharmacologist
D.O. compared to M.D.; basic medical philosophy revolves around the skeletal system
Performs surgery on various parts of the body, most surgeons specialize in treating a certain area of the
body
Certified health professional trained in medical procedures who works under the supervision of the
doctor
Children’s doctor
Checks the safety & effects on the body of medicine, masters in pharmacy or chemistry
Diagnoses & treats mental & emotional concerns
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Group ‘E’: Match the definition of the right side with the health care provider on the left side –
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Physical Therapist
Audiologist
Certified Athletic Trainer
Community Health Educator
Dietitian / Nutritionist
Emergency Medical Technician
Educated people in the community, identify problems & promotes health
Plans nutritional programs, prepares meals & evaluates diets, may work in a hospital or work with
doctors
Rehabs injuries or disabilities, is certified & licensed by the state
Treats athletic injuries, rehabs injuries, develops maintenance & fitness programs, educates in the safety
& prevention of injuries
Diagnoses & treats hearing & speech related problems; teaches lip reading
Basic-Intermediate-Paramedic; provides emergency care, needs certification to move to next level
Group ‘F’: Match the definition on the right with the health care provider on the left –
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Guidance Counselor
Health Service Manager or Administrator
Licensed Practical Nurse / Registered Nurse
Medical Writer
Occupational Therapist
Pharmacist
Radiological Technologist
Assists students with personal situations, family problems, educational decisions, and helps with career
decisions
Works under the radiologists, uses various equipment including ultrasound & MRI; also does
preparation & therapy for cancer patients
Provides care under direction of an RN (registered nurse) or physician; needs state license
Bachelor’s degree; writing specialist in medicine, writes health articles, newspaper articles, newsletters,
& information sheets
Dispenses medication prescribed by health professional, provides info to patients & consults with health
professionals
Manages health acre organizations, which includes planning, organizing, coordinating, and supervising
the organization
Works with people who have disabilities, teaches them to make adjustments
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Group ‘G’: Match the definition on the right with the health care provider on the left –
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Recreational Therapist
Speech Therapist
Oncologist
Cardiologist
Dermatologist
Urologist
Treatment of heart & blood vessels
Specializes in care of cancer & tumors
Care of skin
Directs & plans medically approved recreational activities to reduce stress & tension
State licensed; overcome speech disorder; works with oral motor problems causing eating & swallowing
problems
Urinary disorders & male reproductive system
Group ‘H’: ALL ARE ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE
Match the definition on the right with the health care provider on the left –
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Faith Healing
Homeopathy
Acupuncture
Quackery
A.
Rely on spirits & religion to heal
B.
Doctor or advertising making false claims of medical miracles
C.
Originated in China; needles near pressure points
D.
Natural herbs, vitamins, & health food stores
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Self – Evaluation:
Now that you have completed matching the correct definition to the health care provider, answer the below
questions:
Did you know a lot of the answers without looking them up?
Which health care providers did you have difficulty matching up the correct definitions?
Which of these providers do you think you would need the least amount of schooling?
Which of these providers do you think you would need the most amount of schooling?
Are any family, friends, or neighbors these health care providers? If yes, which ones?
Are there any health care providers that you have used or can think of that are NOT listed?