Medical Careers Notes
Degree Plans
Associates- 2 years
Bachelors- +2 yrs
Masters- +1-2 yrs
Doctorates- +1-6 years
License
Registration
Certification
CEU’s – continuing education hours
Osteopathic Medicine- alternative Medicine
Acupuncture
5 Career Pathways
Therapeutic- largest; increases a patients’ health over time
Diagnostic- runs tests
Support Services- helps keep the profession running
Health Informatics- paperwork and administration
Biotechnology Research and Development- scientists
Therapeutic
Cardiologist- heart
Neurologist- brain, nerves and spine
Urologist- urinary tract
Dermatologist- skin
Gynecologist- female anatomy
Obstetrician- babies and delivery
Family Physician- general practioner
Pediatrician- kids
Gerontologist- elderly
Pharmacist- medicines
Veterinarian- animals
Oncologist- cancer and tumors
Orthopedic- sports medicine/ bones and muscles
Athletic Trainer- prevent and evaluate injuries, rehabilitation
Physical Therapist- rehabilitation for all
Chiropractor- neck and spine
Podiatrist- foot
Dietician- food and nutrition
Gastroenterologist- stomach and intestines
Psychiatrist- mind
Diagnostic
Phlebotomist- draws blood
Radiologist- x-rays
Electroencephalographic Technologist- records electrical brain activity
Electrocardiograph Technician- records electrical heart activity
Ultrasound Technician- sound waves to produce a picture
Respiratory Therapist- aid in breathing treatment
Health Informatic Careers
Health Information Administrator- office manager
Medical Coder- codes for payment/insurance purposes
Epidemiologists- study diseases and out prevents outbreaks
Medical Secretary- deals with all the secretarial work in medical offices
Medical Illustrator- draws pictures in books/ posters, etc
Support Services Careers
Health Care Administrators- head of hospital
Biomedical Equipment Technicians- fixes hospital machinery and equipment
Sterile Supply Worker- autoclaves and sterilizes all equipment
Sanitary Manager- head of custodial staff
Sanitary Specialist- custodian in a hospital
Biotechnology Research & Development
Medical Scientists
Biotechnological Engineers (Bioengineers)