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Health Professions
Term | Definition |
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Physician | Doctor |
RN | Registered Nurse |
LVN | Licensed Vocational Nurse |
CNA | Certified Nursing Assistant |
PA | Physician's Assistant |
Respiratory therapist | Helps patients suffering from pulmonary/lung disease |
Dental Hygienist | Cleans patient's teeth |
Dental Assistant | Helps the dentist |
Health Educator | Someone who helps people in their community |
Medical Assistant | Takes patient's vital signs, gets patient ready for doctor |
Occupational Therapist | Helps patients with everyday skills after injury/illness |
Pharmacist | Distributes medicine |
Phlebotomist | Takes patient's blood |
Recreational Therapist | Provides activities to patients, especially in a nursing home setting |