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Health Professions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |