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Health Professions
Possible Future Careers in the Health Field
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Physician Assistant (PA) | A midlevel health care provider who works under the license of a supervising physician; requires postgraduate training. |
| Nurse Practitioner (NP) | A nurse with postgraduate training that serves as a midlevel health care provider; works under the license of a supervising physician. |
| Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) | Specially trained in the emergency care of a patient before and/or during transport to medical facility. |
| Speech Therapist/Speech Language Pathology (SLP) or (SP) | Specially trained in evaluating and treating problems with speech and/or swallowing. |
| Occupational Therapist (OT) | Specially trained in evaluating and treating problems with performing daily activities at home, school, or work. |
| Physical Therapist (PT) | Specially trained in evaluating and treating physical impairments including disabilities or recovery from an injury. |
| Respiratory Therapist (RT) | Specially trained in treating patient's respiratory issues under the guidance of a health care provider. |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Trained and certified to provide basic care to a patient. |
| Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) | Trained and certified to provide basic care to a patient. |
| Registered Nurse (RN) | An advanced level nurse who has completed an associate's or bachelor's degree; often assists with patient care planning and patient education. |
| Medical Assistant (MA) | Trained to carry out basic administrative and clinical tasks under the guidance of a health care provider. |
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