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Chapter 2 Flashcard
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Physician | A skilled health care provider who attended and graduated medical school |
| Pediatrician | A physician qualified with special training in caring for children |
| Emergency medical technician (EMT) | Specially trained in the emergency care of a patient before and/ or during transport to medical facility |
| 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 | Trained to carry out basic administrative and clinical tasks under the guidance of a health care provider |
| Physical therapist | specially trained in evaluating and treating physical impairments including disabilities or recovery from an injury |
| licensed practical nurse (LPN) | Trained and certified to provide basic care to a patient |
| Pharmacy technician | trained to assist a pharmacist with pharmacy related tasks |
| Ultrasonographer | Trained to performing ultrasound imaging on a patient |
| Patient service coordinator | Handles administrative tasks and coordinated patient care |