ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY AT WORK

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Anatomy & Physiology at Work

Athletic Trainer Injury that happens at

high school or collegiate level

First responders trained to provide advanced first aid

Qualified to administer rehabilitative treatments

Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training & National Certification Exam

Related Career Options: Physical Therapist Massage Therapist Occupational

Therapist Recreational Therapist Rehabilitation

Counselor

Anatomy & Physiology at Work

Clinical Exercise Physiologist Exercise screening,

clinical exercise testing, exercise prescription, and health education

Cardiovascular, pulmonary, orthopedic, or hematologic diseases

Masters Degree, certification recommended

Related Career Options: Cardiovascular Nurse Exercise Psychologist ECG Technician Fitness Trainer Kinesiotherapist

Anatomy & Physiology at Work

Dermatologist Specializes in treating

disease and disorders of the skin

College degree, 4 years of med school, dermatology residency

Related Career Options: Dermatology

Technician Medical Aesthetician Medical Assistant Pediatric Dermatology Veterinary

Dermatology

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Oncologist Diagnose cancer and

treat patients Prepare case history,

keep records, write prescriptions, monitor treatment

MD degree from med school, internship in medical residency, oncology fellowship

Related Career Options: Biochemist Biologist Geneticist Histologist Radiation Therapist Toxicologist

Anatomy & Physiology at Work

Orthotist Treats patients with

orthotics or prosthetist Shoe inserts, leg

braces Masters degree in

orthotics and prosthetics, certification exam

Related Career Options: Family Practitioner Podiatrist Surgical Nurse Magnetic Resonance

Technologist

Anatomy & Physiology at Work

Nutritionist/ Dietician Experts in food and

nutrition Schools, cafeterias,

nursing homes, hospitals

4 year degree, hands on training, licensure

Related Career Options: Chemical Technician Dental Assistant Food Science

Technician Health Educator Operating Room

Technician Orthodontist Urologist

Anatomy & Physiology at Work

Neurologist Diagnoses and treats

neurological injuries & diseases

Assess cognitive function, muscular strength, reflexes, gait

4 years of medical school, residency program (4 years), possible board certification

Related Career Options: Neuroanatomist Neurochemist Neuroscience Nurse Neurosurgeon Pathologist Psychiatrist

Anatomy & Physiology at Work

Phlebotomist Trained in blood

collection techniques for diagnostic tests, blood banks, and transfusions

High school diploma, certification program, possible licensure

Related Career Options: Biological Technician Emergency Medical

Technician (EMT) Epidemiologist Medical

Transcriptionist Occupational Health

and Safety Technician

Anatomy & Physiology at Work

Physician’s Assistant

Diagnose and treat injuries and illnesses

4 year degree that include science coursework, 2-3 year PA master’s program, licensing Exam

Related Career Options: Gynecologist Nurse Practitioner Paramedic Pediatrician Pharmacist Surgeon

Anatomy & Physiology at Work

Respiratory Therapist Cares for people with

respiratory disorders Provides emergency

care for people with breathing problems resulting from heart attack, stroke, near drowning

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy, national certification exam

Related Career Options: Medical Assistant Registered Nurse Medical Records and

Health Information Technician

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