NHE WK 3

• Members of the healthcare team


  • Physician
  • Pharmacist
  • Medical laboratory technician
  • Occupational therapist
  • Social worker
  • Physical therapist
  • Dietitian
  • Physician assistant
  • Respiratory therapist
  • Optometrist
  • Radiologic technologist
  • Audiologist
  • Speech-language pathologist
  • Clinical psychologist
  • Obstetrician
  • Pediatrician
  • Clinical nurse specialist
  • Geriatrician
  • Medical social worker
  • Medical assistant
  • Cardiovascular technologist
  • Mental health counselor
  • Certified nurse midwife
• Physician


  Healthcare professional who is typically responsible for diagnosing and treating illnesses, prescribing medications, and providing overall medical care
• Pharmacist


  Healthcare professional who is trained to prepare and dispense medications prescribed by physicians and other healthcare providers
• Medical laboratory technician


  Healthcare professional who performs diagnostic tests on patient samples
• Occupational therapist


  Healthcare professional who specializes in providing therapy to individuals with physical or mental health issues to improve their quality of life and functional abilities
• Social worker


  Healthcare professional who provides counseling and support services
• Physical therapist


  Provide rehabilitation and physical therapy services
• Dietitian


  Healthcare professional who is responsible for assessing and monitoring patients' nutritional needs and providing dietary counseling
• Physician assistant


  Providing direct patient care under the supervision of a physician
• Respiratory therapist


  Administer respiratory treatments and therapies
• Optometrist


  Healthcare professional who is responsible for diagnosing and treating vision problems and prescribing corrective lenses or medications
• Radiologic technologist

  Perform diagnostic imaging procedures such as X-rays and CT scans
• Audiologist


  Healthcare professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating hearing and balance disorders
• Speech-language pathologist


  Diagnosing and treating speech, language, and swallowing disorders
• Types of psychologist specialities


  • Aviation psychologist
  • Consumer psychologist
  • Forensic psychologist
  • Military psychologist
  • School psychologist
• Clinical psychologist


  Providing therapy and counseling for mental health disorders
• Obstetrician


  Healthcare professional who specializes in providing care for pregnant women before, during, and after childbirth
• Pediatrician


  Healthcare professional who specializes in providing care for infants, children, and adolescents
• Clinical nurse specialist


  Provide direct patient care and advanced nursing interventions in a specialized area
• Geriatrician


  Diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions specific to older adults
• Medical social worker

  Provide counseling and support services to patients and their families
• Medical assistant


  Healthcare professional who is trained to perform diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms (ECGs) and phlebotomy procedures
• Cardiovascular technologist


  Performs diagnostic tests such as echocardiograms and stress tests
• Mental health counselor


  Healthcare professional who specializes in the assessment and treatment of mental health disorders using talk therapy and other therapeutic techniques
• Certified nurse midwife


  Provide prenatal care and attending childbirth