Healthcare Professionals Exam Guide Questions
Hospital -based secretary with good office skills and medical
Admission Clerk
terminology
Performs routine clerical, communication, and reception tasks in
Unit Clerk
a hospital setting
Certified Ophthalmic Technician Begin as a Medical Assistant and perform ophthalmic procedures
Performs procedures of treatment to maintain or improve ventila-
Respiratory Therapist
tory function
Specializes in radiology procedures, equipment and assisting the
Radiology Technician
Radiologist
Psychologist Specializes in study of brain and mental processes
Podiatrist Trained to diagnose and treat disorders of the feet
Trained in certain aspects of the medicine practice under the direct
Physician Assistant
supervision of a medical doctor
Licensed to examine, test, and treat physically disabled or hand-
Physical Therapist
icapped patients
Phlebotomist Extensive skill and training in drawing blood
Assist pharmacist in preparing medications and other clerical
Pharmacy Technician
duties
Pharmacist Specialist in formulating and dispensing medications
Skilled in emergency medical procedures; acts as an assistant to
Paramedic
physicians
Experienced in administrative/business skills and works primarily
Office Manager
in clinics
Occupational Therapy Asst Works under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist Practice occupational skills in a hospital setting
Dietician Specialized training in nutritional care of groups or individuals
Nutritionist Specializes in growth and maintenance of living organisms
Has basic nursing skills and practice patient care under direct
Licensed Practical Nurse
supervision of a RN or medical doctor
Professional nurses who complete course of study at a state
Registered Nurse
approved school of nursing
Nurse Practitioner Advanced skilled and experienced RN
Professional nurse with extensive training and experience in labor
Nurse Midwife
and delivery to manage uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery
Medical Technologist Performs laboratory testing on blood and body fluids
Medical Scientist specializing in microscopic identification of
Histologist
cells/tissue in the laboratory
Electrocardiogram Technician Skilled in performing ECG/EKG in the hospital
Special training to perform prophylaxis, radiology and other pro-
Dental Hygienist
cedures
Cytologist Specializes in the formation, structure and function of cells
Graduate of an approved school who has acquired certification
Certified Medical Assistant
credentials
Highly trained and skilled in mechanical manipulation of spinal
Chiropractor
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