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Biomedical Engineering

The document describes several careers in the medical field including biomedical engineers, audiologists, physical and occupational therapists, medical assistants, diagnostic medical technicians, respiratory therapists, psychiatrists, pulmonologists, oncologists, dietitians, doctors, nurses, cardiologists, psychologists, surgeons, anesthetists, dentists, emergency medical technicians, urologists, pediatricians, ophthalmologists, radiologists, trauma surgeons, pharmacists, and gynecologists. For each career, it provides a brief description of their job duties and the typical educational requirements.

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Biomedical Engineering

The document describes several careers in the medical field including biomedical engineers, audiologists, physical and occupational therapists, medical assistants, diagnostic medical technicians, respiratory therapists, psychiatrists, pulmonologists, oncologists, dietitians, doctors, nurses, cardiologists, psychologists, surgeons, anesthetists, dentists, emergency medical technicians, urologists, pediatricians, ophthalmologists, radiologists, trauma surgeons, pharmacists, and gynecologists. For each career, it provides a brief description of their job duties and the typical educational requirements.

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Biomedical engineering

Biomedical engineers use engineering skills and design to help solve problems
in the field of medicine. This may include tasks such as the design of medical
devices, monitoring of manufacturing or conducting research. Jobs for
biomedical engineers are available in a variety of environments health care,
such as hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and schools / medical
universities. It requires at least a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering
to work in this field. Some jobs may require advanced or graduate studies.

Audiologists and speech therapists


The speech therapists diagnose and treat disorders in speech, language and
communication. In addition, they can work with patients who have difficulty
swallowing due to accidents or brain injuries. Similarly, audiologists work with
hearing problems. These professionals are employed by rehabilitation centers,
hospitals, clinics, schools or agencies for health care. In most states, you need
at least a master's degree to practice speech therapy and the doctor title for
the post of medical audiologist.

physical and occupational therapist


Both physical and occupational therapists work with patients to help them
recover after an illness, disease or an accident that has left them incapacitated
in some way. Occupational therapists are specially trained to help patients
adjust to everyday life or work environment. They can work with patients in
activities such as showering, using a computer, scroll to bed or improving
memory. They can also recommend and teach patients to use medical
equipment to help in their special needs. Similarly, the physical therapist works
to help patients regain movement and control pain. Occupational therapists are
required to have a master's degree in most states, while physiotherapists need
a doctoral degree.

Medical assistant
Another emerging field in health care is the medical assistant. Under the
supervision of a licensed physician, physician assistants can perform physical
exams, diagnose illnesses, prescribe medication and interpreting laboratory
results. To become a medical assistant, you need a bachelor's degree, more
specialized postgraduate training. Unlike doctors, physician assistants are not
required to attend medical school or completing a residency program.

diagnostic medical technicians


The use of technology in diagnosing diseases is increasing. Sonographers
Medical diagnostic use special equipment to take pictures of the body of a
patient. These images are used by doctors to diagnose and plan a treatment
method. To work in this area, the corresponding degree is required.

respiratory therapist
The respiratory therapist may find employment in a variety of medical settings
such as hospitals, nursing homes or agencies for health care. Your job is to help
patients who have breathing difficulties due to diseases such as asthma,
emphysema or lung disease. Although many respiratory therapists have an
associate's, bachelor's degree is often preferred by employers.

Psychiatrist
Psychiatrists are doctors responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases and
conditions related to the mind. They are required in hospitals, but they can also
find employment opportunities in clinics, home treatment programs and
universities. After graduating from college, psychiatrists must complete
medical school, followed by four years of residence.

pulmonologist
A pulmonologist (lung specialist person) trained to perform a bronchoscopy
sprays a local or topical anesthetic in the mouth and throat of the patient. This
causes a cough that disappears as the anesthetic begins to work and when the
area feels "thick", is considered to be numb enough.

ONCOLOGIST
A doctor with special training in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
specializing in cancer treatment doctor. There are several types. Medical
oncology, who specializes in treating cancer with medication; the radiation
oncology, who specializes in treating cancer with radiotherapy; or oncology
surgeon, who specializes in treating cancer with surgery.
Dietitians and nutritionists
Dietitians and nutritionists have similar functions in the field of health. Both
have great knowledge of food planning and food. In addition, both aim to help
patients and clients in improving their health and achieving wellness through a
healthy diet. To work as a dietitian or nutritionist, it requires a bachelor's

degree related. Employment opportunities may be available in hospitals,


cafeterias, schools, clinics and nursing homes.

- Doctor
doctor is a professional who practices medicine and trying to maintain and
restore human health through the study, diagnosis and treatment of disease or
injury to the patient. In the Spanish language, colloquially, it is also called
doctor these professionals, but have not obtained the degree of Ph.D.

- Nurse
nursing (the in- Latin, "denial"; firmus, firm, Firmum, "firm, tough, strong," and
-eria 'activity establishment "or" activity, establishment [related] with no
strong, not strong [ sick] ") is the science dedicated to the care of sick and
wounded, as well as other medical tasks, following clinical guidelines.

- Cardiologist
Cardiologists are physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of
diseases of the heart and blood vessels: the cardiovascular system. You can
also consult a cardiologist to know more about cardiovascular risk factors and
determine the measures that can be taken to improve cardiovascular health.
Cardiologists at the Texas Heart Institute (THI) appear in the professional staff
directory.
- Psychologist
psychologist is a mental health professional who specializes in a particular area
of psychology (psycho, Greek , "soul" or "mental activity" and -loga,
-, "treated" or "study"), which is the discipline that studies mental
processes in three dimensions: cognitive (thinking), affective

- Surgeon
surgeon (Latin chrurginum, east of chirurgus, this Greek
[kheirourgs] 'working with your hands,' and east of [kheirs] 'hand',
and [ergon] 'work') 1 is all that doctor be able to prevent, diagnose and
cure diseases exercising surgery

- Anesthetist

Anesthetist. Anesthesiologists are doctors who specialize in anesthesia. In


addition to surgery, involved in areas such as pain medication long-term and
intensive care.

- Dentist
dentistry is one of the health science that deals with the diagnosis, treatment
and prevention of diseases of the oral cavity, which also includes the teeth,
gums, periodontal tissue, upper jaw, lower jaw and articulation
temporomandibular. The main diseases of dentistry deals are dental caries and
periodontal disease lamaloclusin

, Emergency Medical Technician,


Paramedic is a health professional, emergency medical care, usually a member
of an emergency service, which responds and attends medical and trauma
emergencies in the prehospital environment following protocols reviewed and
accepted internationally

Prehospital Emergency Technician


It is a subspecialty of emergency and disaster medicine dealing with patient
care outside the hospital by paramedics health professionals. It is related to the
concepts of pre-hospital care, emergency systems, systems prehospital
prehospital care and emergency services.

UROLOGY
Urology is the medical-surgical specialty that deals with the study, diagnosis
and treatment of diseases affecting the urinary tract, adrenal glands and
retroperitoneum of men and women and the male reproductive system
PEDIATRICIAN
Pediatrics is the medical specialty that studies the child and its diseases. The
term comes from the Greek paidos (child) and iatrea (healing), but its content
is much higher than the cure of diseases of children, since pediatric studies
both healthy children and the sick

oftamlogo
medical specialty that studies eye diseases and their treatment, including the
eyeball, its musculature, lacrimal system and eyelids. Persons engaged in

ophthalmology are called ophthalmologists or eye doctors (the latter name


coming from Latin).

RADIOLOGIST
Radiologist / a is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases
and injuries using medical imaging techniques such as X-rays, computed
tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron positron
emission tomography (PET), integrating images and ultrasound. Because some
of these imaging techniques include the use of radiation, proper training and
knowledge of safety practices and radiological protection in the area it is
important.

TRAUMATOLOGO
doctors who practice it are called orthopedists or trauma surgeons, their scope
extends beyond the field of traumatic injuries; includes the study of congenital
or acquired affecting the musculoskeletal system, especially those that require
treatment with surgery, prosthesis or orthosis.

pharmaceutics
Pharmaceutical chemistry, while walking near pharmacology, has its own ski lift
in recent instances has been involved in quantum physics and of course in
thermodynamics and computer, all while trying to elucidate all the mechanisms
and factors They are involved in ligand-receptor binding.
GYNECOLOGIST
is the specialty of medicine dedicated to the care of the female reproductive
system. Gynecologists, therefore, are specialists who address the issues related
to the uterus, vagina and ovaries.

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