Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Description
If you have ever been injured or had surgery, chances are you have seen a physical therapist. The movement gurus of the medical world, physical therapists currently represent more than 210,000 medical professionals in the United States alone. With a shift toward direct access to care, physical therapists are finding themselves in the unique position of seeing patients not only after injury or surgery, but before the patient seeks out the care of...
Author
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to a career as a dental hygienist, providing a job description and discussing education, training, and job opportunities. Firsthand interviews with professionals give readers a perspective into the daily lives of those currently working in the field.
Author
Language
English
Description
To assist in diagnosis of a patient, laboratory tests are typically prescribed on a patient. These laboratory tests can be varied in the type of bodily fluid being tested, to what the fluid is being tested for. The health professional analyzing, testing, and helping assist in the diagnosis of these lab tests are medical laboratory scientists. Medical Laboratory Scientists analyze, and test what is going on inside a patient by the blood, urine, and...
Author
Language
English
Description
Physicians Assistants play a major role on the medical team, working with physicians to perform medical procedures, assist in surgeries, and treat patients in hospitals and other medical facilities. Physician Assistants go through a rigorous master s program, with a residency with the ability to specialize in various fields. What does it take to be a physician assistant? Readers will discover the profession: from the educational requirements, to the...
Author
Language
English
Description
Without the ability to breathe effectively and efficiently, a person's health quickly deteriorates, often resulting in death. Respiratory therapists care for those who have trouble breathing, whether from chronic conditions or acute illnesses. Found in hospitals, clinics, and skilled nursing facilities, respiratory therapists help patients with one of the most basic functions of the human body - breathing. With more than 120,000 respiratory therapists...
12) Finding a job
Language
English
Description
"Locating a job takes time, planning, careful research, and dedication. Finding a Job gives readers the tools, resources, and information they need to land their dream job. Readers will learn how to research career options, match their personality with careers, network, write cover letters and résumés, perform well on interviews, and much more."--Publisher's web site.
Author
Language
English
Description
EMTs and Paramedics are often the first health-care personnel on the site of an accident where medical attention is needed. EMTs and Paramedics are known to treat 25 to 30 million patients a year in the United States on various 911 calls. Once a EMT or Paramedic arrives on the scene they will observe the environment, isolate patients, and treat and stabilize them to transport them to the needed medical facility. What does it take to be an EMT or Paramedic?...
Author
Language
English
Description
Delves into civil engineering technician careers, discussing what they do, how to become one, how to interview for a job, different civil engineering technician careers, and what the future holds in the career field. Includes interviews with civil engineering technicians, chapter-end questions and research project suggestions, a list of trade terms, and a list of further resources.