Careers

​Healthcare Careers

By Miriam Cipleu

Multiple Choice

Which career involves working with patients to improve their speech and communication abilities?

• Audiologist

• Speech-Language Pathologist

• Psychologist

• Dietitian

Multiple Choice

What healthcare professional is trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions and can prescribe medication?

• Nurse

• Physician

• Pharmacist

• Physical Therapist

Multiple Choice

Who assists surgeons during operations by handing them instruments and helping to control bleeding?

• Anesthesiologist

• Surgical Technologist

• Respiratory Therapist

• Medical Assistant

Multiple Choice

Who prepares and administers anesthesia to patients undergoing surgery or medical procedures?

• Anesthesiologist

•  Optometrist

•  Cardiologist

• Gastroenterologist

Multiple Choice

Who provides primary care to patients, emphasizes disease prevention, and often treats patients of all ages?

• Physician Assistant

• Dermatologist

• Neurologist

• Orthopedic Surgeon

Multiple Choice

Who provides care to pregnant women before, during, and after childbirth?

•  Obstetrician

• Pediatrician

• Nephrologist

• Urologist

Multiple Choice

What healthcare professional specializes in the care of teeth and gums?

• Cardiologist

• Podiatrist

• Dentist

• Optometrist

Multiple Choice

What healthcare professional specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders?

• Neurologist

•  Cardiologist

•  Otolaryngologist

• Gastroenterologist

Multiple Choice

Which healthcare career involves taking X-rays and other diagnostic imaging tests?

• Radiologic Technologist

• Medical Laboratory Technician

• Nurse Practitioner

• Occupational Therapist

Multiple Choice

What healthcare professional specializes in the care of the musculoskeletal system, including bones and joints?

• Dermatologist

•  Gynecologist

•  Ophthalmologist

• Orthopedic Surgeon

Multiple Choice

What is the term for a healthcare provider who specializes in the care of the elderly?

• Rheumatologist

• Endocrinologist

• Nephrologist

• Gerontologist

Multiple Choice

What healthcare career focuses on the treatment and management of mental health disorders?

• Pediatrician

• Psychiatrist

• Radiologic Technologist

• Physical Therapist

Multiple Choice

Which healthcare career involves the study of tissues and cells to diagnose diseases?

•  Radiologic Technologist

• Cytotechnologist

•  Psychologist

•  Medical Librarian

Multiple Choice

Which healthcare professional helps patients with mobility issues and rehabilitation after injuries?

• Pharmacist

• Respiratory Therapist

• Physical Therapis

• Dental Hygienist

Multiple Choice

What healthcare career involves studying the genetic makeup of individuals and their families to assess the risk of inherited disorders?

•  Genetic Counselor

• Cytotechnologist

•  Chiropractor

• Medical Laboratory Technician

Multiple Choice

Which healthcare career involves designing, fitting, and evaluating prosthetic limbs and orthopedic braces?

• Prosthetist-Orthotist

• Speech-Language Pathologist

• Chiropractor

• Podiatrist

Multiple Choice

Who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive system, including the stomach and intestines?

• Pediatrician

• Psychiatrist

• Gastroenterologist

• Dermatologist

Multiple Choice

Who manages and coordinates patient care in a hospital or healthcare facility?

•  Medical Librarian

• Nurse

•  Medical Social Worker

• Hospital Administrator

Multiple Choice

Who provides nutritional guidance and dietary plans to promote health and manage medical conditions?

• Radiologic Technologist

• Nutritionist

•  Audiologist

•  Genetic Counselor

Multiple Choice

What healthcare professional provides care and support to individuals and families facing end-of-life decisions and palliative care?

•  Hospice Nurse

• Respiratory Therapist

• Occupational Therapist

•  Radiologic Technologist