Optician (Opt)
Opticians or Dispensing Opticians adjust eyeglass lenses according to prescriptions and fit them into frames. Some opticians may manufacture lenses for optical instruments such as telescopes or microscopes. Work Activities/Work Locations Opticians usually work in the retail trade such as optical goods stores selling lenses and frames. Others are employed by eyewear manufacturer laboratories, or…
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician
Ophthalmic laboratory technicians, sometimes referred to as optical mechanics, create eyeglass lenses according to prescriptions and fit them into frames. Some may manufacture lenses for optical instruments such as telescopes or microscopes. Work Activities/Work Locations Ophthalmic laboratory technicians usually work in laboratories or in a retail store that manufactures lenses. They are trained to operate…
Veterinary Technician (VT)/Certified (CVT)/Licensed (LVT)
Specializations Lab Animal Technician – specializes in the testing of biomedical advancements and product safety. Biotechnology Technician – can specialize in animal breeding, forensics, gene therapy, fermentation, bioremediation, or DNA reagents and products. Work Activities/Work Locations Veterinary Technicians, known also as Veterinary Assistants, Animal Health Technicians, or Animal Technicians, perform support duties for and under…
Veterinarian (DVM/DMD)
Work Activities/Work Locations Veterinarians provide medical diagnoses and treatments for pets, livestock and other animals. They are trained to examine animals for disease and injury, perform surgery, prescribe medicines and vaccinations, and treat wounds and broken bones. Veterinarians advise animal owners about proper care and breeding to keep their animals healthy. Veterinarians are usually in…
Audiologist (AUDT)
Audiologist (AUDT) Work Activities/Work Locations Audiologists evaluate and treat individuals with hearing impairments, hearing disorders, or balance disorders by planning and implementing prevention and rehabilitation treatments. They are trained to conduct tests with hearing devices and other equipment to determine type and degree of hearing impairment and to assess communication problems. Audiologists can provide instruction…
Cardiovascular Technologist (CT/CVT)
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians help physicians in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel diseases and disorders. There are many specialized areas which are briefly outlined in this section. Specializations Electrocardiograph Technician – Electrocardiograph technicians, sometimes referred to as ECG or EKG technicians, are trained to conduct an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), which measures the…
Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)/Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET)
Biomedical equipment technicians are also referred to as biomedical electronics technicians and biomedical engineering technicians. They repair, calibrate and maintain life support equipment and other medical instruments and devices used by research facilities, hospitals and clinics. Work Activities/Work Locations Biomedical equipment technicians are trained to repair, maintain, inspect and install medical equipment in hospitals or…
Biomedical Engineer
Biomedical engineers research and study functions and systems of humans and animals to design life-support devices and other medical equipment to assist health care personnel in observing, repairing or treating various health conditions. Specializations Clinical Engineering – designing and developing medical equipment. Work Activities/Work Locations Biomedical engineers work in laboratories, industrial plants, universities, or private…
Biological/Research Scientist
Biological/Research scientists study reproduction, growth and development, function, structure, behavior and other aspects of living organisms to develop medicines, prevent disease, and promote health. Specializations Anatomist – studies organ structure in animals and applies to human medicine. Aquatic Biologist – studies micro-organisms, plants, and animals living in water. Biochemist – researches how various substances affect…
Registered Nurse (RN)
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) Specializations Nurses can specialize in their area of practice which include hospital, home, academic, government, business, industry, medical service, and the community at large. Nurses can obtain on-going education through masters degree or doctorate degree preparation. Infection Control Nurse – distributes information to hospital…