Careers in Healthcare

Questions and Answers

Providing recreational therapies for mental health

Improving health via prevention and treatment of impairments (correct)

Enhancing physical fitness through exercise programs

Conducting scientific research in pharmaceuticals

Medical Technologist

Dietitian/Nutritionist (correct)

Dental Hygienist

Physiotherapist

Providing emergency medical response

Performing imaging examinations

Examining and analyzing bodily fluids (correct)

Administering physical therapy sessions

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Study Notes

Healthcare careers focus on maintaining and improving health through prevention, diagnosis, treatment, recovery, or cure of diseases and impairments.
Health professionals work across various allied health fields to deliver healthcare services.

Career choices in healthcare depend on specific pathways and interests in different fields.

Dietitian/Nutritionist: Specializes in customizing food and nutrition programs to promote health.
Medical Technologist: Conducts examinations and analyzes bodily fluids for diagnostic purposes.
EMT/Paramedic: Provides immediate response to medical emergencies, delivering critical care at the scene.
Technologists: Performs imaging examinations such as X-rays and MRIs to aid diagnosis.
Dental Hygienist: Responsible for cleaning teeth and educating patients on oral hygiene practices.
Optician: Works with corrective lenses to improve vision, including fittings and adjustments.
Counsellors: Support individuals through mental health challenges, providing coping strategies and guidance.
Midwives: Offer primary care to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum for both mother and baby.
Massage Therapist: Treats musculoskeletal injuries and alleviates chronic pain through therapeutic massage.
Physiotherapist: Aims to restore and enhance patients' mobility and overall functional ability.