OTHER HEALTH CAREERS
Graduate Degrees in Health Sciences
The College of
Graduate Health Sciences of the University of Tennessee, Memphis
offers graduate instruction leading to the Master of Science and Doctor
of Philosophy degrees. Combined D.D.S./Ph.D., M.D/Ph.D and Pharm.D./Ph.D.
curricula in the Colleges of Dentistry, Medicine, and Pharmacy are available
for exceptionally qualified students with Baccalaureate
degrees.
Physician Assistant
Physician assistants
(PA's) are health professionals licensed to practice medicine with
physician supervision. Physician assistants are qualified by graduation from
an accredited physician assistant education program and certified by the
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
They may obtain medical histories, perform complete physical examinations
and minor surgical procedures, order and interpret routine diagnostic
tests, develop diagnostic and management plans, provide treatment
of persons with acute and chronic illness and respond appropriately to
life threatening emergencies. In addition, they may provide patient education
and facilitate patient referral
to community health and social service agencies.
American Academy of Physician Assistants
950 North Washington Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
(703) 836-2272. Ext. 3505, FAX: (703) 684-1924
- Emory University
School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program
1462 Clifton
road, Suite 280
Atlanta, Georgia 30322
(404) 727-7825 - University
of South Alabama Department of Physician Assistant Studies
1504 Springhill Avenue, Suite 4410
Mobile, Alabama 36604-3273 - Trevecca
Nazarene University Physician Assistant Program
333 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, Tennessee 37210-2877
(615) 248-1225
Nursing
Nurses are concerned with the prevention of illness, the promotion of health, and the care of the sick.
Podiatric Medicine
Podiatric physicians diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases and disorders of the human foot and ankle. They receive the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) professional degree from a podiatric medical school. Admission requirements are similar to those for medical schools.
The American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine
1350 Piccard Dr.,
Suite 322
Rockville, Maryland 20852
1-800-922-9266
- Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
1001 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, Illinois 60610
800-843-3059 - Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
8th Street at Race
Philadelphia, PA 19107-9928
800-220-FEET
Physical Therapy
The professional physical therapist works to prevent and treat patients suffering from bodily injury and/or disease. The therapist works very closely with a variety of health professionals, including physicians and nurses. Physical therapists may find themselves working in a variety of areas such as research and administration.
Chiropractic Medicine
Chiropractic health practitioners use a natural health method that does not involve drugs or surgery. They provide non-invasive health care and are best known for relieving back and neck pain.
- Life College of Chiropractic
269 Barclay Circle
Marietta, Georgia 30060 - Palmer College of Chiropractic
1000 Brady Street
Davenport, Iowa 52803-5287
Medical Technology
A medical technologist is a skilled laboratory scientist who performs and evaluates laboratory procedures using sophisticated instruments. Areas of laboratory science involved include hematology, immunohematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, serology, immunology, urinalysis, mycology, and parasitology. Some medical technologists specialize in one area and others remain generalists.
- The University of Tennessee
Medical Technology
800 Madison Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38163
Dental Hygiene
The dental hygienist carries out preventive oral health care. Maintaining optimal oral health, preventing oral diseases, and intervening with therapeutic services when deemed necessary by dentists are all roles of a dental hygienist. A bachelor of science degree in dental hygiene can be obtained after completion of two years of college work at UTC and a two year dental hygiene program.
- The University
of Tennessee Dental Hygiene
Office of Enrollment Services
800 Madison Avenue
University of Tennessee, Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee 38163
Health Information Management
Health Information Management is an excellent career for business majors and for those biology majors who enjoy working with computers, yet desire a career that uses their science background and interest in dealing with people. Health Information Management graduates work in hospitals, law offices or as consultants.
- University of Tennessee
Health Information Management
Office of Enrollment Services
800 Madison Avenue
Memphis, TN 38163
Cytotechnology
A cytotechnologist uses a microscope to examine cells that have been shed, scraped or aspirated from body tissues . The technologist prepares samples by using staining techniques appropriate for the cells to be studied. Skilled cytotechnologists are able to recognize abnormalities in color, size and shape. Examination results aid physicians in making diagnoses. There is considerable demand for graduates in private laboratories and hospitals.
- The University of
Tennessee Cytotechnology Program
800 Madison Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38103
Medical Illustration
Medical
Illustrators are specially trained artists who communicate medical and
scientific ideas. It is a profession that requires training and skill in
both art and science. Examples of roles Medical Illustrators fill:
-documentation of medical and scientific procedures for journals and
books
-design of multimedia materials for presentations and web pages
-employment by medical schools and medical centers
-employment by advertising agencies and publishers
-employment by pharmaceutical and medical product companies
-production of demonstrative evidence for legal cases.
- Medical College of Georgia Department
of Medical Illustration
1120 15 th Street, CJ1101
Augusta, GA 30912-0300
706/721-3266, Fax: 706/721-7855
