|
Acute Care - short term care
delivered to patients who experience sudden illness or trauma
|
| |
|
Addiction/Substance Abuse - an
uncontrollable craving or dependence on
a particular substance such as drugs, alcohol, or medications
|
| |
|
Allergy and Immunology - deals with hypersensitivity to a substance
and the body’s response to an invading substance |
| |
|
Anesthesiology - deals with the science of the partial or complete loss
of sensation, pain, temperature, touch, etc., usually to permit surgery
or other painful procedures |
| |
|
Animal Behavior - the study of animal behavior, the veterinary equivalent
of psychology |
| |
|
Bacterial and Viral Genetics - the study of the inherited traits found
in the cells of bacteria and viruses |
| |
|
Behavioral Psychology - concerned with understanding and developing interventions
to improve human behavior |
| |
|
Bioinformatics - writing computer programs to analyze the interaction
of genes and natural and disease conditions |
| |
|
Bioinstrumentation - the development and use of devices for recording
and transmitting physiological data and in the diagnosis and treatment
of disease |
| |
|
Biomaterials - a substance, synthetic or natural, that can be used to
help treat, add to, or replace tissue, organs or body parts
|
| |
|
Biomechanics - the application of mechanical laws to living organisms,
specifically the locomotor systems of the human body |
| |
| Blood
Banking - collecting, processing, typing,
crossmatching, testing, and storing blood for lifegiving
transfusions |
| |
|
Business Dietetics - concerned with product development,
sales, marketing, advertising, public relations, and purchasing in
food and nutrition related
industries to help companies satisfy consumers’ growing interest
in nutrition |
| |
|
Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics - concerned with the diagnosis of heart and
lung capacity using various breathing tests, equipment, and procedures
|
| |
|
Cardiovascular - pertaining to the heart and blood vessels
|
| |
|
Career Counseling - providing advice and guidance to individuals seeking
direction about future jobs |
| |
|
Cellular and
Tissue Engineering - concerned with understanding
microscopic structures and disease processes in order to attack medical
problems at the microscopic level |
| |
|
Child Welfare - the focus is on strengthening family roles or helping
the child with adoptive, foster care, or institutional arrangements
|
| |
| Clinical
Chemistry - the study of matter and the composition of
substances and the changes they undergo |
| |
|
Clinical Child Psychology - focused on understanding, preventing, diagnosing
and treating mental illness in children |
| |
|
Clinical Dietetics - concerned with the development of nutritious food
menus for patients |
| |
|
Clinical Electrophysiology - the study of the body’s electrical
system and its impact on bodily function |
| |
|
Clinical Engineering - the application of technology to heathcare in
hospitals |
| |
|
Clinical Genetics - identifies birth defects and inherited genetic disorders,
and recognizes how they affect patients |
| |
|
Clinical Health Psychology - the application of knowledge about the relationship
between behavior and health to improve the quality of the health care
system |
| |
|
Clinical Neuropsychology - the study of human behavior as it relates
to normal and abnormal functioning of the central nervous system
|
| |
|
Clinical Psychology - concerned with helping mentally or emotionally
disturbed clients adjust to life |
| |
|
Colon and Rectal Surgery - deals with surgery of the intestine and rectum
|
| |
|
Community Dietetics - working with state and federal programs to prevent
chronic diseases and to provide care for those who are most at risk
|
| |
|
Community Health - concerned with teaching and promoting quality health
in a community; identifies needs and deficient health care in communities
|
| |
|
Counseling Psychology - helping people with physical, emotional and mental
disorders improve well-being, alleviate pain and suffering, and resolve
crises |
| |
|
Critical Care - deals with those who are dangerously ill or in a critical
state |
| |
|
Dental Public Health - the science of providing protection and promotion
of community dental health through organized community effort
|
| |
|
Dermatology - concerned with
diseases of the skin
|
| |
| Diabetes
Education - concerned with teaching people with
diabetes how to manage their condition |
| |
|
Emergency and Critical Care - veterinary care equivalent to emergency
medicine in humans |
| |
|
Emergency Medicine - deals with those who are acutely ill or suddenly
injured |
| |
|
Endodontics - deals with diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases
of nerves, arteries, veins and roots of teeth |
| |
|
Family Practice - deals with prevention, diseases and health problems
in all members of a family |
| |
|
Family Psychology - working with each member of a family to resolve emotional
and communication problems |
| |
|
Family Services - services that promote and encourage the healthy development
of families |
| |
|
Forensic Psychology - the application of expert psychological opinion
to legal proceedings in order to help the courts arrive at a just or
correct decision |
| |
|
Forensics - the application of science to legal issues
such as the examination of physical evidence from a crime scene |
| |
|
Genetic Counseling - a service that provides information and support
to individuals and families who have a history of birth defects or
inherited genetic disorders, and may be at risk for passing them on
to an unborn child |
| |
|
Genetic Testing - the practice
of examining a person's DNA from a sample of blood or other body
fluid to identify and diagnose inherited diseases or disorders |
| |
|
Geriatric Social Work - concerned with providing
services to the elderly |
| |
|
Geriatrics - deals with disease, disabilities, and care of the aged
|
| |
|
Gerontological Counseling - counseling the elderly
|
| |
|
Hematology - deals with the diseases and problems of the blood
|
| |
|
Home Health - providing health care in the patient’s home
|
| |
| Human Genetics - the study of the development of humans
|
| |
| |
| |
|
| Immunology/Serology - concerned with the body’s response
to an invading foreign substance; deals with the entire immune system
|
| |
| Industrial/Organizational Psychology - the study of people’s
attitudes, behavior, emotions, and personality at work, and the application
of psychological principles in order to improve work environments and
raise productivity |
| |
| Intensive Care - special medical facilities, services,
and maintaining devices to meet the needs of gravely ill patients
|
| |
| Internal Medicine - deals with diseases of internal origin,
those not usually treated surgically |
| |
| Invasive Cardiology - tests involving puncture or incision
of the skin or insertion of an instrument or foreign material into the
heart or blood vessels |
| |
| Laboratory Animal Medicine - the study of animals used
in research |
| |
|
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - the use of strong magnetic
fields and non-ionizing radiation to visualize the inside of living
organisms |
| |
| Marriage and Family - concerned with enhancing the well-being
of marital relationships and families |
| |
| Maternal Infant Nursing - care and services delivered
to newborns, infants, and mothers |
| |
| Medical Genetics - the study of genes, diseases, and disorders
that are genetically linked |
| |
| Medical Imaging - the combination of sound, magnetism,
or radiation with high speed electronic data processing to generate an
image or x-ray |
| |
| Mental Health - deals with the presence or absence of
mental problems and how people adjust to life and their feelings of self-worth
|
| |
| Microbiology - the study of microscopic organisms
|
| |
| Neonatal Care - care delivered to infants during the first
six weeks after birth |
| |
| Neonatology - study and care of newborn infants (up to
six weeks of age) |
| |
| Neurological Surgery - surgery involving the brain, cranial
nerves and spinal cord |
| |
| Neurology - concerned with the nervous system (brain,
cranial nerves, and spinal cord) |
| |
| Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine - deals with the treatment
of diseases and disorders of the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems
of the body |
| |
| Non-invasive Echocardiography - performing tests dealing
with the heart that do not require entering the body or puncturing the
skin |
| |
| Non-invasive Vascular
Technology- tests showing the inside features of the circulatory
system, such as ultrasound, that do not require entering the body or puncturing
the skin
|
| |
| Nuclear Medicine - concerned with the use of radioactive materials for
diagnostic and treatment purposes
|
| |
| Nuclear Pharmacy - the application of principles and practices of pharmacy
and radiochemistry to produce radioactive drugs for patient diagnosis
and therapy |
| |
|
Nursing Administration - concerned with administrative nursing duties
such as supervision, instruction, and schedule coordination in a health
care setting
|
| |
|
Nursing Administration -
concerned with administrative nursing duties such as supervision,
instruction, and schedule coordination in a health care setting.
|
| |
|
Nutrition - the study of foods and their affect on the growth and development
of animals and humans |
| |
|
Nutrition Support - the application of nutritional
interventions such as oral supplements or intravenous feedings to
patients who have been affected by various diseases which affect
processes such as eating, digesting and absorbing nutrients required
for health |
| |
|
Nutrition Support Pharmacy - the application of principles and practices
of pharmacy to help determine and prepare solutions needed for nutrition
|
| |
|
Obstetrics and Gynecology - concerned with female reproductive organs,
pregnancy, labor, and childbirth |
| |
|
Occupational Health - deals with self-care, work, play, and task performance
skills of well and disabled people |
| |
|
Oncology - deals with cancerous and benign tumors
|
| |
|
Oncology Pharmacy - the use of drugs and chemicals in the care of patients
with cancer |
| |
|
Ophthalmology - deals with the eye, its anatomy, physiology, and diseases
|
| |
|
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - concerned with nature of diseases
of the mouth through study of their causes, processes, and effects
|
| |
|
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology - concerned with the production and
interpretation of x-rays that are used for the diagnosis and management
of diseases, disorders and conditions of the mouth and surrounding
structures |
| |
|
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - services, including diagnosis, operations,
and treatment, that are provided due to problems with the jaw and surrounding
structures |
| |
|
Orthodontics - prevention and correction of abnormally positioned or
aligned teeth; braces |
| |
|
Orthopaedic Bioengineering - concerned with understanding the function
of bones, joints and muscles for the design of artificial joint replacements
|
| |
|
Orthopedic Surgery - deals with surgery involving the bones and joints
|
| |
|
Orthopedics - concerned with the skeletal system, muscles, joints and
ligaments |
| |
|
Otolaryngology - concerned with treatment of the head and neck including
the ear, nose, and throat |
| |
|
Pastoral Counseling - guidance that includes spirituality and psychotherapy
|
| |
|
Pathology - study of the changes in tissues and organs caused by disease
|
| |
|
Pediatric Dentistry - providing preventive and therapeutic oral health
care for infants and children through adolescence |
| |
|
Pediatric Nutrition - deals with
the development of nutritious diets for children who are ill or have
special health care need |
| |
|
Pediatrics - deals with children, their development, care, and diseases
|
| |
|
Periodontology - study and treatment of gums, oral bones, and tissues
|
| |
|
Pharmacology - the study of how drugs are used to treat disease
|
| |
|
Pharmacotherapy - the use of medicine in treatment of disease; drug therapy
|
| |
| Physical and Mental Health - concerned with supportive services for
people who have difficulty coping with their medical circumstances or
those who are mentally challenged; services may include crisis intervention,
rehabilitation, and outreach |
| |
|
| |
|
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - deals with treatment and recovery
from disease or injury through occupational, physical, and speech therapy
|
| |
|
Plant and Animal Genetics - the study of the inherited traits found in
plants and animals |
| |
|
Plastic Surgery - surgery dealing with the restoration, repair, or reconstruction
of body structures |
| |
|
Population Genetics - the study of changes to the heredity and variation
of large groups of humans, animals, and plants over several generations
|
| |
|
Poultry Medicine - deals largely with the treatment of chickens and turkeys
|
| |
|
Preventive Medicine - concerned with preventing the occurrence of both
mental and physical illness and disease |
| |
|
Primary Podiatric Medicine - deals with diseases and problems of the
foot and ankle |
| |
| Proctology - concerned with disorders of the rectum and anus
|
| |
|
Prosthodontics - concerned with restoring and maintaining mouth function,
comfort, and appearance by replacing missing teeth with artificial
appliances for the mouth like crowns and bridges |
| |
|
Psychiatric Pharmacy - the use of drugs and chemicals in the care of
patients with mental illness |
| |
|
Psychiatry - deals with the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
of mental illness |
| |
|
Psychiatry and Neurology - deals with the study, diagnosis, and prevention
of mental illness; concerned with the nervous system (brain, cranial
nerves, and spinal cord) |
| |
|
Psychoanalytic Psychology - method of discovering past and present mental
and emotional experiences in order to determine what has influenced
a person’s current mental health; to discover conflicts and seek
ways to assist patients in resolving problems |
| |
|
Public Health - the science of providing protection and promotion of
community health through organized community effort |
| |
|
Pulmonary Care - deals with the care of the lungs
|
| |
|
Pulmonary Rehabilitation - designed to stabilize or reverse conditions
affecting the respiratory system |
| |
| Radiation
Therapy - the careful use of radiation to treat center |
| |
|
Radiography - the use of certain types of electromagnetic
radiation to create images of body structures for medical diagnoses |
| |
|
Radiology - deals with radioactive substances in relation to prevention,
diagnosis, and treatment of diseases including x-rays and radioactive
isotopes |
| |
|
Rehabilitation - to restore or bring to a condition of good health, function,
or usefulness |
| |
|
Rehabilitation Engineering - concerned with expanding capabilities and
improving the quality of life for individuals with physical impairment
|
| |
|
Renal Nutrition - deals with the development of nutritious diets for
people with kidney problems or failure |
| |
|
School Counseling - providing advice and guidance to students by health
professionals |
| |
|
School Health - deals with the physical, mental and social well-being
of students in a school setting |
| |
|
School Nursing - registered nurse employed by a school system; major
role is preventive care such as immunization and safety programs, counseling,
and educating students on good health |
| |
|
School Psychology - working with teachers, parents, and administrators
to resolve students’ learning and behavior problems |
| |
|
School Systems - concerned with evaluation of the abilities of handicapped
children, therapy recommendation, classroom modification, and helping
them achieve participation in school activities |
| |
|
Social Policy and Community Practice - work for policy changes that affect
people; call attention to the unmet needs and gaps in present resources
|
| |
| Sonography
(Ultrasound) - the use of high frequency sound waves to
produce images of body tissues |
| |
| Sports Medicine
-
the field of medicine concerned with
the prevention and treatment of injuries and disorders that are
related to participation in sports |
| |
|
Sports Vision - vision specialization concentrating on sports vision
aids |
| |
|
Student Affairs Counseling - providing advice and guidance to students
|
| |
|
Surgery - deals with treatment of diseases by operative procedures
|
| |
|
Systems Physiology - using engineering knowledge, techniques, and tools
to understand the function of living organisms |
| |
|
Theriogenology - the study of animal reproduction
|
| |
|
Thoracic Surgery - surgery involving the rib cage and structures in the
rib cage |
| |
|
Toxicology - the study of poisons and harmful chemicals and their affect
on plants, animals, and humans |
| |
|
Urology - deals with the urinary tract
|
| |
|
Veterinary Practice - treatment of routine animal diseases equivalent
to general practice in human medicine |
| |
|
Vision Therapy - concerned with therapy exercises designed to improve
and maintain good vision |
| |
|
Work Evaluation - concerned with returning clients to the workforce after
injuries or illness; involves evaluation of the work site and simulation
of job activities in order to restore function or adapt activities
for return to work |
| |
| Wound Care
- the practice of caring for and treating patients who suffer from
acute and chronic wounds of various causes |
| |
|
Zoological Medicine - the study of animals in zoos, aquariums, and in
the wild |
| |
| |
| |
|
