Registered nurses provide specialized and skilled patient care and oversee care given by licensed practical nurses and nurse aides. Dietitians provide advice on nutritional food selection and preparation to enhance or maintain patients' health. Primary Clinical Inpatient Dietitian - Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center American Dietetic Association Medical technologists perform clinical laboratory tests and procedures ordered by physicians. Laboratory Manager - Twin County Regional Healthcare American Medical Technologists Physician assistants offer preventive care and perform diagnostic and therapeutic tests under the direction of a physician. Chiropractors treat patients by manually adjusting parts of the human body, especially the spine.
Dentists prevent, diagnose and treat diseases of the teeth and mouth tissues.
American Dental Association Genetic counselors provide information and guidance about medical issues that have a hereditary basis. Whose Time Has Come National Society of Genetic Counselors Occupational therapists use educational, vocational and rehabilitational techniques to help disabled people improve their qualities of life. As of 2002, post-graduate education will be required for new OTs. President - American Occupational Therapy Association American Occupational Therapy Association Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat and manage eye diseases and disorders. American Optometric Association Pharmacists prepare and dispense medications prescribed by physicians.