This field uses radiant energy for disease diagnosis and treatment. A large portion of radiologic technology is diagnostic imaging. Specialization includes nuclear medicine, sonography, and radiation therapy. The respiratory therapist helps those with breathing problems. Besides providing patient care, the therapist may enter research, teaching, management, rehabilitation, or diagnostics.
Speech pathologists identify, assess, and treat persons with speech disorders.
Audiologists treat hearing impaired individuals. In speech, language, and hearing clinics they may develop and implement a treatment program. In private medical centers and other facilities, they may be part of a treatment team. In schools, they may help develop programs, counsel parents, and assist with classroom activities. Surgical Physican Assistant.