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Massage Therapists

Career Overview Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans. Also Known As Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) Licensed Massage Practitioner (LMP) Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) Massage Therapist Alternate Job Titles Bodywork Therapist Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) Clinical Massage …

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Occupational Therapy Aides

Career Overview Under close supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing patient and treatment room. Also Known As Occupational Therapy Aide (OT Aide) Rehabilitation Aide (Rehab Aide) Rehabilitation Services Aide Restorative Aide Alternate Job Titles Certified Occupational Rehabilitation Aide …

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Physical Therapist Assistants

Career Overview Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. …

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Occupational Therapy Assistants

Career Overview Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training. Also Known As Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Licensed …

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Orderlies

Career Overview Transport patients to areas such as operating rooms or x-ray rooms using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds. May maintain stocks of supplies or clean and transport equipment. Psychiatric orderlies are included in Psychiatric Aides. Also Known As Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Patient Care Technician (PCT) Patient Transporter Transporter Alternate Job Titles Attendant Cart …

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Psychiatric Aides

Career Overview Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff. May assist with daily living activities, lead patients in educational and recreational activities, or accompany patients to and from examinations and treatments. May restrain violent patients. Includes psychiatric orderlies. Also Known As Mental Health Worker (MHW) Psychiatric Aide …

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Personal Care Aides

Career Overview Provide personalized assistance to individuals with disabilities or illness who require help with personal care and activities of daily living support (e.g., feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation). May also provide help with tasks such as preparing meals, doing light housekeeping, and doing laundry. Work is performed in various settings depending on …

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Nursing Assistants

Career Overview Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, …

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Midwives

Career Overview Provide prenatal care and childbirth assistance. Also Known As Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) Homebirth Midwife Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Licensed Midwife (LM) Alternate Job Titles APC (Advanced Practice Clinician) APP (Advanced Practice Provider) Birth Center Midwife Birth Doula Certified Direct-Entry Midwife Certified Midwife Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) Direct-Entry Midwife Doula Homebirth Midwife Lay …

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Home Health Aides

Career Overview Monitor the health status of an individual with disabilities or illness, and address their health-related needs, such as changing bandages, dressing wounds, or administering medication. Work is performed under the direction of offsite or intermittent onsite licensed nursing staff. Provide assistance with routine healthcare tasks or activities of daily living, such as feeding, …

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