has anyone heard of an allied medical field called Occupational therapy?
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Occupational Therapy is a wonderful combination of art and science. Science because it requires knowledge of human body & its functioning . Art because it requires a great deal of imagination and creativity. An OTist primarily works towards heping their clients achieve maximal possible independent level of functioning in their daily activities . Daily activity could be simple like brushing your teeth, changing clothes and taking a shower or complex like getting in/out of car, driving to work or earning a living.\n\nDepending upon the work setting , OT can specialise in :\n\n1) Neuro rehabilitation ( clients with brain injury, spinal cord injury, other neurological injuries), \n2) Orthopaedic cases( back injuries, total hip/knee replacements, post surgical), \n3) School system ( with kids with learning disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy etc.) , \n4) Hand therapy ( managing clients with hand injuries and surgeries), \n5) Ergonomics ( creating compatibility between an individual and his work environment)\n6) And the list goes on.....\n\nIt's a beautiful profession with multiple careeer options and challenges.
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Anything, and I mean ANYTHING, in the nursing field.  There are also medical-related jobs not involving direct patient care, like medical records, which I am going to school for right now.  Medical is definitely a good way to go, but always keep your own interests at heart.
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Yes.\nIn fact its vest to refuse treatment from the mainstream meducal profession, and seek an alternative treatment. There are many cures available.\n\nRead this report.\n\n\nhttp://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/cancer.html
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From experience I can tell you that here that the local pro sport \nstaff has helped many students in sports medicine step into the sports league.  If I recall they use a credit for work program from the nearby college.  It is a great stepping stone.
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A clinic that has multiple specialties.
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If it is in the medical field, it is a Doctor of Osteopathic medicine.  My doctor has an MD and a DO.
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Respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, hematologists, pathologists, histologists, bacteriologists, \nmedical researcher, radiologist are just a few that come to mind. Hope this helps!
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Yes, psyc. techs. interact with patients and assist nurses, doctors, and therapists in an inpatient setting. I agree with Sarah ;)
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That means Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. He's an osteopath, which is one of several "alternative" forms of medical practice. The conventional doctor (an MD) is an allopath...a doctor of allopathic medicine.\n\nThe American Academy of Osteopathy's position is that they are not "alternative," but many allopaths disagree.\n\nThat said, you can find DOs just about anyplace you find MDs, and they are increasingly indistinguishable. ERs have 'em, and so do many specialty practices. I've encountered a bunch of them as a paramedic, and they're good docs.\n\nThe main idea behind osteopathy is a focus on an entire person, rather than individual symptoms, and an emphasis on "manipulation," mostly of joints, as a way to heal.\n\nFrom the Academy's website:\n\n"DOs use what is called osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). OMT is a technique in which the DOs use their hands to diagnose injury and illness, giving special attention to the joints, bones, muscles, and nerves. Manipulations improve circulation, which in turn, creates a normal nerve and blood supply, enabling the body to heal itself."
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Look into Atheletic Training and Phsyical therapy
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Medical degree specializing in pathology.
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I have the occupational outlook site:\n\nIf I think of another, I'll post it.
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No, but in sports medicine their are rehabilitation doctors, therapists and trainers as well as paramedics. Also medical advisers, no nursing positions.
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Yes...any career in the health field is good.  But remember it is a lot of hard work and studying and you must be a patient, happy person.  Go to your local hospital, see if you can volunteer or shadow some people in the field.
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This is a very general question. What you really want to look for is Alternative Medicine/Healing Modalities. There are many ways for the body/mind/spriit to heal when it is given the appropriate tools and encouragement.\n\nWith alternative medicine, you, the patient/client must become educated and take responsiblity for your health.  You become a pro-active partner with your health care practitioner. This is crucial for achieving optimum health and well-being. It is a much different situation than is found in the typical allopathic MD's office.\n\nSome alternative healing modalities are: nutrition, herbs, homeopathy, accupuncture, detoxification of the tissues and organs via vitamin and chelation IV drips, nutrient supplementation; all types of bodywork--therapeutic massage, shiatsu, deep tissue massage, osteopathic manual manipulation, chiropractic; movement therapies--Feldenkrais Method, Alexander Technique. yoga, t'ai chi, chi kung; spiritual practices--meditation, shamanic practices, the list goes on.\n\nPersonally, I've been involved in many of these modalities for 25 years. I have had the great good fortune to have found some outstanding practitioners that have enabled me to achieve and maintain my health and well-being.\n\nIn the end--we are all responsible for our health and it's a very positive step you're taking in inquiring about natural healing modalities. \n\nThere is a ton of information out there and it can get to be very confusing. Finding a competent and experienced health care professional--holistically-oriented MD, clinical nutritionist, naturopathic physician, osteopathic physician, accupuncturist, etc may be of great value in taking care of yourself and preventing serious degenerative diseases.\n\nAllopathic medicine (the medicine practiced by most doctors) definitely has its place. Allopathic medicine is excellent in emergencies/trauma, surgical procedures and acute/life-threatening illnesses. It basically works (in illnesses) by treating symptoms and not causes and uses surgery (sometimes necessary) and drugs as its tools. It has a dismal record concerning the treatment and prevention of chronic and degenerative diseases.\n\nIt is important to remember to not "throw the baby out with the bath water." Everything has its place, time and purpose. \n\nBelow are some soures that may be of help in your quest.\n\nWishing you Excellent Health
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I think anything that blends medicine and IT together will be a money making machine. If you're independent IT, solicit to hospitals. IF you're not and you're looking for full tiem work, that might be a little harder to find because they might not know that they need you !
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there are many many fields of specialty in nursing.  about 200 according to the american nurse's assoc:\n\nAmbulatory care nursing \nAdvanced practice nursing \nBehavioral health nursing \nCamp nursing \nCardiac nursing \nCardiac catheter laboratory nursing \nCase management \nClinical nurse specialist \nClinical research nurse \nCommunity health nursing \nCorrectional nursing \nCritical care nursing \nDevelopmental disabilities nursing \nDistrict nursing \nEmergency nursing \nEnvironmental Health nursing \nFlight nursing \nForensic nursing \nGastroenterology nursing \nGenetics nursing \nGeriatric nursing \nHealth visiting \nHematology oncology nursing \nHIV/AIDS nursing \nHome health nursing \nHospice nursing \nHyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Nursing \nIntavenous therapy nursing \nInfectious disease nursing \nLegal nursing \nMaternal-child nursing \nMedical-surgical nursing \nMilitary and uniformed services nursing, including Public Health Service \nNeonatal nursing \nNeuro-surgical nursing \nNurse anesthetist \nNurse-midwife \nNurse practitioner \nNursing educator \nNursing informatics \nNursing management \nObstetrics gynecology nursing \nOccupational health nursing \nOncology nursing \nOperating room nursing \nOrthopaedic nursing \nOstomy nursing \nPain management and palliative care nursing \nPediatric nursing \nPerianesthesia nursing \nPerioperative nursing \nPlastic and reconstructive surgical nursing \nPrivate duty nursing \nPsychiatric or mental health nursing \nPublic health \nPulmonary nursing \nQuality improvement \nRadiology nursing \nRehabilitation nursing \nRenal dialysis nursing \nRenal nursing \nResearch \nSchool nursing \nSub-acute nursing \nSubstance abuse nursing \nTele-medicine nursing \nTelemetry nursing \nTelephone triage nursing \nTransplantation nursing \nTravel nursing \nUrology nursing \nUtilization management \nWound care