Assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. They provide information to other healthcare providers or to individuals and families concerned with the risk of inherited conditions. Advise individuals and families to support informed decisionmaking and coping methods for those at risk.
Evaluate and advise individuals to assist recovery from or avoid athletic related injuries or illnesses, or maintain peak physical fitness. They provide first aid or emergency care.
Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. They implement and conduct evaluation of programs designed to limit chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks to workers.
Assist surgeons during surgery by performing duties such as tissue retraction, insertion of tubes and intravenous lines, or closure of surgical wounds. They perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care.
Maintain and use equipment and supplies necessary to demonstrate portions of the human body on x ray film or fluoroscopic screen for diagnostic purposes.
Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. They assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. They perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.
Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (end) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. They perform nerve conduction studies.
Select and fit hearing aids for customers. They administer and interpret tests of hearing. They assess hearing instrument efficacy. They take ear impressions and prepare, design, and modify ear molds.
Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions.
Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescription or specification. They assist client with inserting, removing, and caring for contact lenses. They measure customer to size eyeglasses and coordinate frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescription. They prepare work orders and verify the finished lens.
