Physician assistants (PA) who work in orthopedic surgery are licensed practitioners who practice under physician supervision. The privileges of any PA are decided in large part by the supervising physician. Privileges of a PA in orthopedic surgery might include conducting a patient’s history and...
Physician assistants (PA) who work in allergy and immunology are licensed practitioners who practice under physician supervision. The privileges of any PA are decided in large part by the supervising physician. In the field of allergy and immunology, a PA’s privileges might include treating...
Nurse practitioners in emergency medicine are advanced practice registered nurses, according to the American Nurses Association. They work in emergency departments, urgent care facilities, and more. They work with patients of all ages and are skilled in caring for the whole patient. Emergency...
According to the American Institute of Alternative Medicine, massage therapists manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body to improve physical function, reduce pain and stress, and promote relaxation. Massage therapists work in a variety of locations, including health clinics,...
Lactation consultants are allied health professionals with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to provide quality breastfeeding assistance to parents and babies. They promote the benefits of breastfeeding by teaching prenatal or postpartum classes, conducting support groups, and providing one-...
Electroneurodiagnostic technologists—also referred to as electroencephalograph technologists—are multiskilled allied health professionals who operate specialized equipment that measures and records electrical activity in the brain, peripheral nervous system, and spinal cord. The data are...
Anesthesiologist assistants are allied health professionals who are educated, trained, and licensed to assist anesthesiologists in developing and implementing anesthesia care plans. These duties include patient monitoring, assisting with induction and maintenance of anesthesia, and working in...
A certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) is an advanced practice RN who provides anesthesia to patients in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, dentists, podiatrists, and other qualified healthcare professionals. CRNAs are professional, licensed RNs who have become anesthesia...
As physician shortages accelerate, healthcare institutions should expect to see a rise in the volume of requests for and from advanced practice...Read More »
The number of nonphysician practitioners applying for privileges at hospitals today is growing rapidly. In some places, the applications from...Read More »
