Chiropractors Job DescriptionMany people with aches, pains and other health complaints depend on chiropractors to help them cope.
Also called Doctors of Chiropractic, or chiropractic physicians, they diagnose and treat patients whose health problems are associated with the body’s muscular, nervous, and skeletal systems, especially the spine.
Chiropractors do not prescribe drugs or perform surgery, but they are thoroughly trained through two to four years of pre-professional college education, with a bachelor’s degree recommended
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Coroners Job DescriptionCoroners are medical detectives. They work with other investigators to find the cause of deaths that are accidental, violent, or unexplained.
The coroner is a public official who may be appointed or elected.
When a coroner is also a physician, he or she is called a medical examiner.
The coroner may visit the scene of the death and confer with law enforcement and public health officials
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Dietetic Technicians Job DescriptionThere’s an expression – “you are what you eat.” And that’s certainly true when it comes to good nutrition.
Dietetic Technicians help to make the important connection between food and health. At hospitals, they assist in planning meals that meet the needs of individual patients.
They might also work for schools and corporations, developing food selections for the cafeteria.
In every case, they rely on guidelines established by the government and medical experts
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Human Services Job DescriptionCaring for a small child…or helping a grieving family face the death of a loved one…it takes a special person to work in Human Services.
You have to be willing to make a connection--to take the emotional risks that come with getting involved with other peoples’ lives. In return, you’ll get the satisfaction of knowing you’re needed.
Some of the people you care for won’t be able to express their thanks
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Judges and Magistrates Job DescriptionOne of the foundations of our country is our judicial system. Judges and Magistrates are charged with making sure the system operates in accord with the law.
Most of us think of the judge as the person who keeps order in a courtroom by occasionally banging a gavel. But judges play a far more important role. In overseeing legal proceedings, they act like referees, ensuring that the rules are followed
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Obstetricians and Gynecologists Job DescriptionObstetricians and Gynecologists are medical doctors who specialize in the welfare of women.
Gynecologists deal with general health issues, as well as issues that affect the reproductive system.
Obstetricians are involved in the birth process, from pregnancy thru childbirth and postpartum follow-up.
It’s not unusual for one doctor to be both a gynecologist and obstetrician.
This is a field that requires extensive education
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