Intro to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training Methuen High School Health Related Fields Intro to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training Methuen High School

What is physical therapy? As essential participants in the health care delivery system, physical therapists assume leadership roles in rehabilitation; in prevention, health maintenance, and programs that promote health, wellness, and fitness; and in professional and community organizations http://www.apta.org

What is an occupational therapist? Occupational therapists (OT) work with individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations to facilitate health, well-being and justice through engagement in occupation. An OT is trained in providing care to someone in order to restore productive activities of daily life.

What do you learn about? Areas of study covered in a Doctor of Physical Therapy include: Basic Evaluation Techniques, Physical Agents, Biomechanics, Extremity and Spinal Orthopedics, Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, Women's Health, Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Neuro Physical Therapy, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Ethical and Legal Issues, Psychosocial Issues, and Business Management.

Why Nursing? Nurses, also called registered nurses or RNs: ---take care of sick and injured people. ---give people medicine and treat wounds ---give emotional support to patients / families ---ask patients about their symptoms ---keep detailed records.

Nurses ---watch for signs that people are sick ---help doctors examine and treat patients ---help to give tests to find out why people are sick.

Nursing courseload: Typically, nurses are distinguished from one another by the area they work in (critical care, perioperative, oncology, nephrology, pediatrics, adult acute care, geriatrics, psychiatric, community, occupational health, etc.) Nursing education varies widely, and continues to produce an array of options

What does Pre-Med Mean? Pre-medical (often shortened to pre-med) is a term used to describe a track an undergraduate student in the United States pursues prior to becoming a medical student. It refers to the activities that prepare an undergraduate student for medical school such as pre-med coursework, volunteer activities, clinical experience, research, and the application process.

Can you major in “Pre-Med”? At most colleges and universities, students do not have the option of a pre-medical major. A student on a pre-med track is permitted to choose any undergraduate major in any field of study, so long as certain required courses are completed. Such courses are generally focused in scientific fields (biology and chemistry), and are necessary for an individual to be prepared for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and satisfy medical school pre-requisite requirements.

What is a “Physicians Assistant”? A healthcare professional licensed to practice medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician. A physician assistant is concerned with preventing, maintaining, and treating human illness and injury by providing a broad range of health care services that are traditionally performed by a physician. Physician assistants conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care, assist in surgery, and write prescriptions.

Average Annual Salaries Physician Assistant $71, 000 Physical Therapist $54, 000 Occupational Therapist $46, 000 Certified Nurse Specialists $70, 000 - $80, 000 Athletic Trainer $34, 000