| Definition |
Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research."
Broad,29-1040,Optometrists,
Detailed,29-1041,Optometrists,"Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions. Ophthalmologists are included in Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric (29-1241)."
Broad,29-1050,Pharmacists,
Detailed,29-1051,Pharmacists,"Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications."
Broad,29-1070,Physician Assistants,
Detailed,29-1071,Physician Assistants,"Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants. Excludes Registered Nurses (29-1141), Nurse Anesthetists (29-1151), Nurse Midwives (29-1161), Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), Emergency Medical Technicians (29-2042), Paramedics (29-2043), Surgical Assistants (29-9093), and Medical Assistants (31-9092)."
Broad,29-1080,Podiatrists,
Detailed,29-1081,Podiatrists,Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.
Broad,29-1120,Therapists,
Detailed,29-1122,Occupational Therapists,"Assess, plan, and organize rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Use therapeutic techniques, adapt the individuals environment, teach skills, and modify specific tasks that present barriers to the individual. Excludes Rehabilitation Counselors (21-1015)."
Detailed,29-1123,Physical Therapists,"Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury."
Detailed,29-1124,Radiation Therapists,"Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization."
Detailed,29-1125,Recreational Therapists,"Plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities include sports, trips, dramatics, social activities, and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity. Excludes Recreation Workers (39-9032)."
Detailed,29-1126,Respiratory Therapists,"Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment."
Detailed,29-1127,Speech-Language Pathologists,"Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems."
Detailed,29-1128,Exercise Physiologists,"Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed |
