Paediatric Registered Nurses (RNs) are nurses who focus on the medical needs and treatment of infants, children and adolescents. Their specialized training allows them to provide young patients and their families with emotional support and medical care. Paediatric nurses are required to complete undergraduate nursing programs and pass national RN…...
ONCOLOGY
Oncology is the study of cancer. An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer. The field of oncology has 3 major areas: Medical, Surgical and Radiation. A Medical Oncologist treats cancer using chemotherapy or other medications, such as targeted therapy…...
INTENSIVIST
An Intensivist is a board-certified physician who provides special care for critically ill patients. Also known as a Critical Care Physician, the Intensivist has advanced training and experience in treating this complex type of patient. After medical school, an Intensivist completes a residency and board certification in a specialty such…...
RHEUMATOLOGIST
A specialist in the non-surgical treatment of rheumatic illnesses, especially arthritis. Rheumatologist have special interests in unexplained rash, fever, arthritis, anemia, weakness, weight loss, fatigue, joint or muscle pain, autoimmune disease, and anorexia. They often serve as consultants, acting like detectives for other doctors. Rheumatologist have particular skills in the…...
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIANS
Medical laboratory technicians assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by performing tests on tissue, blood and other body fluids. Medical lab technicians most commonly work in hospitals or doctors' offices. This career field typically requires an associate's degree, and certification might be needed. Job DescriptionMedical laboratory technicians…...
ORTHOPAEDICS
A branch of medicine concerned with the correction or prevention of deformities, disorders, or injuries of the skeleton and associated structures (such as tendons and ligaments) Orthopaedics is formed in part from the Greek word for "child", and many orthopedic patients are in fact children. But adults also often have…...
Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) Objective and Functions
The Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) is divided into 5 major areas: decontamination, assembly and processing, sterilizing, sterile storage, and distribution. The objectives of central service include the following: 1) To provide inventoried supplies and equipment to customer areas.2) To promote better patient care by providing prompt and accurate service.3)…...
MIDWIFERY
It is the art or act of assisting at childbirth. Midwifery is the art, act, or process of producing, bringing forth, or bringing about. A registered midwife is a person who has 1) successfully completed a recognised and approved midwifery education programme in the country where the qualification was achieved2) acquired…...
GASTROENTEROLOGY
Branch of medicine concerned with the structure, functions, diseases and pathology of the stomach and intestines A gastroenterologist is a physician who specializes in diseases of the digestive system, also called the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Gastroenterologists have extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the esophagus,…...