The careers below may be a good match forDental Assistants District Of Columbia

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician.

Postsecondary certificate

Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain

Associate's degree

Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography.

Postsecondary certificate

Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in

High school diploma or equivalent

Maintain a sterile field to provide support for physicians and nurses during endoscopy procedures.

High school diploma or equivalent

Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. May administer eye exams,

Postsecondary certificate

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical

Postsecondary certificate

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and

High school diploma or equivalent

Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials,

Postsecondary certificate

Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients

Postsecondary certificate

Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, or

Associate's degree

Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases

Associate's degree

Under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, perform only

High school diploma or equivalent

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular

Associate's degree

Record drugs delivered to the pharmacy, store incoming merchandise, and inform the supervisor of

High school diploma or equivalent

Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view

Associate's degree

Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for

Associate's degree

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in

Associate's degree

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing

Postsecondary certificate

Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise provide care to promote and maintain the

High school diploma or equivalent