Healthcare Careers Crossword

4. A medical doctor who diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries.
5. A professional who helps patients cope with social and emotional issues related to health.
7. A healthcare professional who dispenses medications and advises on their safe use.
10. A four-year college degree providing more advanced knowledge and skills.
14. assistant (MA) - A healthcare worker who performs administrative and basic clinical tasks.
16. A healthcare professional who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating sports-related injuries.
18. A licensed medical professional who practices medicine under a physician’s supervision.
19. A professional who studies behavior and provides mental health counseling.
20. The highest level of academic degree, required for many healthcare professions like physicians or pharmacists.
21. An advanced EMT who provides more complex emergency medical care.

1. Official permission granted by a government agency to practice a healthcare profession legally.
2. A therapist who assists patients in regaining skills for daily living and working.
3. A two-year college degree often required for entry-level healthcare jobs.
6. A licensed nurse who provides direct patient care and coordinates treatment plans.
8. A credential awarded to individuals who meet specific professional standards and pass an exam.
9. A specialist who helps patients improve movement and manage pain through therapy.
11. A healthcare provider trained to give emergency medical care outside the hospital.
12. practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) - A nurse who provides basic nursing care under the supervision of an RN or physician.
13. Graduate degree earned after a bachelor’s, often required for specialized healthcare roles.
15. An expert in nutrition who advises patients on healthy eating.
17. A specialist who diagnoses and treats hearing and balance disorders.