Dental assistants perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Their clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral health care procedures.

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Psychiatric technicians care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, by following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. They monitor their patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff.

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Respiratory therapists care for patients who have trouble breathing—for example, from a chronic respiratory disease, such as asthma or emphysema.

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In general, a sterile compounding role involves creating IV infusions in a clean room setting using aseptic technique, a process that allows the end medication to be sterile enough for injection into the patient.

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Pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions.

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Nurse practitioners coordinate patient care and may provide primary and specialty health care.

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Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care and educate patients and the public about various health conditions.

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Paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities.

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Surgical technologists assist in surgical operations.

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Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) provide basic nursing care.

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Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities.

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Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in hospitals, offices of physicians, and other health care facilities.

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Nursing assistants provide basic care and help patients with activities of daily living. Orderlies transport patients and clean treatment areas.

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Home health and personal care aides monitor the condition of people with disabilities or chronic illnesses and help them with daily living activities.

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