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On this page you can find various fact sheets developed by Military Health System. Please scroll down or use the search box to find specific fact sheets.

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Fact Sheet
Dec 12, 2013

Physician

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A medical career as a civilian physician in the Department of Defense (DoD) is an exciting and fulfilling option if you want to make a difference in the lives of others. Working as a civilian physician treating our wounded warriors and their families, you will enjoy many of the same benefits of a military medical career without having to worry about ...

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Dec 12, 2013

Podiatrist

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Podiatrist positions perform professional work involved in the care and treatment of the feet, including work in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of foot diseases and disorders by physical, medical, and/or surgical methods; the writing of prescriptions for topical medications, corrective exercises, corrective footwear and other purposes; and ...

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Dec 12, 2013

Medical Technologist

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Medical Technologist series involves performing, advising on, or supervising clinical laboratory testing of human blood, urine, and other body fluids or tissues, using manual or automated techniques.

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Dec 12, 2013

Pharmacist

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Pharmacist positions in the Department of Defense (DoD) involve scientific work in the field of pharmacy. Work typically involves the compounding of prescription of physicians, dentists, and other licensed practitioners; the formulation, preparation, bulk compounding, selection, dispensing and preservation of drugs, medicines, and chemicals; research ...

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Dec 12, 2013

Practical Nurse

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Practical Nurse series covers positions that involve a variety of nursing care and practices that do not require full professional nurse education, but are represented by the licensing of practical and vocational nurses by a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia.

Fact Sheet
Dec 12, 2013

Nuclear Medicine Technician or Technologist

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Nuclear Medicine Technician (Technologist) covers positions that involve using radionuclides (exclusive of sealed radiation sources) for diagnostic, therapeutic, and investigative purposes.

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Dec 12, 2013

Physician’s Assistant

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Physician’s Assistant covers positions that involve assisting a physician by providing diagnostic and therapeutic medical care and services under the guidance of the physician.

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Dec 12, 2013

Dental Assistant

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Dental Assistant covers positions the duties of which are to receive and prepare patients for dental treatment; to prepare materials and equipment for use by the dentist.

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Dec 12, 2013

Biomedical Engineer

.PDF | 87.26 KB

These positions require the application of engineering concepts and methodology in order to investigate problems and phenomena of living systems and to advance the understanding of these systems and improve medical practices.

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Dec 12, 2013

Veterinarian

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For this series, Veterinarians supervise, lead, or perform work in the field of veterinary medical science. The work involves promoting the health and welfare of both animals and the public through diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and understanding of animal diseases; conservation of animal resources; and advancement of veterinary medical knowledge.

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Dec 12, 2013

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist series covers positions requiring the performance or supervision of technical work in the field of diagnostic radiologic examinations, performed under the direction of a physician. The work involves the operation of radiologic equipment in a hospital or clinic environment as part of the diagnostic plan for patients.

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Dec 12, 2013

Pharmacy Technician

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Pharmacy Technician positions involve technical support work in a pharmacy under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

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Dec 12, 2013

Respiratory Therapist

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Respiratory Therapist positions involve the supervision or performance of technical work concerned with administering therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities.

Fact Sheet
Dec 12, 2013

Dental Laboratory Aid & Technician

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Dental Laboratory Aid and Technician positions involve technical work in the fabrication and repair of dental prosthetic appliances on prescription of a dentist. This work requires a technical knowledge of dental anatomy and skill in the use of dental laboratory materials and equipment

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Dec 12, 2013

Industrial Hygienist

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Industrial hygienist positions advise on, administer, supervise, manage, or perform professional and scientific work in industrial hygiene, including the identification and evaluation of conditions affecting the health and efficiency of employees, or the citizens of the adjacent community, the formulation and recommendation of measures to eliminate or ...

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