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Becoming a Certified Coding Specialist

Certified Coding Specialists play an important role in the medical documentation process. They are dedicated to translate medical terminology into a numerical code used for various purposes such as timely insurance reimbursement, proper diagnosis and treatment of the patients, accurate maintenance of patients’ medical histories etc. They also act as liaison between the patients and […]

Becoming a Care Manager

Care Managers help patients find the best possible treatment and manage health care facilities. They work closely with medical staff to plan, direct, and coordinate the delivery of appropriate medical services by matching patients’ need. They can manage an entire facility or specialize in managing a specific clinical area, or oversee a medical practice for […]

Becoming a Cardiovascular Ultrasound Technologist

Cardiovascular Ultrasound Technologists play a key role in diagnosing and treating the patients suffering from heart and blood vessel problems. They use ultrasound equipments at the direction of a supervising physician to create images of patients’ hearts and circulatory system to evaluate various aspects of cardiovascular difficulties. In some cases, these professionals assist physicians and […]

Becoming a Cardiorespiratory Therapist

Cardiorespiratory Therapists work under a Physician to provide therapy to patients having deficiencies and abnormalities in cardiopulmonary system. Their patients range from premature infants with undeveloped lungs to elderly patients with emphysema. Their responsibilities include conducting diagnostic tests, determining breathing disorders, providing appropriate therapeutic treatments, educating the patients on how to use oxygen, improve lung […]

Becoming a Cardiopulmonary Technician

Cardiopulmonary Technicians are dedicated to assist the physicians who treat people suffering from heart and lung problems. Their responsibilities include monitoring patients’ heart rates and vital signs before and during procedures, reporting relevant data to physicians, administering local anesthesia, and maintaining the required machinery equipments. In addition, they schedule appointments, maintain patient histories, attend phone […]

Becoming a Cardio Diagnostic Professional

Cardio Diagnostic Professionals play a key role during the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases and other heart problems of the patients. They operate special imaging equipments to administer noninvasive tests like EKGs, ECG, ultrasounds and cardiac sonograms as well as prepare the patients for invasive procedures like cardiac catheterization. Their other responsibilities include cleaning, operating, and […]

Becoming a Cardiac Surgeon

Cardiac Surgeons specialize in the treatment of heart diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular system through operations. They perform coronary artery bypass surgery, aneurysm repair, heart transplants, valve replacements, widening clogged arteries and repairs of congenital heart conditions. In addition, they conduct operations on the lung and blood vessels in human body. They are also […]

Becoming a Cardiac Rehabilitation Technician

Cardiac Rehabilitation Technicians play a key role in rebuilding the strength of the heart and cardiovascular system of the people, who have suffered from a heart attack or other heart problems and even to ones who have had a heart surgery. Their responsibilities include developing and monitoring exercise program according to patient’s physical response, providing […]