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Types of Healthcare Professionals - INI

Types of healthcare professionals include medical and therapeutic professionals such as doctors, nurses, and pharmacists; rehabilitation professionals such as physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language-hearing therapists; medical technology professionals such as clinical laboratory technicians and radiological technologists; dental professionals such as dentists and dental hygienists; massage and acupuncture professionals such as anma massage shiatsu practitioners and acupuncturists; specialized professionals such as emergency medical technicians and registered dietitians; and welfare professionals such as care workers and certified social workers. These qualifications are national qualifications administered by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and each professional contributes to the health and medical care of the nation with specialized knowledge and skills.

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[item.physician]
code=01
slug=physician
name=Physician
description=The central medical professional who diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries.
category=Medical and Therapeutic
qualificationType=National Qualification (Exclusive Practice)

[item.dentist]
code=02
slug=dentist
name=Dentist
description=A specialist who diagnoses, treats, and prevents dental and oral diseases.
category=Dental
qualificationType=National Qualification (Exclusive Practice)

[item.pharmacist]
code=03
slug=pharmacist
name=Pharmacist
description=A specialist who dispenses medications, provides medication guidance, and manages pharmaceuticals.
category=Pharmaceutical
qualificationType=National Qualification (Exclusive Practice)

[item.nurse]
code=04
slug=nurse
name=Nurse
description=A specialist who provides patient care support and assists physicians in medical practice.
category=Medical and Therapeutic
qualificationType=National Qualification (Exclusive Practice)

[item.public-health-nurse]
code=05
slug=public-health-nurse
name=Public Health Nurse
description=A specialist who manages community health and provides health guidance to residents.
category=Medical and Therapeutic
qualificationType=National Qualification (Exclusive Practice)

[item.midwife]
code=06
slug=midwife
name=Midwife
description=A specialist who provides support for mothers and babies during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.
category=Medical and Therapeutic
qualificationType=National Qualification (Exclusive Practice)

[item.physical-therapist]
code=07
slug=physical-therapist
name=Physical Therapist
description=A specialist who supports recovery of physical function through therapeutic exercise.
category=Rehabilitation
qualificationType=National Qualification (Exclusive Practice)

[item.occupational-therapist]
code=08
slug=occupational-therapist
name=Occupational Therapist
description=A specialist who supports recovery of daily living activities through occupational activities.
category=Rehabilitation
qualificationType=National Qualification (Exclusive Practice)

[item.speech-language-hearing-therapist]
code=09
slug=speech-language-hearing-therapist
name=Speech-Language-Hearing Therapist
description=A specialist who supports recovery of speech, language, hearing, and swallowing functions.
category=Rehabilitation
qualificationType=National Qualification (Exclusive Practice)

[item.clinical-laboratory-technologist]
code=10
slug=clinical-laboratory-technologist
name=Clinical Laboratory Technologist
description=A specialist who performs specimen testing and physiological examinations such as blood and urine tests.
category=Medical Technology
qualificationType=National Qualification (Exclusive Practice)

[item.radiological-technologist]
code=11
slug=radiological-technologist
name=Radiological Technologist
description=A specialist who performs imaging examinations such as X-ray, CT, and MRI.
category=Medical Technology
qualificationType=National Qualification (Exclusive Practice)

[item.clinical-engineer]
code=12
slug=clinical-engineer
name=Clinical Engineer
description=A specialist who operates life support equipment such as ventilators and dialysis machines.
category=Medical Technology
qualificationType=National Qualification (Exclusive Practice)

[item.dental-hygienist]
code=13
slug=dental-hygienist
name=Dental Hygienist
description=A specialist who performs dental preventive treatment and oral health guidance.
category=Dental
qualificationType=National Qualification (Exclusive Practice)

[item.dental-technician]
code=14
slug=dental-technician
name=Dental Technician
description=A specialist who manufactures artificial teeth and prosthetic devices.
category=Dental
qualificationType=National Qualification (Exclusive Practice)

[item.orthoptist]
code=15
slug=orthoptist
name=Orthoptist
description=A specialist who performs visual function examinations and vision training.
category=Medical Technology
qualificationType=National Qualification (Exclusive Practice)

[item.prosthetist-orthotist]
code=16
slug=prosthetist-orthotist
name=Prosthetist and Orthotist
description=A specialist who designs, manufactures, and fits prosthetics and orthotics.
category=Rehabilitation
qualificationType=National Qualification (Exclusive Practice)

[item.emergency-medical-technician]
code=17
slug=emergency-medical-technician
name=Emergency Medical Technician
description=A specialist who performs life-saving treatment at emergency scenes and medical care during transport.
category=Emergency Medical
qualificationType=National Qualification (Exclusive Practice)

[item.registered-dietitian]
code=18
slug=registered-dietitian
name=Registered Dietitian
description=A specialist who provides nutritional guidance for patients and manages dietary therapy.
category=Nutrition
qualificationType=National Qualification (Exclusive Practice)

[item.judo-therapist]
code=19
slug=judo-therapist
name=Judo Therapist
description=A specialist who performs non-invasive treatment for injuries such as fractures, dislocations, and sprains.
category=Judo Therapy and Acupuncture
qualificationType=National Qualification (Exclusive Practice)

[item.anma-massage-shiatsu-practitioner]
code=20
slug=anma-massage-shiatsu-practitioner
name=Anma Massage Shiatsu Practitioner
description=A specialist who supports fatigue recovery and health maintenance through massage and shiatsu.
category=Judo Therapy and Acupuncture
qualificationType=National Qualification (Exclusive Practice)

[item.acupuncturist]
code=21
slug=acupuncturist
name=Acupuncturist and Moxibustionist
description=A specialist who performs treatment using acupuncture and moxibustion.
category=Judo Therapy and Acupuncture
qualificationType=National Qualification (Exclusive Practice)

[item.care-worker]
code=22
slug=care-worker
name=Care Worker
description=A specialist who provides daily life support for the elderly and people with disabilities.
category=Welfare
qualificationType=National Qualification (Exclusive Title)

[item.certified-social-worker]
code=23
slug=certified-social-worker
name=Certified Social Worker
description=A specialist who provides welfare counseling and independence support for people in poverty.
category=Welfare
qualificationType=National Qualification (Exclusive Title)

[item.psychiatric-social-worker]
code=24
slug=psychiatric-social-worker
name=Psychiatric Social Worker
description=A specialist who supports social reintegration of people with mental disorders.
category=Welfare
qualificationType=National Qualification (Exclusive Title)

[item.care-manager]
code=25
slug=care-manager
name=Care Manager
description=A specialist who provides comprehensive coordination of care services.
category=Welfare
qualificationType=National Qualification (Exclusive Title)