Dietetics is the study and application of scientific knowledge of human nutrition, biochemistry, physiology and food, integrated with the behavioural and social sciences, current business and food service systems management, to attain or maintain optimal health of individuals in institutions or in the community. Dietitians are health care professionals who assess individuals’ nutritional needs and provide medical nutrition therapy to manage the treatment of hospitalized individuals and those living with any nutrition-related condition or disease.

A Biomedical Technician maintains and repairs specialist medical equipment, clinical accessories and surgical instruments.

DUTIES

• Install and test medical equipment.
• Maintain and repair medical equipment.
• Conduct safety checks on equipment.
• Train and advice users of safe procedures.
• Work with other staff in determining needs of equipment.
• Performing preventive maintenance on biomedical equipment.
• May be required to travel.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Biomedical Engineer combines physical science and engineering in order to improve or restore function to patient and also to design medical equipment such as life support devices that improves the quality of life for medical patients.

DUTIES

Biochemists study the chemical constituents of living cells and the reactions and processes they undergo. It is a combination of Chemistry and Biology with the aim of understanding the structure and behaviour of biomolecules.

DUTIES

• Develop new test methods.
• Prepare reports based on experiments or observations.
• Manage laboratory personnel and ensure quality work is done.
• Assist Doctors and /or other health professionals with ongoing research.

QUALIFICATIONS

Audiologists apply various tests in order to evaluate hearing loss and balance issues. They also recommend treatments such as rehabilitation through counseling and fitting hearing aids.

SPECIALTY AREAS

• EDUCATIONAL AUDIOLOGY
• DIAGNOSTIC AND REHABILITATIVE AUDIOLOGY
• THEORETICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL AUDIOLOGY
• PREVENTATIVE AUDIOLOGY

DUTIES

Nursing in the twin island republic of Trinidad & Tobago is rewarding, and we at the Ministry of Health are committed to providing pathways of development for our front-line nursing workforce. Our patients remain at the centre of our vision to provide the best healthcare in the English speaking Caribbean.

Veterinary medicine is the application of medical, diagnostic and therapeutic principles to companion, domestic, exotic, wildlife and production animals.

DUTIES

Dentistry is the branch of medicine that involves diagnosing, preventing, and treating conditions of the oral cavity (teeth, gums and related structure of the mouth). Dentistry not only aids in improving the general health of the patient but also their overall social well-being.

SPECIALTIES AND DUTIES GENERAL DENTISTRY:

Optometry is about the examination of the eyes and visual systems, as well as, diagnosing eye diseases. Specialties and Duties

OPTOMETRIST:

• Examines and tests patients’ eye and vision.
• Diagnoses disorders and diseases of the eye.
• Prescribes and fits glasses and contact lens.
• Give advice on eye and eye-wear care.

OPHTHALMOLOGIST/EYE SPECIALIST:

A Doctor, also known as a Physician or Medical Doctor, diagnoses and treats the health problems of individuals. Medicine is a very broad field with many specialisations.

SPECIALTIES AND DUTIES

GENERAL PRACTITIONER: Diagnose and treat individuals and families within a community.