Title: (Optional) Describe the roles of healthcare team members.
Course: Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences (14001-I) > Section: Understanding the U.S. Healthcare System

Description should include the roles and responsibilities of healthcare team members, such as

- physicians
- pharmacists
- physician assistants
- nurse practitioners
- registered nurses
- psychiatrists
- psychologists
- physical/occupational therapists
- social workers
- nutritionists
- certified nurse aides
- patient care technicians
- dentists/hygienists/assistants
- opticians/technicians
- respiratory therapists
- physical therapists
- volunteers
- speech pathologists
- dietitians
- chaplains
- medical assistants
- first responders/emergency medical technicians (EMTs).

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important for healthcare professionals to be able to work positively in a team setting?
- What are the roles of various team members in the different medical care delivery systems?
- What is the chain of command in the various medical care delivery systems?
- What is an interdisciplinary healthcare team?
- What are the characteristics of effective team members?
- What are the best methods for building positive team relationships?