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Allergists and Immunologists - 29-1069.01

O*NET-SOC Description

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent allergic diseases and disease processes affecting the immune system.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

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SOC Occupation Groups

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Tasks

  • Assess the risks and benefits of therapies for allergic and immunologic disorders.
  • Conduct laboratory or clinical research on allergy or immunology topics.
  • Conduct physical examinations of patients.
  • Coordinate the care of patients with other health care professionals or support staff.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans for patients, considering patient preferences, clinical data, or the risks and benefits of therapies.
  • Diagnose or treat allergic or immunologic conditions.
  • Document patients' medical histories.
  • Educate patients about diagnoses, prognoses, or treatments.
  • Engage in self-directed learning and continuing education activities.
  • Interpret diagnostic test results to make appropriate differential diagnoses.
  • Order or perform diagnostic tests such as skin pricks and intradermal, patch, or delayed hypersensitivity tests.
  • Perform allergen provocation tests such as nasal, conjunctival, bronchial, oral, food, and medication challenges.
  • Prescribe medication such as antihistamines, antibiotics, and nasal, oral, topical, or inhaled glucocorticosteroids.
  • Present research findings at national meetings or in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Provide allergy or immunology consultation or education to physicians or other health care providers.
  • Provide therapies, such as allergen immunotherapy and immunoglobin therapy, to treat immune conditions.

Detailed Work Activities

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Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Allergist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Allergist, Clinical Immunologist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Immunology (Army - Commissioned Officer only)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

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DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Allergist-Immunologist