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Allergists and Immunologists - 29-1229.01

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Adult and Pediatric Allergy Partner
Allergist
Allergy and Immunology Physician
Allergy and Immunology Specialist
Allergy Physician

Immunologist
Immunology Physician
MD (Medical Doctor)
Pediatric Pulmonologist
Physician

SOC Occupation Groups

29-0000	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-1000	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners
29-1220	/find/family/code?s=29#29-122
29-1229.00	Physicians, All Other
29-1229.01	Allergists and Immunologists

Related Occupations

29-1212.00	Cardiologists
29-1213.00	Dermatologists
29-1214.00	Emergency Medicine Physicians
29-1216.00	General Internal Medicine Physicians
29-1217.00	Neurologists
29-1218.00	Obstetricians and Gynecologists
29-1221.00	Pediatricians, General
29-1229.03	Urologists
29-1241.00	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
29-1243.00	Pediatric Surgeons

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, or 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 or immunoglobin therapy, to treat immune conditions.

Detailed Work Activities

Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
Develop medical treatment plans.
Diagnose medical conditions.
Evaluate treatment options to guide medical decisions.
Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
Prescribe medications.
Present medical research reports.
Record patient medical histories.
Train medical providers.
Treat chronic diseases or disorders.

Military Crosswalk Titles

Aerospace Medical Service (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)

Aerospace Medical Service Helper, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Allergist and Immunologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Allergist and Immunologist (Space Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Allergist, Clinical Immunologist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Dermatologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Dermatologist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Dermatologist, Dermatologic Surgery (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Dermatologist, Dermatopathology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Dermatologist, Pediatric Dermatology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
Immunology (Army - Commissioned Officer only)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

Allergist-Immunologist