| Pest Exclusion |
JP-6500.6600 |
Programs that prevent the introduction and spread of insects, disease, and weed and animal pests by inspecting incoming shipments of plants to prevent entry of pests; policing treatment or disposal of infested or prohibited shipments; enforcing local quarantines and ordering spraying and other appropriate control measures when pests escape detection and establish themselves. |
0 |
| Pest Identification |
JP-6500.6610 |
Programs that analyze and identify specimens of insects, mites, mollusks and other pests submitted by the general public to help people determine the type of the pest problem they have. Included are organizations that make pest identification databases available that people can visit to make their own determination. |
0 |
| Pest Information |
JP-6500.6615 |
Programs that provide information that will help people control and/or eradicate infestations of insects, rodents and other pests that constitute a public health hazard or make a nuisance of themselves when they invade homes or take up residence in backyard gardens. Included may be facts about different types of pests, their habits and the types of damage they can cause; infestation prevention measures for specific varieties of pests; non-toxic (natural or organic) pest control methods; the proper use of chemical pesticides; fumigation facts; how to choose an exterminator; and other similar topics. |
0 |
| Pesticide Handlers/Weed Control Workers |
YO-8200.1100-650 |
Individuals who mix or apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, incorporation into the soil, or application of chemicals onto trees, shrubs, lawns or botanical crops. Those working for chemical lawn service firms are more specialized, inspecting lawns for problems and applying fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides and other chemicals to stimulate growth and prevent or control weeds, diseases or insect infestation. |
0 |
| Pesticide Illness and Injury Control |
JP-6300.3300-650 |
Programs that establish surveillance systems for occupational pesticide related illness and injury that are designed to protect workers in the industry by determining the magnitude and underlying causes of over-exposure to pesticides in the workplace. Surveillance also serves as an early warning system of any harmful effects not detected by manufacturer testing of pesticides. Agricultural workers, groundskeepers, pet groomers, fumigators, and a variety of other occupations are at risk for exposure to pesticides including fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides and sanitizers. Besides tabulating the number of acute occupational pesticide-related cases, these surveillance systems perform in-depth investigations for case confirmation, and develop preventive interventions aimed at particular industries or pesticide hazards. The program is most useful for timely identification of outbreaks and emerging pesticide problems. |
0 |
| Pesticide/Herbicide Control |
JD-6500.1800-650 |
Programs that ensure human safety and protect the quality of the environment by regulating pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and rodenticides; preventing their indiscriminate use; establishing tolerance levels for pesticide/herbicide residues in or on food; monitoring pesticide and herbicide levels in food, humans, fish, wildlife and their environment; investigating pesticide/herbicide accidents; and, where warranted, initiating litigation against individuals and organizations who have failed to comply with pesticide/herbicide control regulations. |
6 |
| Pet Acquisition Assistance |
PD-6250.5900 |
Programs that provide financial assistance to help people purchase a pet. Some programs also pay for the new pet's shots, spaying and neutering charges and/or an initial supply of pet food. |
0 |
| Pet Assisted Therapy |
RP-8000.6400 |
Programs that help veterans with PTSD, inmates serving a sentence in prison, emotionally disturbed individuals or people who are isolated improve their personal and social functioning by giving them an opportunity to take responsibility for and/or relate to a domestic animal. In some cases, the animals may be selected due to comparable histories of trauma. Also included are programs that bring dogs or other small pets to visit people residing in a nursing facility or another institutional setting who are ill or elderly or have disabilities; and those that employ Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) who volunteer with their owner/handler as a team, going to schools, libraries and many other settings as reading companions for children. A similar program offers children the opportunity to learn to read by reading to one of its therapy horses. |
0 |
| Pet Assisted Therapy Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-0500.6500 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with dogs or other gentle pets who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to bring them to visit people residing in nursing facilities or other institutional settings who are ill or elderly or have disabilities. |
0 |
| Pet Assisted Therapy Workshops |
PD-6250.0750-630 |
Programs that provide training for individuals with small dogs or other gentle pets who want to participate in a pet assisted therapy program in which they visit people residing in hospitals, nursing facilities or other institutional settings who are ill or elderly or have disabilities; or who want go to schools, libraries and other settings and serve as reading companions for children. The workshops address animal assisted therapy techniques, basic obedience skills (such as "sit", "down", "stay", "walk with me", and "come") that are necessary for safe and successful therapy visits, the importance of each of the skills in a health care setting, and training in working with and around health care equipment. Some programs include an evaluation in which the dog must sit, stay, come, down, walk politely on a leash and be calm and friendly during all required tasks. Other pets must be friendly and well mannered. |
0 |
| Pet Boarding/Sitting Services |
PD-6250.6000 |
Programs that provide facilities for the temporary housing and care of pets when their owners are on vacation or otherwise unable to maintain them. Also included are programs that provide for the care of pets in the owner's own home on a visitation or temporary live-in basis. |
0 |
| Pet Care Expense Assistance |
PD-6240 |
Programs that provide financial assistance to help individuals acquire a pet and/or pay for services or supplies to take care of their pet's needs. |
0 |
| Pet Care Information |
PD-6250.6350 |
Programs that provide general pet care guidelines for people who own or are thinking about having a pet. Included may be information about specific types of pets (e.g., dogs, cats, birds, exotic pets), choosing a pet, caring for a pet when traveling or ill, choosing a boarding kennel, choosing a pet sitter, choosing a groomer, choosing a veterinarian, general health care information, what to feed a pet and how often, spay/neuter decisions, training a pet, understanding a pet's behavior, finding a lost pet, finding a good home for a pet, introducing pets to a new baby or another pet, protecting pets from common household dangers, coping with the death of a pet and other similar topics. |
0 |
| Pet Care Services |
PD-6250 |
Programs that provide pet-related supplies or services which enable pet owners to acquire a pet and/or take care of their pet's needs. |
0 |
| Pet Care Supplies |
PD-6250.6400 |
Programs that supply collars, leashes, harnesses, brushes, toys, treats, food and water dishes, bedding, cages, crates, shampoo, pet stain remover and other items that can be used in the care of pets. |
0 |
| Pet Cemeteries |
PD-6250.6500 |
Programs that offer cremation services and/or grave sites for the burial of deceased pets. |
0 |
| Pet Clubs |
PS-8200.6550 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in a particular type of pet, often through the medium of a club or society that is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Activities may include opportunities for sharing information about the species, its care and breeding; educational presentations; visits to places where this type of pet may live, be bred or displayed; efforts to rescue purebred or endangered creatures who are at risk; and opportunities to share their own experiences with others who have similar interests. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
0 |
| Pet Fee/Deposit Payment Assistance |
BH-3800.7250-620 |
Programs that provide cash grants or loans for people with pets who are in the process of acquiring rental housing and need help paying the fee/deposit for wear or property damage that may be caused by their animals. A pet deposit is paid one time and is refundable unless a pet damages the rental property, in which case the deposit may be only partially refundable, if at all. A pet fee is non-refundable and may be a one-time payment or paid as a monthly fee like rent, utilities or other monthly payments. |
0 |
| Pet Food |
PD-6250.6600 |
Programs that supply dried or canned dog or cat food, bird seed, fodder or other types of sustenance for animals and other creatures that people keep as pets. Also included are programs that provide financial assistance that enables owners to purchase food for their pets. |
5 |
| Pet Friendly Hotels |
PL-4500.3000-650 |
Hotels and motels that have a policy which permits guests to bring their pets, usually for an additional nightly charge. |
0 |
| Pet Friendly Restaurants |
PL-1800.6650 |
Restaurants with outdoor seating that allow customers to be accompanied by their pets. |
0 |
| Pet Grooming Services |
PD-6250.6650 |
Programs that shampoo, clip, brush and otherwise groom dogs, cats and other pets. Services usually include flea shampoos and medicated baths when necessary, skin and coat conditioning, brush out and detangling/dematting, carding (to prevent shedding), clips appropriate for the breed, teeth brushing, ear cleaning, anal gland emptying and hair removal from pads and ears. Included are programs that offer grooming services in a salon or spa environment and mobile services that bring a fully equipped mobile van (including a built-in water supply) to the pet owner's home. |
0 |
| Pet Health Insurance |
PD-6250.6700 |
Organizations that issue pet health policies that are similar to human health insurance policies with annual premiums, deductibles, and different coverage plans based on the owner's choices. Plans are based on species, age, pre-existing conditions and in some cases, the lifestyle of the pet, e.g., indoor versus outdoor cats. Some packages are comprehensive, including such things as annual checkups and vaccinations, routine care, preventive medications (e.g., heartworm medications) and spay/neuter surgeries. Other plans cover only accidents and illness. |
0 |
| Pet Loss Support Groups |
PN-8100.1000-650 |
Mutual support groups whose members are individuals who are grieving because they have lost a pet. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and focus on helping participants accept their loss, express their grief, move through the bereavement process and put their lives back together. |
0 |
| Pet Psychic Services |
PD-9000.6400 |
Programs that offer pet communication services to help pet owners get to know their animals more intimately, interpret their behavior, understand their feelings, discover their likes and dislikes, identify physical ailments or emotional problems and work with the animals to develop mutually satisfactory solutions where there are issues or problems. |
0 |
| Pet Tattooing |
PD-9000.6500 |
Programs that tattoo a recognizable mark on a pet which is officially registered for the purpose of identifying the animal as a pet and locating the owner should the animal be lost or injured. |
0 |
| Pet Therapy |
PD-9000.6600 |
Programs that provide treatment services for pets who are having emotional or behavioral problems and who might benefit from some type of special intervention in conjunction with or in addition to traditional veterinary care. The treatment may include observation, play and nutritional therapy, behavior modification, medication and other forms of assistance, and pet owners may be involved in the treatment process. |
0 |
| Pet Tracking Microchips |
PD-9000.6650 |
Programs that implant scannable coded computer chips in dogs, cats and other pets as a means of facilitating the reunion of lost pets with their owners. |
2 |
| Pet Transportation |
PD-6250.7500 |
Programs that pay for or provide transportation for accompanied or unaccompanied pets to veterinary offices, clinics, animal grooming facilities or other needed animal-related services. This service may be available to people who have no means of private transportation or who, because of age, disability or other time commitments, are unable to transport the animal(s) themselves. |
0 |
| Pet Waste Removal Services |
PD-6250.8900 |
Programs that visit an individual's yard and collect and remove their pet's feces. |
0 |
| Petanque |
PL-7000.4350-650 |
Programs, often offered by local petanque clubs, that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy petanque, a game of French origin that involves pitching a heavy ball along the ground towards a target with the objective of getting closer to the target than other competitors. The programs may sponsor or make arrangements for players to participate in petanque tournaments for different age and gender groups. |
0 |
| Petroleum Engineers |
YO-0250.1900-650 |
Individuals who search for reservoirs containing oil or natural gas and, when discovered, work with geologists and other specialists to understand the geologic formation and properties of the rock containing the reservoir, determine the drilling methods to be used and monitor drilling and production operations. They design equipment and processes to achieve the maximum profitable recovery of oil and gas; and may use computer models for simulations of the effects of various drilling options. |
0 |
| Petroleum Refining/Processing Workers |
YO-6200.6300 |
Individuals who are employed by petroleum processing, pipeline and petrochemical companies where they monitor, adjust and maintain processing units and equipment. Included are gaugers who gauge and test oil in storage tanks, regulate the flow of oil into pipelines at wells, tank farms, refineries and marine and rail terminals; petroleum refinery and control panel operators who operate equipment which regulates the temperature, pressure, rate of flow and tank level in petroleum refining units; and petroleum pump systems operators who control or operate manifold and pumping systems to circulate liquids through a petroleum refinery. |
0 |
| Pets |
YK-6600 |
Dogs, cats, birds and other animals that people keep as members of their households for purposes of companionship or amusement. |
0 |
| Peyronie's Disease |
YF-5000.7600-650 |
A condition that is characterized by the formation of hardened tissue (fibrosis) in the penis that causes pain, curvature and distortion, usually during erection. |
0 |
| Pharmacies |
LH-6600 |
Organizations that are involved in the business of preparing, storing, compounding and dispensing drugs in accordance with prescriptions prepared by licensed physicians. Pharmacies also counsel patients on proper use of their medication and verify that new treatments are compatible with other medicines they may be taking. |
5 |
| Pharmacies that Deliver |
LH-6600.6500 |
Drugstores that accept prescriptions by telephone and deliver necessary medication to people who are unable to pick it up themselves. |
0 |
| Pharmacist Associations |
TN-5000.6400 |
Organizations whose members are pharmacists who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting mutual interests, participating in professional seminars and conferences, networking with their peers, subscribing to medical journals and other publications, and taking advantage of other opportunities for continuing professional development. Many pharmacist associations set standards regarding the qualifications and performance of members, accept and investigate complaints from the public regarding the practices of members and maintain referral services through which residents who require nursing services are referred to members. |
0 |
| Pharmacist Complaints |
DD-1500.7230-600 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the licensing, incompetence, prescription filling errors, prescription label errors, incomplete prescription labels, dishonesty, unprofessional conduct or other inappropriate business practices of pharmacists. |
0 |
| Pharmacists |
YO-3000.6400 |
Individuals who dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. They may also provide advice on how to lead a healthy lifestyle, conduct health and wellness screenings, provide flu shots and other immunizations, and oversee the medications given to patients. Retail pharmacists (also known as community pharmacists) work in retail stores such as chain drug stores or independently owned pharmacies. They dispense medications to the public and answer any questions about prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, or health concerns. Clinical pharmacists work in hospitals, clinics and other health care settings and are involved in direct patient care. They may go on rounds in a hospital with a physician or health care team, recommend medications to give to patients and oversee the dosage and timing of the delivery of those medications. They may also conduct some medical tests and offer advice to patients, e.g., pharmacists working in a diabetes clinic may counsel patients on how and when to take medications, suggest healthy food choices, and monitor patients' blood sugar. Consultant pharmacists provide advice about the medication regimens of patients, primarily those in institutional settings such as nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and other long term care environments. They may also give advice directly to patients, e.g., helping seniors manage their prescriptions. Compounding pharmacists make custom drugs prescribed by doctors for specific patients with needs that can't be met by commercially available drugs. |
0 |
| Pharmacologists |
YO-8000.4500-600 |
Individuals who study drug interactions on biological systems and organisms and the sources, chemical properties, biological effects and therapeutic uses of drugs. |
0 |
| Pharmacology Research |
TR-1000.6000 |
Programs that conduct research which focuses on drug interactions on biological systems and organisms, and the sources, chemical properties, biological effects and therapeutic uses of drugs. |
0 |
| Pharmacy Referrals |
LH-2600.6400 |
Programs that maintain lists of pharmacies including foreign pharmacies, Internet pharmacies, mail order pharmacies, pharmacies that deliver and those that are open on a 24-hour basis, and link people who have a prescription with the type of establishment that best meets their needs. |
0 |
| Pharmacy Technicians/Aides |
YO-3000.6500 |
Individuals who help licensed pharmacists with the administrative duties of running a pharmacy. Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists provide medication and other health care products to patients, usually by performing routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication for patients e.g., counting tablets and labeling bottles. Pharmacy aides are often clerks or cashiers who primarily answer telephones, handle money, stock shelves and perform other clerical duties. They may establish and maintain patient profiles, prepare insurance claim forms and stock and take inventory of prescription and over-the-counter medications. In some jurisdictions, the duties of pharmacy aides and technicians overlap. |
0 |
| Phelan-McDermid Syndrome |
YF-3000.6372 |
A rare genetic condition caused by a deletion or other structural change of the terminal end of chromosome 22 in the 22q13 region or a disease-causing mutation of the SHANK3 gene. Although the range and severity of symptoms may vary, people who have PMS often have hypotonia (low or weak muscle tone) and developmental delay (not achieving developmental milestones such as rolling over, sitting up, walking, or talking as early as expected). Less frequently, children may present with heart defects (such as a hole in the heart) or kidney defects which are usually not life-threatening. As children grow, additional symptoms develop including moderate to severe developmental and intellectual impairment, inability to acquire functional language, and about 75% have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Behavioral issues may stem from autism (e.g., repetitive behaviors), from poor communications skills, or from an unknown origin. Sleep disorders are commonly reported, as are difficulties with toilet training, and problems with swallowing and eating. About 40% of people develop seizures which can range from mild to severe. Other symptoms include low perception of pain, low perspiration levels which may cause the body to overheat, and the need for protection against direct sunlight and dehydration. Despite these medical and developmental issues, infants with PMS tend to be easily amused, and adults often have a sweet disposition. |
0 |
| Phenylketonuria |
YF-3000.6380 |
A recessive hereditary disease that is caused by the body's failure to oxidize an amino acid (phenylalanine) to tyrosine, because of a defective enzyme. If not treated early, brain damage may occur causing intellectual disabilities. |
0 |
| Philanthropy Issues |
YZ-6350 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of philanthropy. |
0 |
| Philatelic Museums |
TA-5500.7000 |
Institutions that acquire, preserve, research and exhibit permanent or traveling collections of postage stamps; postal history artifacts (e.g., items relating to the Colonial Post, the Pony Express or other postal entities); philatelic materials such as writing tools, stamp printing machines, stamp boxes, U.S. and foreign letter boxes, safes, postal stamping machines, cancellation hammers and hand stamps, mail bags, and residential and rural mailboxes; and other articles related to creating and mailing postal messages or sorting, routing and delivering the mail. Philatelic museums may also collect and display books and magazines related to the history of the postal service and of philately. |
0 |
| Philosophy Clubs/Societies |
PS-8200.3100-650 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in philosophy, the study of ideas in the areas of ethics, aesthetics, epistemology and metaphysics, their logical structures and the theoretical foundations and methods of other disciplines, often through the medium of a club or society which is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Activities may include lectures and other presentations that provide information about specific areas of philosophy; opportunities for members to share and/or discuss their own work on major issues in the field; and other activities that promote the study and appreciation of philosophy. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
0 |
| Phlebitis |
YF-3000.6400 |
An inflammation of a vein which may occur in acute or chronic infections, or following surgery or childbirth. Symptoms include pain and tenderness along the course of the vein, discoloration of the skin, inflammatory swelling and acute edema below the obstruction, rapid pulse, mild elevation of the temperature and pain in the joints. |
0 |
| Phlebology |
LV-6850 |
Programs that are staffed by specialists who have expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, venous leg ulcers, congenital venous abnormalities, venous thromboembolism and other disorders that affect the veins. |
0 |
| Phonocardiography |
LF-8000.6500 |
Programs that utilize special instrumentation to make a graphic record of heart sounds. |
0 |
| Photo Sharing Web Services |
TJ-1800.3300-600.64 |
Online technology tools such as Flickr and Zoomr that allow Internet users to upload, organize and display digital images to create photo albums and share personal photographs either publicly or privately. The term can also be loosely applied to the use of online photo galleries that are set up and managed by individual users including photoblogs. |
0 |
| Photographers |
YO-4950.6500 |
Individuals who produce and preserve images that paint a picture, tell a story, or record an event. Photographers use either a traditional camera that records images on silver halide film that is developed into prints or a digital camera that electronically records images. Some photographers send their film to laboratories for processing. Others, especially those who use black and white film or who require special effects, prefer to develop and print their own photographs. |
0 |
| Photographic Process Workers |
YO-6200.6400 |
Individuals who develop film, make prints or slides and do related tasks such as enlarging or retouching photographs. Photographic processing machine operators use various machines such as mounting presses and motion picture film printing, photographic printing and film developing machines. Photographic process workers also perform more delicate tasks such as retouching photographic negatives and prints to emphasize or correct specific features. |
0 |
| Photography Clubs |
PS-8200.0550-670 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in photography, often through the medium of a club or society which is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Activities may include lectures or slide shows by people with photography expertise; demonstrations of camera techniques; photographic field trips; portfolio critiques by professionals; and regular meetings at which members share information about current projects and enjoy the company of other enthusiasts. Some photography clubs may also sponsor exhibits or sales of photographs taken by members, host informal competitions at designated meetings, publish a newsletter or provide a library of resources about the art form. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
0 |
| Photography Exhibits |
TA-9000.0300-680 |
Galleries or other art centers that display and/or sell original photographs. |
0 |
| Photography Instruction |
PL-7400.0500-670 |
Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn or perfect their digital camera skills. Classes may include instruction in camera menus and functions, camera settings, using the LCD monitor and viewfinder, photo sizing and pixel dimensions, downloading photos to a computer, resizing photos, camera accessories (e.g., tripods, extra memory cards and spare batteries) and tips for taking good photos. Also included are photo management classes which teach participants to create borders, correct colors, resize images, crop, repair, add backgrounds, create slide shows and other techniques; and classes for people who use a film camera which may have a unit on enlarging and developing photographs. |
0 |
| Photography Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1600.6500 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite camera skills who are willing to take photographs for use in newsletters, reports or other organizational projects on a voluntary basis without remuneration. |
0 |
| Photojournalists |
YO-4950.6500-600 |
Individuals who photograph newsworthy people, places and sporting, political and community events for newspapers, journals, magazines or television. Some news photographers are salaried staff; others are self-employed and are known as freelance photographers. |
0 |
| Phototherapy |
LT-6730 |
Programs that expose patients to sunlight or artificial light for therapeutic purposes. |
0 |
| Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion |
LH-2700.6450 |
Programs that promote the benefits of an active lifestyle and encourage people of all ages to participate in regular physical activity as a means of improving health, preventing disease and enhancing the overall quality of their lives. The programs may be tailored for specific populations such as children, adolescents, older adults, employees or people with disabilities; and generally explain why physical activity is important, offer suggestions regarding easy ways to integrate physical activity into a daily routine (such as taking the stairs, going for a walk or parking further away than one usually does), describe specific benefits that can be experienced (such as building strong bones, strengthening muscles, maintaining flexibility, achieving and maintaining ideal weight, maintaining cardiovascular health, meeting new friends and improving physical self-esteem), and provide guidelines for the type and level of activity that is required to develop and maintain fitness or achieve other health-related goals. |
0 |
| Physical Activity/Fitness Issues |
YZ-6365 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of physical activity/fitness. |
0 |
| Physical Disabilities |
YF-6500 |
Any of a variety of conditions that may be due to muscular, skeletal or neuromuscular disorders, paralysis or absence of one or more limbs, which impose physical limitations on the individual. |
0 |
| Physical Examinations |
LF-7100 |
An evaluation of the body and its functions using inspection, palpation (feeling with the hands), percussion (tapping with the fingers), and auscultation (listening). A complete health assessment also involves gathering information about a person's medical history and lifestyle, doing laboratory tests and screening for disease. Included are general physical examinations which occur annually and physicals that are conducted for a specific purpose, e.g., employment, sports participation. |
0 |
| Physical Fitness |
PL-6600 |
Programs that provide activities for people who want to improve their strength, flexibility, endurance, muscle tone, reflexes, cardiovascular health and/or other aspects of physical functioning. |
6 |
| Physical Fitness Assessment |
LF-7200 |
Programs that conduct physical examinations of individuals to assess their strength, flexibility, endurance, muscle tone, reflexes, cardiovascular health and their general ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue, and with ample energy to enjoy leisure time pursuits and meet unforeseen emergencies. The assessment provides an overall profile of the individual's fitness and may include specific recommendations regarding areas for improvement and activities for remediation. |
0 |
| Physical Fitness Referrals |
PL-6610 |
Programs that link people who want to improve their strength, flexibility, endurance, muscle tone, reflexes, cardiovascular health and/or other aspects of physical functioning with organizations that offer exercise classes/groups, Pilates, walking programs, weight training, yoga or other fitness activities. |
0 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
LV-6900 |
Programs that are staffed by specialists who provide comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and management services for people who have a physical disability, either individually or as the leader of an interdisciplinary team. Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists (also known as physiatrists) focus on restoring function using physical means rather than surgery. They prescribe medication, order assistive devices such as a brace or an artificial limb, recommend therapy (e.g., heat and cold, electrotherapies, trigger point injections, massage, biofeedback and traction) and set up exercise programs. Problems most commonly treated by physiatrists include acute and chronic pain, sports injuries (joint injuries, sprains and strains), injuries to the spine or spinal cord, neck injuries, tendonitis, pinched nerves, peripheral nerve injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, traumatic brain injury, paraplegia, quadriplegia, arthritis and neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, polio and ALS. Physiatrists practice in rehabilitation centers, hospitals and private offices; and may have a broad practice or specialize in a particular area such as pediatrics, sports medicine, geriatric medicine or brain injury. |
0 |
| Physical Sciences Associations |
TN-8100.6500 |
Organizations whose members are astronomers, chemists, geologists, meteorologists, oceanographers, physicists or other physical scientists who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting mutual interests and participating in professional seminars and conferences, networking with their peers, subscribing to journals and other publications in their field, and taking advantage of other opportunities for continuing professional development. |
0 |
| Physical Sciences Occupations |
YO-8000.6500 |
Individuals who work in any of the fields of science that are concerned with matter, energy, physical space, time, the nature of physical measurement and fundamental structural particles; or the nature of the physical environment. |
0 |
| Physical Sciences and Technology Research |
TR-6500 |
Programs that conduct research which focuses on the study of inanimate objects, processes of matter and energy, and associated phenomena; mathematics; engineering; and the application of research in these areas to practical problems. |
0 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants/Aides |
YO-3000.7150-650 |
Individuals who perform components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist that help improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities in patients suffering from injuries or disease. Components of treatment procedures performed by assistants, under the direction and supervision of physical therapists, involve exercises, massages, electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, hot and cold packs, traction and ultrasound. Aides are generally are responsible for keeping the treatment area clean and organized and for preparing for each patient's therapy. The duties of aides include some clerical tasks such as ordering depleted supplies, answering the telephone and filling out insurance forms and other paperwork. |
0 |
| Physical Therapist Complaints |
DD-1500.7230-620 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the licensing, incompetence, negligence, violations of laws relating to the quality of service, excessive fees, unprofessional conduct or other inappropriate business practices of physical therapists. |
0 |
| Physical Therapists |
YO-3000.7150-700 |
Individuals who provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities in patients suffering from injuries or disease. Their patients include accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions such as low back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries and cerebral palsy. Treatment often includes exercise for patients who have been immobilized and lack flexibility, strength and endurance. Electrical stimulation, deep-tissue massage, traction, hot packs or cold compresses and ultrasound may be used to relieve pain and/or reduce swelling. Physical therapists also teach patients to use assistive and adaptive devices such as crutches, prostheses and wheelchairs; and may show patients exercises to do at home to expedite their recovery. The goal of physical therapy is to improve how an individual functions at work and at home. |
0 |
| Physical Therapy |
LR-6600 |
Programs that evaluate joint motion, muscle strength and endurance, heart and lung function and the ability of people to perform activities of daily living; and utilize the therapeutic properties of exercise, heat, cold, electricity, ultraviolet, water, manipulation and massage to improve circulation, strengthen muscles, reduce pain and restore mobility to people who have been disabled by a stroke, arthritis, back or spinal cord injuries or other debilitating conditions. Physical therapists practice in a variety of settings including hospitals, private offices, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, developmental centers, home health agencies, schools and pediatric centers. |
4 |
| Physical and Earth Sciences Research |
TR-6500.6500 |
Programs that conduct research which focuses on any of the fields of science that are concerned with matter, energy, physical space, time, the nature of physical measurement and fundamental structural particles; or the nature of the physical environment. |
0 |
| Physical/Occupational Therapy Aids |
LH-5000.6600 |
Programs that pay for or provide equipment, appliances and assistive aids such as mats, rolls/inclines, positioning/strengthening aids, ambulation or balance training aids, stand tables, treatment tables and whirlpools that enable people to develop (or restore) and maintain the movement and functional abilities that are needed to perform activities of daily living. Use of therapy aids allows individuals to increase their strength, flexibility and/or physical endurance. |
0 |
| Physically Abused Adults |
YX-0300.6400 |
Adults who have been subjected to a persistent pattern of abuse which typically includes beating, hitting, shoving, choking, hair pulling, use of a weapon to hurt or threaten or other forms of physical assault that injure or endanger the individual. Physical abuse may also involve destruction of possessions, frightening outbursts of temper (throwing objects, punching walls, kicking doors), denial of medical care, abandonment of a partner in a dangerous or unfamiliar place, locking a partner out of the home, trapping a partner in the home or preventing him or her from leaving. |
0 |
| Physically Abused Children |
YX-0500.6400 |
Individuals younger than age 18 who have been subjected to a persistent pattern of abuse that involves unexplained injuries such as bruises, bite marks, burns, whipping marks, head injuries, fractures, whiplash, shaken infant syndrome or other abrasions, lacerations or scars that a child sustains at the hands of a caregiver. |
0 |
| Physician Assistants |
YO-3000.5000-700 |
Individuals who are formally trained to provide diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care services as delegated by a physician. Working as members of the health care team, they take medical histories, examine and treat patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays, make diagnoses and prescribe medications. They also treat minor injuries by suturing, splinting and casting; record progress notes; instruct and counsel patients; and order or carry out therapy. PAs may be the principal care providers in rural or inner city clinics where a physician is present for only one or two days each week. In such cases, the PA confers with the supervising physician and other medical professionals as needed or as required by law. PAs also may make house calls or go to hospitals and nursing care facilities to check on patients, after which they report back to the physician. |
0 |
| Physician Referral Services |
LH-2600.6500-500 |
Programs that maintain extensive lists of physicians whose practices encompass primary care and a wide variety of specialties, and link people who are in need of medical care with doctors who meet their requirements. Most physician referral services serve a particular geographical area. |
0 |
| Physician Referrals |
LH-2600.6500 |
Programs that link people who are in need of primary or specialized medical care with qualified medical practitioners. |
4 |
| Physician/Surgeon Associations |
TN-5000.6500 |
Organizations whose members are physicians who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting mutual interests, participating in professional seminars and conferences, networking with their peers, subscribing to medical journals and other publications, and taking advantage of other opportunities for continuing professional development. Many physician associations set standards regarding the qualifications and performance of members, accept and investigate complaints from the public regarding the practices of members and maintain referral services through which residents who require the assistance of a medical doctor are referred to members. |
0 |
| Physician/Surgeon Complaints |
DD-1500.7230-660 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the licensing, incompetence, negligence, violations of laws relating to the use and prescription of dangerous drugs and narcotics, quality of service, excessive fees, unprofessional conduct or other inappropriate business practices of physicians and surgeons. |
0 |
| Physicians/Surgeons |
YO-3000.6600 |
Individuals who diagnose illnesses and prescribe and administer treatment for people suffering from injury or disease. Physicians examine patients; obtain medical histories; order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests; and counsel patients on diet, hygiene and preventive health care. Surgeons are physicians who specialize in the treatment of injury, disease and deformity through operations. Using a variety of instruments, and with patients under general or local anesthesia, a surgeon corrects physical deformities, repairs bone and tissue after injuries or performs preventive surgeries on patients with debilitating diseases or disorders. Physicians work in one or more specialties including anesthesiology, family and community medicine, general internal medicine, general pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, allergy, cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, radiology and surgery. |
0 |
| Physicists |
YO-8000.6500-650 |
Individuals who explore and identify basic principles governing the structure and behavior of matter, the generation and transfer of energy and the interaction of matter and energy. Some physicists use these principles in theoretical areas such as the nature of time and the origin of the universe; others apply their physics knowledge to practical areas such as the development of advanced materials, electronic and optical devices and medical equipment. Physicists design and perform experiments with lasers, particle accelerators, telescopes, mass spectrometers and other equipment. Based on observations and analysis, they attempt to discover and explain laws describing the forces of nature such as gravity, electromagnetism and nuclear interactions. Physicists also find ways to apply physical laws and theories to problems in nuclear energy, electronics, optics, materials, communications, aerospace technology and medical instrumentation. |
0 |
| Physics Clubs/Societies |
PS-8200.8100-650 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in physics, often through the medium of a club or society that is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Activities may include lectures, slide shows and other presentations that provide information about specific topics; opportunities for members to share and/or discuss their own work on issues in the subject area; field trips, where relevant; and other activities that promote the study and appreciation of physics among members. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
0 |
| Physics Research |
TR-6500.6500-670 |
Programs that conduct research which focuses on the basic principles governing the structure and behavior of matter, the generation and transfer of energy and the interaction of matter and energy. Some physicists use these principles in theoretical areas such as the nature of time and the origin of the universe; others apply their physics knowledge to practical areas such as the development of advanced materials, electronic and optical devices and medical equipment. Scientists working in this area design and perform experiments with lasers, particle accelerators, telescopes, mass spectrometers and other equipment; attempt to discover and explain laws describing the forces of nature such as gravity, electromagnetism and nuclear interactions; and apply physical laws and theories to problems in nuclear energy, electronics, optics, materials, communications, aerospace technology and medical instrumentation. |
0 |
| Physiologists |
YO-8000.4500-650 |
Individuals who study the life functions of plants and animals, both in the whole organism and at the cellular or molecular level, under normal and abnormal conditions. Physiologists often specialize in functions such as growth, reproduction, photosynthesis, respiration or movement; or in the physiology of a certain area or system of the organism. |
0 |
| Piaget Preschools |
HD-1800.6500-670 |
Private schools for preschool age children whose curricula follow the system of training young children developed by Swiss developmental psychologist Jean Piaget that emphasizes the importance of the imagination in child development. |
0 |
| Pica |
YF-3000.6440 |
A perversion of appetite that is characterized by ingestion of materials that are not fit for food such as clay, starch, ashes or plaster. The condition is seen in pregnancy, chlorosis (a form of iron deficiency anemia), hysteria, cases of intestinal parasites or in certain psychoses. |
0 |
| Pick's Disease |
YF-3000.6480 |
A form of presenile dementia that is caused by the atrophy of the frontal and temporal lobes. The condition involves progressive, irreversible loss of memory, deterioration of intellectual functions, disordered emotions, apathy, speech disturbances and disorientation. |
0 |
| Picketing Permits |
DF-7000.6730 |
Programs that issue permits which provide written authorization for groups (usually those involved in labor disputes) to establish picket lines or picket public or private property. |
0 |
| Pickleball |
PL-7000.6630 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy pickleball, a game played on a badminton court with the net lowered to 34 inches at the center using a perforated plastic baseball (similar to a whiffle ball) and wood or composite paddles. |
0 |
| Picnic Grounds |
PL-6400.7000-640 |
Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public, outdoor recreational areas that are equipped with firepits, tables, benches and other facilities where people can prepare and/or eat a meal. |
0 |
| Picnic Permits |
DF-7000.6750 |
Programs that issue permits which reserve space in recreational areas and provide written authorization for large parties to use the space for picnic purposes. |
0 |
| Piers |
PL-6400.6300 |
Structures that extend into navigable lake, river or ocean waters that are used to protect or form a harbor, as landing places for watercraft or as promenades which may feature fishing, restaurants, shops, carousels, rides, arcades and other amusements. |
0 |
| Pigeon Racing |
PL-7000.6650 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people to learn and enjoy pigeon racing, the competitive sport in which specially trained pigeons released a distance from their lofts are timed on their journeys home. Assistance may also be provided on tracing owners of lost racing pigeons. |
0 |
| Pilates |
PL-6600.6450 |
Programs that offer workout sessions which feature the strength training and coordinated breathing techniques developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920's. The exercises are designed to increase flexibility, strengthen muscles without creating bulk, improve posture and coordination, release tension and develop inner physical awareness. |
0 |