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STUDENT RESOURCES
WHY CONSIDER A HEALTH CAREER?
According to the US Department of Labor, one out of every six new jobs through the year 2005 will be in health services. Advances in medicine and technology, along with an aging population that requires more health care, has increased the need for educated and skilled employees. Physical therapist assistants, respiratory therapists, health information technicians, medical technologists, nurses and occupational therapists are some of the fastest growing occupations right now.
 200 AND COUNTING.
More than 200 occupations fall under the category of "health careers," and all of them are important to our nation’s health care system. Some involve working "hands on" with people, while others contribute valuable behind-the-scenes skills. Some require an associate’s degree or certificate, while others require a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many different work settings, too, including homes, hospitals, clinics, offices and laboratories.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
The word to remember is variety - career in health services offers a variety of possibilities for those who enjoy working with people, love to learn and welcome new challenges. All of these careers offer rewarding opportunities to make a difference!
SOME HEALTH CAREER CHOICES: Explore which career might interest you!
- Bioengineer
- Biostatistian
- Cardiovascular Technologist
- Chiropractic Technician
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- Dental Laboratory Scientist
- Dentist
- Emergency Medical Services Personnel
- Environment Health Specialist
- General Radiographer
- Gerontologist
- Health Administrator
- Health Educator/Promoter
- Health Information Technician
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Illustrator
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Librarian
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- Nuclear Medicine Technician
- Nurse Practitioner Nutritionist
- Occupational Therapist
- Optometrist
- Perfusionist
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Technician
- Physical Therapist
- Family Practice Physician
- Physician Assistant
- Psychologist
- Registered Nurse
- Research Scientist
- Respiratory Therapist
- Speech Language Technologist and Audiologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Surgical Technologist
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