Post Secondary Options
This traditional place is often the first thing people think of when you say post-secondary education
college
usually work under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. They act as liaisons between patients and the medical staff, ensuring that patients receive consistent, high-quality care.
CNA certified nursing assistant
Capital of Tennessee
Nashville
This career is the largest segment of the healthcare workforce: There are over 4 million in the United States alone. There are registered, licensed and practitioners
Nurses
What holiday is next week
Juneteenth
Where do you go to get an associates degree
Community college
This career does not require a medical degree, and the role is considered one of the least stressful in the medical field. These healthcare workers produce the first images of a child for expectant parents
ultrasound technician, also known as a diagnostic medical sonographer
Capital of Arkansas
Little Rock
They ensure patients receive the correct medications and understand how to use them
Pharmacists play a key role.
What holiday is in July
4th of July
name three colleges/universities in Memphis
University of Memphis
Lemoyne Owen College
Southwest Community College
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Rhodes
Christian Brothers
UT Health Science
This type of doctor studies women's reproductive organs
Gynecologist
Capital of Georgia
Atlanta
It takes about 11-15 years of education and training to become a fully licensed
Physician/doctor
What did we talk about during education last week
nutrition
calories
healthy eating
any of these will work
Gap year
This is a licensed oral healthcare specialist who works alongside dentists to provide preventive care to patients.
A dental hygienist
Capital of Mississippi
Jackson
They perform imaging tests. They operate X-ray and MRI machines to help diagnose medical conditions
Radiologic technologists
Name 4 streets in Memphis
various answers
Name five post-secondary options
University
community college
university
apprenticeship program
trade school/vocational school
work a job
gap year immersive learning program
name 5 healthcare careers
Physical Therapist: A lucrative position with expected growth in the coming years.
Dental Hygienist: More than 19,000 new dental hygienist jobs are expected to be available between 2021 and 2031.
Nurse Practitioner: In many states, nurse practitioners are licensed to do much of what physicians can do.
Dietary Aide: National average salary of $10.01 per hour.
Home Health Aide: National average salary of $11.94 per hour.
Veterinary Assistant: National average salary of $12.71 per hour.
Medical Records Clerk: National average salary of $13.46 per hour.
Patient Care Technician: National average salary of $13.56 per hour.
Nursing Assistant: National average salary of $14.26 per hour.
Certified Nursing Assistant: National average salary of $14.26 per hour.
Medical Scribe
Child life specialist
Emergency medicine paramedic
nurse
doctor
Capital of Missouri
Jefferson City
work with athletes and coaches during practices and games to assess injuries on the field as they happen, such as concussions, sprains, bone fractures, contusions, and cardiac issues. Collaborating with physical therapists, they also recommend and facilitate rehabilitation methods and eventually clear players to return to playing.
Sports medicine physician
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