Medical Careers
A health professional that measures the functional mobility of a patient and provides physical treatment.
Physical Therapist
Someone who specializes in caring for elderly or terminal patients in the last stages of life. Responsibilities include administering medications and documenting vital signs.
Hospice Worker
Radiologic Technician
an Associate in Radiography or a Radiology certificate
Registered Nurse
$77,460 per year
A health professional that removes stains and deposits on the teeth
Dental Hygienist
A professional that prepares and dispenses medications.
Pharmacist
Laboratory Technician
Associate in Medical Laboratory Technology degree, an Associate in Medical Laboratory Technician degree or a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology. The certificate programs typically take 1 year to complete.
Physician
$150k-$312k per year
A person that specializes in the treatment of feet and their ailments.
Podiatrist
A health professional that feeds, bathes, and dresses patients; takes vital signs and sets up medical equipment; and observes any changes in patient behavior.
CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
EMT or Paramedic
A high school diploma, (CPR) certification, and a state license. Paramedics may obtain their training through a community college, earning an associates degree.
Medical Specialist
$341,000 per year
A health professional that preforms laboratory tests used to diagnose diseases and illnesses.
Medical Laboratory Technician
A person that works in the operating room, passing instruments to the surgeon and prepping the room for surgery.
Surgical Technologist
Physicians and Surgeons
4 years of undergraduate school, 4 years of medical school, and up to 8 years in internship and residency programs, depending on their medical specialty
Physical Therapist
$75k-$120k per year
A health professional that responds to emergency 911 calls for medical assistance and stabilizes the patient before taking them to the hospital.
EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
Gives prenatal advice to parents concerning inherited conditions or birth defects.
Genetic Counselor
Registered Nurse
2-4 years (depending on degree program)
Surgeon
$280k-$540k per year