Healthcare Workforce
Name 2 reasons to pursue a health career
1.You will enjoy job security
2.You will do work that interests you
3.You can live and work anywhere you want
4.You can find a health career that fits your educational plans
5.You learn by reading and doing
6.You can get help to pay for school
7.You will have a clear path to advancement
8.You will earn a good salary
9.You can work with people (or not)
10.You will make a difference in people’s lives
Name one career discussed under Biotechnology Research & Development
Biomedical Chemist/Engineer, Biostatistician, Geneticist, Molecular Biologist, Quality Control Technician, Toxicologist, Epidemiologist
What does a nurse do?
Nurses provide and monitor patient care, educate patients and family members about health conditions, provide medications and treatments, give emotional support and advice to patients and their family members, and more. They also work with healthy people by providing preventative health care and wellness information.
Name one of the health career pathways types
Diagnostic Services, Therapeutic Services, Support Services, Health Informatics and Biotechnology Research & Development
Name one career discussed under Therapeutic Services
EMT/Paramedic, Certified Nursing Assisting, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Medical Assistant, Physician Assistant, Physician, Respiratory Technician, Surgical Technician
What health professional diagnose and treat problems with patients' teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. They provide advice and instruction on taking care of the teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health?
Dentist
Name one strategy to expand the healthcare workforce in the San Joaquin Valley
▪Recruitment of health professionals trained outside the region
▪Expanding training opportunities in the region
▪Preparing young people in the regions to complete training in the health professions through career academies
▪Recruitment of health professionals trained outside the region
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▪Expanding training opportunities in the region
▪Preparing young people in the regions to complete training in the health professions through career academies
Name one career under diagnostic services
Clinical Laboratory Technician, EKG or MRI Technician, Orthopedist/Prosthetist, Pathologist, Phlebotomist, Radiology Technicians
What health professional diagnose animal health problems, vaccinate against diseases, medicate animals suffering from infections or illnesses, treat and dress wounds, set fractures, perform surgery, and advise owners about animal feeding, behavior, and breeding?
Veterinarian
Name 2 counties that are included in the San Joaquin Valley
Fresno, Madera, Merced, Kings, Tulare, Stanislaus, Kern, etc....
Name one career discussed under support services
Biomedical Technician/Medical Equipment Repairer, Central Services Technician, Medical Librarian, Facilities Manager, Purchasing Agent, Transport Technician, Food Services
What health careers dispenses medications, counsel patients on the use of prescription and over-the-counter medications, and advise physicians about medication therapy?
A Pharmacist
How many extra primary care providers will California need by 2030?
Approximately 10,500 primary care providers
Name a career discussed under health informatics
Admitting Clerk, Medical Biller or Coder, Community Health Technician, Healthcare Administrator, Health Educator, Transcriptionist
What age group do pediatricians work with?
They are doctors who manage the health of children ages 0-18 years old, including physical, behavior, and mental health issues. They're trained to diagnose and treat childhood illnesses, from minor health problems to serious diseases