Employability + Characteristics
ability to understand the feelings of others
empathy
career that diagnoses and treats skin disorders
dermatolgoist/dermatology
career that primarily works with athletes to treat injuries
athletic trainer
career that changes procedures and diagnosis into alphanumeric codes
medical coder
student-led organization with mission to promote careers in health industry
HOSA
ability to do something successfully
competance
career that diagnoses and treats heart conditions
cardiology/cardiologist
career that dispenses medications
pharmacist/pharmacy technician
career that investigates the cause and spread of disease; may be employed at the CDC
epidemiologist
career pathway that focuses on identifying a disease
diagnostic
degree earned from a community college
associate's or 2-year degree
career that diagnoses and treats cancer
oncologist
career that treats patients with lung or breathing disorders
respiratory therapist
career that supports individuals and families during times of stress and difficulties; may provide counsel and patient advocacy
social worker
career pathway that provides treatment over time to improve patient's health status
document that displays education, skills, and relevant job experience (volunteer and paid)
resume
career that works under the license of a doctor; may prescribe medications and treatments
physician assistant/nurse practitioner
career that treats muscle, skeletal, or musculoskeletal disorders to improve movement
physical therapist
helps counsel clients on nutrition issues and healthy eating habits
dietician
career that designs medical devices and prosthetic limbs
biomedical engineer
techniques to prevent injuries, particularly with lifting
body mechnanics
career that takes x-rays and uses other imaging modalities to diagnose
radiologic technician/radiologist
career that works to improve ability to perform activities of daily living/everyday activities
occupational therapist
career that educates patients about the availability of healthcare services
health educator
career that examines body fluids for the presence of drugs or chemicals
toxicologist