degree required
requires 4 years of study to obtain
Bachelor's
they study the heart, diseases of the heart, and blood vessels
cardiologist
psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, genetic counselors are apart of this career cluster
mental health and social services
they plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise delivery of health care and manage the operation of health care facilities
health care administrators
collect blood and prepare it for testing
phlebotomist
requires 2 years of study
Associate's
they study and diagnose and treat tumors
oncologist
acupuncturist, dentist, massage therapist, chiropractor, paramedic, RN, veterinarian are all a part of this career cluster
therapeutic services careers
combines knowledge of engineering with knowledge of biology and biomechanical principles to assist in the operation of health care facilities
biomedical/clinical engineers
use x-rays, radiation, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance to diagnose and treat diseases. works under radiologists
radiologic technologists
require 6 years of study
Master's degree
diagnosis of diseases by studying changes in organs, tissues, and cells
pathologist
electrocardiograph technicians, cardiovascular technologist, EEG techs are a part of this career cluster
diagnostic services careers
work with many different machines to diagnose, treat, and monitor patients. they install, test, service, and repair equipment
biomedical equipment technicians
administer prescribed doses of radiation to treat disease
radiation therapist
ophthalmologist requires what level of education
doctorate degree
thoracic surgeon
medical transcriptionist, health care risk manager, ethicist are a part of this career cluster
health informatics careers
assist cross-culture communications processes by converting one language to another.
medical interpreters/translators
uses mammography machine to produce images of the breast. used for early detection and treatment of breast cancer
mammographer
licensed practical nurse requires what type of degree or how many years
1-2 years from a technical nursing school to obtain a licensure
they study diseases of the lower part of the large intestine
proctologist
biochemist, cell biologist, microbiologist, physiologist, forensic scientists are a part of this cluster
biotechnology research and development careers
help maintain the cleanliness of the health care facility to provide a pleasant, sanitary environment
housekeeping workers/sanitary managers
study of bacteria and other microorganisms
microbiology