Careers Clusters
This health science career cluster focuses on diagnosing disease through lab tests and imaging.
Diagnostic Services
Oncologist study ____________
Cancer
This medical doctor specializes in pain control and keeping patients unconscious during surgery.
Anesthesiologist
This healthcare professional translates medical diagnoses and procedures into standardized codes.
Medical coder
This scientist studies microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
Microbiologist
This career cluster includes jobs like physical therapists, physicians, and respiratory therapists.
Therapeutic Services
This medical doctor specializes in disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
Neurologist
This service involves administering medications and provide patient care.
Nursing
The family speaks a language other than English and needs assistance. What professional may assist the family?
Interpreter
This professional designs and develops medical devices, equipment, and technology to improve patient care.
Biomedical Engineer
This cluster focuses on managing health information, billing, and patient records.
Health Informatics
This healthcare professional provides advanced emergency care before a patient reaches the hospital.
Paramedic
This healthcare professional provides basic patient care and administers medication but works under the supervision of an RN.
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
This public health professional studies the spread and control of diseases in populations.
Epidemiologist
This professional collects and analyzes evidence from crime scenes to help solve crimes.
Crime Scene Investigator
This cluster involves research, drug development, and genetic engineering.
Biotechnology Research and Development
What role is primarily performed by a radiologic technologist?
Taking x-rays
Doctor of Physical Therapy degree
This healthcare professional listens to recorded medical reports and converts them into written documents.
Medical transcriptionist
This professional performs laboratory tests on blood, urine, and other body fluids to help diagnose disease.
This career cluster includes roles such as healthcare administrators, medical assistants, and support staff.
Support Services
What medical provider works under the direction of a physician, but can independently write prescriptions for patients after evaluation and diagnosis?
Physician Assistant
This healthcare professional uses activities like games, sports, and arts to help patients improve health and well-being.
Recreational Therapist
This advanced degree is typically required to become a genetic counselor.
Master's degree
This scientist studies how drugs interact with the body to treat diseases and affect health.
Pharmacologist