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1. What Health Sciences career am I?

n I discover the presence or absence of disease andprovide data that helps physicians determine thebest treatment for the patient.

n I do not work directly with patients but I am veryinvolved in the diagnosis and treatment of their illnesses.

n I have a strong science background and hold anAssociate Degree.

a. Clinical Lab Technician

b. Phlebotomists

c. Crime Scene Investigator


n I provide preventive oral health procedures to keepmy patients’ teeth and gums healthy.

n I educate my patients about their oral health and dopreliminary exams for the dentist I work with.

n I have an Associate Degree and I am licensed in myprofession.

a. Dental Technician

b. Dental Assistant

c. Dental Hygienist


n I provide services that help restore function,improve mobility, and relieve pain, for patients whosu ered an illness or accident.

n I examine patients’ medical histories, give them testsand develop an exercise plan to help them recover.

n I hold a Bachelor’s Degree and Master Degree.

a. Physical Therapist

b. Athletic Trainer

c.Chiropractor


n I provide care to the elderly, disabled and injured inthe comfort of their own homes.

n My job is one of the top 10 occupations with thehighest job growth.

n I earned a Certi cate before I started working in thehealth care eld.

a. Medical Assistant

b. Home Health Care Aide

c. Emergency Medical Technician

5. What Health Sciences career am I? n I work in a eld that uses sound waves to generate

an image used for assessment and diagnosis of various medical conditions.

n I work in conjunction with other imaging modalitiessuch as x-ray, MRI, and nuclear medicine.

n I hold an Associate Degree and am continuing myeducation to learn and advance my career.

a. X-Ray Technician

b. Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist

c. Diagnostic Medical Sonographer


n I observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions,and progress, to deliver the best patient care.

n I work in collaboration with physicians andmembers of other healthcare disciplines.

n My profession o ers almost unlimited opportunityand I hold an Associate Degree.

a. Physicians Assistant

b. Registered Nurse

c. Nurse’s Aide


n I t eyeglasses and contact lenses, following prescriptionswritten by ophthalmologists or optometrists.

n I also use a lensometer to record the present eyeglassprescription and review medical history.

n I completed an Apprenticeship that included on-the-jobtraining to get this career.

a. Dispensing Optician

b. Ophthalmologist

c. Optician

8. What Health Sciences career am I? n I examine patients, obtain medical histories, and order,

perform and interpret diagnostic tests. n I counsel patients about illness, injuries, health

conditions, and preventive healthcare. n I completed 11 years of college and hold a medical

license.

a. Physician Assistant

b. Surgeon

c. Physician

Read the job descriptions outlined below and match each one to a Health Science and Medical Technology job title.

A n s w e r s : 1 . A , 2 . C , 3 . A , 4 . B , 5 . C , 6 . B , 7 . A , 8 . C

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