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HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER

What will I do in this job?If you choose to be a Health Services Manager, you will plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise the delivery of health care services. Some Health Service Managers manage an entire facility or system, while specialists are in charge of specific clinical departments or services.

As a Health Services Manager, you must be prepared to deal with change, technological innovations, and an increased emphasis on preventive care. You will be called upon to improve efficiency in health care facilities and the quality of the health care provided. Large facilities usually have several Health Services Managers who assist the top administrator by handling daily decisions. In smaller facilities, the top administrator handles more details of daily operations.

Health services managers are usually responsible for: improving efficiency improving the delivery of health care systems budgeting overseeing employees analyzing information interpreting data

Do I need a special license?You will need a license if you choose to be a nursing home administrator.

What type of education do I need?If you choose to be a Health Services Manager, a Master’s Degree is a standard credential for health services administration. A Bachelor’s Degree is adequate for many assistant positions. Physician offices may accept on-the-job experience.

Will I find a job?Employment of medical and health services managers is expected to grow 16 percent from 2006 to 2016, faster than the average for all occupations.

How much money will I make?Median Salary: $73,340 (Ranges from $45,050-$127,830)(2006)

HUMAN SERVICE WORKERS

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What will I do in this job?As a Human Service Worker you will assess clients’ needs, establish their eligibility for benefits and services, and help clients obtain those services. You will also maintain case records on clients and provide progress reports to their supervisors. As a Human Service Worker you could find yourself working in a variety of jobs including:

social service assistant case management aide social work assistant community support worker alcohol or drug abuse counselor mental health aide community outreach worker life skill counselor gerontology aide

Job responsibilities may include: organizing and leading group activities assisting clients in need of counseling or crisis intervention providing supervision in halfway houses, group homes, and housing programs reviewing client records working with other medical personnel to gain better insight into client’s needs providing emotional support to clients

Do I need a special license?No

What type of education do I need?An Associate’s Degree or Certificate in social work, human services or a behavioral or social science is preferred. On-the-job training is available in some organizations.

Will I find a job?Opportunities for Human Service Workers are expected to be excellent, particularly for applicants with education beyond high school. Job opportunities are expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2014.

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Job prospects for social and human service assistants are expected to be excellent, particularly for individuals with appropriate education after high school.

The number of social and human service assistants is projected to grow by nearly 34 percent between 2006 and 2016, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.


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HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR

What will I do in this job?If you plan to be a health unit coordinator, you will manage non-nursing patient care activities at nursing stations in hospitals and nursing homes. You may process forms for admitting, discharging, and transferring patients. You are responsible for relaying information to nurses, physicians, and other health care workers and related departments.

Health unit coordinators have duties which may include: transcribing physicians’ orders by computer or manually reading charts and charting ordering diets, drugs, equipment, supplies, laboratory tests, and x-ray exams

Health unit coordinators have basic knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacology, nursing, rehabilitation facilities, and clinics. People doing this work may hold a variety of job titles, including unit manager, ward/unit secretary, ward clerk, hospital service coordinator, and receptionist.

Do I need a special license?No, however certification may be obtained by successfully completing the National Certification Exam offered by the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators.

Will I find a job?Opportunities for individuals with excellent clerical skills and some experience in the knowledge of the health care field should be good.

How much will I make?Median Salary: $17, 300 (Ranges from $13,900 - $20,600) (2000)

CYTOTECHNOLOGIST

What will I do in this job?

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If you want to be a cytotechnologist, you will use special techniques to prepare cellular samples for study under the microscope and assist in the diagnosis of diseases by examining the samples. Much of your work will be done with a microscope in screening preparations of body cells for abnormalities in structure that will indicate benign, infectious, inflammatory or malignant condition. These cells come from:

PAP smears oral cavity lung any body cavity shedding cells

You will probably work in a hospital, clinic or private laboratory under the supervision of a pathologist. Some cytotechnologists work at universities as teachers or researchers.

Do I need special credentials?National certification is voluntary, but strongly recommended. Cyotechnologist who graduate from an accredited program, complete an internship, and pass a national certification exam, may use the initials CT.

What type of education do I need?You will need at least twenty semester hours of biological sciences, eight semester hours of chemistry, and some mathematics. The cytotechnology program is usually twelve months of specialized training after completing the prerequisite coursework.

Will I find a job?Employment is expected to grow at an average rate through 2006

How much money will I make?Median Salary: $59,284 (Ranges from $53,883 $63,954) (2008)

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CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS

What will I do in this job?Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, also known as medical technologists and technicians, perform laboratory testing that plays an important part in detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. To work in a clinical laboratory, you will need good analytical judgment, the ability to work under pressure, and the ability to pay close attention to detail.

In this job you will: examine and analyze body fluids, tissues, and cells look for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms analyze the chemical content of fluids cross match blood components for transfusions test for drug levels in the blood to show how a patient is responding to treatment prepare specimens for examination, count cells look for abnormal cells

You will use automated equipment and instruments capable of performing a number of tests simultaneously, as well as microscopes, cell counters, and other sophisticated laboratory equipment.

Clinical Laboratory Technologists: microscopically examine blood, tissue, and other body substances evaluate test results develop and modify procedures establish monitoring programs to insure the accuracy of tests supervise laboratory sections or shifts

Clinical Laboratory Technicians: prepare specimens operate automatic analyzers perform manual tests following detailed instructions usually work under the supervision of a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or

Laboratory Director

Will I need a special license?State licensure or registration required by some states; national certification is required by most employers.

What type of education will I need?

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The usual requirement for an entry-level position as a clinical laboratory technologist is a bachelor’s degree with a major in medical technology or in one of the life sciences. Bachelor’s degree programs in medical technology include courses in chemistry, biological sciences, microbiology, mathematics, and statistics, as well as specialized courses devoted to knowledge and skills used in the clinical laboratory.

Will I find a job?Employment of clinical laboratory workers is expected to grow 14 percent between 2006 and 2016, faster than the average for all occupations as the volume of laboratory tests increases with population growth and the development of new types of tests.

How much money will I make?Technologists – Median Salary: $49,700 (Range from $34,660-$69,260) (2006)Technicians – Median Salary: $32,840 (Ranges from $21,830-$50,250) (2006)

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BLOOD BANK TECHNOLOGIST

What will I do in this job?As a Specialist in Blood Bank Technology (SBBs) you will use your technical ability to:

test for blood group antigens, compatibility, and antibody identification investigate amoralities such as hemolytic disease of the newborn, hemolytic

anemia, and adverse responses to transfusions support physicians in transfusion therapy of patients with coagulopathies or

candidates for organ transplant perform pre-transfusion tests to ensure the safety of the patient

You may work in a community blood center, private hospital, university or laboratory.

Do I need special credentials?National certification is voluntary, but strongly recommended

What type of education do I need?To be a SBB, you will need a bachelor’s degree in medical technology, biological sciences, or physical sciences and complete a one-year specialist program.

Will I find a job?Average growth in the employment of all medical technologists can be expected nationwide.

How much money will I make?

$32,000- $42,000 (2000)

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HISTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN/TECHNOLOGIST

What will I do in this job?Histologic technicians or technologists prepare sections of body tissue for exam. In this job you will process sections of body tissue by:

fixation dehydration embedding sectioning decalcification micro incineration mounting routine and special staining

Histologic technologists perform more complex procedures. As a technologist you will also identify tissue the staining characteristics of tissue structures and cell components and relate them to physiologic functions. Whether you choose to be a technician or technologist, you will work primarily in medical centers, hospitals, and private laboratories.

What type of education do I need?To be a histologic technician you will need to complete a twelve-month education program after graduating from high school. You will need a bachelor’s degree to be a histologic technologist.

Will I find a job?Employment is expected to be slightly slower for histologic technicians in Illinois. Average growth is expected of all medical technologists nationwide. Histologic technicians and technologists may expect to find job opportunities in a variety of practical settings, such as hospitals and clinics, privately operated laboratories, nursing homes, and public health facilities. Histologic technologists willing to teach their specialization may also expect good job opportunities.

How much money will I make?Median Salary: $43,333 (Ranges from $39,491 - $47,510)(2008 - Salary.com)

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PHLEBOTOMIST

What will I do in this job?Phlebotomists collect blood samples that are used in laboratory testing for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. This is an important job because you play a crucial role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.

Phlebotomist must be able to pay close attention to detail, have good manual dexterity and normal color vision.

Do I need a special license?Some states require phlebotomist to be licensed or registered.

What type of education do I need?You will need to take a training course that lasts between 6-20 weeks. You can take the course at a hospital, community college, or technical/vocational school.

Will I find a job?

Employment for Phlebotomists is expected to grow slightly slower than the average for all health occupations through the year 2006. Many openings will result from the need to replace current workers.

How much money will I make? Median Salary: $27,239 (Ranges from $24,753 - $29,965)(2008 Salary.com)

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TOXICOLOGIST

What will I do in this job?As a toxicologist, you will use principles of biology and chemistry to discover adverse effects of chemicals on living systems and determine the likelihood of such effects occurring. Toxicologists investigate relationships between chemicals and disease and the risks associated with various chemicals, including risks to human health and the environment.

Jobs that a toxicologist may work include: teaching or research in universities ensuring safe manufacture, use and disposal of chemicals in industry pharmaceutical companies government consulting firms research foundations

What type of education do I need?You will need either a master’s degree or a doctorate, although some employment opportunities are available at the bachelor level. To enter a graduate program, you will need a bachelor’s degree in a relevant area and advanced coursework in chemistry (especially organic), biology, physics, calculus, and laboratory experience.

Will I find a job? Faster than average growth is expected in this field nationwide.

How much money will I make?Median Salary: $65,434 (Ranges from $53,955 - $79,021) (2008 Salary.com)

DENTAL ASSISTANT

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What will I do in this job?Dental Assistants work at chair-side as the dentist examines and treats patients, perform a patient care, and office and laboratory duties. You will make patients comfortable, prepare them for treatment, and obtain dental records. You will also give instruments and materials to the dentist, sterilize and disinfect equipment, prepare setups for procedures and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.

You may also: process x-rays take impressions of teeth make temporary crowns confirm appointments maintain patient records order supplies

You will probably work in a private dental office. Some assistants work in dental schools, private and government hospitals, State and local public health departments, or in clinics.

Do I need special certification?No, although certification is available.

What type of training do I need?You may choose a training course offered at a community college or on-the job training.

Will I find a job?Employment is expected to grow 29 percent from 2006 to 2016, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.

How much money will I make?Median Salary: $30,220 (Ranges from $20,530-$43,040) (2006)

DENTAL HYGIENIST


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Dental hygienists clean teeth, provide preventative dental care, and teach patients how to practice good oral hygiene. You will examine patients’ teeth and gums and record the presence of any disease or abnormality. You will also remove calculus, stains, and plaque from teeth; take and develop dental x-rays; and apply cavity preventive agents. Some States permit hygienists to administer local anesthetics and anesthetic gas, place temporary fillings, remove sutures, and polish metal restorations.

Some of the equipment you will use includes: hand and rotary instruments, lasers, and ultrasonic to clean teeth x-ray machines syringes to administer local anesthetic models of teeth to explain oral hygiene

You should have good manual dexterity because you will use dental instruments with little room for error. .

Do I need a special license?Yes, you will need a state license.

What type of education do I need?Dental hygienists must be licensed by the State in which they practice. To qualify for licensure, a candidate must graduate from an accredited dental hygiene school and pass both a written and clinical examination. High school students interested in becoming a dental hygienist should take courses in biology, chemistry, and mathematics.

Will I find a job?Employment of dental hygienists is expected to grow 30 percent through 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations.


DENTIST

What will I do in this job?Dentists diagnose, prevent, and treat teeth and tissue problems. As a dentist you will:

remove decay fill cavities examine x-rays

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place sealants on children’s teeth repair fractured teeth perform corrective surgery on gums and supporting bones to treat gum diseases perform cosmetic procedures extract teeth and make denture replacements for missing teeth

You will also provide instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, and the use of fluorides. Dentists use a variety of equipment, including x-ray machines, drills, and instruments such as mouth mirrors, probes, forceps, brushes, and scalpels. As part of your job you will wear masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect yourself and your patients from infectious diseases. Dentistry requires diagnostic ability and manual skills. Dentists should have good visual memory, excellent judgment of space and shape, a high degree of manual dexterity, and scientific ability.

Most dentists are general practitioners. Other dentists practice in one of eight specialty areas such as:

Orthodontists – straighten teethOral and maxillofacial surgeons – operate on the mouth and jawsPediatric dentists – specialize in dentistry for childrenPeriodontists – treat gums and bones supporting the teethProsthodontists – make artificial teeth and denturesEndodontists – root canal therapyPublic health dentists & pathologists – study oral diseases

Will I need a special license?You will need to have a state license.

What type of education do I need?Most students have at least a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in science. To gain admission to dental school, students are required to take the Dental Admissions Test (DAT). Dental school is four years in length. Specialists require additional schooling.

Will I find a job?

Employment of dentists is projected to grow nine percent through 2016, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Although employment growth will provide some job opportunities, most jobs will result from the need to replace the large number of dentists projected to retire. Job prospects should be good as new dentists take over established practices or start their own.

How much will I make?

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Median Salary: $132,140 (Ranges from $68,990-$145,600) (2006)

DENTAL TECHNICIAN

What will I do in this job?Dental laboratory technicians fill prescriptions from dentists for crown, bridges, dentures, and other dental prosthetics. As a technician, you will:

create a model of the patient’s mouth, which serves as the basis of the prosthetic device

build and shape a wax tooth or teeth model using small hand instruments cast the metal framework for the prosthetic device pour the cast and prepare the surface to allow the metal and porcelain to bond

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apply porcelain in layers, to arrive at the precise shape and color of a tooth place the tooth in a porcelain furnace to bake the porcelain onto the metal

framework, and then adjust the shape and color to achieve a sealed finish

As a dental laboratory technician, you can specialize in one of five areas: Orthodontic appliances, crows and bridges, complete dentures, partial dentures, or ceramics. The work is extremely delicate and time consuming.

Will I need special certification?National Board certification is voluntary.

What type of education do I need?Most dental laboratory technicians learn their craft on the job. Becoming a fully trained technician requires an average of 3 to 4 years, depending upon the individual’s aptitude and ambition, but it may take a few years more to become an accomplished technician.

Will I find a job?Job opportunities for dental laboratory technicians should be favorable, overall employment for these occupations is expected to grow five percent from 2006 to 2016, slower than the average for all occupations.


ANESTHESIOLOGIST’S ASSISTANT


As an Anesthesiologist’s Assistant, you will work under the direction of an anesthesiologist. In this job you will:

assist in collecting preoperative data, such as taking a health history perform various preoperative tasks such as the insertion of intravenous and

arterial catheters perform airway management and drug administration for induction and

maintenance of anesthesia administer supportive therapy adjust anesthetic levels on a minute to minute basis perform intra-operative monitoring provide recovery room care

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perform other functions or tasks relating to care in an intensive care unit

Do I need special credentials?

You may take the national certification exam and be designated an Anesthesiologist’s Assistant-Certified (AA-C).

What type of education do I need?

In addition to a bachelor’s degree, you will need to complete a two year master’s degree program.

Will I find a job?

The job outlook is good for this profession.

How much money will I make?

$110,000 (2006)

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CHIROPRACTOR

What will I do in this job?If you plan to be a Chiropractor, you will learn about the relationship between the structure and function of the human body and how spinal manipulation by way of chiropractic adjustments corrects disturbances of the nervous system caused by derangement of the musculoskeletal structure. Chiropractors are primary health care providers who practice their healing art through non-drug, non-surgical means. Some of the therapies you will use as a chiropractor include:

spinal manipulation physiotherapy acupuncture nutrition counseling

Diagnostic techniques include taking a patient history, routine exams, x-ray, and lab tests. Many chiropractors specialize in areas such as low back problems, pain control, nutrition, allergies, and industrial or athletic injuries. Chiropractors typically work in private offices and clinics.

Will I need a special license?To gain licensure in Illinois, you must complete two years of pre-professional chiropractic study, graduate from an accredited chiropractic college, and pass examinations conducted by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.


Most State boards require at least 2 years of undergraduate education. An increasing number of boards are requiring a 4-year bachelor’s degree. All boards require the completion of a 4-year program at an accredited chiropractic college leading to the Doctor of Chiropractic degree.

Will I find a job?Employment of chiropractors is expected to increase 14 percent between 2006 and 2016, faster than the average for all occupations.

How much money will I make?Median Salary: $65,220 (Ranges from $32,670-$ $145,600)(2006)

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CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT / TECHNICIAN

What will I do in this job?As a Chiropractic technician, you will relieve chiropractors of many administrative and clinical duties, freeing them to concentrate on patient diagnosis and treatment. You will:

schedule appointments perform preliminary exam procedures take case histories operate conjunctive therapy equipment take and develop x-rays take specimens and perform simple lab tests handle bookkeeping and billing process insurance forms communicate to patients the philosophy of chiropractic through lay lectures on

nutrition, rehabilitative exercise, and treating the body as a wholeYou will most likely work at a chiropractor’s offices, clinics, and, in some cases, hospitals.

Will I find a job?As the demand for chiropractic services rise, the need for chiropractic technicians will also grow faster than average through 2006.

How much money will I make?Entry-level wages range from $16,700- $22,600/yr. With several years of experience, maximum salary is around $39,600/yr. (2006)

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS AND PARAMEDICS

What will I do in this job?People’s lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics. Incidents as varied as automobile accidents, heart attacks, drowning, childbirth, and gunshot wounds all require immediate medical attention. If you choose to be an EMT or Paramedic, you will provide this vital attention to these victims as they are transferred to a medical facility.

EMTs and Paramedics usually: work with police and fire department personnel are dispatched to the scene by a 911 operator determine the nature and extent of the patient’s condition while trying to

determine whether the patient has a previous medical problem follow strict procedures give appropriate emergency care transport the patient to the hospital

EMTs and Paramedics may use special equipment to immobilize patients before placing them on stretchers and securing them in the ambulance for transport to a hospital. Some, who work for hospital trauma centers which use helicopters to transport critically ill or injured patients, are part of the flight crew.

Specific responsibilities depend on your level of qualification and training. There are four levels of Emergency Medical Technician: First Responder, EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, and EMT-Paramedic.

First Responders: trained to provide basic emergency medical care Firefighters, police officers, and other emergency workers have this level of

training.EMT-Basics ( EMT-B):

trained to care for patients at accident scenes and on transport by ambulance to the hospital

learn skills to assess a patient’s condition and manage respiratory, cardiac, and trauma emergencies

EMT-Intermediates ( EMT-1): have more advanced training that allows administration of intravenous fluids use manual defibrillators to give lifesaving shocks to a stopped heart use advanced airway techniques and equipment and administration of certain

medicationsEMT-Paramedics:

provide the most extensive pre-hospital care administer drugs orally and intravenously interpret EKGs

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perform endotracheal intubations use monitors and other complex equipment

Do I need a special license?You must have a state certification, re-licensed every 4 years, and meet State EMS requirements for continuing education.

What type of education do I need?You will need to complete an approved EMT training program, and must pass State approved written and practical examination. The Paramedic Technology program is usually 2 years and results in an Associate’s Degree in applied science.

Will I find a job?Employment of emergency medical technicians and paramedics is expected to grow by 19 percent between 2006 and 2016, which is faster than the average for all occupations.


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MEDICAL ASSISTANT

What will I do in this job?If you pursue a career as a Medical Assistant, you will perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices and clinics of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and optometrists running smoothly. In small practices, Medical Assistants are usually “generalists,” handling both administrative and clinical duties and reporting to an office manager, physician, or other health practitioner. In large practices they tend to specialize in a particular area under the supervision of department administrators.

Medical Assistants have many duties including: updating and file patient medical records filling out insurance forms arranging for hospital admission and laboratory services handling billing and bookkeeping taking medical histories assisting the physician during the examination collecting and prepare laboratory specimens performing basic laboratory tests on the premises instructing patients about medications and special diets authorizing drug refills as directed telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy drawing blood preparing patients for x-rays taking EKGs, remove sutures removing dressings

Assistants who specialize have additional duties. Podiatric Medical Assistants make castings of feet, expose and develop x-rays, and assist podiatrists in surgery. Ophthalmic Medical Assistants help ophthalmologist provide medical eye care by administering diagnostic tests, measure and record vision, and test the functioning of eyes and eye muscles.

Do I need a special license?No, although some States require a test to take x-rays, etc.

What type of education do I need?Most employers prefer graduates of formal programs in medical assisting. Such programs are offered in vocational-technical high schools, postsecondary vocational schools, and community and junior colleges. Postsecondary programs usually last either 1 year, resulting in a certificate or diploma, or 2 years, resulting in an associate degree. Courses cover anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, as well as typing, transcription, recordkeeping, accounting, and insurance processing.

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Employment of medical assistants is expected to grow 35 percent from 2006 to 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations as the health services industry expands because of technological advances in medicine, and a growing and aging population.


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MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIANWhat will I do in this job?Every time health care personnel treat a patient they record what they observed and how the patient was treated medically. This record includes information the patient provides concerning their symptoms and medical history, the results of examinations, reports of x-rays and laboratory tests, diagnoses, and treatment plans. If you choose a career as a Medical Records Technicians/Health Information Technicians, you will organize and evaluate these records for completeness and accuracy.

Some of the tasks that a Medical Records Technicians has are: ensuring all forms are completed and properly identified and signed and all

necessary information is in the computer assigning a code to each diagnosis and procedure (The assigned code determines

the amount of reimbursement if the patient is covered by Medicare or other insurance program)

using computer programs to tabulate and analyze data to help improve patient care or control costs, for use in legal actions, or in response to surveys

paying close attention to detail

Do I need a special license?No, but examination is offered by AHIMA.

What type of education do I need?Most technicians have an associate degree through Community College Programs. On-the-job training offered by some employers.

Will I find a job?Job prospects for formally trained technicians should be very good. Employment of medical records and health information technicians is expected to increase by 18 percent through 2016—faster than the average for all occupations. Hospitals will continue to employ a large percentage of technicians. Rapid growth is also expected in clinics, nursing homes and home health agencies.


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MEDICAL RECORDS TRANSCRIPTIONIST


If you choose to become a Medical Transcriptionists, you will: translate and edit recorded dictation by physicians and other healthcare providers

regarding patient assessment and treatment use headsets and transcribing machines to listen to recordings transcribe a variety of medical reports about emergency room visits, diagnostic

imaging studies, operations, chart reviews, and final summaries need good English grammar and punctuation skills need familiarity with personal computers and word processing software need good listening skills

After reviewing and editing for grammar and clarity, the transcribed reports are retuned in either printed or electronic form to the dictator for review and signature, or correction. These reports eventually become part of the patient’s permanent medical record. To understand and accurately transcribe dictated reports into a format that is clear and understandable, the Medical Transcriptionist must understand the language of medicine, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, and treatment. Understanding medical terminology is essential because they must be able to translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms.

Medical Transcriptionists usually work at any of the following: hospitals doctors’ offices medical transcription services home-based offices as subcontractors for hospitals and transcribing firms

Employers prefer to hire Transcriptionists who have completed postsecondary training in medical transcription.

Advancements in voice recognition technology are not projected to reduce the need for Medical Transcriptionists because these workers will continue to be needed to review and edit drafts for accuracy. A growing number of Medical Transcriptionists will be needed to amend patients’ records, edit for grammar, and discover discrepancies in medical records.

What type of education will I need?Community Colleges offer an Associate Degree; on-the-job training is often included in the Associate Program. American Association for Medical Transcription awards a voluntary designation of Certified Medical Transcriptionist

Will I need a special license?

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No

Will I find a job?Employment of Medical Transcriptionist is projected to grow 14 percent from 2006 to 2016, faster than the average for all occupations.

How much will I make?Median Salary: $29,950 (Ranges from $21,260-$41,920) (2006)

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PHYSICIAN

What will I do in this job?If you choose to be a Physician, you will diagnose illnesses and prescribe treatment for people suffering from injury or disease. There are two types of physicians: The M.D.—Doctor of Allopathic Medicine and the D.O.—Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both types of physicians use all accepted methods of treatment, including drugs and surgery. D.O.s place a special emphasis on the body’s musculoskeletal system and preventative medicine. About 33% of M.D.s and 50% of D.O.s are primary care physicians. You will usually be the first health professionals patients consult. Primary care physicians tend to see the same patients on a regular basis for preventive care and to treat a variety of ailments.Physicians also:

examine patients obtain medical histories order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests counsel patients on other preventative health care

Do I need a special license?You will need a state license if you choose to be a physician.


It takes many years of education and training to become a physician: 4 years of undergraduate school, 4 years of medical school, and 3 to 8 years of internship and residency, depending on the specialty selected. A few medical schools offer a combined undergraduate and medical school programs that last 6 rather than the customary 8 years.

Will I find a job?Employment of physicians and surgeons is projected to grow 14 percent from 2006 to 2016, faster than the average for all occupations.

How much will I make?Salary depends on the type of physician you want to be.

Median Salary: $145,600 (Ranges from $121,000- $307,000)(2006)

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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

What will I do in this job?If you choose to be a Physician Assistant, you will provide health care services with supervision by physicians. They are formally trained to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services, as delegated by a physician. Physician Assistants provide care in rural or inner city clinics where a physician is present for only 1 or 2 days each week. They make house calls or go to hospitals and nursing home to check on patients and report back to the physician. Physician Assistants work in primary care areas such as general internal medicine, pediatrics, and family medicine.

Physician Assistants perform many tasks including: taking medical histories examining patients ordering and interpreting lab tests and x-rays making diagnoses treating minor injuries recording progress notes instructing and counseling patients ordering therapy

Do I need a special license?You will need a State License if you choose to be a Physician Assistant

What type of education do I need?Admission requirements vary, but many programs require 2 years of college and some work experience in the healthcare field. Students should take courses in biology, English, chemistry, mathematics, psychology, and the social sciences. Most applicants to PA programs hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Will I find a job?

Employment of physician assistants is expected to grow 27 percent from 2006 to 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations, due to anticipated expansion of the health services industry and an emphasis on cost containment, resulting in increasing utilization of PAs by physicians and healthcare institutions.


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RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS AND SONOGRAPHERS

What will I do in this job?As a Radiologic Technologist, you will prepare patients for radiologic examinations by explaining the procedure and positioning patients so they can be appropriately radiographed.

A Radiologic Technologist has many jobs including: positioning equipment at correct angle over the patient placing x-ray film under the part of the patient’s body being examined making the exposure removing the film developing x-rays evaluating equipment purchases or manage a radiology department

Sonographers (U ltrasonographers): Direct high frequency sound waves into areas of the patient’s body; the equipment then collects reflected echoes to form an image. The image is viewed on a screen and may be recorded on videotape or photographed for interpretation and diagnosis by physicians. Viewing the screen as the scan takes place, Sonographers look for subtle differences between healthy and unhealthy areas, decide which images to include, and judge if the images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.

Will I need a special license?If you want to be a Radiologic Technologist, you will need a State License.


Preparation for this profession is offered in hospitals, colleges and universities, vocational-technical institutes, and the U.S. Armed Forces. Formal training programs in radiography range in length from 1 to 4 years and lead to a certificate, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree.

Will I find a job?Employment of Radiologic technologists is expected to increase by about 15 percent from 2006 to 2016, faster than the average for all occupations, as the population grows and ages, increasing the demand for diagnostic imaging.

How much will I make?Radiation Technologists – Median Salary: $48,170 (Ranges $32,750-$68,920) (2006)Sonographer – Median Salary: $57,160 (Ranges $40,960-$77,520) (2006)

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SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS

What will I do in this job?If you choose to be a Surgical Technologist (surgical or operating room technicians), you will assist in operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. Surgical Technologists perform many tasks such as:

setting up the operating room with surgical instruments and equipment, sterile lines, and sterile solutions

preparing patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites transporting patients to the operating room and help position them on the

operating table covering the patients with sterile surgical “drapes” observing patients’ vital signs checking charts helping the surgical team scrub and put on gloves, gowns, and masks

Will I need a special license?No, although certification from the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist. Continuing education or reexamination is required to maintain certification, which must be renewed every six years.


Surgical technologists receive their training in formal programs offered by community and junior colleges, vocational schools, universities, hospitals, and the military. Students take courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, professional ethics, and medical terminology. Other studies cover the care and safety of patients during surgery, sterile techniques, and surgical procedures.

Will I find a job?Employment of surgical technologists is expected to grow 24 percent between 2006 and 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations, as the volume of surgery increases.


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RADIATION THERAPY TECHNOLOGIST

What will I do in this job?If you want to be a Radiation therapy technologists (radiation therapists), you will assist in the treatment of disease by administering carefully prescribed doses of x-ray or other forms of ionizing administers the treatment.

You will also: observe the patients during treatment maintain records of treatment perform tumor localization, dosimetry, patient follow-ups, and patient education

Radiation therapy technologists work at hospitals, cancer centers, and private physician offers.


Programs may be one, two of four years in length. Application for a one-year program must have graduated from an accredited program in radiography (radiologic technology) or be allied health professionals able to demonstrate competence in certain relevant areas.

Will I need a special license?Graduates of approved programs are eligible to take the national exam for certification given by American registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).

Will I find a job?Employment of radiation therapists is projected to grow by 25 percent between 2006 and 2016, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. However, it is important to keep in mind this small occupation, in which turnover (workers moving to other jobs) and replacement needs may be low. Opportunities are expected to remain good, particularly in locations in which hospital and group practices are expanding their services to provide radiation therapy.


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NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST

What will I do in this job?If you choose to be a Nuclear medicine technologist (NMTs), you will apply your knowledge of radiation physics to perform “in vivo” (in the body) and “in vitro” (in the tube) diagnostic procedures. Nuclear medicine is the medical specialty that uses the nuclear properties of radioactive and stable nuclides to make diagnostic evaluations of the anatomic of physiologic conditions of the body and to provide therapy with radioactive source.

NMTs perform many tasks which include: instructing patients before and during procedures evaluating the preparation of the patient before a procedure has begun recognizing emergency patient conditions participating in procuring supplies and equipment, scheduling, documenting

laboratory work at hospitals, clinics, and research institutions

Will I need a special license?Certification or registration is available from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. Most employers prefer to hire certified or registered technologist.


Nuclear medicine technology programs range in length from 1 to 4 years and lead to a certificate, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree. Generally, certificate programs are offered in hospitals, associate degree programs in community colleges, and bachelor’s degree programs in 4-year colleges and universities. Courses cover the physical sciences, biological effects of radiation exposure, radiation protection and procedures, the use of radiopharmaceuticals, imaging techniques, and computer applications.

Will I find a job?Employment of nuclear medicine technologists is expected to increase by 15 percent from 2006 to 2016, faster than the average for all occupations. However, the number of openings each year will be relatively low because the occupation is small.


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PERFUSIONIST (CARDIOPULMONARY TECHNICIAN)

What will I do in this job?A perfusionist operates extra-corporal blood circulation equipment during medical situations where the patient’s circulatory or respiratory functions need to be supported or temporarily replaced. Perfusion involves specialized instrumentation and advanced life support methods. If you want to a perfusionist you will:

consult with the physician to select appropriate equipment, techniques, and blood products, anesthetics, or drugs to be given to the patient through the extra-corporeal circuit

be responsible for purchasing supplies and equipment, and may have department management duties


Training programs are generally one or 4 years in length. Certificate programs require a Bachelor’s degree. Most programs require college level Math and Science.


Certification is provided through the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. It is estimated that at least 70% of practicing perfusionists are certified.

Will I find a job?There is a slight shortage. Faster than average growth is expected for perfusionists through 2010. Advancements in technology used in cardiac surgery will spur demand for individuals trained in this area.

How much will I make?Median Salary: $88,997 (Ranges from $78,000-$98,000)(2000-2003)

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CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS

What will I do in this job?If you plan to be a Cardiovascular Technician, you will measure, analyze, and imagine the heart and circulatory system at the request or direction of a physician. The test results may be used in determining the presence and extent of heart disease.

Cardiovascular Technicians perform many tasks which include: using invasive and noninvasive procedures to diagnose and provide therapy in

heart disorders performing tests and relay data to a physician who uses them to diagnose

problems reviewing and/or recording medical history and maintaining equipment

What type of education will I need?Although a few cardiovascular technologists, vascular technologists, and cardiac sonographers are currently trained on the job, most receive training in 2- to 4-year programs. Cardiovascular technologists, vascular technologists, and cardiac sonographers normally complete a 2-year junior or community college program.

Will I need a special license?Graduates from programs accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology are eligible to register as professional technologists with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International.

Will I find a job?Employment of cardiovascular technologists and technicians is expected to increase by 26 percent through the year 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations. Growth will occur as the population ages, because older people have a higher incidence of heart problems.


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COUNSELORS

What will I do in this job?If you choose to be a counselor, you will assist people with personal, family, educational, mental health, and career decisions and problems. Your duties depend on the individuals you serve and the settings in which you work.

Mental Health Counselors: emphasize prevention work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse, suicide, stress

management, problems with self-esteem help individuals with issues associated with aging, job and career concerns,

educational decisions, issues of mental and emotional health, family, parenting, and marital problems

Mental health counselors work closely with other mental health specialists, including psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, psychiatric nurse, and school counselors.

Rehabilitation Counselors: help people deal with the personal, social, and vocational effects of disabilities counsel people with disabilities resulting from birth defects, illness or disease,

accidents, or the stress of daily life evaluate the strengths and limitations of individuals provide personal and vocational counseling arrange for medical care, vocational training, and job placement interview individuals with disabilities and their families evaluate school and medical reports, therapists, and employers to determine the

capabilities and skills of the individual work toward increasing the client’s capacity to live independently

To be a counselor you must have: a strong interest in helping others the ability to inspire respect, trust, and confidence the ambition to work independently or as part of a team

Counselors follow the code of ethics associated with their respective certifications and licenses.


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Yes, 45 States have some form of counselor credentialing, licensure, certification, or registration.

What type of education will I need?A master’s degree is typically required to be licensed or certified as a counselor. A bachelor’s degree often qualifies a person to work as a counseling aide, rehabilitation aide, or social service worker.

Will I find a job?Overall employment of counselors is expected to increase by 21 percent between 2006 and 2016, which is much faster than the average for all occupations, and job opportunities should be very good because there are usually more job openings than graduates of counseling programs.


Mental Health Counselors – Median Salary: $34,380 (Ranges $21,890-$59,700) (2006)Rehabilitation Counselors – Median Salary: $29,200 (Ranges $19,260-$53,170) (2006)

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PSYCHOLOGIST

What will I do in this job?Psychologists study the human mind and human behavior. They help mentally and emotionally disturbed clients adjust to life and may help medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries.

Clinical Psychologists: interview patients and give diagnostic tests provide individual, family, or group therapy design behavior modification programs collaborate with physicians and other specialists to develop intervention programs

that patients can understand and comply with

School Psychologists: resolve students’ leaning and behavior problems collaborate with teachers, parents, and school personnel to improve classroom

management strategies or parenting skills counter substance abuse work with students with disabilities or gifted and talented students improve teaching and learning strategies

Industrial/Organizational Psychologist s:

apply psychological principles and research methods to the work place improve productivity and quality of work life

Development Psychologists:

study physiological, cognitive, and social development some specialize in behavior during infancy, childhood, and adolescence, or

changes that occur during maturity or old age study developmental disabilities research ways to help elderly people stay as independent as possible

Social Psychologist: examine people’s interactions with others and with their social environment

Experimental or Research Psychologists: study behavior processes with human beings and animals such as rats, monkeys,

and pigeons study in experimental research include

o motivationo thinking o attentiono learningo memory

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o sensory and perceptual processeso effects of substance abuseo genetic and neurological factors effecting behavior

Experimental or Research Psychologists work in universities and private research centers and in business, nonprofit, and governmental organizations.

Will I need a special license?If you want to be a psychologist you must have a State License or Certification.

What type of education will I need?A doctoral degree usually is required for employment as an independent licensed clinical or counseling psychologist. Psychologists with a Ph.D. qualify for a wide range of teaching, research, clinical, and counseling positions in universities, healthcare services, elementary and secondary schools, private industry, and government. A doctoral degree usually requires 5 to 7 years of graduate study.

Will I find a job?Employment of psychologists is expected to grow 15 percent from 2006 to 2016, faster than the average for all occupations, due to increased demand for psychological services in schools, hospitals, social service agencies, mental health centers, substance abuse treatment clinics, consulting firms, and private companies.


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SOCIAL WORKERS

What will I do in this job?Social Work is a profession for those with a strong desire to help people, to make things better, and to make a difference. If you wish to be a Social worker, you will help people function the best way they can in their environment, deal with their relationships with others, and solve personal and family problems.

Clinical Social Workers: offer psychotherapy or counseling and a range of diagnostic services in public

agencies, clinics, and private practice

Mental Health Social Workers: provide services for persons with mental or emotional problems like:

o individual and group therapyo outreacho crisis interventiono social rehabilitationo training in skills of everyday life

Health Care Social Workers: help patients and their families cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses handle problems that may stand in the way of recovery or rehabilitation

Will I need a special license?If you want to be a Social Worker, a State license, certification, or registration is needed.

What type of education will I need?If you plan to become a social worker, you will need a Bachelor’s Degree (BSW) for entry into the field. A Master’s Degree (MSW) is required for clinical work.

Will I find a job?Competition for social worker jobs is stronger in cities, where demand for services often is highest and training programs for social workers are prevalent. However, opportunities should be good in rural areas, which often find it difficult to attract and retain qualified staff and employment of social workers is expected to increase by 22 percent during the 2006-16 decade, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.

How much will I make?Median Salary: $43,040 (Ranges from $27,280-$64,070)(2006)

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CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST

What will I do in this job?A clinical nurse specialist is a registered nurse who has completed a mater’s degree in a specialized area of nursing practice and competence.

There are many specialty areas where a clinical nurse specialist can work including: burn care cardiopulmonary diabetes care metabolic care neurological oncology rehabilitation renal trauma nursing

What type education will I need?Some clinical specialist roles may require certification by a national professional organization. The clinical nurse specialist is an advanced practice role in nursing. Roles for nurses with doctorates include teaching in a university setting or conducting research in nursing.

Will I need a special license?Length of master’s programs nationally varies from four to eight quarters and from two to six semesters. Almost all programs require applicants to be registered nurses with baccalaureate degrees. Most programs award a Master of Science (MS) or a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).

Will I find a job?Faster than average growth in the employment of RNs is expected through 2006. In Illinois, a registered nurse is one of the 50 occupations expected to provide the most job openings each year. Specialized knowledge and skills are essential for quality patient care management in today’s health care industry. Nurses with advanced education in areas such as oncology and maternal and child health may expect good job opportunities

How much will I make?Median Salary: $77,279 (Ranges from $71,258 - $84,159) (2008 Salary.com)

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NURSING AND PSYCHIATRIC AIDES

What will I do in this job?As a Nursing or Psychiatric Aide, you will help care for physically or mentally ill, injured, disabled or infirmed individuals confined to hospitals, nursing homes, and mental health settings.

Nursing Aides, (Nursing Assistants, Geriatric Aides, unlicensed Assistive Personnel, or Hospital Attendants):

observe patients’ physical, mental and emotional conditions and report any change to the nursing or medical staff

take temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressure provide skin care to patients help patients eat, dress, and bathe help patients get in and out of bed answer patients’ call bells serve meals escort patients to operating and examining rooms set up equipment store and move supplies

Nursing Aides employed in nursing homes are often the principal caregivers, having far more contract with residents than other members of the staff.

Psychiatric Aides: (Mental Health Assistants and Psychiatric Nursing Assistants): care for mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed individuals work under a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric

nurses, social workers, and therapists help patients dress, bathe, groom, and eat socialize with patients and lead educational and recreational activities observe patients and report any physical or behavioral signs, which might be

important for the professional staff to know accompany patients to and from examinations and treatments

Because they have the closest contact with patients, Psychiatric Aides have a great deal of influence on their patients’ outlook and treatments.

Will I need a special license?No, however most States have a State Registry of Nursing Aides.


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In many cases, neither a high school diploma nor previous work experience is necessary for a job as a nursing, psychiatric, or home health aide. A few employers, however, require some training or experience.

Will I find a job?Overall employment of nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides is projected to grow 28 percent between 2006 and 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations. Employment of home health aides is expected to grow the fastest, as a result of both growing demand for home healthcare services from an aging population and efforts to contain healthcare costs by moving patients out of hospitals and nursing care facilities as quickly as possible.

How much will I make?Nursing Aide – Median Salary: $22,180 (Ranging from $16,190-$31,190) (2006)Psychiatric Aide – Median Salary: $23,900 (Ranging from $16,120-$36,020) (2006)

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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

What will I do in this job?Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) care for the sick, injured, convalescent and disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nursed. LPNs work in hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes. They take vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. If you choose to be a LPN, you will:

observe patients and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments give injections and start IVs collect samples from patients for testing perform routine laboratory tests record fluid intake and output help patients with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene keep them comfortable and care for their emotional needs In some States they may administer prescribed medicines or start intravenous

fluids treat bedsores prepare and give injections and enemas apply dressings give alcohol rubs and massages apply ice packs and hot water bottles insert catheters

In a nursing home setting, nurses: provide routine bedside care help evaluate residents’ needs develop care plans supervise the care provided by nursing aides

In a clinic setting, nurses: record patient vitals give injections make appointments collect specimens perform laboratory tests maintain patient records make referral appointments with specialists phone in prescriptions as authorized by the physician

LPNs should have a caring, sympathetic nature. You should be emotionally stable because work with the sick and injured can be stressful. As part of a health care team, you must be able to follow orders and work under close supervision.


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If you wish to pursue a career as an LPN, you will need a State License.

What type of education will I need?Completion of a State-approved practical nursing program, which are usually 1 year in length. Most training programs are offered by vocational or technical schools or community or junior colleges.

Will I find a job?Employment of LPNs is expected to grow 14 percent between 2006 and 2016, faster than the average for all occupations. Employment in nursing homes and home health agencies is expected to grow faster than the average.


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NURSE ANESTHETIST


The chief responsibility of the nurse anesthetist is the administration of drugs and gases to produce anesthesia in a variety of settings.

If you plan to become a nurse anesthetist, you will: assist in preoperative care of the patients and in the management of respiratory

problems in ancillary departments help to educate other hospital staff regarding airway management need considerable skill and dedication to the team concept of anesthesia care need the ability to work independently work in multiple ancillary departments, emergency rooms and dental offices

What type of education will I need?This specialty in nursing is similar to specialties in medicine as the state licensing is obtained by completing an approved course in nursing and passing the board examination. Certification is then obtained by passing a qualifying exam from the Council on Certification of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist, with the title Certified Registered Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) being conferred. Recertification is required every two years in nursing and anesthesia and includes the completion of continuing education units.

Will I need a special license?Admission to nurse anesthesia education programs requires graduation form an approved school of nursing, a BSN or other appropriate bachelor’s degree, current licensure as a registered professional nurse and a minimum of one year professional nursing experience in an acute care setting.

Will I find a job?

Faster than average growth in the employment of RNs is expected through 2006. Nurses with specialized skills and advanced knowledge of anesthetics can expect to find opportunities in a variety of practical settings such as hospital operating rooms, and physician’s offices. Many nurse anesthetists find opportunities in conjunction with not only surgeons, but also dentists, podiatrists, and anesthesiologists.

How much will I make?Median Salary: $139,412 (Ranges from $129,996 - $149,262) (2008 Salary.com)

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NURSE MIDWIFE


For centuries, women have looked to midwives to advise and assist them in childbirth. Today’s certified nurse midwife (CNM) carries on this tradition of personal, family-centered, understanding care.

To be a Nurse Midwife, you are responsible for: prenatal care labor delivery management postpartum care well-woman gynecology normal newborn care

Although CNMs independently manage the care of healthy women and newborns, each CNM is affiliated with a physician who is available for consultation of referral if needed. Approximately 4,000 CNMs practice in all fifty states. Nurse Midwifes typically work in:

hospitals birthing centers health maintenance organizations (HMO’s) public health departments, clinics private practices deliveries in the home

What type of education will I need?Each CNM is educated in nursing; has received advanced instruction in clinical midwifery, normal obstetrics/ gynecology, and newborn care; and must pass a rigorous national certification examination administered by the American College of Nurse Midwives. However, beginning in 2010, completion of a graduate degree will be required for entry into clinical practice.

Will I need a special license?Nurse midwifery education is focused in two areas: (1) Providing health care to healthy women and their infants and (2) recognizing significant deviations from the norm that require intervention by a specialist. In addition to the required classroom work, the programs include a strong clinical component, often one-on-one with an experienced CNM, designed to develop the skills needed to translate knowledge into practice. Individual programs may also include research, administration, or public health classes. To enter a master’s program in midwifery, an individual must be licensed as an RN and have a baccalaureate degree.

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Will I find a job?In Illinois and nationally, faster than average growth in the employment of RN is expected through 2006. Increased awareness among medical professionals and the public regarding nurse midwifery, there is an increased need for nurses trained in this area. Opportunities for nurse midwives exist in a variety of practical settings, such as hospitals, birthing centers, health maintenance organizations, public health departments, and clinics.

How much will I make?Median Salary: $84,980 (Ranges from $77,494 -$91,531) (2008 Salary.com)

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NURSE PRACTITIONERS

What will I do in this job?A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse with advanced academic and clinical experience, which enables you to diagnose and manage most common and many chronic illnesses. The NP works either independently or as part of a health care team.

A NP provides a wide range of professional nursing functions which include: assessing and diagnosing conducting physical examinations monitoring patient status education and counseling patients consulting and collaborating with, and referring to, physicians

NPs are committed to seeking and sharing knowledge that will promote quality health care and improve clinical outcomes by conducting research or applying the research findings of others. NPs need leadership skills, self-confidence, and emotional stability.

NPs focus on health maintenance, disease prevention, counseling, and education in a wide variety of settings. With a strong emphasis on primary care, NP’s are employed within several specialties, including neonatology, nurse midwifery, pediatrics; school health family and adult health, women’s health, mental health, home care geriatrics, and acute care.

Will I need a special license?If you want to be a Nurse Practitioner, you will need National Certification and a State License.

What type of education do I need?Completion of approved Nurse Practitioner (usually Master’s level) and 50 hours continuing education every 2 years.

Will I find a job?Employment opportunities are expected to be good, particularly in hospitals, academic medical centers, public clinics, prisons, and rural and inner city clinics. Employment of Nurse Practitioner is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2006.

How much will I make?Median Salary: $79,176 (Ranges from $72,703 - $85,661)(2008)

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What will I do in this job?If you choose to be a registered Nurse (RN), you will work to promote health, prevent disease, and help patients cope with illness. RNs are advocates and health educators for patients, families, and communities. When providing direct patient care, RNs typically:

observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress assist physicians during treatments and examinations administer medications assist in convalescence and rehabilitation

Hospital Nurses: provide bedside nursing care carry out medical regimens map supervise licensed practical nurses and aides

Office Nurses: care for outpatients in physicians’ offices, clinics, surgical centers, and

emergency rooms prepare patients for and assist with examinations administer medications dress wounds assist with minor surgery maintain medical records

Nursing Home Nurses: manage nursing care for residents spend most of their time on administrative and supervisory tasks

Home Health Nurses: provide periodic services to patients at home care for and instruct patients and their families

Public Health Nurses: work in government and private agencies, schools, and retirement communities work with individuals, groups, and families to improve the overall health of the

community

Occupational Health or Industrial Nurses: provide nursing care at worksites to employees, customers, and others with minor

injuries and illnesses provide emergency care, health counseling assist with health examinations and inoculations assess work environments to identify potential health or safety problems

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Will I need a special license?If you want to be a Registered Nurse a National Licensing Examination and a State License is needed.

What type of education do I need?There are three major educational paths to registered nursing: a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing (BSN), an associate degree in Nursing (ADN), and a diploma. BSN programs, offered by colleges and universities, take about 4 years to complete.

Will I find a job?

Job opportunities for RNs are expected to be very good. Employment of registered nurses is expected to grow 23 percent from 2006 to 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations, and because the occupation is very large, many new jobs will result. In fact, more new jobs are expected be created for RNs than for any other occupation. Thousands of job openings also will result from the need to replace experienced nurses who leave the occupation, especially as the median age of the registered nurse population continues to rise.


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PHARMACIST

What will I do in this job?If you plan to be a Pharmacist, you will dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health care practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. Pharmacists advise health care practitioners on the selection, dosages, interactions, and side effects of medications. Pharmacists must understand the use, composition, and clinical effects of drugs. Compounding is only a small part of a Pharmacist’s practice, because most medicines are produced by pharmaceutical companies in a standard dosage form.

Retail Pharmacists: counsel patients and answer questions about prescription drugs, such as possible

adverse reactions or interactions provide information about over-the-counter drugs, durable medical equipment,

and home health care supplies provide specialized services to help patients manage conditions such as diabetes,

asthma, smoking cessation, or high blood pressure

Hospital or Clinical Pharmacists: dispense medications advise the medical staff on the selection and effect of drugs assess, plan, and monitor drug regimes counsel patients on the use of drugs while in the hospital and on their use at home

when they are discharged evaluate drug use patterns and outcomes for patients in hospitals

Pharmacists maintain confidential computerized records of patients’ drug therapies to ensure that harmful drug interactions do not occur. Some Pharmacists specialize in specific drug therapy areas, such as psychiatric disorders, intravenous nutrition support, oncology, nuclear pharmacy, and pharmacotherapy.

If you choose to be a pharmacist, you should: have scientific aptitude and good communication skills desire to help others be conscientious and pay close attention to detail, because the decisions they

make affect lives

Will I need a special license?If you want to be a pharmacist a State License is needed.


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The Pharm.D. is a 4-year program that requires at least 2 years of college study prior to admittance, although most applicants have 3 years prior to entering the program. Entry requirements usually include courses in mathematics and natural sciences, such as chemistry, biology, and physics, as well as courses in the humanities and social sciences. Approximately half of all colleges require the applicant to take the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT).

Will I find a job?

Employment of pharmacists is expected to grow by 22 percent between 2006 and 2016, which is much faster than the average for all occupations because the number of degrees granted in pharmacy is expected to be less than the number of job openings created by employment growth and the need to replace pharmacists who retire or otherwise leave the occupation. Recently, enrollments in pharmacy programs are rising as more students are attracted by high salaries and good job prospects. Despite this increase in enrollments, pharmacist jobs should still be more numerous than those seeking employment.


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PHARMACY TECHNICIANS AND ASSISTANTS

What will I do in this job?If you want to be a Pharmacy Technician or Assistant, you will help licensed pharmacists provide medication and other health care products to patients. Technicians usually perform routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication for patients, such as counting and labeling. A pharmacist must check every prescription before it can be given to a patient. Technicians refer any questions regarding prescriptions, drug information, or health matters to a pharmacist.

Pharmacy Technicians who work in retail pharmacies have varying responsibilities like: establishing and maintaining patient profiles preparing insurance claim forms stocking and taking inventory of prescription and over-the-counter medications cleaning the pharmacy equipment helping with the maintenance of equipment and supplies managing the cash register

Technicians in hospitals also have responsibilities which include: preparing and delivering medications to patients assembling a 24-hour supply of medication for every patient packaging and labeling each dose separately

Pharmacy Assistants usually have fewer, less complex responsibilities like: answering telephones handling money stocking shelves performing other clerical duties

If you plan to be a Pharmacy Technician or Assistant you must be: alert observant organized dedicated responsible enjoy precise work work without constant instruction from the pharmacist

Will I need a special license?No.


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Although most pharmacy technicians receive informal on-the-job training, employers favor those who have completed formal training and certification. Formal pharmacy technician education programs require classroom and laboratory work in a variety of areas, including medical and pharmaceutical terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, pharmacy recordkeeping, pharmaceutical techniques, and pharmacy law and ethics.

Will I find a job?

Good job opportunities are expected for full-time and part-time work, especially for technicians with formal training or previous experience. Job openings for pharmacy technicians will result from the expansion of retail pharmacies and other employment settings, and from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or leave the labor force.

Employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to increase by 32 percent from 2006 to 2016, which is much faster than the average for all occupations due to the increased pharmaceutical needs of a larger and older population, and to the greater use of medication.


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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS

What will I do in this job?If you want to be an Occupational Therapist, you will help people improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. You will work with individuals who have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. As an Occupational Therapist, you will:

help patients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities assist those with permanent functional disabilities to use wheelchairs, splints, etc. develop computer-aided adaptive equipment evaluate children’s abilities recommend and provide therapy modify classroom equipment help children participate in school programs and activities help clients have independent, productive, and satisfying lives

Some Therapists, called Industrial Therapists, treat individuals whose ability to function in a work environment has been impaired. Industrial Therapists arrange employment, plan work activities, and evaluate the client’s progress.

Will I need a special license?If you pursue a career in occupational therapy, you will need a State License.

What type of education will I need?Currently, a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy is the minimum requirement for entry into this field. Beginning in 2007, however, a master’s degree or higher will be the minimum educational requirement. As a result, students in bachelor’s-level programs should complete their coursework and fieldwork before 2007.

Will I find a job?Employment of occupational therapists is expected to increase 23 percent between 2006 and 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations. However, over the long run, the demand for occupational therapists should continue to rise as a result of growth in the number of individuals with disabilities or limited function who require therapy services.


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What will I do in this job?If you choose to be an Occupational Therapy Assistant or Aide, you will work under the direction of Occupational Therapists to provide rehabilitative services to persons with mental, physical, emotional, or development impairments. The ultimate goal is to improve clients’ quality of life by helping them compensate for limitations.

Occupational Therapy Assistants: help clients with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment

plan developed in collaboration with an Occupational Therapist (Activities range from teaching the proper method of moving from a bed into a wheelchair)

monitor an individual’s activities to make sure they are performed correctly and to provide encouragement

record their client’s progress for use by the therapist alter the treatment program in hopes of obtaining better results

Occupational Therapy Aides: prepare materials and assemble equipment used during treatment are responsible for a range of clerical tasks including:

o scheduling appointments and answering the telephoneo restocking or ordering supplieso filling out insurance forms and other paperwork

Will I need a special license?If you want to be an Occupational Assistant, National Certification is required. There is no special license needed for Occupational Aides.


An associate degree or a certificate from an accredited community college or technical school is generally required to qualify for occupational therapist assistant jobs. In contrast, occupational therapist aides usually receive most of their training on the job.

Will I find a job?Employment of occupational therapist assistants and aides is expected to grow 25 percent from 2006 to 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations.

How much will I make?Occupational Therapy Assistant – Median Salary: $42,060 (Ranges $26,050-$58,270)Occupational Therapy Aide - Median Salary: $25,020 ($17,060-$44,130) (2006)

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If you choose to be Physical Therapists, you will provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Their patients include accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions such as low back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries, and cerebral palsy.

Physical Therapists have many tasks including: restoring, maintaining, and promoting overall fitness and health examining patients’ medical histories testing and measuring their strength, range of motion, balance and coordination,

posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor function determining a patients’ ability to be independent and reintegrate into the

community or workplace after injury or illness developing treatment plans describing a treatment strategy, the purpose and

anticipated outcome teaching patients to use assistive and adaptive devices documenting progress conducting periodic examinations modifying treatments when necessary

Will I need a special license?If you plan to be a Physical Therapist a State license is required.

What type of education will I need?All States require physical therapists to pass a licensure exam before they can practice. All physical therapist programs seeking accreditation are required to offer degrees at the master’s degree level and above.

Will I find a job?Employment of physical therapists is expected to grow 27 percent from 2006 to 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations. However, over the long run, the demand for physical therapists should continue to rise as growth in the number of individuals with disabilities or limited function spurs demand for therapy services.


PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS AND TECHNICIANS

What will I need in this job?If you want to be a Physical Therapist Assistants or Technicians, you will perform components of Physical Therapy procedures and related tasks selected and delegated by a

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supervising Physical Therapist. They assist Physical Therapists in providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disability of patient suffering from injuries or disease.

Physical Therapist Assistants: record the patient’s responses to treatment report to the physical therapist the outcome of each treatment

Physical Therapist Technicians: are responsible for keeping the treatment area clean organize and prepare for each patient’s therapy transport patients by wheelchair provide patients with emotional support

Physical Therapist Assistants and Technicians need to have a moderate degree of strength, due to the physical exertion required in assisting patients with their treatment.

Will I need a special license?If you choose to be a Physical Therapist Assistant, State Registration is required.Physical Therapist Technicians do not need a license.

What type of education will I need?Physical therapist assistants typically earn an associate degree from an accredited physical therapist assistant program.

Technicians – High School Diploma and on-the-job training.

Will I find a job?Employment of physical therapist assistants and aides is expected to grow by 29 percent over the 2006-16 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations.


Physical Therapist Assistant – Median Salary: $41,360 (Ranges $26,190-$57,220) (2006)Physical Therapist Technician-Median Salary: $22,060 (Ranges $15,850-$32,600) (2006)

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SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS

What will I do in this job?If you choose pursue a career in Speech/Language Pathology, you will assess, treat, and help to prevent speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders. You will work with people who cannot make speech sounds, or cannot make them clearly; such as stuttering. You may also work with people who have attention, memory, or problem solving disorders and who have problems eating and swallowing.

Most Speech/Language Pathologists provide direct clinical services to individuals with communication problems. They work with physicians, social workers, psychologists, and other therapists to develop and execute treatment plans. In schools they develop individual or group programs, counsel parents, and they may assist teachers with classroom activities.

Some of the tasks of a Speech/Language pathologist include: counseling individuals and their families about the disorder working with family members to recognize and change behavior patterns that

impede communication conducting research on how people communicate designing and developing equipment or techniques for treating speech problems

Will I need a special license?If you want to be a Speech/Language Pathologist you must have a State License.

What type of education will I need?Of the 46 States that regulate licensing, almost all require a master’s degree or equivalent. Courses cover anatomy and physiology of the areas of the body involved in speech, language, swallowing, and hearing; the development of normal speech, language, swallowing, and hearing; the nature of disorders; acoustics; and psychological aspects of communication.

Will I find a job?Employment of speech-language pathologists is expected to grow 11 percent from 2006 to 2016, about as fast as the average for all occupations.


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RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS

What will I do in this job?If you plan to be a Respiratory Therapist, you will evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. To evaluate patients, Therapists test the capacity of the lungs and analyze oxygen and carbon dioxide concentration. To measure lung capacity, Therapists have patients breathe into an instrument that measures the volume and flow of oxygen during inhalation and exhalation. Respiratory Therapists can determine whether lung deficiencies exist by comparing the reading with the norm for the patient’s age, height, weight, and sex.

Respiratory Therapists perform a variety of tasks including: providing temporary relief to patients with chronic asthma or emphysema and

emergency care for patients who suffer heart failure, stroke, drowning, or shock teaching patients and their families to use ventilators and other life support

equipment administering aerosols teaching patients how to inhale the aerosol properly to assure its effectiveness assisting with cardiopulmonary procedures like electrocardiograms and stress

testing drawing blood samples from patients

Will I need a special license?If you want to be a Respiratory Therapist, you must have a State License.

What type of education will I need?Formal training is necessary for entry into this field. Training is offered at the postsecondary level by colleges and universities, medical schools, vocational-technical institutes, and the Armed Forces. An associate degree has become the general requirement for entry into this field. Most programs award associate or bachelor’s degrees and prepare graduates for jobs as advanced respiratory therapists.

Will I find a job?Job opportunities are expected to be very good, especially for respiratory therapists with cardiopulmonary care skills or experience working with infants. Employment of respiratory therapists is expected to grow 19 percent from 2006 to 2016, faster than the average for all occupations.


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AUDIOLOGIST

What will I do in this job?If you plan to become an Audiologist, you will work with people who have hearing, balance, and related problems. You will use audiometers, computers, and other testing equipment to determine the nature and extent of hearing loss. Hearing disorders can result from a variety of causes including trauma at birth, viral infections, genetic disorders, exposure to loud noise, or aging. Treatment may include examining and cleaning the ear canal, fitting and dispensing hearing aids or other assistive devices, and audiologic rehabilitation, including auditory training or instruction in speech or lip reading.

As an audiologist, you will: interpret results and may coordinate them with medical, educational, and

psychological information to make a diagnosis and determine a course of treatment

provide direct clinical services to individuals with hearing or balance disorders develop and carry out treatment programs work as a member of interdisciplinary professional teams in planning and

implementing service delivery for children and adults, from birth to old age maintain records of the initial evaluation, progress, and discharge of clients conduct research on types of, and treatment for, hearing and balance be able to effectively communicate diagnostic test results, diagnoses, and

proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by their clients

Do I need a special license?

You will need a state license.


Of the 48 States that require a license to practice audiology, almost all require that individuals have a master’s degree in audiology or the equivalent. However, a clinical doctoral degree is expected to become the new standard.

Will I find a job?

Employment of audiologists is expected to grow 10 percent from 2006 to 2016, about as fast as the average for all occupations.


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DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN

What will I do in this job?If you plan to be a dialysis technician, you will provide services to individuals with kidney disorders. Dialysis technicians perform many tasks including:

running a dialysis machine weighing the patients taking vital signs and blood samples to adjust the dosage of anti-clotting

medicationThe technician inserts a needle (attached to tubes) into the patient’s artery and another into the limb, starts the machine, and monitors the treatment. After treatment, the technician checks the patient’s vital signs and sterilizes the equipment. Dialysis technicians work at hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities.

What type of education do I need?Most dialysis technicians receive on-the-job training. With further education, they may become physician assistants, renal social workers, renal dietitians, or managers.

Will I find a job?Average growth in the employment of dialysis technicians is expected nationwide. It is anticipated that by the year 2000, 20% of nation’s population will be over 60 years old. Many of these people will require treatment for end-stage renal disease. This will in turn spur demand for qualified technicians of which there is currently a shortage. This occupation also tends to have higher turnover (workers moving to other jobs), which will also create job openings.

How much will I make?Median Salary: $29,429 (Ranges from $27,028 - $33,130)(2008 Salary.com)

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DIETITIAN AND NUTRITIONIST

What will I do in this job?Dietitians and Nutritionists plan food and nutrition programs and supervise the preparation and serving of meals. If you choose this profession, you will help prevent and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits, scientifically evaluating clients’ diets, and suggesting diet modifications, such as less salt for those with high blood pressure or reduced fat and sugar intake for those who are overweight.

Dietitians run food service systems for institutions such as hospitals and schools, promote sound eating habits through education and conduct research. Major areas of practice are clinical community, management, research, business and industry, and consultation.

Clinical Dietitians: provide nutritional services for patients in hospitals and nursing homes assess patients’ nutritional needs develop and implement nutrition programs evaluate and report the results confer with physicians and other health care professionals to coordinate medical

and nutritional needs

Some Clinical Dietitians specialize in the management of overweight patients, care of the critically ill, or of renal (kidney) and diabetic patients.

Community Dietitians: counsel individuals and groups on nutritional practices designed to prevent

disease and promote good health may work in a public health clinics, home health agencies, or health maintenance

organizations evaluate individual needs, develop nutritional care plans, and instruct individuals

and their families

Management Dietitians: oversee large-scale meal planning and preparation in health care facilities,

company cafeterias, prisons, and schools

Consultant Dietitians: work under contract with health care facilities or in their own private practice work for wellness programs, sports teams, supermarkets, and other nutritional-

related businesses


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Yes. 41 states require a licensure, 13 a certification, and 1 a registration.

What type of education will I need?High school students interested in becoming a dietitian or nutritionist should take courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, health, and communications. Dietitians and nutritionists need at least a bachelor’s degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, food service systems management, or a related area. College students in these majors take courses in foods, nutrition, institution management, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, and physiology. Students interested in research, advanced clinical positions, or public health may need an advanced degree.

Will I find a job?

Employment of dietitians and nutritionists is expected to increase 9 percent during the 2006-16 projection decade, about as fast as the average for all occupations as a result of increasing emphasis on disease prevention through improved dietary habits.


For a list of academic programs, scholarships, and other information about dietetics, contact:

← The American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995. Internet: http://www.eatright.org

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http://www.eatright.org/


DIETETIC TECHNICIAN

What will I do in this job?The dietetic technician works in partnership with the Registered Dietitian and other professionals to provide quality food and nutrition services. If you plan to be a Dietetic Technicians, you will:

work in clinical areas helping patients select nutritious diets and council client on ways to select food production

plan and price menus order and receive food train and supervise food services personal

Dietetic technicians work at hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health agencies, and industry.

What type of education will I need?Graduates may work in any food and nutrition services setting. Technicians may choose to complete the American Dietetic Association registration exam to become a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR). Moderate-term on-the-job training is also available.

Will I need a special license?No License is needed for this profession.

Will I find a job?Employment of dietetic technicians is expected to grow as fast as the average through the year 2014.


Median Salary: $24,040 (Ranges from $15,720-$38,520) (2006)

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

What will I do in this job?If you choose to be an inspector or compliance officer, you will help to keep workplaces safe, food healthy, and the environment clean. These workers enforce rules on matters as diverse as health, safety, food quality, licensing, and finance. Their duties may vary widely, depending on their area of responsibility and level of experience.

Environmental health inspectors: work primarily for governments analyze substances in order to determine contamination or the presence of disease

and investigate sources of contamination certify the purity of food and beverages produced in dairies and processing plants

or served in restaurants, hospitals, and other institutions

Food inspectors: insure that the product is fit for human consumption in compliance with Federal

laws have the authority to shut the plant down if there is a problem that they are

unable to resolve

Mine safety and health inspectors: carry out the major operational mission of the department of Labor’s Mine Safety

and Health Administration (MSHA) conduct on-site inspections or investigations of underground and surface mines,

mills, and quarries in search of conditions that are potentially hazardous to the safety and health of workers

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspectors: serve the Department of Labor as expert consultants on the application of safety

principles, practices, and techniques in the workplace conduct fact-finding investigations of workplaces to determine the existence of

specific safety hazards

Because of the diversity of the functions they perform, qualifications for inspectors and compliance officers varies widely. Requirements include a combination of education, experience, and passing scores on written examinations. Many employers require college degrees. Experience in the area being investigated is a prerequisite for many positions.

Will I need a special license?Licensing may be required for some positions.


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Environmental health requires a Bachelor’s degree.Will I find a job?Average growth in employment of inspectors is expected through 2014.


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WEB SITESA Guide to Health Careers in Illinois www.ioicc.state.il.us/ healthcareers/

American Academy of Physician Assistants www.aapa.org

American Association of Colleges of Nursing www.aacn.nche.edu

American Association of Pharmacy Technicians www.pharmacytechnicians.com

American Association for Respiratory Care www.aarc.org

American Nurses Association www.nursingworld.org

American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn. www.asha.org

Careers in nursing www.nursingspectrum.com/careersinnursing

College Net www.collegenet.com

Financial Aid www.collegeview.com

Financial Aid www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/StudentGuide

Health Careers Summer Camp www.ilruralhealth.org/hcsc.html

Illinois Community College System www.iccb.state.il.us

Illinois Health Pro www.illinoishealthpro.org

Illinois Nurses Association www. illinoisnurses.org

Illinois Physical Therapy Association www.ipta.org

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians www.naemt.org

National Student Nurses Association www.nsna.org

Occupational Outlook Handbook http:// www.bls.gov/oco

Social Work Careers www.naswdc.org

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http://stats.bls/gov/oco/ocos101.htm

http://www.nsna.org/

http://www.naemt.org/

http://www.ipta.org/

http://www.nursingworld.org/snas/il/index.htm

http://www.illinoishealthpro.org/

http://www.iccb.state.il.us/

http://www.ilruralhealth.org/hcsc.html

http://www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/StudentGuide

http://www.collegeview.com/finaid/index

http://www.collegenet.com/

http://www.nursingspectrum.com/careersinnursing

http://www.asha.org/

http://www.nursingworld.org/

http://www.aarc.org/

http://www.pharmacytechnicians.com/

http://www.aacn.nche.edu/

http://www.aapa.org/

http://www.ioicc.state.il.us/HealthCareers/default.html

FINANCIAL AIDOver 13.6 million U.S. citizens continue their education beyond high school by attending a college, university, trade, or proprietary institution. The U.S. enrolls twice as many people in postsecondary education and training as the Soviet Union, ten times as many as France, and fifteen times the total in England.

Federal grants and loans are made possible by American taxpayers. The commitment runs full circle from citizens to government to schools to students. When all participants honor their commitment, the system works for everyone.

Financial aid opens the door to higher education for many who could not otherwise afford it. This commitment involves abiding by the terms of a grant or loan and making repayment when it is required. In honoring your commitment, you also honor working Americans, education and your own personal integrity.

Financial aid is available in the following ways:

A. Scholarships and GrantsPell GrantMonetary Award ProgramSupplemental Educational Opportunity Grant ProgramPolice Officer/Fire Officer Dependent’s Grant ProgramCorrectional Officer’s Survivor’s Grant Program

B. Armed Forces ProgramsU.S. Air ForceU.S. ArmyU.S. Navy/MarinesU.S. Coast GuardU.S. Merchant Marines

C. Loan ProgramsPlus LoansIllinois Opportunity Loan ProgramSupplemental Loans for StudentsStafford LoanPerkins LoanNursing Student Loan ProgramFederal Nursing LoanUniLoan

D. Illinois State Scholar ProgramE. Illinois Merit Recognition Scholarship ProgramF. Work-study

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ILLINOIS UPPER DIVISION SCHOOLSHealth Professions Programs

School Address City Zip Programs

Augustana College Rock Island 61201 Med Tech

Aurora University 347 Gladstone Aurora 60506 Med Tech, BSN, SW, T.Rec

Barat College 700 E. Westleigh Rd.

Lake Forest 60045 BSN

Benedictine University 5700 College Rd. Lisle 60532

Blackburn University 700 College Ave. Carlinville 62626 Med Tech

Bradley University 1501 W. Bradley Ave.

Peoria 61625 Diet/N, Med Tech, BSN, PT

Career Colleges of Chicago

11 E. Adams Chicago 60603 Med Sec, Med Trans

Chicago State University

9501 S. King Drive Chicago 60628 BSN, OT, SW

Columbia College 600 S. Michigan Ave

Chicago 60605

Concordia University 7400 Augusta St. River Forest 60305 EP, Gero, BSN, Psy

DePaul University 1 E. Jackson Blvd. Chicago 60604 Psy, Med Tech, BSN

Dominican University 7900 W. Division St.

River Forest 60305 Gero, Med Tech, Diet/N

Eastern University Charleston 61920 Psy, C Health, Diet/N, Gero, H. Studies, Med Tech, Sp Path, T. Rec

East-West University 816 W. Michigan Ave.

Chicago 60605

Elmhurst College 190 Prospect St. Elmhurst 60126 BSN

Eureka College 300 E. College Ave. Eureka 61530 Med Tech, OT

Finch University of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School

3333 Green Bay Rd. N. Chicago 60064 HCRM, Med Tech, MD, Diet/N, Pharmc, PT, PA, Psy

Gem City College 700 State St. Quincy 62301 Adm Asst

Governors State Rt 54 & Stuenkel University 60466 HCA/M, BSN, OT, PT, SW, SP

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University Rd. Park PathGreenville College 315 E. College Greenville 62246 Gero, SW

Illinois College Jacksonville 62650 Cyto, Med Tech, OT, SW

Illinois Institute of Technology

3300 S. Federal St. Chicago 60616 Psy, Rehab Cou

Illinois State University

Campus Box 3490 Normal 61790 Aud, C. Health, Diet/N, E. Health, H. Ed, H. Info Mgmt, Med Tech Psy, SP Path, T. Rec

Illinois State University Mennonite College of Nursing

804 N. East Street Bloomington 61701 BSN, APN

Illinois Wesleyan University

PO Box 2900 Bloomington 61702 Med Tech, BSN

Judson College 1151 N. State St. Elgin 60123

Kendall College 2408 Orrington Ave. Evanston 60201 HS

Knox College Galesburg 61401

Lake Forest College 555 N. Sheridan Road

Lake Forest 60045

Lewis University Route 53 Romeoville 60446 Psy, BSN, SW

Lincoln Christian College

100 Campus View Lincoln 62656

Lincoln College 300 Keokuk Lincoln 62656 Med Sec

Lincoln College-Normal

715 W. Raab Road Normal 61761

Loyola University 820 N. Michigan Ave.

Chicago 60611 Psy, Diet/N, MD, BSN, MSN, Pharm

MacCormac College 506 S. Wabash Chicago 60605 Med Trans

MacMurray College Jacksonville 62650 BSN, SW

McKendree College 701 College Road Lebanon 62254 Med Tech, BSN, OT

Midwestern University 555 31st Street Downers Grove

60515 DO, OT, Pharm, PT, PA

Milikin University 1184 W. Main St. Decatur 62522 BSN, SW

Monmouth College East Broadway Monmouth 61462

National College of Chiropractic

200 E. Roosevelt Rd.

Lombard 60148 Chiro, Chiro Asst

National-Louis 1000 Capitol Dr. Wheeling 60090 SA Cou, Gero, HCL, Med Tech,

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University Psy, Rad Ther, RT TechNorth Central College 30 N. Brainard Naperville 60566

North Park University 3225 W. Foster Ave. Chicago 60625 Med Tech, BSN, MSN

Northeastern Illinois University

5500 N. St. Louis Ave.

Chicago 60625 C Rehab, H. Edu, BSN, SW

Northern Illinois University

DeKalb 60115 Aud, C. Health, EP, H. Edu, Med Tech, BSN, Diet/N, PT, Psy, PH, Rehab Cou, SP Path, APN

Northwestern Business College

8020 W. 87th Street Hickory Hills

60457 MA

Northwestern University

1801 Hinman Evanston 60208 Aud, Psy, MA, MD, Ortho/Prot, Pharmc, PT, PH, SP Path

Olivet Nazarene University

Kankakee 60901 Diet/N, Psy, Med Tech, BSN, SW

Principia College Elsah 62028

Providence Baptist College

9N889 Nesler Rd. Elgin 60123

Quincy University 1800 College Ave. Quincy 62301

Robert Morris College 180 N. LaSalle Chicago 60601 MA

Robert Morris College 3101 Montvale Drive

Springfield 62704 MA

Rockford Business College

730 N. Church St. Rockford 61103 MA, Med Sec, Med Trans

Rockford College 5050 E. State Street Rockford 61108 BSN

Roosevelt University 430 S. Michigan Ave.

Chicago 60605 Psy, Gero, HAS/M, Med Tech, N. Med Tech

Rush University Chicago Aud, H Sy Mgmt, MD, Med Tech, BSN, MSN, OT, Per Tech, AON, Parmc, Sp Path

Shimer College PO Box A500 Waukegan 60079

Southern Illinois University

PO Box 19624 Springfield 6 62794 MD


Campus Box 1047 Edwardsville 62026 Dent, H Edu, BSN, MSN, APN, Psy, SP Path


Carbondale 62901 Dent Hyg, Dent Tech, Diet/N, HCA/M, H Edu, MD, Pharmc, PTA, PA, Psy, Rad Tech, Rehab Cou,

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RT, SW, SP Path, T RecSpringfield College 1500 N. 5th Street Springfield 62702 Med Lab Tech,

St. Augustine College 1333 W. Argyle St. Chicago 60640 RT

St. Xavier University 3700 W. 103rd Street Chicago 60655 Psy, HCA/M, BSN, MSN, SP Path, APN

The College of Office Technology

1520 W. Division Chicago 60622 MA

Trinity Christian College

6601 W. College Dr. Palos Heights

60463 BSN

University of Chicago 1116 E. 59th St. Chicago 60637 MD, Pharmc, Psy, SSA

University of Illinois at Champaign

601 E. John St. Champaign 61820 Aud, C Health, Tox, Diet/N, Psy, Rehab Cou, SW, SP Path, Kinso, APN, MD

University of Illinois at Chicago

Box 5220 Chicago 60680 Med Tech, MD, BSN, OT, Pharmc, Pharm, PT, Psy, PH, SW, Tox

University of Illinois at Peoria

PO Box 1649 Peoria 61656 APN, MD

University of Illinois at Rock Island

Rock Island 61201 APN

University of Illinois at Rockford

Rockford 61103 MD, APN

University of Illinois at Springfield

Shepherd Road Springfield 62794 Geor, HAS/M, Med Tech, PH, SW

University of St. Francis

500 Wilcox Street Joliet 60435 HAS/M, Med Tech, N. Med Tech, BSN, Rad Ther, Rad Tech, SW, T Rec

West Suburban College of Nursing

Erie at Austin Oak Park 60304

Western Illinois University

Sherman Hall 312 Macomb 61455 Aud, C Health, Diet/N, E Health, Gero, H Edu, Med Tech, Psy, SW, SP Path, T Rec

Wheaton College 501 E. College Wheaton 60187 Psy, Kino, Med Tech

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ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Health Professions Programs

Belleville Area College

2500 Carlyle Rd Belleville 62221 ADN, H Info Tech, MA, Med Sec, Med Lab Tech, PTA, Rad Tech, RT Tech, EMT-P

Black Hawk College 6600 34th Ave. Moline 61265 ADN, END, EMT-P, LPN, MA, MedTrans, OTA, Med Lab Tech, PTA, Med Sec, Rad Tech, RT

Carl Sandburg College

2232 S. Lake Storey Rd.

Galesburg 61401 ADN, EMT-P, H S Asst. LPN, Med Sec, Rad Tech

Chicago College of Commerce

11 E. Adams Chicago 60603 Med Sec, Med Trans

College of DuPage 22nd & Lambert Rd.

Glen Ellyn 60137 Add C. Gero, EMT-B, EMT-P, H Info Tech, HS, LTCM, Med Trans, N Med Tech, ADN, OTA, PTA, Rad Tech, RT, RT Tech, Sur Tech

College of Lake County

19351 W. Washington

Grayslake 60030 H Info Tech, HS, Rad Tech, Med Lab Tech, Med Sec, Med Trans, ADN, Phleb

Danville Area Community College

2000 E. Main Danville 61832 Hs, Med Off, Med Sec, LPN, Rad Tech, SA Cou

Elgin Community College

1700 Spartan Dr. Elgin 60123 Dent Asst, EMT-P, Gero, HS, Med Lab Tech, Med Sec, Med Trans, ADN, LPN, PTA, SA Cou, Sur Tech

Frontier College Frontier Dr. Fairfield 62837 EMT-B

Harold Washington College

30 E. Lake St. Chicago 60601 MH, LPN, SW, SA Cou

Harry S. Truman College

1145 W. Wilson Chicago 60640 H Info Tech, ADN, LPN

Heartland Community College

1226 Towanda Ave.

Bloomington 61701 AND, LPN

Highland Community College-IL

2998 W. Pearl City Road

Freeport 61032 Med Sec, Med Trans, ADN, LPN

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Illinois Central College

One College Dr. E. Peoria 61635 Dent Asst, Dent Hyg, SA Cou, EMT-B, H Info Tech, LTCM, Med Lab Tech, Med Off, Med Sec, Med Trans, ADN, LPN, OTA, Phleb, PTA, Rad Tech, RT, Sur Tech

Illinois Valley Community College

815 N. Smith Ave. Oglesby 61348 Ent Asst, ADN LPN

John A Logan College 700 Logan College Rd.

Carterville 62918 Dent Asst, EMT-P, H Info Tech, Med Lab Tech, Med Off, Med Sec, Med Trans, ADN, LPN, OTA

John Wood Community College

150 S. 48th Street Quincy 62301 Med Off, Med Sec, ADN, LPN, PTA

Joliet Junior College 1215 Humbolt Rd. Joliet 60432 Med Sec, Med Trans, ADN, LPN

Kankakee Community College

River Road Kankakee 60901 Adm Asst, EMT-P, Med Lab Tech,

Med Sec, ADN, LPN, PTA, Rad Tech, RT

Kaskakia College Shattuc Road Centralia 62801 Dent Asst, ADN, LPN, PTA, Rad Tech, RT Tech

Kennedy King College

6800 S. Wentworth Ave.

Chicago 60621 Dent Hyg, MH Assoc, ADN, LPN, SW

Kiswaukee College 21193 Malta Rd. Malta 60150 Mt, Med Sec, Med Trans, ADN, LPN, Rad Tech

Lake Land College 5001 Lake Land Blvd.

Mattoon 61938 Dent Hyg, HS, Med Sec, ADN, LPN, PTA

Lewis & Clark Community College

5800 Godfrey Rd. Godfrey 62035 Dent Asst, Dent Hyg, Med Lab Tech, Med Off, Med Sec, ADN, LPN

Lincoln Land Community College

Shepherd Road Springfield 62794 EMT-B, EMT-I, EMT-P, Med Sec, Med Trans, ADN, LPN, OTA, PTA, Rad Tech, RT

Malcolm X College 1900 W. Van Buren

Chicago 60612 Diet/N, EMT-B, EMT-P, Med Lab Tech, ADN, LPN, Pharm Tech, Phleb, PA, Rad Tech, RT,

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Sur Tech

McHenry County College

Route 14 at Lucas Road

Crystal Lake 60612 EMT-B, EMT-P, Med Sec, Med Trans

Midstate College 244 SW Jefferson Peoria 61602 MA, Dent Asst

Moraine Valley Community College

10900 S. 88th Ave. Palos Hills 50465 SA Cou, EMS, H Info Tech, Med Lab Tech, ADN, Phleb, Rad Tech, RT

Morton College 3801 S. Central Avenue

Cicero 60804 Dent Asst, Med Off, Med Sec, ADN, LPN, PTA

Oakton Community College

1600 E. Gold Rd. Des Plaines 60016 BET, H Info Tech, HS, Med Lab Tech, Med Sec, Med Trans, ADN, LPN, Phleb, PTA

Olive-Harvey College 10001 S. Woodlawn Ave

Chicago 60628 ADN, LPN, RT Tech

Olney Central College 305 North West Olney 62450 Med Sec, Med Trans, ADN, LPN, Rad Tech

Parkland College 2400 W. Bradley Champaign 61821 BET, Dent Asst, Dent Hyg, EMT, Med Sec, Med Trans, ADN, LPN, OTA, Rad Tech, RT, Sur Tech

Prairie State College 202 S. Halsted St. Chicago 60411 Dent Hyg, EMT-P, HS, SA Cou, ADN, MH

Rend Lake College RR # 1 Ina 62846 H Info Tech, H Info Asst, Med Lab Tech, Med Sec, ADN, LPN, OTA

Richard J. Daley College

7500 S. Pulaski Rd.

Chicago 60652 ADN, LPN

Richland Community College

One College Park Decatur 62521 BET, ADN, Sur Tech

Rock Valley College 3301 N. Mulford Rd.

Rockford 61114 Med Off, Med Sec, Med Trans, ADN, Pharm Tech, RT, SA Cou

Sauk Valley Community College

173 Illinois Route 2

Dixon 61021 HS, Med Lab Tech, Med Off, Med Sec, ADN, LPN, Phleb, Rad Tech

Shawnee College Shawnee College Ullin 62992 H Info Tech, Adm Asst, Med

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Rd. Lab Tech, Med Off, Med Sec, Med Trans, ADN, LPN, OTA

South Suburban College of Cook County

15800 S. State St. South Holland

60473 BET, E Care, EMT-P, HS, MA, Med Sec, Med Trans, ADN, LPN, OTA, Pharm Tech, Phleb, Rad Tech, SA Cou

Southeastern Illinois College

3575 College Road Harrisburg 62946 H Info Tech, HS, Med Lab Tech, ADN, LPN, OTA

Spoon River College RR # 1 Canton 61520 ADN, LPN

Triton College 2000 Fifth Avenue River Grove 60171 Add C, C Tom, Dent Tech, Sono, MRI, N Med Tech, ADN, LPN, Rad Tech, RT, Sur Tech

Wabash Valley College

2200 College Dr. Mt. Carmel 62863 SS

Waubonsee Community College

Illinois Route 47 at Harter Road

Sugar Grove 60554 Add C, HS, Med Off, Med Sec, Med Trans, ADN, RT

Wilbur Wright College

4300 Narragansett Chicago 60634 Gero, LPN, OTA, Rad Tech

William Rainey Harper College

1200 W. Algonquin Road

Palatine 600067 Card Tech, Dent Hyg, Diet/N, HI Coder, MA, LPN, Med Sec, ADN, Pharm Tech, Phleb

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ILLINOIS HOSPITALS

Health Professions Programs

Hospital Address City Zip Programs

Blessing Hospital 1005 Broadway St. Quincy 62301 Med Lab Tech, BSN, Rad Tech, Pharm Tech

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Bloomington-Normal School of Radiography

900 Franklin Ave. Normal 61761 Rad Tech, Med Tech, Diet/N

Edwards Hines, Jr., VA Hospital

Firth Ave & Roosevelt Ave

Hines 60141 Diet/N, Med Tech, N Med Tech

Graham Hospital School of Nursing

210 W. Walnut Canton 61540 RN-D, Rad Ther

Lakeview College of Nursing

812 N. Logan Danville 61832 BSN

Loyola University Medical Center

2160 First Ave. Maywood 60153 EMS

MdDonough District Hospital

525 E. Grant Macomb 61455 Rad Tech

Methodist Medical Center of Illinois

221 NE Glen Oak Ave

Peoria 61636 RN-D

Northwest Communtiy Hospital

800 W. Central Rd.

Arlington Heights

60005 Rad Tech

Provena United Samaritans Med Ctr

812 N. Logan Ave Danville 61832 Rad Tech

Ravenswood Hospital Medical Center

2318 W. Irving Park Rd.

Chicago 60618 Associate Degree Nurse

Rockford Memorial Hospital

2400 N. Rockton Ave.

Rockford 61103 Med Tech, Rad Tech

St. Anthony Medical Center

5666 E. State St. Rockford 61108 Med Tech, BSN

St. Elizabeth Hospital 211 S. Third St. Belleville 62222 Med Tech

St. Francis Hospital 355 Ridge Ave. Evanston 60202 Rad Tech

St. Francis Medical Center

530 NE Glen Oak Ave.

Peoria 61637 Diet/N, Med Tech, Hist Tech, BSN, Rad Tech

St. John’s Hospital 800 E. Carpenter Springfield 62769 Diet/N, BSN, END, Med Tech, RT Tech

Swedish American Hospital

1400 Charles St. Rockford 61104 Rad Ther, Rad Tech,

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Trinity College of Nursing

555 6th St. Moline 61265 Rad Tech, ADN, BSN

Trinity Hospital 2320 E. 93rd St. Chicago 61627 Rad Tech

Trinity Medical Center

501 Tenth Ave. Moline 61265 EMS, Sur Tech

HEALTH PROFESSIONS PROGRAMS

ABBREVIATIONS

Code Profession

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Add C Addictions CounselingAdm Asst Administrative AssistantAND Nurse by Associate DegreeAud AudiologyB Bank Tech Blood Bank TechnologyBET Biomedical Equipment TechnicianBSN Nurse by Bachelor DegreeC Health Community HealthC Tom Computerized TomographyCard Rehab Cardiac RehabilitationCard Tech Cardiac TechnicianChiro Tech Chiropractic TechnicianChiro ChiropractorCyto CytotechnologyDent DentistDent Asst Dental AssistantDent Hyg Dental HygienistDent Tech Dental TechnicianDiet/N Dietitian/NutritionistDO Osteopathic PhysicianE Care Elder CareE Health Environmental HealthEMS Emergency Medical ServicesEMT-B Emergency Medical Technician-BasicEMT-I Emergency Medical Technician-IntermediateEMT-P Emergency Medical Technician-ParamedicEND Electroneurodiagnostic TechnologistEP Exercise PhysiologistEPD EpidemiologyGero GerontologyH Edu Health EducationH I Coder Health Insurance CoderH Info Admn. Health Information AdministrationH Info Asst Health Information AssistantH Info Mgmt Health Information ManagementH Info Tech Health Information TechnologistHS Human Services HS Asst Human Services AssistantH Sic Libr Health Sciences LibrarianH Studies Health StudiesH Sy Mgmt Health Systems ManagementHCA/M Health Care Administration/Management

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HCL Health Care LeadershipHCRM Health Care Risk ManagementHist. Tech Histologic TechnicianHSA/M Health Services Administration/ManagementKino KnesiotherapyLPN Licensed Practical NurseLTCM Long Term Care ManagementM Rec Tech Medical Records TechnologyMA Medical AssistantMD Allopathic PhysicianMed Lab Tech Medical Laboratory TechnicianMed Off Medical OfficeMed Sec Medical SecretaryMed Tech Medical TechnologistMed Trans Medical TranscriptionMH Mental Health MH Assoc Mental Health AssociateMRI Magnetic Resonance ImagingMT Massage TherapyN Med Tech Nuclear Medicine TechnologistOrtho/Prot Orthotist/ProsthetistOT Occupational TherapistOTA Certified Occupational Therapy AssistantPA Physician AssistantPer Tech Perfusion TechnologyPH Public HealthPharm PharmacistPharm Tech Pharmacy TechnicianPharmc PharmacologyPhleb Phlebotomy TechnicianPsy PsychologyPT Physical TherapistPTA Physical Therapy AssistantRad Tech Radiologic TechnologistRad Ther Radiation Therapy TechnologistRehab C. Rehabilitation CounselorRN-Diploma Registered Nurse by DiplomaRT Respiratory TherapistRT Tech Respiratory Therapy TechnicianSA Cou Substance Abuse CounselingSono Sonographer/Ultrasound TechnologistSP Path Speech Pathologist

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SS Social ServicesSur Tech Surgical TechnicianSW Social WorkerTox ToxicologyT Rec Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

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