Career Pathways

Health Science

Pathways in Health Science

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Biotechnology Research and Development Occupations involved in bioscience research and development as it applies to human health. Workers may study diseases to discover new treatments or invent medical devices used to directly assist patients or to improve the accuracy of diagnostic tests.
Diagnostic Services Occupations related to the tests and evaluations that aid in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries or other physical conditions.
Health Informatics Workers involved in all aspects of managing health care agencies, patient data and information, financial information, and computer applications related to health care processes and procedures. Workers usually have limited interaction with patients.
Support Services Occupations that interact with patients or the public to provide a therapeutic environment for the delivery of health care. Includes technical and professional careers.
Therapeutic Services Occupations focused primarily on changing the health status of patients over time through direct care, treatment, counseling, or health education information.