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Careers in Health Science
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| Acupuncturists
Treat symptoms of disease with needles. |
| Allergists and Immunologists
Diagnose, treat, and prevent allergies. |
| Anesthesiologists
Administer anesthesia during surgery or other procedures. |
| Athletic Trainers
Work to help people avoid or recover from sports-related injuries. |
| Audiologists
Assess and treat patients with hearing and related problems. |
| Biomedical Engineers
Solve problems related to biological and health systems. |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Conduct tests on patients' hearts and lungs. |
| Chiropractors
Treat patients who have problems of the musculoskeletal system, which is made up of bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. |
| Cytogenetic Technologists
Analyze chromosomes to aid in the study, diagnosis, or treatment of genetic diseases. |
| Cytotechnologists
Study cells to detect evidence of pathological conditions. |
| Dental Assistants
Set up dental equipment, prepare patients, and keep records. |
| Dental Hygienists
Clean teeth, examine patients for dental problems, and provide other preventive dental care. |
| Dentists
Diagnose and treat problems with teeth or gums. |
| Dermatologists
Diagnose and treat skin conditions. |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Use sound waves to perform diagnostic imaging exams on patients. |
| Dietetic Technicians
Help to provide food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists
Advise people on what to eat in order to lead a healthy lifestyle or reach a specific health goal. |
| Dispensing Opticians
Work with patients to fit eye glasses and contacts. |
| Endoscopy Technicians
Assist physicians and nurses who are performing endoscopies. |
| Epidemiologists
Investigate the causes of health problems in communities or societies. |
| Exercise Physiologists
Design fitness programs to improve a variety of aspects of patients' health. |
| Family and General Practitioners
Work directly with patients to prevent or treat health problems that are common in the general population. |
| Genetic Counselors
Assess people's risk for inherited conditions or diseases. |
| Hearing Aid Specialists
Work with patients who use hearing aids. |
| Histotechnologists and Histologic Technicians
Prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis. |
| Home Health Aides
Provide routine health care, such as bathing or dressing, in patients' homes. |
| Hospitalists
Provide care to patients in hospitals. |
| Internists
Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of internal organs. |
| Licensed Practical Nurses
Provide basic nursing care under the direction of doctors and registered nurses. |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists
Monitor patients and operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. |
| Medical Assistants
Handle administrative and clinical tasks in health care settings. |
| Medical Equipment Preparers
Prepare or clean laboratory or other health care equipment. |
| Medical Laboratory Technicians
Perform routine medical laboratory tests to diagnose diseases. |
| Medical Laboratory Technologists
Perform laboratory tests on blood or tissue samples to diagnose health problems. |
| Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Organize and manage medical data in both paper and electronic systems. |
| Medical Scientists
Conduct research to better understand human health and disease. |
| Medical Secretaries
Perform secretarial tasks in hospitals, clinics, or laboratories. |
| Medical Transcriptionists
Transcribe medical reports that have been written by doctors or other health care providers. |
| Medical and Health Services Managers
Manage or coordinate medical services in hospitals or clinics. |
| Midwives
Provide care to pregnant women and assist during childbirth. |
| Naturopathic Physicians
Use a system of health care that is based on patients' natural healing power. |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists
Use specialized equipment to monitor how well a patient's nervous system is functioning. |
| Neurologists
Diagnose and treat diseases and conditions of the nervous system. |
| Nuclear Medicine Physicians
Diagnose and treat diseases using radioactive materials. |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Use a scanner to create images of various areas of a patient's body. |
| Nurse Anesthetists
Administer anesthesia, monitor a patient's vital signs, and oversee their recovery after surgery. |
| Nurse Midwives
Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birth process. |
| Nurse Practitioners
Diagnose and treat illness, either independently or as part of a health care team. |
| Nursing Assistants
Provide basic patient care under the direction of a nurse. |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Provide medical care to women during pregnancy or childbirth. |
| Occupational Therapists
Instruct patients on practices and equipment that can make daily living and working easier. |
| Occupational Therapy Aides
Perform occupational therapy tasks under the direction of an occupational therapy assistant. |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants
Help patients recover the skills they need for daily working or living. |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Assist in administering eye exams, medications, and patient care. |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
Assist ophthalmologists with clinical tasks. |
| Ophthalmologists
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of the eye. |
| Optometrists
Treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Perform surgery on hard and soft tissues of the jaw or face. |
| Orderlies
Move patients between areas in hospitals. |
| Orthodontists
Work to correct misalignment of teeth. |
| Orthoptists
Diagnose and treat visual system disorders. |
| Orthotists and Prosthetists
Fit patients for medical support devices, such as artificial limbs. |
| Pathologists
Diagnose diseases using laboratory techniques. |
| Pediatricians
Diagnose and treat children's diseases and injuries. |
| Pharmacists
Dispense prescription medication and advise patients on how to use them safely. |
| Pharmacy Aides
Perform basic duties in a pharmacy. |
| Pharmacy Technicians
Assist pharmacists to dispense medications to patients. |
| Phlebotomists
Draw blood for tests, transfusions, or donations. |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
Diagnose and treat health problems that require physical or mental rehabilitation. |
| Physical Therapist Aides
Perform routine tasks related to physical therapy treatment. |
| Physical Therapist Assistants
Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. |
| Physical Therapists
Help people who have injuries or illness improve their movement or manage their pain. |
| Physician Assistants
Practice medicine under the supervision of a doctor. |
| Podiatrists
Diagnose and treat problems with the human foot. |
| Preventive Medicine Physicians
Work to prevent disease, either for individuals or communities. |
| Prosthodontists
A dentist who specializes in replacing missing teeth or other oral structures. |
| Psychiatric Aides
Help mentally or emotionally impaired patients. |
| Psychiatric Technicians
Care for people with mental or emotional conditions, under the direction of physicians. |
| Psychiatrists
Diagnose and treat mental disorders. |
| Radiation Therapists
Treat cancer and other diseases by giving people radiation treatment. |
| Radiologic Technicians
Assist radiologists and radiologic technologists with various tasks. |
| Radiologic Technologists
Perform diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and CAT scans. |
| Recreational Therapists
Provide treatment and recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness. |
| Registered Nurses
Provide and coordinate patient care, and educate and support patients and families. |
| Respiratory Therapists
Care for patients with breathing problems. |
| Respiratory Therapy Technicians
Provide respiratory care under the direction of respiratory therapists and physicians. |
| Speech-Language Pathologists
Assess and treat people with speech or language problems. |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Assist speech-language pathologists. |
| Sports Medicine Physicians
Diagnose and treat injuries that have occurred during physical activity. |
| Surgeons
Treat diseases and injuries through surgical procedures. |
| Surgical Assistants
Assist surgeons during surgery. |
| Surgical Technologists
Prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, and help doctors and nurses during surgery. |
| Urologists
Treat or prevent disorders of the genitourinary system and renal glands. |
| Veterinarians
Care for the health of animals. |
| Veterinary Assistants
Feed, water, and examine pets and other non-farm animals for signs of illness. |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Perform medical tests under the supervision of a veterinarian. |