Health Sciences

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Educational Requirements for Registered Nurses The typical entry level education for this occupation is a bachelor’s […]

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. Educational Requirements for Physical Therapists The typical entry level education for this occupation is a doctoral or professional degree. Knowledge Examples of the knowledge needed for success in this […]

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders. Educational Requirements for Pharmacy Technicians The typical entry level education for this occupation is a postsecondary training (non-degree). Knowledge Examples of the knowledge needed for success in this occupation is […]

Assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. Transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities. Educational Requirements for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics The typical entry level education for this occupation is a postsecondary training (non-degree). Knowledge Examples of the knowledge needed for success in this occupation is listed below, in order […]

Perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence. Educational Requirements for Medical Secretaries The typical entry level education for this occupation is a high school diploma or equivalent. Those with a postsecondary […]

Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x rays, or apply fluoride or sealants. Educational Requirements for Dental Hygienists The typical entry level education for this occupation is a associate’s degree. Those with a bachelor’s degree have a competitive […]