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INFORMATION&

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Created by the NC Health Careers Access Program (NC-HCAP)

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YOU CAN BE WHATEVER YOU WANT TO BEBy Donna Levine

There is inside you all of the potential to be whatever you want to be all of the energy to do whatever you want to do.

Imagine yourself as you would like to be, doing what you want to do, and each day, take one step towards your dream.

And though at times it may seem too difficulttocontinue, hold onto your dream.

Onemorningyouwillawaketofind that you are the person you dreamed of doing what you wanted to do simply because you had the courage to believe in your potential and hold on to your dream.

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Welcome!

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Dear Students,

Welcome to the Health Careers Information and Enrichment (HCIE) Workshop produced by the North Carolina Health Careers Access Program (NC-HCAP)! We hope you are eager to learn about the many exciting career opportunities in health care.

Even if you’ve never thought about becoming a health professional, we encourage you to keep an open mind. Health careers not only deal with math and science, but they also deal with sports, business, com-puter science, art, education and much more. Have you ever thought about becoming a nurse midwife, physicaltherapist,scientificwriter,bio-photographerorhospitaladministrator?Whataboutaclinicallaboratoryscientistormedicalilustrator?

Why not look through the career clusters in this book and complete the activities to learn what health careersbestsuityourinterests?Then,usetheeducational/careerpreparationactivitiesandarticlestohelpyoufigureoutthestepsneededtomakeyourcareerdreamsareality.

The goals of the HCIE Workshop are to: 1. provide you with information about health careers, health careers enrichment activities and educational programs available in North Carolina; 2. motivate and encourage you to pursue health careers through our knowledge-enriching activities; 3. inform you of the growing need for health professionals in North Carolina and the United States; 4. increase your awareness of NC-HCAP services and other programs to prepare you for a health career; 5. help you have fun while learning!

SAVE THIS BOOK! It includes lots of useful information that you can use throughout your entireeducational experience in elementary, middle and high school. Use it as a resource to help you decide your career pathway and share it with friends, family and classmates to help them choose health careers too.

Best of luck,The NC-HCAP Crewhttp://nchcap.unc.edu

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Table of Contents

About NC-HCAP .............................................................6

WhattheHeckisAHEC?................................................7

CAREER CLUSTERS .........................................9

Career Clusters Overall List .........................................10

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

Clinical Laboratory Scientist .........................................11

Cytotechnologist ............................................................11

Pathologist .....................................................................11

Phlebotomist ................................................................. 12

DENTISTRY

Dental Assistant ............................................................ 12

Dental Hygienist ........................................................... 12

Dental Laboratory Technician...................................... 13

Dentist........................................................................... 13

FOOD AND NUTRITION

Dietitian ........................................................................ 14

Food Scientist ............................................................... 14

HEALTH INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

Biological Photographer ............................................... 14

Health Science Librarian .............................................. 15

Medical Illustrator ........................................................ 15

Science Writer............................................................... 15

MEDICAL IMAGING

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer ................................. 16

Radiation Therapist ...................................................... 16

Radiologist .................................................................... 16

Radiology Technologist ................................................ 17

MEDICAL PERSONNEL

Hospital Administrator ................................................ 17

Medical Interpreter ...................................................... 17

Medical Secretary .........................................................18

MEDICINE

Chiropractor .................................................................18

Physician .......................................................................18

Medical Specialists ....................................................... 19

Physician Assistant ...................................................... 20

Podiatrist ..................................................................... 20

MENTAL HEALTH

Hospital Chaplain ........................................................ 20

Psychiatrist ................................................................... 21

Psychologist .................................................................. 21

Social Worker ............................................................... 21

Substance Abuse Counselor .........................................22

NURSING

Nurse Anesthetist .........................................................22

Nurse Midwife ..............................................................22

Nurse Practitioner ........................................................23

Registered Nurse ..........................................................23

PHARMACY

Pharmacist ....................................................................23

Pharmacy Technician ...................................................24

PUBLIC HEALTH

Biostatistician ...............................................................24

Environmental Health Specialist .................................24

Epidemiologist ..............................................................25

Health Educator ...........................................................25

International Health Specialist ....................................25

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Biomedical Engineer ....................................................26

Chemist .........................................................................26

Forensic Scientist .........................................................26

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist ..................27

Research Scientist.........................................................27

THERAPY

Art Therapist .................................................................27

Audiologist ....................................................................28

Athletic Trainer.............................................................28

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Dance Therapist ............................................................28

Massage Therapist ........................................................29

Occupational Therapist ................................................29

Occupational Therapy Assistant ..................................29

Physical Therapist ....................................................... 30

Physical Therapy Assistant .......................................... 30

Recreation Therapist ................................................... 30

Respiratory Therapist ................................................... 31

Speech Language Pathologist ....................................... 31

VETERINARY MEDICINE

Veterinarian .................................................................. 31

Veterinary Technician ..................................................32

VISION CARE

Ophthalmologist ...........................................................32

Optometrist ...................................................................32

Optician ........................................................................33

SPECIAL TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVICES

Acupuncturist ...............................................................33

Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic ................33

Genetic Counselor ........................................................34

Mortician ......................................................................34

Orthotist/Prosthetist ....................................................34

Perfusionist ...................................................................35

Surgical Technologist ...................................................35

Pronunciation Key ........................................................36

LEVEL 1 HEALTH CAREERS ACTIVITIESGrades 5-6

WhatProfessionAmI? .................................................38

The Sting .......................................................................39

Crossword Puzzle ......................................................... 40

Word Search ................................................................. 41



Health Careers Hangman .............................................43

Crossword Puzzle ..........................................................44

Word Search .................................................................45



Health Careers Scramble ..............................................47

Crossword Puzzle ......................................................... 48

Word Search .................................................................49

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION AND CAREER PREPARATION ................................50

Ask the Expert .............................................................. 51

Becoming a Professional: A Plan of Action ..................52

Your Plan of Action: Major Activities Timetable .........53

College Degrees Explained ...........................................54

10 Helpful Tips for Studying ........................................55

Fastest Growing Health Care Occupations in NC ........57

Fastest Growing Health Care Occupations in the US ..58

Estimated Student Costs for UNC Institutions ............59

Health Careers Portfolio Sample ................................. 60

Heatlh Careers Portfolio ............................................... 61

Schools for Health Care Professionals in the US .........62

Show Me the Money: How to Pay for College ..............63

PERSONAL ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES .........64

Wheel of Life: Your Areas for Achievement .................65

My Career and Lifestyle Goals......................................66

WhoAmI? ....................................................................67

Answer Key .................................................................. 68

Bibliography/Acknowledgements ................................69

Notes .............................................................................70

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For pre-college (grades 5-12) students: •NC-HCAPoffersHealthCareersInformation&Enrichment(HCIE)workshops, academicandlifeskillspresentations,andcareerconsultation/advisementto prepare students for college and health-related careers. We also offer workshops for parents to teach them how to prepare their students for college. •NC-HCAPofferscareeradvisingsessionstohelpstudentsexplorehealthcareeroptions,developapost- secondaryschoolplanofaction,planandapplyforcollege/financialaidandofferacademicenhancement strategies.

For undergraduate students: •NC-HCAPannuallysponsorsandhoststheClinicalHealthSummerProgram(CHSP)andtheScience Enrichment Preparation (SEP) Program. These programs are intense summer academic enrichment programs designed to prepare undergraduate students for graduate and health professional school.

•NC-HCAPalsoprovidesinformationandinspirationtoaspiringhealthprofessionalsthroughanannual health professions forum, recruitment and enrichment seminars and the Inspirational Speakers in Science (ISIS) lecture series.

•NC-HCAPselectspre-professionalhealthsciencesstudentsatUNCtoserveasstudentliaisonsfor NC-HCAP and to increase awareness of NC-HCAP programs and services among UNC students.

About NC-HCAP

Through a variety of programs and activities for students from elementary school to graduate school, NC-HCAP works to increase the number of individuals fromdisadvantaged backgrounds who are educated, trained and employed in the health professions.

Our goal is to serve as a resource for you, provide opportunities that will enhance your educationandhelpyoubecomesuccessfulinyourchosenhealthfield.Ourprogramsprovide you with the most up-to-date, hands-on experiences that are essential to gain the competitive edge you need. Whatever your health career goal—NC-HCAP can help you achieve it!

“I dream of becoming a health professional.” “How will I make that dream come true?”

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NC-HCAP Centers:

NC-HCAP at UNC-CHStudent and Academic Services Building South, Ste 3307Campus Box 8010Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8010PH: (919) 966-2264FAX: (919) 966-6109 E-mail: [email protected]:http://nchcap.unc.edu

NC HCAP at ECSUCampus Box 9281704 Weeksville RoadElizabeth City, NC 27909PH: (252) 335-3270FAX: (252) 335-3607

Website:http://www.ecsu.edu/ecsu/studlife/hcap/

NC- HCAP at NCCU521 Nelson StreetDurham, NC 27707PH: (919) 530-7128

FAX: (919) 530-5375

NC HCAP at UNC-POne University DrivePembroke, NC 28372PH: (910) 521-6673FAX: (910) 521-6496E-mail: [email protected]:www.uncp.edu/hcap/

North Carolina Area Health Education Centers (AHECs) are located across the state and

provide community-based education for health care professionals. There are nine centers in the

NC AHEC Program and each serves a multi-county region. The AHEC mission is to meet the primary health

care needs of North Carolina by improving the supply, distribution, and quality of health care professionals.

AHECs are vitally important in the education and careers of health care workers. An AHEC might help a

studentinterestedinhealthoccupationsfindenrichmentactivitiesandeducationalprogramsbeforehigh

school graduation. Once the student enters a college or university, AHEC provides support for community-

based student training. Health professionals working in North Carolina depend on their AHECs for

continuingeducationandaccesstofirst-ratelibraryandinformationservices.AHECsevenofferoff-

campus educational programs in smaller communities so health care professionals can continue to work

while they earn advanced degrees.

To help you as you consider your career in health care, each AHEC has a director

of Health Careers and Workforce Diversity activities. This director develops

programs and activities targeting students and others interested in pursuing a

profession in health care. Production and distribution of this health careers manual is only

one of the activities of the AHEC Health Careers staff. AHECs offer enrichment programs, student

counseling, volunteer and mentoring activity coordination, and access to an expansive library of

health career educational resources. For more information on these programs, we urge

you to contact your regional AHEC Health Careers and Workforce Diversity director.

Contact information is located on the next page.

Based at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the North Carolina AHEC Programis affiliated with all the health science schools in the state. The AHEC Program provides continuing education opportunities and information services to health professionals through nine regional centers. For more information about the program, contact the AHEC nearest you.

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AREA L AHECPO Drawer 7368Rocky Mount, NC 27804-0368(252) 972-6958 fax (252) 972-0419www.arealahec.dst.nc.usCounties Served: Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton, Wilson

CHARLOTTE AHECCarolinas HealthCare SystemPO Box 32861Charlotte, NC 28232-2861(704) 512-6523 fax (704) 512-6568www.charlotteahec.orgCounties Served: Anson, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Stanly, Union

COASTAL AHECPO Box 9025Wilmington, NC 28402-9025(910) 343-0161 fax (910) 762-9203www.coastalahec.orgCounties Served: Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, Pender

EASTERN AHECPO Box 7224Greenville, NC 27835-7224 (252) 744-8214 fax (252) 744-5229eahec.ecu.eduCounties Served: Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Greene, Hertford, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrell, Washington, Wayne

GREENSBORO AHECMoses Cone Health System1200 North Elm StreetGreensboro, NC 27401-1020 (336) 832-8025 fax (336) 832-7591www.gahec.orgCounties Served: Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Guilford, Montgomery, Orange, Randolph, Rockingham

MOUNTAIN AHEC501 Biltmore AvenueAsheville, NC 28801-4686 (828) 257-4400 fax (828) 258-4768 www.mahec.netCounties Served: Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey

NORTHWEST AHECWake Forest University School of Medicine Medical Center BoulevardWinston Salem, NC 27157-1060(336) 713-7700 fax (336) 713-7027northwestahec.wfubmc.eduCounties Served: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Iredell, Rowan, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin

SOUTHERN REGIONAL AHEC1601 Owen DriveFayetteville, NC 28304 (910) 323-1152 fax (910) 678-0115www.SouthernRegionalAHEC.orgCounties Served: Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Moore, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland

AHEC PROGRAM AT DUKE Duke University Medical Center Box 3173 Durham, NC 27710 (919) 684-3482 fax (919) 681-6251 dukeahec.mc.duke.edu

WAKE AHECHawthorne Bldg., Suite 2123261 Atlantic AvenueRaleigh, NC 27604-1657(919) 350-8547 fax (919) 350-0467www.wakeahec.orgCounties Served: Durham, Franklin, Granville, Johnston, Lee, Person, Vance, Wake, Warren

North Carolina AHEC Program OfficeCB# 7165, 101 Medical DriveSchool of Medicine, UNC-CHChapel Hill, NC 27599-7165(919) 966-2461 fax (919) 966-5830www.ncahec.net

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HOSPITAL

CAREER CLUSTERSVET

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CAREER CLUSTERS

Clinical Laboratory Science Clinical Laboratory Scientist Cytotechnologist Pathologist Phlebotomist

Dentistry Dental Assistant Dental Hygienist Dental Laboratory Technician Dentist

Food and Nutrition Dietitian Food Scientist

Health Information and Communication Biological Photographer Health Science Librarian Medical Illustrator Science Writer

Medical Imaging Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Radiation Therapist Radiologist Radiology Technologist

Medical Personnel Hospital Administrator Medical Interpreter Medical Secretary

Medicine Chiropractor Physician Physician Assistant Podiatrist

Mental Health Hospital Chaplain Psychiatrist Psychologist Social Worker Substance Abuse Counselor

Nursing Nurse Anesthetist Nurse Midwife Nurse Practitioner Registered Nurse

Pharmacy Pharmacist Pharmacy Technician

Public Health Biostatistician Environmental Health Specialist Epidemiologist Health Educator International Health Specialist Science and Engineering Biomedical Engineer Chemist Forensic Scientist Occupational Health and Safety Specialist Research Scientist

Therapy Art Therapist Audiologist Athletic Trainer Dance Therapist Massage Therapist Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapy Assistant Physical Therapist Physical Therapy Assistant Recreation Therapist Respiratory Therapist Speech Language Pathologist

Veterinary Medicine Veterinarian Veterinary Technician

Vision Care Ophthalmologist Optometrist Optician

Special Technologies and Services Acupuncturist Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Genetic Counselor Mortician Orthotist Prosthetist Perfusionist Surgical Technologist

PATHOLOGIST—A physician who explains test results to other physicians and performs autopsies

Want to know more?Salary: $212,040Education: After receiving your bachelor’s degree, you mustattend medical school then complete a residency program.

Still want to know more?A pathologist is a specialized physician who studies a variety of natural diseases. The surgical pathologist examines organs and tissues; the autopsy pathologist performs examinations on individuals who have died; a forensic pathologist investigates “unnatural deaths” due to crimes; and a clinical pathologist usually directs a hospital laboratory. Pathologists tend to specialize in only one or a few areas because there is simply too much information for one person to be an expert at everything.

Hot Links:American Society for Clinical Pathologywww.ascp.org

CYTOTECHNOLOGIST—Uses a microscope to study human cells

Want to know more?Salary: $56,452Education: You can complete an undergraduate program in cytotechnology,ortakeafifthyearoftrainingafterreceivingabachelor’s degree.

Still want to know more?The cytotechnologist collects specimens; prepares, stains and examines slides; and records results. Cytotecnologists often look for cell abnormalities caused by cancer. They work closely with pathologists.

Hot Links:American Society of Cytopathologywww.cytopathology.org

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST—Performslabtestsonbodyfluidsandtissues

Want to know more?Salary: $86,926Education: You will need to complete four years of collegeincluding clinical training to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Still want to know more?Clinical laboratory scientists (also called medical laboratory technologists) oversee many laboratory operations and supervise medical personnel. Clinical laboratory scientists may specialize in clinical chemistry, hematology, immunohematology, microbiology and urinalysis.

Hot Links:American Society for Clinical Laboratory Sciencewww.ascls.org

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE



PHLEBOTOMIST—Draws blood for tests and blood bank donations

Want to know more?Salary: $26,265Education: Phlebotomist programs can be completed at a community college or or through on-the-job training.

Still want to know more?Phlebotomists are responsible for collecting blood samples without harming the patient, obtaining efficientspecimens,recordingtestresultsand transporting specimens to labs.

Hot Links:American Society of Phlebotomy Technicianswww.aspt.org

DENTAL ASSISTANT—Helps the dentist with patients, equipment and records

Want to know more?Salary: $29,712Education: You will need to attend a 10-12 monthtraining program at a community college or technical instituteinordertobecomeacertifieddentalassistant.

Still want to know more?Dental assistants review patient histories, take X-rays, setupequipment,helpmanagetheofficeandassistthe dentist with procedures. They are also responsible for infection control through proper sterilization and use of dental equipment.

Hot Links:American Dental Assistants Associationwww.dentalassistant.org

DENTAL HYGIENIST—Cleans teeth, takes X-rays and teaches people about how to carefor their teeth

Want to know more?Salary: $70,967Education: You can attend either a community college (two- year) or a university (three- or four-year program). A bachelor’s or master’s degree is usually needed for research or teaching.

Still want to know more?Under the supervision of a dentist, dental hygienists use instruments to clean stains from teeth and beneath edges of gums. They also feel and visually examine gums and lymph nodes for signs of disease.

Hot Links:American Dental Hygienists’ Associationwww.adha.org

DENTISTRY


DENTAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN—Makes and repairs braces, dentures, crowns, bridges and other dental appliances

Want to know more?Salary: $31,054Education: You must attend two years at a communitycollege or technical institute and receive an associate degree to become a dental laboratory technician.

Still want to know more?Dental technicians use different metals and ceramics to create and repair dental appliances. They study the anatomy of the teeth and mouth to make appliances prescribed by the dentist.

Hot Links:National Association of Dental Laboratorieswww.nadl.org

DENTIST—Examines and treats problems of the teeth, gums, tongue, lips and jaw

Want to know more?Salary: $136,340Education: To become a dentist, you must complete at least three years of college work, but it is preferable to obtain a bachelor’s degree before applying to Dental School.

Still want to know more?There are different specialists. Here are just a few:Endontist performs root canalsSalary: $175,944Oral Surgeon performs surgery to treat tooth and mouth problemsSalary: $199,831OrthodontistfitsbracestomakebeautifulsmilesSalary: $165,870Pediatric Dentist works with children’s teethSalary: $154,620Peridontist treats diseases of the gumsSalary: $269,770Prosthodontist creates teeth, bridges and denturesSalary: $156,710

Hot Links:American Dental Associationwww.ada.org

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FOOD SCIENTIST—Studies food content, new foods and ways to make food safe

Want to know more?Salary: $57,152Education: You will need at least a bachelor’s degree inagricultural science for some jobs in applied research; you will need a master’s degree for basic research or teaching.

Still want to know more?Food scientists determine the amount of fat, sugar, protein, etc. in food. They also work with processing, preserving and storing food. Agricultural scientists study farm crops and animals as food sources.

Hot Links:Institute of Food Technologistswww.ift.org

DIETITIAN—Helps people make healthy food choices

Want to know more?Salary: $46,778Education: To become a dietitian, you must earn a bachelor’s degree in dietetics or nutrition and have a 9-12 month internship.

Still want to know more?Registered dietitians (RDs) plan food programs to promote health and prevent disease. They plan meals for individuals as well as for agencies that provide food services in hospitals, schools, nursing homes and the military. RDs also counsel people on proper eating and conduct nutritional research.

Hot Links:American Dietetic Associationwww.eatright.org

BIOLOGICAL PHOTOGRAPHER—Takes photos and videos of surgeries and experiments

Want to know more?Salary: $39,693Education: Two- to four-year programs are available at community colleges, technical schools and colleges. If you major in photography, yourcourseworkshouldincludescientificphotographyandgeneralmedical courses.

Still want to know more?Biologicalphotographerstakephotosandfilmsforuseinteaching,medical journals, textbooks, publications, reports, etc. They use highly specialized equipment to photograph and record organs and body tissues that can only be seen through a microscope.

Hot Links:BioCommunications Associationwww.bca.org

FOOD AND NUTRITION

HEALTH INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION


MEDICAL ILLUSTRATOR—Createsscientificandmedicalartwork

Want to know more?Salary: $36,407Education: Youwillneedabachelor’sdegreeinarelatedfieldandatleast four years of experience. A master’s degree is required for most jobs in medical illustration.

Still want to know more?Medical illustrators use their artistic talents and computers to create art that is used in medical journals, textbooks, publications and medically-related court cases.

Hot Links:Association of Medical Illustratorswww.ami.org

SCIENCE WRITER—Writes about science, medicine and health

Want to know more?Salary: $51,013Education: You will need at least a bachelor’s degree in journalism orEnglish.Youwillalsoneedtoknowtechnicalandscientificterms.

Still want to know more?Sciencewritersresearch,writeandeditscientificjournals, magazines,manualsandbooks.Theytranslatedifficultmedicalterms into language easily understood by non-medical people.

Hot Links:National Association of Science Writers, Inc.www.nasw.org

HEALTH SCIENCE LIBRARIAN—Helpsfindscientificinformationinbooksoron the internet

Want to know more?Salary: $41,250Education: You will need a master’s degree in library andinformation science. You must have a bachelor’s degree before applying to graduate school.

Still want to know more?Health science librarian jobs can be found at schools, universities, and state and federal government agencies. Health science librarians locate medical information; organize books and medical journals; and create digital libraries for easy use online.

Hot Links:Health Information and Management Systems Societywww.himss.org

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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER—Uses ultrasound to show the body’s internal organs and structures

Want to know more?Salary: $56,860Education: You will need at least an associate degree, but a bache-lor’s degree is preferred.

Still want to know more?Diagnostic medical sonographers use sound waves to show the shape, position and movement of organs and unborn babies. Working directly with patients, sonographers explain the procedure, collect patient histories, process the image and summarizefindingsforthephysician.Sonographersmay specializeinexaminingspecificpartsofthebody.

Hot Links:Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographywww.sdms.org

RADIATION THERAPIST—Uses radiation to treat cancer

Want to know more?Salary: $59,350Education: You will need to complete an associate or bachelor’s degree program in radiation therapy.

Still want to know more?Radiation therapists are part of a cancer treatment team. They work closely with oncologists to develop treatment plans, moni-tor patients’ progress and record side effects. Radiation therapists administer radiation by exposing certain parts of a patient’s body to prescribed doses of radiation.

Hot Links:American Board of Radiologywww.theabr.org

RADIOLOGIST—Physician who uses X-rays and radioactive materials to diagnose and treat disease

Want to know more?Salary: $274,825Education: After receiving a bachelor’s degree, you will need to attendmedical school and then complete an internship and a residency pro-gram.

Still want to know more?Radiologists are physicians who specialize in diagnosing disease by obtaining and interpreting a variety of medical images. These images can be created by using X-rays, radioactive substances, sound waves or other techniques.

Hot Links:American College of Radiologywww.acr.org

MEDICAL IMAGING


RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST—Takes images of the body using X-rays andother equipment

Want to know more?Salary: $59,936Education: You can go to a community college for two years and receive an associate degree or attend a four-year college for a bachelor’s degree.

Still want to know more?Radiology technologists record all therapy sessions, noting on the patient’s chart such information as the area treated, the radiation dosage, equipment control settings, the patient’s reactions and the total amount of radiation received to date. Besides X-rays, radiology technologists take CT Scans, mammograms, ultrasounds and magnetic resonance imaging (MRIs) to diagnose and treat illnesses.

Hot Links:The American Registry of Radiologic Technologistswww.arrt.org

MEDICAL INTERPRETER—Translates spoken words into another language sopatients and medical staff can communicate

Want to know more?Salary: $32,720Education: To become a medical interpreter, you must be bilingual in English and another language (i.e., Spanish or sign language).Youmustthenearncertificationthroughacommu-nity college, hospital or an on-the-job training program.

Still want to know more?As the population of the United States becomes more diverse, the need for medical interpreters grows. Medical interpreters need to have a strong understanding of two languages so they can quickly and accurately interpret conversations and also translate written documents. Medical interpreters are aware of different cultural beliefs, have good interpersonal skills and respecttheneedforpatientconfidentiality.

Hot Links:National Council on Interpreting Health Carewww.ncihc.org

HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR—Leads and manages a hospital

Want to know more?Salary: $225,000Education: You will need at least a master’s degree in hospitaladministration after obtaining a bachelor’s degree.

Still want to know more?Like managers in other organizations, hospital administrators are leaderswhooverseeservices,finances,policies,programs,facilities,staff concerns and relations with other organizations.

Hot Links:Hospital AdminLinxwww.hospitaladminlinx.com

MEDICAL PERSONNEL


CHIROPRACTOR—Works on muscles and bones, especially the spine, to improve health

Want to know more?Salary: $79,161Education: To become a chiropractor, you will need to earn abachelor’s degree and then complete four years of training at a college of chiropractic medicine.

Still want to know more?Doctors of Chiropractic Medicine (DCM) use drug-free, non-surgical treatments like exercise and heat therapy to improve spine mobility.

Hot Links:American Chiropractic Associationwww.amerchiro.org

PHYSICIAN—Treats people who are sick or injured

Want to know more?Salary: $148,142There are two types of physicians:Allopathic (better known as a Medical Doctor or MD)Osteopathic (better known as a Doctor of Osteopathy or DO)

Education: To become a physician, you will need to earn a bache-lor’s degree and then attend medical school. After medical school, the length of training (called residency) varies depending on the specialty a physician pursues. There are many more allopathic schools than osteopathic schools. DOs receive an additional 300-500 hours in the study of the musculoskeletal system.

Still want to know more?Both the MD and DO are physicians who may specialize, perform surgery and prescribe medication, yet they are different and attend separate medical schools. DOs focus on the body’s musculoskeletal system, preventive medicine and a holistic approach to patient care.MDs focus on the ten body systems and how they individually affect disease and injuries.

Hot Links:American Medical Associationwww.ama-assn.org

American Osteopathic Associationwww.aoa-net.org

MEDICAL SECRETARY—Keepsamedicalofficerunningsmoothly

Want to know more?Salary: $31,112Education: You will need a two-year associate degree from acommunity college.

Still want to know more?A medical secretary handles insurance, schedules appointments, billspatients,typesreportsandhelpsthedoctorkeepanoffice running well.

Hot Links:The Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionistswww.amspar.co.uk

MEDICINE


MEDICAL SPECIALISTS are physicians who concentrate on certain body systems, age groups or diseases. There are many specialists. Here are just a few:

Anesthesiologist provides pain relief during medical procedures like surgerySalary: $268,405Cardiologist works with the heartSalary: $256,710Dermatologist treats skin, nail and hair problemsSalary: $194,781Emergency Medical Physician treats emergency illnesses and injuriesSalary: $202,133Facial and Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon makes over a person’s face or other body partSalary: $283,894Family Practice Physician is concerned with a family’s total healthSalary: $148,678General Internist specializes in the non-surgical treatment of peopleSalary: $148,098Immunologist treats people with allergies, asthma and breathing problemsSalary: $135,000Neurologist treats diseases of the brain and nervous systemSalary: $177,318Nuclear Medicine Physician uses radioactive materials to treat diseasesSalary: $228,665Obstetrician/Gynecologist delivers babies and focuses on women’s reproductive healthSalary: $218,642Oncologist studies and treats cancers and tumorsSalary: $234,286Ophthalmologist treats conditions of the eye and performs eye surgerySalary: $200,326Orthopedic Surgeon helps people improve their mobility after injury or diseaseSalary: $305,945Otolarnyngologist treats the ears, nose and throatSalary: $266,411Pathologistexplainslabtestresultstootherphysicians&alsoperformsautopsiesSalary: $212,040Pediatrician works with children from birth to age 21Salary: $141,258Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician or a Physiatrist treats people with physicaldisabilitiesSalary: $153,000Preventative Medicine Physician works on promoting health and preventing diseaseSalary: $131,500Psychiatrist treats mental health problems through counseling and medicationSalary: $161,330Radiologist uses X-rays and radioactive materials to treat disease; explains x-ray resultsSalary: $274,825Surgeonperformssurgeriesafterinjuries/diseasesandtoimproveapatient’squalityoflifeSalary: $248,921Thoracic Surgeon operates on the heart, lungs and esophagusSalary: $415,669Urologist treats diseases of the urinary tract and focuses on the reproductive health of men Salary: $263,635


PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT—Works under the supervision of a physician and gives physical exams, treats illnesses and prescribes medicine

Want to know more?Salary: $76,884Education: To become a physician assistant, you must have abachelor’s degree and attend a two-year physician assistant program.

Still want to know more?Physician assistants (PAs) have many responsibilities that are similar to a physician, such as diagnosing and treating illnesses, assisting in surgery, ordering lab tests and advising patients. Employment of PAs is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2012 because of the growing health care industry and the emphasis on reducing costs of service.

Hot Links:American Academy of Physician Assistantswww.aapa.org

PODIATRIST—Takes care of the feet and ankles

Want to know more?Salary: $124,214Education: You must have 90 hours of undergraduate preparation be-fore you can enter a podiatry program; however, most students have a bachelor’s degree. You must then attend a four-year program for podiatric medicine, followed by a residency program at a teaching hos-pital.

Still want to know more?Podiatrists perform surgery, treat conditions caused by diabetes and other diseases and prescribe special shoes to improve walking and posture. Some podiatrists focus on sports medicine and work with athletes and dancers.

Hot Links:American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicinewww.aacpm.org

American Podiatric Medical Associationwww.apma.org

HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN—Helps with the spiritual needs of people in a hospital

Want to know more?Salary: $40,809Education: You will need a bachelor’s degree and most likely a master’s degree in theology.

Still want to know more?Thehospitalchaplainprovidesspiritual/religiousguidanceand counseling to patients, families and staff. Hospital chaplains are important members of the health care team.

Hot Links:Healthcare Chaplains Ministry Associationwww.hcmachaplains.org

MENTAL HEALTH


PSYCHIATRIST—Treats mental problems through counseling and medication

Want to know more?Salary: $161,330Education: You will need to obtain a bachelor’s degree, then complete medical school followed by a residency program.

Still want to know more?Psychiatrists are trained to work with people of all ages. They are employed in many settings including private practices, prisons and government agencies. Psychiatrists also prescribe medications to control mental illness.

Hot Links:American Psychiatry Associationwww.psych.org

PSYCHOLOGIST—Studies and treats behavioral and emotional problems

Want to know more?Salary: $73,432Education: A doctorate degree is needed to become a licensedclinical psychologist. You need a one-year internship and one year of supervised experience.

Still want to know more?Psychologists provide mental and behavioral therapy for many problems, such as anger, panic attacks, stress management, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and depression. Psychologists provide therapy to people of all ages and they can work in private practice, hospital, prison, public school, business and government settings. They can also teach or conduct mental health research.

Hot Links:American Psychological Associationwww.apa.org

SOCIAL WORKER—Helps people understand and solve personal and social problems

Want to know more?Salary: $40,901Education: You will need at least a bachelor’s degree in social work.However, many social workers go on to get a master’s or doctorate degree in order to hold higher positions or teach at universities.

Still want to know more?Social workers counsel people, families and community groups. Problems they address include inadequate housing, employment, lack of job skills, illness and disability, unplanned pregnancy, school truancy, domestic violence and child abuse. The three main types of social work are: casework (face to face involvement with people or families); group work (rehabilitation and recreation); and community organization (community concerns).

Hot Links:Clinical Social Work Associationwww.cswf.org


SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR—Helps people who have problems with alcohol, drugs, tobacco, gambling and eating disorders

Want to know more?Salary: $32,130Education: You must have a bachelor’s degree and preferably amaster’s degree to work as a counselor.

Still want to know more?Demand is expected to be strong for substance abuse counselors because drug offenders are increasingly being sent to treatment programs rather than to jail. These counselors hold sessions designed for individuals, families or groups.

Hot Links:American Counseling Associationwww.counseling.org

NURSE ANESTHETIST—Gives special drugs that stops people from feeling painduring surgery

Want to know more?Salary: $126,920Education: Programs in nurse anesthesia are open to licensedregistered nurses with a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of nursing experience. Length of programs vary from 2-3 years.

Still want to know more?Asakeymemberoftheoperatingteam,thecertifiedregisterednurse anesthetist (CRNA) combines nursing skills with the science of anesthesia and works with a physician or dentist to administer and monitor anesthesia. Although anesthetics are usually given in a hospital operating room, the nurse anesthetist may work in an emer-gencyroom,dentaloffice,outpatientsettingoranywhereanesthesiais administered.

Hot Links:American Academy of Nursingwww.nursingworld.org/aan

NURSE MIDWIFE—Helps pregnant women stay healthy and delivers babies

Want to know more?Salary: $80,336Education: Anyregisterednursecanstudytobecomeacertifiednursemidwife.Acertificationprograminvolves12monthsoftraining, while a master’s program usually takes two years.

Still want to know more?Nurse midwives examine women during pregnancy, manage labor, deliver babies and care for the newborn and mother. Most states allow nurse midwives to prescribe medicine.

Hot Links:American College of Nurse-Midwiveswww.midwife.org

NURSING


NURSE PRACTITIONER—Performs some of the tasks usually done by a physician

Want to know more?Salary: $74,268Education: You will need a master’s degree and national boardcertificationasanursepractitionerinyourareaofspecialityaswellas two to four years of experience.

Still want to know more?Nurse practitioners (NPs) have advanced training that allows them to prescribe medicine, set fractures, suture wounds, treat minor illnesseslikethefluoranearinfection,performcheck-upsofhealthy babies and children, counsel patients and make referrals. Nurse practitioners may specialize in the health of adults, families, women, children, etc.

Hot Links:American Academy of Nurse Practitionerswww.aanp.org

REGISTERED NURSE—Helps people cope with illnesses, get healthy and prevent disease

Want to know more?Salary: $57,722Education: You will need an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN);however, many registered nurses have a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).

Still want to know more?When providing direct patient care, registered nurses (RNs) observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions and progress. RNs also assist physicians with exams, treatments and medication administration. Registered nurses work in a wide range of specialties and settings.

Hot Links:The North Carolina Center for Nursingwww.nursenc.org

PHARMACY

PHARMACIST—Prepares medicine prescribed by a doctor and teaches people how to use medicine safely

Want to know more?Salary: $96,627Education: To become a pharmacist, you need at least two years of undergraduate study followed by four years of pharmacy school. Graduation from pharmacy school will earn you a Doctor of Phar-macy degree (Pharm.D).

Still want to know more?Pharmacists act as a link between patients and physicians to ensure that proper medical therapy is chosen and carried out in the best way possible. In addition to working in a drug store, pharmacists can also work in labs doing research and development.

Hot Links:American Association of Colleges of Pharmacywww.aacp.org


ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST—Helps get rid of hazards in the environment that affect health

Want to know more?Salary: $98,090Education: You must have a bachelor’s degree in environmental healthorarelatedfieldandcompletesupervisedtrainingandaninternship,whichvariesinlengthaccordingtoyourspecificjob.However, environmental health scientists involved in research, administration and environmental protection will need to earn at least a master’s degree and even a doctorate degree depending onthefield.

Still want to know more?Environmental health specialists identify and eliminate environmental hazards such as chemicals, dust, human and industrial wastes, radioactive materials and germs. They can do research, perform health inspections or work for public agencies and industries.

Hot Links:Environmental Careers Organizationwww.eco.org

BIOSTATISTICIAN—Works with medical data to help solve health problems

Want to know more?Salary: $65,000 or higher depending on your degreeEducation: You need to have a bachelor’s degree, but a master’s ordoctorate degree is needed for more advanced research positions.

Still want to know more?Biostatisticians analyze data from clinical trials and help investigators design health studies. They hold academic positions in schools of public health, medicine and statistics; work in the pharmaceutical and medical devices industries; and work in health agencies at the local, state and national levels.

Hot Links:American Statistical Associationwww.amstat.org

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN—Assiststhepharmacistwithfillingprescriptions,countingandlabeling medicine

Want to know more?Salary: $29,465Education: You can get on-the-job training, but most pharmacists favor those who have completed a community college education andcertification.

Still want to know more?Pharmacy Technicians work in hospitals, long-term care facilities and pharmacies.

Hot Links:PharmacyTechnicianCertificationBoardwww.ptcb.org

PUBLIC HEALTH


EPIDEMIOLOGIST—Uses math to study disease patterns to prevent the spread of disease

Want to know more?Salary: $53,592Education: You will need at least a bachelor’s degree in the health sciences, math, biological science or behavioral science followed by a master’s or doctorate degree through a school of public health.

Still want to know more?Epidemiologistsarescientistswhofirstidentifyadiseaseandthentrack it as it moves through a population. Epidemiologists research the cause and frequency of a disease by using statistics and demographics (i.e., ethnicity, race and age) to prevent it from spreading to other people or animals. They track health epidemics and diseases such as cancer, SARS, AIDS, diabetes, etc.

Hot Links:Society for Epidemiologic Researchwww.epiresearch.org

HEALTH EDUCATOR—Teaches people about health and safety

Want to know more?Salary: $52,893Education: You will need a bachelor’s degree in health education, health promotion, public health or community health. Health educators may further their education with a Master of Public Health degree (MPH) or a doctorate degree.

Still want to know more?Health educators provide information to individuals and communities in an effort to promote, maintain and improve healthy lifestyles. The main objective for a health educator is to prevent disease and promote healthy lifestyles through knowledge and behavior change. Health educators should enjoy working with a variety of people, have good oral and written communication skills and have a desire to help people.

Hot Links:American Public Health Associationwww.apha.org

INTERNATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST—Works to improve health indeveloping countries

Want to know more?Salary: $50,792Education: To apply to international health programs, you must have a strong undergraduate background in public health education or other health related area. The study of planning, managing and evaluating health care systems is an important part of international health graduate programs, which leads to a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree.

Still want to know more?International health specialists work with citizens to improve sanitation, increase environmental safety, prevent diseases and make sure that basic health and nutritional needs are met.

Hot Links:American Public Health Associationwww.apha.org


BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER—Uses engineering to solve medical problems

Want to know more?Salary: $53,529Education: You will need at least a bachelor’s degree to become abiomedical engineer. Some jobs require advanced training at the master’s or doctorate degree level.

Still want to know more?Research and development is the most common line of work for biomedical engineers. Examples of biomedical engineering developmentsincludeartificiallimbs,medicaldevices,diagnostic devices and imaging equipment, laboratory equipment, drugs and other therapies.

Hot Links:Biomedical Engineering Societywww.bmes.org

Want to know more?Salary: $51,813Education: You will need at least a bachelor’s degree, but manypositions, especially those in research, require a Ph.D. At the mas-ter’slevelandhigher,youcouldspecializeinaparticularfield.

Still want to know more?Everything in the environment, whether naturally occuring or of human design, is composed of chemicals. Chemical research has led to the discovery and development of new and improved synthetic fibers,adhesives,drugs,cosmetics,electroniccomponents, lubricants and thousands of other products. Research on the chemistry of living things brings advances in medicine, agriculture, foodprocessingandotherfields.

Hot Links:American Chemical Societywww.acs.org

CHEMIST—Uses chemicals to discover new products and drugs

FORENSIC SCIENTIST—Investigates crime scenes involving injuries or deaths

Want to know more?Salary: $70,000Education: You will need a master’s or doctorate degree in your area of specialization.

Still want to know more?Forensicscientistsinvestigatecrime,fire,accidentandexplosionscenes while looking for evidence that may explain what happened. TheymayanalyzeDNA,hair,fingerprints,bullets,insects,dentalrecords and chemicals to solve a crime.

Hot Links:American Academy of Forensic Scienceswww.aafs.org

SCIENCE & ENGINEERING


OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SPECIALIST—Prevents injuries and illnesses in the workplace

Want to know more?Salary: $48,710Education: You will need a bachelor’s degree in occupational health, safetyorarelatedfield,suchasengineering,biologyorchemistry.Many jobs will require a master’s degree.

Still want to know more?Occupational health and safety specialists analyze work environments and design programs to prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, radiological and biological agents. They also study ergonomic factors that involve the effect of equipment design on a worker’s comfort and safety.

Hot Links:Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)www.osha.gov

Want to know more?Salary: $86,926Education: You will need at least a master’s degree, and in most cases, a doctorate degree in order to conduct research.

Still want to know more?Research can be basic, such as investigating the underlying basis of health and disease, or it can be more detailed such as conducting clinical research investigating methods of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of human disorders. Research scientists can specialize in many areas including biochemistry, molecular biology, physics and virology.

Hot Links:American Association for the Advancement of Sciencewww.aaas.org

RESEARCH SCIENTIST—Researches diseases in order to improve health

THERAPY

ART THERAPIST—Uses art, such as painting, sculpture, etc., to help people heal

Want to know more?Salary: $47,250Education: You will need at least a master’s degree from anaccredited art program. Many universities require that you have experience working with people with mental health problems or disabilities before applying to a graduate program.

Still want to know more?Art therapists use the creative process to help people communicate, reduce anxiety and improve self-esteem. They can work in hospitals, clinics, treatment centers, schools, prisons, nursing homes, universities and in private practices.

Hot Links:American Art Therapy Association, Inc.www.arttherapy.org


AUDIOLOGIST—Examines and treats people who cannot hear well

Want to know more?Salary: $57,018Education: Beginning in 2007, new audiologists will be required to get a doctorate degree in audiology before practicing. This degree must come from an accredited university graduate program in audiology.

Still want to know more?Audiologiststesthearing,fithearingaidsandeducate people about preventing hearing loss. Some audiologists work only with children or newborns but most work with senior citi-zens whose hearing has become impaired with age.

Hot Links:Academy of Dispensing Audiologistswww.audiologist.org

Want to know more?Salary: $47,550Education: You will need at least a bachelor’s degree in athletictraining, health, physical education or health education to become a certifiedathletictrainer.Mostathletictrainershaveearnedmaster’sor doctorate degrees.

Still want to know more?Athletic trainers help prevent injuries by advising athletes on the proper use of equipment and applying protective or injury-preventive devices such as tape, bandages and braces. They work with athletes in high schools, colleges, professional sports, health clubs and sports medicine clinics.

Hot Links:National Athletic Trainers’ Associationwww.nata.org

ATHLETIC TRAINER—Treats athletes when they are injured and teaches them how toprevent injuries

DANCE THERAPIST—Uses dance and movement to help people feel better emotionally and physically

Want to know more?Salary: $39,818Education: You will need a master’s degree from an accredited school. The title “Dance Therapists Registered” (DTR) is granted to entryleveldance/movementtherapistswhohaveamaster’sdegreewhich includes 700 hours of supervised clinical internship.

Still want to know more?Dance therapy is an effective treatment for people with develop-mental, medical, social, physical and psychological problems. Dance therapy is used with people of all ages, races and ethnic back-grounds and can be done with individuals, couples, families and in group therapy.

Hot Links:American Dance Therapy Associationwww.adta.org


MASSAGE THERAPIST—Worksonbodymusclestorelievestressandimprovebloodflow

Want to know more?Salary: $49,398Education: You will need to obtain formal training from a boardrecognized massage therapy school. There are many massage therapy schools, college programs and training programs throughout the country. Programs require a minimum of 500 hours of training and many offer part-time or full-time studies.

Still want to know more?Massage therapists can specialize in certain types of massage such as Shiatsu or deep tissue. They can work in a variety of different settings including private practices, hospitals, nursing homes, fitnesscenters,sportsmedicinefacilities,spasandclient’shomes.

Hot Links:American Massage Therapy Associationwww.amtamassage.org

Want to know more?Salary: $58,184Education: You will need a bachelor’s or master’s degree inoccupational therapy to practice in this profession as a registered occupational therapist. The program includes six to nine months of clinical training.

Still want to know more?Occupational therapists (OTs) work with people whose ability to function in society has been reduced by sickness, injury or age. They help patients develop, regain or maintain their ability to perform daily activities. OTs work in hospitals, schools, nursing homes and rehabilitation centers.

Hot Links:American Occupational Therapy Associationwww.aota.org

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST—Teaches injured, sick or elderly people how to do daily tasks like cooking, dressing, writing, etc.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT—Helps the occupational therapist withtreatments and activity plans

Want to know more?Salary: $38,007Education: Training is usually two years at a community college or technical institute.

Still want to know more?Occupational therapy assistants work under the direction of occupational therapists to develop treatment plans, direct activities and document patients’ progress.

Hot Links:American Occupational Therapy Associationwww.aota.org


PHYSICAL THERAPIST—Helpspeoplegainmusclestrength,flexibilityandcoordinationafter an injury, disease or accident

Want to know more?Salary: $60,067Education: You will need to graduate from an accredited clinicalmaster’s or clinical doctorate degree program.

Still want to know more?Physical therapists use exercise and water, heat and cold therapies to treat patients. They work in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers and extended care facilities.

Hot Links:American Physical Therapy Associationwww.apta.org

Want to know more?Salary: $39,710Education: You will need a two-year associate degree from an accred-ited community college for physical therapy assistants.

Still want to know more?Physical therapy assistants develop treatment plans, monitor and document patients’ progress, assist with exercises and provide massages. They work in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers and extended care facilities.

Hot Links:American Physical Therapy Associationwww.apta.org

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT—Helps the physical therapist with treatmentsand activities

RECREATION THERAPIST—Uses activities to help people with disabilities or illnesses

Want to know more?Salary: $40,227Education: A bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation isusually required if you want to become a recreation therapist, but a master’s degree is usually needed for supervisory posi-tions. An associate degree in recreational therapy, training in art, drama or music therapy, or qualifying work experience may be sufficientforsomeentrylevelpositions.

Still want to know more?Recreation therapists use a variety of methods such as exercise, sports,games,dance,artsandcrafts,music,petsandfieldtripsto increase the independence, health and well-being of patients. They work in hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes and other residential facilities.

Hot Links:America Recreation Therapeutic Associationwww.atra-tr.org

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RESPIRATORY THERAPIST—Treats breathing disorders

Want to know more?Salary: $49,966Education: You will need an associate degree for entry into this fieldandabachelor’sdegreeforajobasanadvancedrespiratorytherapist.

Still want to know more?Respiratory therapists evaluate and treat all types of patients, ranging from premature infants whose lungs are not fully developed to elderly people whose lungs are diseased. Respiratory therapists provide temporary relief to patients with chronic asthma or emphysema, as well as emergency care to patients who are victims of a heart attack, stroke, drowning or shock.

Hot Links:American Association of Respiratory Carewww.aarc.org

Want to know more?Salary: $56,485Education: You will need a master’s degree to provide speech language therapy. Other requirements typically are 400 hours of supervised clinical experience and nine months of postgraduate professional clinical experience.

Still want to know more?Speechlanguagepathologistsfine-tunespeechpatterns,helppeoplewhostutterorhavespeech/voiceproblemsrelatedtostrokes, traumatic head injuries or developmental problems and work to cure swallowing disorders. Since the ability to hear can affect speech, speech-language pathologists often work closely with audiologists.

Hot Links:AmericanSpeech- Language-Hearing Associationwww.asha.org

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST—Treats problems with speech, voice, languageand eating

VETERINARY MEDICINE

VETERINARIAN—Works with the health of animals

Want to know more?Salary: $76,320Education: You must graduate from a four-year program of veteri-nary medicine. You can gain admissions to a school of veterinary medicine with pre-veterinary courses. However, most students admitted have completed a bachelor’s degree.

Still want to know more?Veterinarians diagnose and treat animal injuries or disease, perform surgery, set broken bones and prescribe medicine. The majority of “vets” treat small animals such as dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, rabbits and other animals that can be kept as pets. Vets can also work with large animals on farms or in zoos, aquariums and laboratories.

Hot Links:Association of American Veterinary Medical Collegeswww.aavmc.org


VETERINARY TECHNICIAN—Helps a veterinarian care for animals

Want to know more?Salary: $26,330Education: You must complete a two-year associate degree program at a community college or technical institute to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology.

Still want to know more?A “vet tech” takes X-rays, performs lab tests, records information,prepares animals for surgery and holds animals during an exam, treatment or shot. They also talk with owners about symptoms and treatments.

Hot Links:North American Veterinary Medical Technicians Associationwww.navta.net

Want to know more?Salary: $200,326Education: Tobecomeanophthalmologist,youwillfirstneedtoearn a bachelor’s degree and complete medical school. After medical school, you will then complete an internship and a training pro-gram.

Still want to know more?Ophthalmologists use highly specialized equipment like lasers, microscopesandmicrosurgicalinstrumentstofixtinystructuresofthe eye during surgery.

Hot Links:American Board of Ophthalmologywww.abop.org

OPHTHALMOLOGIST—Physician who treats conditions of the eye and performseye surgery

OPTOMETRIST—Examines the eye and prescribes glasses or contact lenses

Want to know more?Salary: $93,026Education: To become an optometrist, you must earn a bachelor’sdegree followed by a four-year degree from a school of optometry.

Still want to know more?The optometrist diagnoses, treats and manages diseases and disorders of the human eye by examining the internal and external structures of the eye.

Hot Links:Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometrywww.opted.org

VISION CARE


OPTICIAN—Fits eyeglasses and makes contact lenses as prescribed by an optometrist

Want to know more?Salary: $38,510Education: Opticians complete a two-year technical associate degree program at a community college, followed by a six-month internship with an experienced optician, optometrist or ophthalmologist.

Still want to know more?Opticians keep records on customers’ prescriptions and payments; track inventory and sales; and perform other duties. They also repair eyewear and replace lost or damaged lenses or parts.

Hot Links:National Academy of Opticianrywww.nao.org

Want to know more?Salary: $55,000Education: You will need at least an associate degree from an acupunc-ture program or you can complete an apprenticeship under the super-vision of an acupuncturist. Master’s and doctorate programs are also available.

Still want to know more?Acupuncturists treat many medical disorders. They can work in acupuncture clinics with other medical professionals or they can be self-employed.

Hot Links:American Academy of Medical Acupuncturewww.medicalacupuncture.org

ACUPUNCTURIST—Inserts thin needles into nerves to relieve pain and help people heal

SPECIAL TECHNOLOGIES & SERVICES

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-PARAMEDIC—Gives basic medical aid and takes people to the hospital by ambulance or helicopter

Want to know more?Salary: $32,601Education: To become an emergency medical technician-paramedic(EMT-Paramedic) you must complete a 110-hour training program at a community college, university or municipal county emergency medical service organization.

Still want to know more?EMT-Paramedics assist in patient rescue, provide urgent medical care and transport patients by ambulance or aircraft to hospitals. There are several levels of EMT training, with EMT-Paramedics being the most highly trained EMT.

Hot Links:National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicianswww.nremt.org


GENETIC COUNSELOR—Helps people understand their family’s medical history of disease and birth defects

Want to know more?Salary: $54,244Education: To become a genetic counselor, you will need to earn abachelor’s degree followed by a master’s degree in genetic counseling.

Still want to know more?Genetic counselors provide information and support to families who have members with birth defects or genetic disorders and to families who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions. They identify families at risk, investigate the problems present in a family, interpret information about the disorder, analyze inheritance patterns and risks of recurrence and review available options with a family.

Hot Links:National Society of Genetic Counselorswww.nsgc.org

Want to know more?Salary: $48,287Education: You will need to complete a two- to four-year program inmortuary science. In addition to formal schooling, most states require morticians to complete an apprenticeship with a licensed mortician.

Still want to know more?Morticians perform funeral ceremonies and counsel grieving families. Some morticians are also licensed embalmers, who prepare bodies for burial. Important personal traits for morticians are composure, tact and the ability to communicate easily with the public.

Hot Links:National Funeral Directors and Morticians Associationwww.nfdma.com

MORTICIAN—Arranges and directs funeral services

ORTHOTIST—Makes braces to help with conditions of the spine and limbsPROSTHETIST—Designsandcreatesartificiallimbs

Want to know more?Salary: $60,470Education: Tobecomeacertifiedorthotist/prosthetistyoumustearnabachelor’sdegreeorcompleteacertifiedtrainingcourse.Youwill also need one year of supervised experience and must pass a certificationexam.

Still want to know more?Both prosthetists and orthotists are responsible for making modificationsandalignmentsofthelimbsandbraces,evaluating patients’ progress, keeping accurate patient records and teaching patients how to care for the prosthetic or orthotic devices. They use a variety of tools such as drills, hammers, anvils and saws to manipulate wood, plastic, metal, fabric, lamination and leather to createartificiallimbsthatlooklifelike.

Hot Links:National Commission of Orthotic and Prosthetic Educationwww.ncope.org


PERFUSIONIST—Usesaheart-lungmachinetokeepapatient’sbloodflowingduringheartor lung surgery

Want to know more?Salary: $97,221Education: You will need a bachelor’s degree plus one to two years ofperfusionist training.

Still want to know more?Perfusionists are trained to keep a person alive during surgery by keepingtheirbloodflowingwiththeuseofspecializedmachinery.Thedemand for perfusionists will increase as the demand for open-heart surgery increases.

Hot Links:American Society of Extra-Corperal Technologywww.amsect.org

Want to know more?Salary: $33,130Education: Youcanobtainacertificate,diplomaorassociatede-gree in surgical technology from community colleges and technical institutes.

Still want to know more?Surgical technologists are called “scrubs” and they get patients ready for surgery. They hand sterile instruments to the surgeons, check charts, observe patients’ vital signs and help the team put on their surgical gowns and gloves.

Hot Links:Association of Surgical Technologistswww.ast.org

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST—Assist in the operating room

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Gynecologist GĪN-Ĕ-CŎL’-Ō-GĬST

Mortician MOR-TĬ’-SHŬN

Obstetrician ŎB-STĔ-TRĬ’-SHŬN

Ophthamologist ŎF-THŬL-MŎL’-Ō-GĬST

Optician ŎP-TĬ’-SHŬN

Optometrist ŎP-TŎM’-Ŭ-TRĬST

Orthotist OR-THŎT’-ĬST

Otolarnyngologist Ō-TŌ-LAR-ĬN-GŎL’-Ō-GĬST

Perfusionist PER-FŪ’-SHŬN-ĬST

Pharmacist FARM’-Ŭ-SĬST

Phlebotomist FLĔ-BŎT’-Ō-MĬST

Podiatrist PŌ-DĪ’-Ŭ-TRĬST

Psychiatrist SĪ-KĪ’-Ŭ-TRĬST

Psychologist SĪ-KŎL’-Ō-GĬST

Radiologist RĀ-DĒ-ŎL’-Ō-GĬST

Sonographer SŌ-NŎ’-GRĂF-ER

ThoracicSurgeon THOR-ĂS’-ĬK·SUR’-JŬN

Ā as in RAINĂ as in CAT

Ē as in SEEĔ as in BED

Ī as in TIMEĬ as in HIT

Ū as in RULEŬ as in FUN

Ō as in ROADŎ as in HOP

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HEALTHCAREERS

ACTIVITIES Level 1 5–6 Grade Level 2 7–8 Grade Level 3 9–12 Grade

WHAT PROFESSION AM? (LEVEL 1)

Directions: Below is a list of health professionals. Match each profession with the description and write that profession in the space provided.

Nurse Midwife Dental Hygienist Health Inspector OpticianVeterinarian Dentist Surgeon Social Worker Physician Speech Therapist

1) “I inspect restaurants and other places where food is served to make sure it is clean and stored properly.”

2) “I am a nurse specially trained to work with pregnant women and to deliver babies in a patient’s home or in a hospital.”

3) “I keep people’s pearly whites in good shape. I work with disorders of the teeth, gums and mouth.”

4) “I treat illnesses of pets, livestock and wildlife. If your dog was hit by a car, you would visit me to have its leg splinted.”

5) “I am the person you usually visit when you are sick. I listen to what you say is bothering you, then tell you what you have and give treatment for your illness.”

6) “I work closely with the dentist. I examine, clean and polish teeth.”

7) “I am a physician that performs surgeries or operations.”

8) “Iprepare,fitandrepaireyeglassesorcontactlenses prescribed by the optometrist.”

9) “I work with speech, voice and language. I’m also called a speech-language pathologist.”

10) “I help people to understand and solve personal and social problems.”

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“THE STING” (LEVEL 1)

Directions:Usethewordlistatthebottomofthepagetofillintheblanksandcompletethestory.

It was a beautiful Wednesday afternoon and the girl’s soccer team at Harrison Middle School had just begun their practice. Suddenly a loud “Ouch!” came from the crowd. Tonya, one of the star players, had been stung on her left cheek by a bee. She asked for some ice to keep down the swelling and continued with practice.

During practice, the coach noticed that Tonya was wheezing and had a hard time breathing, so he called for Mr. Davis, the __________ __________, to take a closer look at her. Mr. Davis observed that Tonya was not only having trouble breathing, but that her cheek was very swollen and she was in pain. They called 911 and then told Tonya’s parents of the incident. When the ambulance arrived, the ___________determined that Tonya was having an aller-gic reaction to the bee sting and immediately rushed her to the hospital.

Once at the hospital, Tonya’s mom gave the __________ __________ __________ all of Tonya’s personal information (name, address, date of birth, insurance information) while the __________ took Tonya’s vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse). The results were thenreportedtothe_________,Dr.Johnson.

Tonya’sconditionwasgettingworse.Herbreathingwasbecomingmoreandmoredifficultduetotheswelling.Dr.Johnsoncalledfora________________________tosetupspecialequipmenttolookatTonya’sbreathingproblemandtogetherbodyfilledwiththeoxygenandmedicineherlungsneededtohelpherbreathe.Dr.Johnsonthenaskedfora_______________________ _____________ to perform tests on Tonya’s blood, tissue and body fluids.ThetestresultsprovedthatTonyawasindeedhavinganallergicreactiontothebeesting.

The__________reportedhisfindingstoTonya’sparentsandtoldthemthatshewasre-sponding very well to the medicine and was expected to fully recover. The doctor gave them a prescriptionthatneededtobefilledbytheir____________.ThedoctoralsosuggestedthatTonya see a ______________ after leaving the hospital since she had a rash on her face from the allergic reaction.

Inacoupleofweeksthestarplayerwasoutonthefield,practicingagain.

Word List: The number in parentheses shows how many times the word is used.

Athletic Trainer (1) Dermatologist (1) Paramedic (1)HospitalAdmittingOfficer(1) MedicalLaboratoryTechnician(1) Physician(2)Nurse (1) Pharmacist (1) Respiratory Therapist (1)

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3. A medical illustrator is an artist that makes pictures of bodyparts for books and doctors' offices.

5. _______ technicians help veterinarians care for animals.7. A phlebotomist is trained to draw ______ for testing and

donations.10. A chiropractor works with the back and spine.11. An emergency medical technician uses an ambulance and is

often called an ____ for short.12. Forensic _______ collect and analyze crime scene evidence.

1. A podiatrist works with disease of the _______.2. A ______ is a physician that uses x-rays.4. Optometrists test the ______ and prescribe glasses and contact

lenses.6. An audiologist works with _______ disorders.8. Dietitians believe a good ______ and good health go side by

side.9. Drawing and painting are used by the ______ therapist to help

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for testing and donations.

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of the _____.

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good health go side by side.

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WORD SEARCH (LEVEL 1)

p h a r m a c i s t c n s c c p

s p r o s t h e t i s t t y e r

y r a t e r c e s l a c i d e m

c o i a t t c n i n c t i n p p

h p e c t d d i t c t a i d a n

i s r u r h i t n l t a i t c t

a s a d t h n c e r r h e s a m

t r d e r e h p i t i i e e a y

r o c h n t c c c t r e t l f s

i t h t t y i i s e d s e r m i

s i e l s a t t d c e e i l h i

t c m a n e t e o f t a o s n t

o i i e l t n s o a i a s t i g

s h s h i a o t f m t h r t p a

t r t s i g o l o i d r a c r o

e a p d s l s m o e n i d a r t

WORDS

athletic trainer works with athletes to treat and prevent injuries

cardiologist physician that works with the heart

chemist scientistthatfindswaystousechemicalstohelppeople

food scientist studies food content (fat, sugar, etc.) and ways to store and package food

health educator teaches people about diseases and how to live a healthy life

medical secretary keepsamedicalofficerunningsmoothlybyfilingrecords,scheduling appointments and mailing medical bills

pediatrician physician that works with babies and children up to age 21

pharmacist fillsprescriptionstoprovidemedicineandteachespeoplehowtotakethe medicine safely

prothetist makesandfitsartificiallimbslikearmsandlegs

psychiatrist physician that works with mental and emotional problems




Audiologist Medical Interpreter PsychiatristArt Therapist Optometrist RadiologistHealth Educator Podiatrist Research ScientistHospital Administrator

1) “I am doctor that works with diseases and conditions of the foot.”

2) “I speak a second language and translate oral and written information to help patients and medical staff communicate with each other.”

3) “I work with hearing disorders and I help people detect and correct hearing disabilities.”

4) “I am in charge of running a hospital and coordinating its services.”

5) “I study health and diseases using lab technology. I can specialize in many areas like biochemistry, parasitology and virology.”

6) “I use art to help patients reduce their anxiety, increase self-esteem and free their creativity.”

7) “I am a physician who specializes in using X-rays.”

8) “I teach people about health, disease and safety so they can have healthy lives.”

9) “I am a physician that works with mental and emotional problems.” 10) “I diagnose and treat diseases of the eye and prescribe eye glasses and contact lenses.”


HEALTH CAREERS HANGMAN (LEVEL 2)

1. I work closely with a dentist and examine, x-ray and clean teeth. I also teach people how to take care of their teeth and gums.

2. I use exercises and other activities to help patients gain musclestrengthandflexibilityafteranaccidentorinjury.

3. I help veterinarians by drawing blood, cleaning teeth and working with lab tests of animals.

4. I treat and prevent sports-related injuries in athletes.

5. I assist doctors with giving anesthesia so patients don’t feel pain during surgery.

6. I am an artist and create medical pictures that are used in textbooks, television and posters.

7.Ifillprescriptionsandinformpatientsabouthowto take medicine safely and the side effects of medicine.

8. I operate the machines that keep patients alive during heart and lung surgeries.

9. I help people understand and solve personal and social problems. I work in schools, hospitals or nursing homes.

10. I prepare bodies for burial and assist with funerals.

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4. The _______ physician is a doctor thatfocuses on the whole body, prevention andwellness.

6. A registered nurse specially trained to carefor pregnant women and their newbornbabies is called a _____ _____.

7. The person trained to draw blood for labtests and donations is called a ______.

9. A ________ works with data from medicalresearch to solve health problems.

10. A hospital _______ provides prayers andcounseling to care for the spiritual needs ofpeople in the hospital

12. _______ therapists care for people withbreathing disorders

13. A ____ (Speech Language Pathologist)helps treat problems with speech, voiceand language to help people communicate.

1. An orthodontist is a ______ that is trainedto straighten teeth and jaws.

2. A ______ scientist creates new foods andanalyzes the content and nutritional valueof foods.

3. An immunologist is a _______ that workswith allergies and asthma.

5. A _______ uses medicine-free treatmentslike exercise or water therapy to heal theback and spine.

8. The health science _______ usescomputers and books to help healthprofessionals find medical information.

10. A cytotechnologist uses a microscope tostudy ______, which are the smallest partof the human body.

11. A science ______ writes health informationfor medical journals, brochures andtextbooks.

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4. The _______ physician is a doctor that focuses on the whole body, prevention and wellness.6. A registered nurse specially trained to care for pregnant women and their newborn babies is called a ______ ______.7. The person trained to draw blood for lab tests and donations is called a ________.9. A ________ works with data from medical research to solve health problems.10. A hospital ______ provides prayers and counseling to care for the spiritual needs of people in the hospital.12. ________ therapists care for people with breathing disorders.13. A _______ (Speech Language Pathologist) helps treat problems with speech, voice and language to help people communicate.

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1. An orthodontist is a _______ that is trained to straighten teeth and jaws.2. A _______ scientist creates new foods and analyzes the content and nutritional value of foods.3. An immunologist is a ______ that works with allergies and asthma.5. A _______ uses medicine-free treatments like exercise or water therapy to heal the back and spine.8. The health science ______ uses computers and bookstohelphealthprofessionalsfind medical information.10. A cytotechnologist uses a microscope to study ______, which are the smallest part of the human body.11. A science ______ writes health information for medical journals, brochures and textbooks.




c i e d e f a n t t t e e e a e h s

c n s s i h a s r n n i c e t s p n

r e e n i g n e l a c i d e m o i b

y i i a y h a r n t e s t a o i r a

s f o r e n s i c s c i e n t i s t

n s t i a a i r h i s m i a t l i i

n y r a t e r c e s l a c i d e m i

r a o c s n e i p s e i b r e n n a

r i y r d a a i c a r h i a e h h e

r e i c t d i i i n r s e n r e t o

s d r t r h i i c a i a d i c t p e

o a o i i i o e e i c r m r n s c a

n t e t i t e t t c t a c e c r n a

t r t o i a d o i i t p a t d c e e

i s l m e c t n i s t h o e a i r i

c t c e i n i e r y t i y v s t c c

r m a s s a g e t h e r a p i s t i

s i e c p r e y t p o a t n a m n t

WORDS

biomedical engineer studies humans, animals, machines and the environment in order to improve the quality of lifeforensic scientist collectsandanalyzescrimesceneevidencelikefingerprintsandDNAdietitian plans nutritious programs to help sick and healthy people improve their dietsmassage therapist usesmassagetoeasemuscleaches,improvebloodflowandprovide stress reliefmedical secretary keepsamedicalofficerunningsmoothlybytranscribinginformation, filingrecordsandschedulingappointmentsoptician designs,fitsandrepairseyeglassesandcontactlensesorthotist designsandfitsbracestoassistwithwalking,postureandbackorlegpainparamedic Emergency Medical Technician with advanced training who cares for injured or ill people on the way to the hospitalphysician assistant conducts physical exams, assists in surgery and writes prescriptions under the supervision of a physicianveterinarian treats and prevents medical problems in all different types of pets, livestock and zoo animals




Genetic Counselor Biologist Osteopathic Physician Clinical Laboratory Scientist Dance Therapist Health Science Librarian Oncologist Orthotist Radiation TherapistEpidemiologist

1) “I am a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer.”

2) “Idesignandfitorthopedicbracesanddevices like corrective shoes.” 3) “I administer radiation treatment for cancer by exposing specificareasofthepatient’sbodytocarefully controlled doses of radiation.”

4) “I am a ‘disease detective’ and study patterns of diseases such ascancer,thefluandWestNileVirus.”

5) “Iassisthealthprofessionalsinfindinginformationthey need. I am skilled in computer communications and in the useofcomputerdatabasesforfindingmedical and health information.”

6) “I perform laboratory tests necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.”

7) “I am a doctor who focuses on the musculoskeletal system, preventive medicine and holistic healing.”

8) “I am a research scientist and am concerned with all living organisms (plants, animals and people).”

9) “I use movement as a medium of change that helps people pinpointfeelingsandconflictsthatarethenrevealed, released and transformed so the person can heal.”

10) “I study inheritance patterns and counsel families about the risk of birth defects and other diseases.”


HEALTH CAREERS SCRAMBLE (LEVEL 3)Interestedinlearningmoreabouthealthprofessions?Ifso,Health Careers Scramble is a fun and exciting way to learn more about health professionals and what their jobs involve.

DIRECTIONS: The column on the left lists scrambled health professions. Unscramble them and writethecorrectanswerinthespaceprovidedinthemiddlecolumn.Abriefdefinitionofeach professionisgivenintherightcolumn.Hint:Usethedefinitionstohelpyouunscramblethe professions. Watch for hidden clues!

SCRAMBLED WORD CORRECT WORD(UNSCRAMBLED)

DEFINITION


1. PMSTHIOBLEOT

2. LDAENT SSITTSAAN

3. PHOALTGISTHMOLO

4. OTIHPSLA CLNAHPAI

5. USNRE PCOERTTIAINR

6. TAR TAPERHSIT

7. TANTABISOITISCI

8. EBMICALODI EENGEINR

9. SPIEFONURSIT

10. AIOUDLGOITS

I draw blood samples for medical tests and blood donations.

I work closely with the dentist and provide a host of support services.

I am a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries of the eye.

I attend to the spiritual needs of individuals in specialized settings, such as hospitals.

I am a specially trained nurse who provides preventive and medical healthcaretoindividuals& families in collaboration with a physician.

I use art as a means of expression and communication to help people with physical, mental or social disabilities.

I am a statistical expert who works with data from medical research to help solve problems regarding human health.

I design equipment and techniques to solve medical problems with the environment,humans&animals.

I operate special equipment that temporarily takes over a patient’s respiratoryand/orcirculatory functions during surgery.

I work with hearing disorders in children and adults.


Crossword - Level 3


1. A hospital _______ manages a hospital andcoordinates all of its services.

3. A _______ is a physician who specializes inusing x-rays and other radiation on the body.

4. A ______ scientist analyzes food content (fat,calories, etc.) and researches ways to processand preserve food.

9. A ______ uses a microscope to study cells andcell abnormalities.

12. ______ use chemical tests to analyze bodytissue and fluids like urine and saliva.

15. A medical ________ keeps a medical officerunning smoothly. They transcribe medicalnotes, prepare reports, file records, bill patientsand schedule appointments.

16. ______ Photographers produce photographs,films and videotapes of medical and biologicaltopics.

17. ______ Anesthetists work with doctors anddentists to administer anesthesia so patients donot feel pain or stay awake during medicalprocedures.

18. Otolaryngologists are physicians who diagnoseand treat diseases of the ears, nose and throatand are also referred to as ___ doctors

2. An ______ is a dentist that specializes instraightening the teeth.

5. _______ technicians assist veterinarians intaking x-rays, performing lab test, etc.

6. An _______ uses fine needles to treat disordersand relieve pain.

7. A foot doctor is called a ______8. Cardiologists are physicians who specialize in

the treatment of _______ diseases.10. ______ scientists collect and analyze crime

scene evidence.11. A _______ therapist helps patients gain

strength, flexibility and physical functioning13. A dental _______ cleans teeth, takes dental

x-rays and educates patients about oralhygiene.

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DOWN2. An ______ is a dentist that specializes in straightening the teeth.5. ______ technicians assist veterinarians in taking x-rays, performing lab tests, etc.6. An______usesfineneedlestotreatdisorders and relieve pain.7. A foot doctor is called a ______.8. Cardiologists are physicians who specialize in the treatment of _______ disease.10. _______ scientists collect and analyze crime scene evidence.11. A ______ therapist helps patients gain strength, flexibilityandphysicalfunctioning.13. A dental _______ cleans teeth, takes dental x-rays and educates patients about oral hygiene.14. Working with individuals who have problems with alcohol and other _______ is the responsibility of Substance Abuse Counselors.




d i e t i c i a n a t i p h i

r t n i s s h n r t p t i l t

t i h o m t u a r t t r r h s

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r e n i a r t c i t e l h t a

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i t t c c n t o l r a n n h y

s i s e i a t r e t r e m i s

r n u r s e m i d w i f e t p

m e e t t t a h u c a l o a o

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athletic trainer works with athletes to avoid or heal injuries and maintainphysicalfitness

chiropractor treats patients through manipulation of various parts of the body, usually the spine

mortician arranges for the burial or cremation of the dead and assists at funerals

nurse midwife registered nurse who examines women during pregnancy, manages labor and delivers babies

dietician organizes, plans and conducts nutritional programs that promote health and prevent disease

optician designs,fitsandrepairscontactlensesor eyeglass frames

pharmacist prepares and dispenses medication and educates clients about proper doses and side effects

psychiatrist physician who specializes in diagnosing, treating and preventing mental illnesses and emotional problems

SLP (speech language pathologist) communication specialist who evaluates and treats problems with speech, voice and language

veterinarian Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) who diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries in animals



EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

& CAREER

PREPARATION

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Ask the Expert About Health Careers

“Do all health careers involve blood and guts?”

No! Health care professionals can be found almost everywhere. They workinobviousplaceslikehospitalsanddentaloffices,buttheyalsowork in drug stores, eye care centers, schools, laboratories, health clubs, businesses, retirement communities and governmentoffices-thelistgoeson.

Many health care professionals have little, if any, hands-on patient contact. So, if the thought of blood and guts has turned you off to health care, think again! You may be surprised by the career opportunities in allied health, public health, medical illustration, health information management, biomedial photography orscientificwriting.

“Do I have to go to college to become a health professional?”

No. There are at least three other ways outside of a university that you can pursue the educa-tion and training needed to become a health professional.

Community Colleges:Provide two-year programs to earn associate degrees for dental hygienists, opticians, licensed practical nurses, respiratory therapists, veterinary technicians, emergency medical technicians and more.

Specialized Hospital-Based Programs:Offer on-the-job training for phlebotomists, nurse’s aides, orthotists and prosthetists.

Military Programs:Trainmanydifferenttypesofhealthprofessionals,particularlyinthefieldsofnursingand allied health. For more information, check out Health Careers in the Armed Forces online at: www.militarycareers.com.

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BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL: A PLAN OF ACTION

Make The Decision.Askyourselfthesequestions:DoIwantaprofessionalcareer?HowlongdoIwanttostudy?WhattypeofschooldoIwanttoattend?AmIwillingtoputforththeultimateeffortneededtobecomeaprofessional?

Prepare Early.Start planning for your future now! Get information on: career choices, options, and alternatives; schools and programs; entrance requirements; admissions tests, and financialaidresources.

Get Good Grades.A’s and B’s are important, particularly in the sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics) and English. Remember: Take more than the minimum courses needed.

Improve Your Communications Skills.Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening skills are important.

Learn to Study.Take notes in class and from textbooks, organize information, memorize important points, and develop daily and weekly study schedules.

Improve Your Test-Taking Skills.Practice taking tests, use study guides, and study with friends (buddy system).

Participate in Extra-Curricular Activities.Joinschoolandcommunityorganizationsandtakeonleadershipresponsibilities.

Believe In Yourself.Developconfidenceinyourselfandwhatyouplantodo.

Develop The Four (4) C’s.Commitment Compassion Competence Courage to be different

Maintain The Six (6) D’sDesire Diligence DeterminationDedication Drive Discipline

Begin The Application Process Early.Write schools for information and applications; learn where, when and how to prepare for admission tests; get references, transcripts, and other application materials in long before the deadline. Ask you Guidance Counselor for help!!

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Activity and Action Steps Time Frame and Grade Level

Explore career opportunities Grades 5-8

Develop a long-term career plan Grade 8

Develop a high school program of study Grade 8 (Spring)

Review, revise and update your career and high school plans each year

Grades 9-12 (Spring of each year prior to making course schedule)

Prepare for college admissions tests (SAT, ACT, etc.)

Grades 9 and 10

Register for and take preliminary college admissions tests (PSAT, ACT, etc.)

Grade 10

Register for and take college admissions tests (SAT, ACT, etc.)

Grade 11 (Spring)

Select and tour colleges or health professions training programs

Grades 11 and 12

Researchandapplyforfinancialaid (scholarships, grants, loans, etc.)

Grades 11 and 12

Gain paid or volunteer work experience in areas of career interest

Grades 11 and 12 (Summer)

Retake SAT or ACT (if needed) Grade 12 (Fall)

Apply for college Grade 12 (Fall)

Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at: www.fafsa.gov

Grade12(January-June)*check deadlines and apply as early as possible!

Compare acceptance letters, select a college and submit the deposit and housing information to secure your spot

Grade 12 (Spring)

Your Plan of Action:Major Activities Timetable

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College Degrees ExplainedNot all college degrees are the same. The table explains differences between the types of degrees. Several abbreviations exist for some degrees, however the chart only lists a few abbreviations that are common in health careers.

Degree Abbreviation(s) Type of School Number of Years

Associate’s A.S., A.A., A.A.S. Community College 2

Bachelor’s B.S., B.A. College/University 4

Master’s M.S., M.A., MBA, MPH, MSW College/University 2

Doctorate Ph.D., Psy.D. College/University 4

There are also special degrees for many health professions programs. Examples of just a few of the health professional degrees include:

AuD audiology DC chiropractic medicine DDS, DMD dentistry DO osteopathic medicine DPM podiatry DVM veterinary medicine MD medicine OD optometry PharmD pharmacy

Students must typically complete a bachelor’s degree before pursuing a master’s, doctorate or pro-fessional degree. Therefore, the cumulative number of years needed to obtain a master’s degree is six years and a total of eight years is needed to earn a doctorate degree. The total length of study for health professional degrees varies depending upon the profession. Some programs allow students to go straight into graduate or professional school after earning a bachelor’s degree while other programs prefer that students gain work experience between degree programs. Learn more about educational requirements in the career cluster section of this book.

CHALLENGE!

Whatdegree(s)doyouwanttoearn?Howoldwillyoubewhenyoufinishthedegree(s)?Usethetablebelow to calculate your age upon earning a degree. Assume that you graduate from high school at the age of 18.

Associate’s Degree Hint: (18+2)

Bachelor’s Degree Hint: (18+4)

Master’s Degree Hint: (18+6)

Doctoral Degree Hint: (18+10)

Your Age at Graduation

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Take good notes and attend all your classes.Taking good notes during class will aid you during your study time. Use your notes as a reference and refer to your textbook.

Create a schedule for studying. Makingascheduleandoutliningaspecifictime(sametimeeachday)foryourstudieskeepsyou in the habit of studying. You should study for at least 45 minutes everyday even if you don’t have an assignment or a test for the next day.

Find a good study partner.Studying with someone who will contribute to your learning is a plus. Pick a partner that is serious about studying and not one that is looking for a time to socialize. Compare notes and ask each other questions.

Find a good study area.Finding a good study area is important. It should be an area that is clean, quiet, has good lighting and no distractions. This will allow you to concentrate solely on your studies.

Make the best of your study time.Planning is an important part of your studying. Inform your friends and others in your house of your study times. This way you are less likely to be disturbed. Be mindful of your time, so you don’t waste it.

HELPFUL TIPS FOR STUDYING

Therearehundredsofwaystostudy,butfindingthemethodthatworksbestforyouisthekeyto successfulstudying.Onceyoufindthatmethod,makeahabitofstudying.Bydevelopinggoodstudyhabits you put the wheels in motion to earn better grades and achieve academic success. Here are some tips to help you on your way.

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6 Go over your study materials on a regular basis.Fallingbehindinyourstudieswillmakeitdifficultforyoutocatchup.Bygoingoverthe materials on a regular basis, you’ll have time to ask the teacher questions about the materials you don’t understand. There’s no time like the present, so don’t put off today for tomorrow.

Study difficult (or your least favorite) subjects first.Studyingdifficultsubjectsduringthetimewhenyouaremostalertandatyourpeakgetsthose subjects behind you early and will make you feel less stressed in the end.

Divide large amounts of study materials into smaller amounts. Dividing large amounts of study materials into smaller parts and studying all along will keep you from feeling overwhelmed the night before a quiz or a big test. Don’t wait until the night before to do all your studying for a test that covers several chapters. Self-discipline is the key to this tip.

Take breaks from studying.Takingabreakfromyourstudieswhenyoufindyourselfdriftingoffordaydreamingwillrefresh you. Remember, if you’re not concentrating, you’re not learning. Study 45 min-utes and break 15 minutes.

Have a Positive Attitude! Taking a positive attitude towards your studies will produce big results. “Success begins with a person’s will, It’s all in the state of mind”, says poet Ray Eliot.

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The Fastest Growing Health Care OccupationsIn North Carolina 2002-2012

Occupation Employment PercentageChange

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Medical Assistants 8,130 13,080 61% $28,507

Occupational Therapist Aides

50 80 60% $20,882

Dental Hygienists 4,810 7,400 54% $70,967

Dental Assistants 5,890 9,010 53% $29,712

Medical Records and Health Information Technicians

4,325 6,405 48% $34,497

Physical Therapy Assistants

1,510 2,230 48% $39,710

Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

2,780 4,125 48% $42,253

Physician Assistants 2,360 3,460 47% $77,321

Occupational Therapy Assistants

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Cardiovascular Technologists

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Home Health Aides 22,550 32,720 45% $19,240

Physical Therapy Aides 740 1,070 45% $20,882

Environmental Engineering Technicians

3,280 4,260 41% $42,237

Microbiologists 2,237 3,150 41% $46,754

Source:NorthCarolinaEmploymentSecuritiesCommission,projections2002–2012

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Occupation Employment(numbers in thousands)

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Medical Assistants 365 579 59% $28,394

Physician Assistants 63 94 49% $76,884

Home Health Aides 580 859 48% $20,411

Medical Records and Health Information Technicians

147 216 47% $25,590

Physical Therapist Assistants

50 73 45% $39,710

Veterinary Technicians 53 76 44% $26,330

Dental Hygienists 148 212 43% $70,967

Dental Assistants 266 379 42% $29,641

Personal and Home Care Aides

608 854 40% $20,411

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18 26 39% $38,007

Environmental Health Technicians

28 38 37% $51,570

Physical Therapists 137 185 35% $60,067

Respiratory Therapists 86 116 35% $49,190

Microbiologists 2,237 3,150 41% $46,754

Source:NorthCarolinaEmploymentSecuritiesCommission,projections2002–2012

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University of North Carolina

PROFESSIONS SCHOOLS NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOLS

CONTRACT SCHOOLS

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Chiropractic Medicine 13 None None None

Dentistry 55 1. UNC-Chapel Hill 1. Meharry 1. Howard University2. Meharry

Medicine 125 1. Duke University2. East Carolina Univ.3. UNC-Chapel Hill4. Wake Forest Univ.

1. Meharry 1. Charles R. Drew2. Howard University3. Meharry4. Morehouse

Optometry 17 None 1. Pennsylvania College of Optometry2. Southern College of Optometry3. University of Alabama College of Optometry4. University of Houston College of Optometry

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Osteopathic Medicine 20 None None None

Pharmacy 83 1. Campbell Univ.2. UNC-Chapel Hill

None 1. Fla. A&M Univ. 2. Howard University3. Texas Southern University 4. Xavier University

Podiatry 7 None None NonePublic Health 36 1. UNC-Chapel Hill None NoneSocial Work 166 1. East Carolina Univ.

2. NC A&T State Univ.3. UNC-Chapel Hill 4. UNC-Greensboro

None 1. Clark Atlanta2. Grambling State3. Jackson State4. Norfolk State

Veterinary Medicine 27 1. NC State University None 1. Tuskegee Univ.

Note: The State of North Carolina, under contracts with institutions in other states, has for many years secured spaces for the training of its students in certain health professions that could not be fully provided by institutions in our State. Contract programs are administered by The University of North Carolina-General Administration (GA). To be eligible, a candidate must be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes and enrolled or intending to enroll in one of the programs at the contract institutions.Source: College Foundation of North Carolina

For information on Allied Health and Nursing programs, please contact the North Carolina Health Careers Access program (NC-HCAP) at (919) 966-2264, http://nchcap.unc.edu

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SHOW ME THE MONEY!HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE

Therearemanydifferentwaystopayforcollege.Thebasictypesoffinancialaidare:scholarships,grants, loans, work-study and grant-in-service programs.

Aidiseitherbasedonfinancialneedormerit.Financialneedisthedifferencebetweenthetotalcostofattending college and your family’s ability to pay (called the “expected family contribution” or “EFC”). The EFC is calculated by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The following chart summarizes the differences between each type of aid:

Type of Aid How do I get it?

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certain number of years after graduation)

Application lengths vary. Some are short and others require a lot of time to complete. However,youwillfindthattheapplicationprocessgetseasierthemoreyoucomplete.Createafew sample essays, make a list of people who will write strong recommendation letters on your behalf, develop an academic portfolio and complete the online FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov).

REMEMBER: 1. Youneedtoapplyforanytypeoffinancialaid.2. Check deadlines and submit applications on time.3. Youneedtore-applyforfinancialaideveryyear.4. Loansmustberepaidevenifyoudon’tfinishcollege.

Applyforanyscholarshipsforwhichyouareeligible.Thetimeyouspendfillingout applications will be time well spent if it means extra money in your pocket!

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CAREER

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WHEEL OF LIFEYOUR “AREAS” FOR ACHIEVEMENT

1. Each of the spokes coming from the wheel below represents an area for achievement in your life. Rate yourself in each by placing an “X” through the number that best states where you are today: 1 is poor and 10 is excellent.

2. Connect each “X” with a curved line to illustrate your WHEEL OF LIFE.Doyouhaveanylowpoints?Ifyouhaveall low points and your wheel is small, it means your life is a “spare tire.” Can you see that as you roll through life that the bumps maynotbebecauseoftheroad?Isittimetobalanceyour wheel?Let’stakeacloserlook!

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MY CAREER & LIFESTYLE GOALS

This activity will help you identify your goals in life. Answer carefully. The answers will provide you with valuable personal insight. Check yes or no for each statement.

What is important to you in life: Yes No_____ Getting married _____ A great social life _____ A good education _____ Lots of money _____ Professional recognition _____ Helping other people _____ Working in the community _____ Power _____ The opportunity to work alone _____ The opportunity to be “my own boss”

Using a scale of 1-10 (#1 being the most important, #10 the least important), rank the importance of the above statements by placing a number to the left of each statement above. Next, determine the top three statements and list them below:

#1

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Howcanahealthcareerhelpyouachievethesegoals?

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WHO AM I?

The purpose of this activity is to help you plan your career by taking a closer look at yourself. There are no right or wrong answers, so think carefully about each statement. Answer the questions as truthfully as possible by putting an “X” in the column that describes you.

I Think I Am A Person Who: ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER

1. Is disciplined (can follow instructions given by my parents and teachers). 2. Usually does something as soon as it has to be done.

3. PlansmyfreetimewellsoIcanfinish everything I have to do.

4. Is focused (once I decide to do something, Istickwithituntilit’sfinished.) 5. Likes having responsibility (being the person called on to do something).

6. Is very energetic when there is something I want to do. 7. Enjoys helping other people. 8. Likes to work on my own. 9. Stays calm during emergencies.

10. Likes to make decisions (makes up my own mind about things). TOTALS

Total the number of checks in each column. Take a close look at the traits to which you answered always, sometimes, and never. Decide what you can do to change those checked sometimes to always andthosecheckednevertosometimes.Howwillthesetraitshelporhinderyourhealthcareerchoice?

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ANSWER KEYLevel 1 ActivitiesGrades 5-6 What Profession Am I? 1. Health inspector 2. Nurse midwife 3. Dentist 4. Veterinarian 5. Physician 6. Dental hygienist 7. Surgeon 8. Optician 9. Speech therapist10. Social worker

“The Sting” 1. Athletic trainer 2. Paramedic3.Hospitaladmittingofficer 4. Nurse 5. Physician 6. Respiratory therapist 7. Medical laboratory technician 8. Physician 9. Pharmacist10. Dermatologist

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Level 2 ActivitiesGrades 7-8

What Profession Am I? 1. Podiatrist 2. Medical interpreter 3. Audiologist 4. Hospital administrator 5. Research scientist 6. Art therapist 7. Radiologist 8. Health educator 9. Psychiatrist10. Optometrist

Hangman 1. Dental hygienist 2. Physical therapist 3. Veterinary technician 4. Athletic trainer 5. Nurse anesthetist 6. Medical illustrator 7. Pharmacist 8. Perfusionist 9. Social worker 10. Mortician

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Level 3 ActivitiesGrades 9-12

What Profession Am I? 1. Oncologist 2. Orthotist 3. Radiation therapist 4. Epidemiologist 5. Health science librarian 6. Clinical laboratory scientist 7. Osteopathic physician 8. Biologist 9. Dance therapist10. Genetic counselor Scramble 1. Phlebotomist 2. Dental assistant 3. Ophthalmologist 4. Hospital chaplain 5. Nurse practitioner 6. Art therapist 7. Biostatistician 8. Biomedical engineer 9. Perfusionist10. Audiologist

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3. A medical illustrator is an artist that makes pictures of bodyparts for books and doctors' offices.

5. _______ technicians help veterinarians care for animals.7. A phlebotomist is trained to draw ______ for testing and

donations.10. A chiropractor works with the back and spine.11. An emergency medical technician uses an ambulance and is

often called an ____ for short.12. Forensic _______ collect and analyze crime scene evidence.

1. A podiatrist works with disease of the _______.2. A ______ is a physician that uses x-rays.4. Optometrists test the ______ and prescribe glasses and contact

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7. The person trained to draw blood for labtests and donations is called a ______.

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12. _______ therapists care for people withbreathing disorders

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10. A cytotechnologist uses a microscope tostudy ______, which are the smallest partof the human body.

11. A science ______ writes health informationfor medical journals, brochures andtextbooks.

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1. A hospital _______ manages a hospital andcoordinates all of its services.

3. A _______ is a physician who specializes inusing x-rays and other radiation on the body.

4. A ______ scientist analyzes food content (fat,calories, etc.) and researches ways to processand preserve food.

9. A ______ uses a microscope to study cells andcell abnormalities.

12. ______ use chemical tests to analyze bodytissue and fluids like urine and saliva.

15. A medical ________ keeps a medical officerunning smoothly. They transcribe medicalnotes, prepare reports, file records, bill patientsand schedule appointments.

16. ______ Photographers produce photographs,films and videotapes of medical and biologicaltopics.

17. ______ Anesthetists work with doctors anddentists to administer anesthesia so patients donot feel pain or stay awake during medicalprocedures.

18. Otolaryngologists are physicians who diagnoseand treat diseases of the ears, nose and throatand are also referred to as ___ doctors

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strength, flexibility and physical functioning13. A dental _______ cleans teeth, takes dental

x-rays and educates patients about oralhygiene.

14. Working with individuals who have problemswith alcohol and other ______ is theresponsibility of Substance Abuse Counselors.

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