Healthcare Careers

Healthcare CareersJoyonna Gamble-George, PhD

Who Am I?A Health Scientist

Courses: English, Biology, Chemistry, Latin, Spanish, and Calculus

Volunteer or Summer Programs/Internships: research at NASA

Dream jobs: scientist, medical doctor, or artist

Who Am I?A Health Scientist

Major: Biology and Biochemistry

(graduated with bachelor’s degree)

Major: Healthcare Management (graduated with a master’s degree)

Major: Neuroscience (graduated with a doctorate or PhD)

My Journey to Become a Health ScientistStudied how anxiety and depression affects animal behavior

Water Maze

Mouse Drinking a ShakeRecording in Mouse Brain Cells

(Neurons)

My Journey to Become a Health Scientist

Serve as a Health Scientist Administrator

Support research, training, and education programs that promote the

prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases

• Science:• Astronomy• Biology• Chemistry• Computer/data

science• Earth Science

Environmental Science• Forensic Science• Health science• Physical science• Physics

What Can You Do NOW to Prepare for a Healthcare Career?

• Health, Physical, or Career-technical education:

• Agriscience• Biotechnology• Nutrition,

fitness, and wellness

• Physical education

• Sports medicine

• Social science:• Anthropology• Psychology• Sociology• Economics

• Mathematics:• Algebra• Statistics• Calculus

Take classes in…..especially at AP or advanced levels

• English:• Creative Writing• English• Grammar and

Composition• Journalism• Public speaking


• Career Readiness Education:

• Computer literacy

• Microsoft Office• Criminal

Justice, Law, or Policy

• Human Development

• World Languages:• Latin• Spanish• French

Take classes in…..especially at AP or advanced levels


• Join, actively participate in, and/or take a leadership role in a health, wellness, or science club

• Attend community health fairs to gain exposure to the field

• Become involved with your community wellness center

• Attend a health science-related camp

• Volunteer at a hospital, clinic, health department, or nursing home

• Work as a student manager/assistant on a sports team

• Around Where You Live:• Check local health care organizations,

universities, and colleges for opportunities• Programs in Science, Medicine ,and

Related Topics• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Training programs• Summer Journalism Program• Health Equity or Policy internship• Many more….


Volunteer or Participate in a Summer Program/Internship…..

• Outside of Where You Live:• High school summer internships at NIH• CDC Museum Disease Detective Camp• Student Worksite Experience Program –

Volunteer Service at the CDC• Many more….

https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/hs-sip

https://www.cdc.gov/museum/camp/detective/index.htm

https://www.cdc.gov/jobs/pathways.html#swep


Volunteer or Participate in a Summer Program/Internship…..

https://cty.jhu.edu/resources/academic-opportunities/internships/science.html

https://cty.jhu.edu/resources/academic-opportunities/internships/science.html


Interpersonal and leadership skills:

- Project collaboration

- Leading and motivating others

- Mentoring and teaching

- Response to feedback

Project Management and Organization Skills:- Identifying

goals/tasks- Setting realistic

timelines- Prioritizing tasks- Flexibility

Analysis and Problem Solving Skills:

- Defining a problem, identifying its causes, and designing and implementing a solution

- Understanding information

- Forming and defending conclusions

Written and Oral Communication Skills:

- Organizing and communicating ideas orally

- Writing at different levels and effectively

- Participating in group discussions

Research and Information

Management Skills:- Understanding and

synthesizing data- Identifying

information sources- Organizing data to

effectively sort and evaluate it

https://careercenter.umich.edu/article/phd-transferable-skills

Gain, Improve, Enhance, or Increase the Following Skill Sets:

https://careercenter.umich.edu/article/phd-transferable-skills

How to Choose a Career in Healthcare?

https://www.publichealthonline.org/health-sciences/

Do you like working directly with patients?Are you willing to complete 10+ years of

education and training?

Dentist (Median salary: $159,200)Responsibilities – Diagnose and treat patients’ oral health problems, including those of the teeth and gums. Provide counseling regarding oral health and other aspects of dental care.

Pharmacist (Median salary: $128,090)Responsibilities – Dispense prescription medications and provide instruction regarding their safe and proper use. Provide immunizations and conduct wellness screenings.

Biological Technician (Median salary: $53,120)Responsibilities – Work closely with medical and biological scientists in conducting experiments. Set up and maintain lab equipment, analyze experimental data and write reports.

Alternative occupations: cytotechnologist, histological technician, medical laboratory technician, medical technologist, or toxicologist

Occupational Therapist (Median salary: $84,950)Responsibilities – Evaluate ill, injured and disabled patients. Develop and carry out treatment plans through the therapeutic use of everyday activities.

Alternative occupations: healthcare interpreter, clinical social worker, dental assistant, medical assistant, or practical nurse

Physician (Median salary: $208,000+)

Responsibilities – Diagnose and treat patient injuries and illnesses.

Examine patients, prescribe medications, and order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests.

YES NO

YES NO

Professional Degree or Support Career?

YES or NO


What Your Journey Could Look Like?

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Genetic Counselors, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/genetic-counselors.htm (visited February 10, 2020).

GENETIC COUNSELORS assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects

Quick Facts

2019 Median Pay $81,880/year or $39.36/hour

Entry-Level Education Master’s degree

Number of Jobs, 2019 2,600

Job Outlook, 2019-2029 21% (much faster than average)

Employment Change, 2019-2029 600


Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Genetic Counselors, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/medical-scientists.htm (visited October 7, 2020).

MEDICAL SCIENTISTS conduct research aimed at improving overall human health

Quick Facts


Entry-Level Education Doctoral or Professional Degree



Employment Change, 2019-2029 8,400

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/medical-scientists.htm


Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Genetic Counselors, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm (visited October 7, 2020).

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES MANAGERS plan, direct, and coordinate the business activities of healthcare providers

Quick Facts


Entry-Level Education Bachelor’s Degree



Employment Change, 2019-2029 133,200

https://https/www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm

What Your Journey Could Look Like?Graduate from

High School

Work as a Healthcare Professional

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/home.htm

Occupation Job Summary 2019 Median Pay

Home Health Aides and Personal Care Aides

help people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or cognitive impairment by assisting in their daily living activities (may require on-the-job training and/or formal training from community colleges, vocational schools, elder care programs, and home healthcare agencies in nutrition, infection control, reading and recording vital signs, and personal hygiene for state certification)

$25,280

Opticians help fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, following prescriptions from ophthalmologists and optometrists (obtain 2-year associate’s degree or 1-year certificate from a community college or technical school; coursework in optics, eye physiology, math, and business management; learn job skills through on-the-job training)

$37,840

Pharmacy Technicians help pharmacists dispense prescription medication to customers or health professionals (1-year or less certificate in pharmacy technology and/or learn duties through on-the-job training; coursework on arithmetic used in pharmacies, recordkeeping, ways of dispensing medications, and pharmacy law and ethics)

$33,950

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

handle routine animal care and help scientists, veterinarians, and others with their daily tasks (receive short-term on-the-job training; can obtain certification through the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) and the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science)

$28,590



High SchoolPostsecondary

education




Dental Assistants provide patient care, take x rays, recordkeeping and schedule appointments $40,080

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics

respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities

$35,400

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

provide basic nursing care $47,480

Massage Therapists treat clients by using touch to manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body $42,820

Medical Assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in hospitals, offices of physicians, and other healthcare facilities

$34,800

Medical Records and Health Information Technicians

organize and manage health information data $42,630



Graduate from High

School

Postsecondary education


https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm


Medical Records and Health Information Technicians

organize and manage health information data

$42,630



Graduate from High School

Postsecondary education




Medical Transcriptionists listen to voice recordings that physicians and other healthcare workers make and convert them into written reports

$33,380

Nursing Assistants and Orderlies help provide basic care for patients in hospitals and residents of long-term care facilities $29,640

Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations $35,510

Psychiatric Technicians and Aides care for people who have mental illness and developmental disabilities $32,020

Surgical Technologists assist in surgical operations $48,300



High SchoolAssociate’s

Degree




Dental Hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventive dental care

$76,220

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, Including Vascular Technologists

operate special imaging equipment to create images or to conduct tests $68,750

Nuclear Medicine Technologists prepare radioactive drugs and administer them to patients for imaging or therapeutic purposes

$77,950

Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides

help patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working

$59,200

Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides

work under the direction and supervision of physical therapists $48,990




Associate’s Degree




Radiation Therapists treat cancer and other diseases in patients by administering radiation treatments $85,560

Radiologic and MRI Technologists Radiologic technologists perform diagnostic imaging examinations on patients. MRI technologists operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to create diagnostic images.

$62,280

Respiratory Therapists care for patients who have trouble breathing—for example, from a chronic respiratory disease, such as asthma or emphysema

$61,330

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

do medical tests that help diagnose animals’ injuries and illnesses $35,320



High School4 Year College




Athletic Trainers specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses $48,440

Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances $53,120

Dietitians and Nutritionists advise people on what to eat in order to lead a healthy lifestyle or achieve a specific health-related goal

$61,270

Exercise Physiologists develop fitness and exercise programs that help injured or sick patients recover $49,170

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians

collect data on and analyze many types of work environments and work procedures $70,480

Recreational Therapists plan, direct, and coordinate recreation-based treatment programs for people with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses

$48,220




4 Year CollegeWork as a Healthcare Professional



Registered Nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions.

$73,300



High School4 Year College Graduate

School




Audiologist diagnose, manage, and treat a patient’s hearing, balance, or ear problems $77,600

Chiropractors treat patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons

$70,340

Dentists diagnose and treat problems with patients’ teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth $159,200

Genetic Counselors assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects

$81,880

Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners

coordinate patient care and may provide primary and specialty healthcare $115,800

Occupational Therapists treat patients who have injuries, illnesses, or disabilities through the therapeutic use of everyday activities

$84,950



High School4 Year College Graduate

School




Optometrists diagnose and treat visual problems and manage diseases, injuries, and other disorders of the eyes

$115,250

Orthotists and Prosthetists design and fabricate medical supportive devices and measure and fit patients for them $68,410

Pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions

$128,090

Physical Therapists help injured or ill people improve their movement and manage their pain $89,440

Physician Assistants practice medicine on teams with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare workers $112,260

Physicians and Surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses $208,000+




4 Year College Graduate School




Podiatrists provide medical and surgical care for people with foot, ankle, and lower leg problems $126,240

Speech-Language Pathologists assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults

$79,120

Veterinarians care for the health of animals and work to protect public health $95,460


Healthcare Careers on the Rise


Dental HygienistSalary: $76,220

Orthotists and ProsthetistsSalary: $68,410

Diagnostic Medical SonographersSalary: $68,750


Physical TherapistsSalary: $89,440

Occupational TherapistsSalary: $84,950

Surgical TechnologistsSalary: $48,300

AudiologistsSalary: $77,600

Medical and Clinical Laboratory TechniciansSalary: $53,120

Nurse PractitionersSalary: $115,800

Physical TherapistsSalary: $89,440



Healthcare Careers


Fastest Growing Occupations:- Home health aides- Personal care aides- Occupational therapy assistants- Physician assistants- Nurse practitioners- Speech-language pathologists- Physical therapist assistants- Genetic counselors- Health specialties teachers

postsecondary- Phlebotomists- Physical therapist aides- Medical assistants

Most New Jobs (Projected):- Personal care aides- Registered nurses- Home health aides- Medical assistants- Nursing assistants


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Website: www.joyonnagamble.com

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