Health Care Careers Class Notes - Canyon Crest Academy...
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5 Health Care Pathways
� Therapeutic Services� Diagnostic Services� Health Informatics� Support Services� Biotechnology Research
and Development
Health Care Occupations are Organized into 5 Pathway s.
Anesthesiologist AssistantArt/Music/Dance Therapist(s)Athletic TrainerAudiologistCertified Nursing AssistantChiropractorDental AssistantDental HygienistDental Lab TechnicianDentistDieticianEMT/ ParamedicHome Health AideLicensed Practical NurseMassage TherapistMedical Assistant MorticianOccupational TherapistOccupational Therapy Asst OptometristPharmacistPharmacy TechnicianPhysical TherapistPhysical Therapy AssistantPhysician (MD/DO)Physician’s AssistantPsychologistRecreation TherapistRegistered NurseRespiratory TherapistSocial WorkerSpeech Language PathologistSurgical TechnicianVeterinarianVeterinarian Technician
CardiovascularTechnologist
Clinical Lab TechnicianComputer Tomography(CT) Technologist
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Electrocardiographic(ECG) Technician
Electronic Diagnostic(EEG) Technologist
Exercise PhysiologistMagnetic Resonance
(MR) Technologist
MammographerMedical Technologist/Clinical LaboratoryScientist
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
NutritionistOrthotist/ProsthetistPathologistPathology AssistantPhlebotomistPositron EmissionTomography (PET)Technologist
Radiologic Technologist/Radiograph
erRadiologist
Admitting ClerkApplied ResearcherCommunity Services
Specialists Data AnalystEpidemiologistEthicistHealth EducatorHealth Information CoderHealth Information
ServicesHealthcare AdministratorMedical AssistantMedical Biller/Patient
Financial Services
Medical Information Technologist
Medical Librarian/Cybrarian
Patient AdvocatesPublic Health EducatorReimbursement
Specialist (HFMA)Risk ManagementSocial WorkerTranscriptionistUnit CoordinatorUtilization Manager
Biomedical / Clinical Engineer
Biomedical / Clinical Technician
Central ServicesEnvironmental Health
and Safety
Environmental ServicesFacilities ManagerFood ServicesHospital Maintenance Engineer
Industrial HygienistMaterials ManagementTransport Technician
BiochemistBioinformatics AssociateBioinformatics ScientistBioinformatics SpecialistBiomedical ChemistBiostatisticianCell BiologistClinical Trials Research
Associate Clinical Trials Research
CoordinatorGeneticistLab Assistant-GeneticsLab TechnicianMicrobiologistMolecular BiologistPharmaceutical ScientistQuality Assurance
TechnicianQuality Control
TechnicianRegulatory Affairs
SpecialistResearch AssistantResearch AssociateResearch ScientistToxicologist
Therapeutic ServicesTherapeutic ServicesTherapeutic ServicesTherapeutic Services Diagnostic ServicesDiagnostic ServicesDiagnostic ServicesDiagnostic Services HealthHealthHealthHealth InformaticsInformaticsInformaticsInformatics Support ServicesSupport ServicesSupport ServicesSupport Services Biotechnology Research & Biotechnology Research & Biotechnology Research & Biotechnology Research &
DevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopment
Therapeutic Services
� EMT/Paramedic� Nursing
� Certified Nursing Assisting� Licensed Practical Nurse� Registered Nurse
� Medical Assistant� Optometrist� Physician or Doctor� Cardiovascular Technologist� Surgical Technician
Maintain or change the health status of the patient over time.
Diagnostic ServicesCreate a picture of patient health at a single poin t of time.
� Clinical Laboratory Technician� Exercise Physiologist� Orthotist/Prosthetist� Pathologist� Phlebotomist� Radiologic Technicians
Health Informatics
� Admitting Clerk� Coder � Epidemiologist� Community Health Specialist� Ethicist� Health Care Administrator� Health Educator� Transcriptionist
Provide functions that support and document patient care
Support Services
� Biomedical Engineer� Central Services Technician� Dietician� Facilities Manager� Food Services� Purchasing Agent� Transport Technician
Provide a therapeutic environment for the delivery of health care.
Biotechnology Research and Development
� Biomedical Chemist� Biostatistician� Geneticist� Molecular Biologist� Pharmacist� Quality Control Technician� Toxicologist
Use scientific and technical advancements to enhanc e diagnostic and therapeutic abilities in health care
Physicians (Doctors)Description
• Physicians perform physical examinations and diagnose, prevent and treat illnesses, injuries, and other disorders of the human body.
Training• 4 Years Undergraduate• 4 Years Medical Years• 1-4 Years Residency• Licensure required
Salary• $150,000 - $180,000 (for general/family practitioners)• $200,000 + (for specialists)
Physician AssistantDescription
• Perform physical examinations, diagnose illness, recommend treatment, and order laboratory tests under the supervision of a physician.
Training• ~5 years• Licensure required
Salary• $80,000 - $200,000
NursingDescription
• Nurses have the most patient contact. • Care for the physical & emotional needs of patients. • Perform examinations, provide health maintenance
duties, and diagnose depending on level of training • Under the supervision of a physician.
Training & Salary• CNA - 120 hours and certification ($19,000 - $32,000)• LPN/LVN- 1 year and licensure ($33,000 - $43,000)• RN/BSN - 2 or 4 years and licensure ($45,000 -
$64,000)• ARNP - RN + 3-5 years experience + 2 years and
certification ($66,000 - $87,000)
Description• Radiologic Technologists specialize in the use of X-Ray
equipment and advanced computer-aided imaging equipment such as ultrasound, Computer Tomography (CT) Scan, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to create images of the internal structures of the body for medical diagnostic purposes.
Training• 2+ years• Licensure required
Salary• $50,000 - $112,000
Radiology
Description• Tend to have one specific function in workspace• Limited Duties• Surgical Techs, Radiology Tech, ER Tech
Training• Short Training Program (~1 year)• Most don’t require college
Salary• $20,000 - $35,000
Technicians
PharmacistsDescription
• Retain specific knowledge about the use, composition, therapeutic and adverse effects of medications, as well as the laws that regulate the making and selling of drugs. Dispense medications prescribed by physicians, dentists, and other authorized medical practitioners.
Training• 6-8 years • Licensure required
Salary• $79,000 - $134,000
Occupational & Physical Therapy
Description• PTs work with people who have been disabled by
illness or accident to restore motor skills (walking, lifting, moving) to as normal function as possible. OTs work with fine motor function (opening jars, brushing your teeth, typing).
Training• 6+ years• Licensure required
Salary• $52,000 - $105,000
Respiratory TherapyDescription
• Specializes in the evaluation, treatment, and care of patients with breathing problems such as Asthma or Emphysema. Respiratory Therapists work under the care of a physician to administer such therapy.
Training• 2+ years• Licensure required
Salary• $40,000 - $70,000
Public HealthDescription
• Public health is concerned with improving access to health care, health promotion, preventing/controlling infectious disease, and reducing environmental hazards, violence, substance abuse, and injury.
Training• 2 - 8+ years
Salary• $40,000 - $60,000
DentistryDescription
• Dentists examine, prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and abnormalities of the teeth, gums, and adjacent tissues and structures of the mouth. There are many specialty areas.
Training• 8+ years• Licensure required
Salary• $115,000 - $315,000
Dental HygienistDescription
• Dental Hygienists educate individuals about their oral health. They evaluate the patient’s oral health, expose, process and interpret dental x-ray films, and remove deposits, stains, and plaque above and below the gum line.
Training• 2+ years• Licensure required
Salary• $45,000 - $93,000
Mental HealthDescription
• Mental health professionals help people with psychological, emotional, and social needs. Psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, substance abuse counselors, and psychiatric technicians/aides are considered mental health professionals.
Training• 2 - 11+ years
Salary• $39,000 - $170,000
EMT/ParamedicDescription
• Provide immediate care for sick or injured people and transport them to medical facilities. Perform basic life support skills such as restoring breathing, controlling blood loss, and treating shock victims.
Training• EMT: 200-330 hours• Paramedic: 1100-1500 hours• Certification required
Salary• $20,000 - $51,000
Surgical Technologist
Description• Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses,
and other personnel to deliver appropriate patient care before, during and after surgery.
Training• 8 months - 2 years• Certification required
Salary• $27,000 - $55,000
References
Salary Information• National Bureau of Labor Statistics• http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_nat.htm• American Medical Association• http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/education-
careers/careers-health-care/health-care-income.page
Acknowledgements• Thanks to Kelley Coykendall and Ty Gibson, Peer
Tutors, for their research into salary data!