Health Science
Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.
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In each pathway, you’ll find roles with similar goals, outcomes, or required skills.
Biotechnology Research and Development (2)
Medical Laboratory Scientists
Perform laboratory-based tasks such as sampling, testing, and measuring in the field of medicine.
Medical Scientists
Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.
Diagnostic Services (19)
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Anatomical Pathology Technicians
Assist in postmortem examinations, keeping records of the samples, specimens, organs, and respective findings. Organize for the appropriate disposal of pathological materials under supervision.
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions, lung capacity, and similar tests.
Cytogenetic Technologists
Analyze chromosomes or chromosome segments found in biological specimens, such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, solid tumors, and blood to aid in the study, diagnosis, classification, or treatment of inherited or acquired genetic diseases. Conduct analyses through classical cytogenetic, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) or array comparative genome hybridization (aCGH) techniques.
Health Informatics (4)
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Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system. Process, maintain, compile, and report patient information for health requirements and standards in a manner consistent with the healthcare industry's numerical coding system.
Medical Registrars
Doctors formally enrolled in a specialty training program. Complete on-the-job training and assessments to qualify for fellowship of a recognized specialist medical college, which allows a doctor to practice medicine independently and unsupervised in that relevant specialty field.
Medical Secretaries
Perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.
Support Services (11)
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Chief Medical Scientists
Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities for a hospital, clinical laboratory, or medical organization. Contribute to the development and achievement of strategic objectives and operational targets
Endoscopy Technicians
Maintain a sterile field to provide support for physicians and nurses during endoscopy procedures. Prepare and maintain instruments and equipment. May obtain specimens.
Medical and Health Services Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
Therapeutic Services (101)
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Acupuncturists
Diagnose, treat, and prevent disorders by stimulating specific acupuncture points within the body using acupuncture needles. May also use cups, nutritional supplements, therapeutic massage, acupressure, and other alternative health therapies.
Acute Care Nurses
Provide advanced nursing care for patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress syndrome, or shock. May care for pre- and post-operative patients or perform advanced, invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
Assess, diagnose, and treat individuals and families with mental health or substance use disorders or the potential for such disorders. Apply therapeutic activities, including the prescription of medication, per state regulations, and the administration of psychotherapy.
Quick facts:
One of the nation’s largest employers
Nearly 21 million people are employed in health care—and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that nearly one in seven Americans will work in the industry by 2028.
Growth in mental health care
Mental health care, behavioral health, and substance abuse services are expanding, as they have become increasingly destigmatized.
Telehealth is meeting diverse needs
Remote care or telehealth continues to expand to make patient care more accessible and reduce staff involvement.
Renewed focus on preventive care
Wellness care to prevent illness and stay well is gaining emphasis, often by insurance companies seeking to minimize health care spending.
