Diagnostic Services
Careers in the Diagnostic Services pathway use tests and evaluations that aid in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries or other physical conditions.
Epidemiologists
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
MRI Technologists
Toxicologists
Radiologic Technicians
Radiologic Technologists
Cardiovascular Technologists
Surgical Assistants
Histotechnologists
Neurodiagnostic Technologists
Medical Laboratory Technologists
Cytogenetic Technologists
Cytotechnologists
Medical Laboratory Technicians
Ophthalmic Technologists
Therapeutic Services
Careers in the Therapeutic Services pathway are focused primarily on changing the health status of the patient over time. Health professionals in this pathway work directly with patients; they may provide care, treatment, counseling and health education information.
Anesthesiologists
Surgeons
OBGYNs
Orthodontists
Oral Surgeons
Acupuncturists
Allergists and Immunologists
Orthoptists
Naturopathic Physicians
Dermatologists
Radiologists
Neurologists
Nuclear Medicine Physicians
Hospitalists
Ophthalmologists
Pathologists
Physical Medicine and Rehab Physicians
Preventive Medicine Physicians
Sports Medicine Physicians
Urologists
Psychiatrists
Prosthodontists
Family and General Practitioners
Internists
Nurse Anesthetists
Pediatricians
Dentists
Podiatrists
Pharmacists
Optometrists
Health Informatics
Careers in the Health Informatics pathway include many different levels of health care related employment. This pathway includes health care administrators who manage health care agencies as well as those individuals who are responsible for managing all of the patient data and information, financial information, and computer applications related to health care processes and procedures.
Informatics Nurse Specialists
Medical Records Technicians
Medical Secretaries
Medical Transcriptionists
Healthcare Support Services
Careers in the Support Services pathway provide a therapeutic environment for the delivery of health care. Support Services offers a full range of career opportunities from entry level to management, including technical and professional careers.
Medical and Health Services Managers
Forensic Nurses
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Endoscopy Technicians
Medical Equipment Preparers
Phlebotomists
Pharmacy Aides
Orderlies
Vet Assistants
Healthcare in Biotechnology R&D
Careers in the Biotechnology Research and Development pathway involve bioscience research and development as it applies to human health. These scientists may study diseases to discover new treatments or invent medical devices used to directly assist patients or to improve the accuracy of diagnostic tests.