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Did you know this about…. Health Careers. Did you know?. More choices than just nurse or doctor!! Doctors in rural areas are in high demand! People live longer, need more health care workers. Taking care of the “baby boomers” will present a challenge to our health care system.

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  1. Did you know this about… Health Careers

  2. Did you know? • More choices than just nurse or doctor!! • Doctors in rural areas are in high demand! • People live longer, need more health care workers. • Taking care of the “baby boomers” will present a challenge to our health care system

  3. Multi-skilled health professionals • A multi-skilled worker is one who is trained in 2 or more traditional health occupations • Team work is essential for good health care • Computer skills will be important for health care workers • More services will be delivered in the home setting • Rural areas will have largest need for preventive care that can be done by CRNP, PA, or Health Educators

  4. Brief orientation to some Health Careers

  5. Perfusionist • Monitors Blood Circulation during surgery • Operates heart-lung bypass machine • 2008 average starting salary - $86,000

  6. Occupational Therapist • Assist patients to regain ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living) after an accident or illness • Work with fine motor skills • 2008 average starting salary - $54,000 (35,000 for OTA)

  7. Audiologist • Evaluates patients hearing • Does hearing screen tests on infants • 08 average starting salary - $50,000

  8. Phlebotomist • Collects blood samples from patients • Runs some lab tests on blood • Average 2008 starting salary - $24,000

  9. Nurse Anesthetist • A RN with an additional 2 years of schooling in anesthesia • Can insert epidurals, spinals, anesthesia for patients during surgery • 08 average starting salary - $103,000

  10. Doctor of Osteopathy • A medical doctor who focuses on care for the musculoskeletal system in combination with medical treatment • Uses a holistic approach to treatment • Average salary - $80 - $125,000

  11. Medical Secretary • Belongs to the Health information cluster of careers • May take dictation from the doctor • Manage office records and assist with basic patient care • Average salary $27,900

  12. Pharmacist • Dispenses prescribed drugs • Provides education about medications to customers • Average salary - $89,000

  13. Biomedical Engineer • May invent a new type of heart pacemaker • Investigates, designs, and researchers new medical devices and equipment • Average salary -$66,400

  14. Prosthetist/Orthotist • Makes false legs/hands, etc. and braces for patients to help them with ADL’s • Average salary -$55,300

  15. Dietitian • Supervises dietary personnel, plans hospital menus, manages budgets, plans special dietary menus for specific diseases • Salary - $42,800

  16. Optician • Helps patients select eyeglasses • Make work in vision care centers • Salary - $31,000 • Optometrist is a doctor who examines eyes- salary $86,000

  17. Health Care Administrator • Oversees the running of a hospital or nursing facility • The “head honcho” • Average salary -$95,000-$250,000

  18. Counselor • Helps families work through conflicts • Educates families to improve communication and relationships • Salary - $37,000 • Psychologist - $63,000

  19. Health Educator • Writes educational materials concerning health care • Produces public information reports, and writes grant proposals • Salary - $42,000

  20. Physician Assistant • Provides routine patient care under the supervision of a physician. • Salary - $68,000

  21. Respiratory Therapist • Assists in treating and evaluating patients with breathing problems • Salary - $40,000

  22. Athletic Trainer • Supervises treatment and rehabilitations of injuries in athletes. • Salary - $42,000

  23. Different Degrees • College Prep diploma • Certificate • Associate Degree • Bachelor Degree • Masters Degree • Doctorate Degree

  24. How do I pay for college? • Grant – gift assistance based on need • Scholarship – based on merit or need • Loan – financial aid that requires interest and repayment • KHESLC

  25. Medical Story Telling Time Think of a time when you needed medical attention. How many different health care professionals attended to you?

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