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HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER
What will I do in this job?
If you choose to be a Health Services Manager, you will plan, direct, coordinate, and
supervise the delivery of health care services. Some Health Service Managers manage an
entire facility or system, while specialists are in charge of specific clinical departments or
services.
As a Health Services Manager, you must be prepared to deal with change, technological
innovations, and an increased emphasis on preventive care. You will be called upon to
improve efficiency in health care facilities and the quality of the health care provided.
Large facilities usually have several Health Services Managers who assist the top
administrator by handling daily decisions. In smaller facilities, the top administrator
handles more details of daily operations.
Health services managers are usually responsible for:
 improving efficiency
 improving the delivery of health care systems
 budgeting
 overseeing employees
 analyzing information
 interpreting data
Do I need a special license?
You will need a license if you choose to be a nursing home administrator.
What type of education do I need?
If you choose to be a Health Services Manager, a Master’s Degree is a standard credential
for health services administration. A Bachelor’s Degree is adequate for many assistant
positions. Physician offices may accept on-the-job experience.
Will I find a job?
Employment of medical and health services managers is expected to grow 16 percent
from 2006 to 2016, faster than the average for all occupations.
How much money will I make?
Median Salary: $73,340 (Ranges from $45,050-$127,830)
(2006)
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HUMAN SERVICE WORKERS
What will I do in this job?
As a Human Service Worker you will assess clients’ needs, establish their eligibility for
benefits and services, and help clients obtain those services. You will also maintain case
records on clients and provide progress reports to their supervisors. As a Human Service
Worker you could find yourself working in a variety of jobs including:
 social service assistant
 case management aide
 social work assistant
 community support worker
 alcohol or drug abuse counselor
 mental health aide
 community outreach worker
 life skill counselor
 gerontology aide
Job responsibilities may include:
 organizing and leading group activities
 assisting clients in need of counseling or crisis intervention
 providing supervision in halfway houses, group homes, and housing programs
 reviewing client records
 working with other medical personnel to gain better insight into client’s needs
 providing emotional support to clients
Do I need a special license?
No
What type of education do I need?
An Associate’s Degree or Certificate in social work, human services or a
behavioral or social science is preferred. On-the-job training is available in some
organizations.
Will I find a job?
Opportunities for Human Service Workers are expected to be excellent, particularly for
applicants with education beyond high school. Job opportunities are expected to grow
much faster than the average for all occupations through 2014.
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Job prospects for social and human service assistants are expected to be excellent,
particularly for individuals with appropriate education after high school.
The number of social and human service assistants is projected to grow by nearly 34
percent between 2006 and 2016, which is much faster than the average for all
occupations.
How much money will I make?
Median Salary: $25,580 (Ranges from $16,180-$40,780)
(2006)
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HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR
What will I do in this job?
If you plan to be a health unit coordinator, you will manage non-nursing patient care
activities at nursing stations in hospitals and nursing homes. You may process forms for
admitting, discharging, and transferring patients. You are responsible for relaying
information to nurses, physicians, and other health care workers and related departments.
Health unit coordinators have duties which may include:
 transcribing physicians’ orders by computer or manually
 reading charts and charting
 ordering diets, drugs, equipment, supplies, laboratory tests, and x-ray exams
Health unit coordinators have basic knowledge of medical terminology and
pharmacology, nursing, rehabilitation facilities, and clinics. People doing this work may
hold a variety of job titles, including unit manager, ward/unit secretary, ward clerk,
hospital service coordinator, and receptionist.
Do I need a special license?
No, however certification may be obtained by successfully completing the National
Certification Exam offered by the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators.
Will I find a job?
Opportunities for individuals with excellent clerical skills and some experience in the
knowledge of the health care field should be good.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $17, 300 (Ranges from $13,900 - $20,600)
(2000)
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CYTOTECHNOLOGIST
What will I do in this job?
If you want to be a cytotechnologist, you will use special techniques to prepare cellular
samples for study under the microscope and assist in the diagnosis of diseases by
examining the samples. Much of your work will be done with a microscope in screening
preparations of body cells for abnormalities in structure that will indicate benign,
infectious, inflammatory or malignant condition. These cells come from:
 PAP smears
 oral cavity
 lung
 any body cavity shedding cells
You will probably work in a hospital, clinic or private laboratory under the supervision of
a pathologist. Some cytotechnologists work at universities as teachers or researchers.
Do I need special credentials?
National certification is voluntary, but strongly recommended. Cyotechnologist who
graduate from an accredited program, complete an internship, and pass a national
certification exam, may use the initials CT.
What type of education do I need?
You will need at least twenty semester hours of biological sciences, eight semester hours
of chemistry, and some mathematics. The cytotechnology program is usually twelve
months of specialized training after completing the prerequisite coursework.
Will I find a job?
Employment is expected to grow at an average rate through 2006
How much money will I make?
Median Salary: $59,284 (Ranges from $53,883 $63,954)
(2008)
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CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS
What will I do in this job?
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, also known as medical technologists
and technicians, perform laboratory testing that plays an important part in detection,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease. To work in a clinical laboratory, you will need good
analytical judgment, the ability to work under pressure, and the ability to pay close
attention to detail.
In this job you will:
 examine and analyze body fluids, tissues, and cells
 look for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms
 analyze the chemical content of fluids
 cross match blood components for transfusions
 test for drug levels in the blood to show how a patient is responding to treatment
 prepare specimens for examination, count cells
 look for abnormal cells
You will use automated equipment and instruments capable of performing a number of
tests simultaneously, as well as microscopes, cell counters, and other sophisticated
laboratory equipment.
Clinical Laboratory Technologists:
 microscopically examine blood, tissue, and other body substances
 evaluate test results
 develop and modify procedures
 establish monitoring programs to insure the accuracy of tests
 supervise laboratory sections or shifts
Clinical Laboratory Technicians:
 prepare specimens
 operate automatic analyzers
 perform manual tests following detailed instructions
 usually work under the supervision of a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or
Laboratory Director
Will I need a special license?
State licensure or registration required by some states; national certification is required by
most employers.
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What type of education will I need?
The usual requirement for an entry-level position as a clinical laboratory technologist is a
bachelor’s degree with a major in medical technology or in one of the life sciences.
Bachelor’s degree programs in medical technology include courses in chemistry,
biological sciences, microbiology, mathematics, and statistics, as well as specialized
courses devoted to knowledge and skills used in the clinical laboratory.
Will I find a job?
Employment of clinical laboratory workers is expected to grow 14 percent between 2006
and 2016, faster than the average for all occupations as the volume of laboratory tests
increases with population growth and the development of new types of tests.
How much money will I make?
Technologists – Median Salary: $49,700 (Range from $34,660-$69,260) (2006)
Technicians – Median Salary: $32,840 (Ranges from $21,830-$50,250) (2006)
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BLOOD BANK TECHNOLOGIST
What will I do in this job?
As a Specialist in Blood Bank Technology (SBBs) you will use your technical ability to:
 test for blood group antigens, compatibility, and antibody identification
 investigate amoralities such as hemolytic disease of the newborn, hemolytic
anemia, and adverse responses to transfusions
 support physicians in transfusion therapy of patients with coagulopathies or
candidates for organ transplant
 perform pre-transfusion tests to ensure the safety of the patient
You may work in a community blood center, private hospital, university or laboratory.
Do I need special credentials?
National certification is voluntary, but strongly recommended
What type of education do I need?
To be a SBB, you will need a bachelor’s degree in medical technology, biological
sciences, or physical sciences and complete a one-year specialist program.
Will I find a job?
Average growth in the employment of all medical technologists can be expected
nationwide.
How much money will I make?
$32,000- $42,000 (2000)
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HISTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN/TECHNOLOGIST
What will I do in this job?
Histologic technicians or technologists prepare sections of body tissue for exam. In this
job you will process sections of body tissue by:
 fixation
 dehydration
 embedding
 sectioning
 decalcification
 micro incineration
 mounting
 routine and special staining
Histologic technologists perform more complex procedures. As a technologist you will
also identify tissue the staining characteristics of tissue structures and cell components
and relate them to physiologic functions. Whether you choose to be a technician or
technologist, you will work primarily in medical centers, hospitals, and private
laboratories.
What type of education do I need?
To be a histologic technician you will need to complete a twelve-month education
program after graduating from high school. You will need a bachelor’s degree to be a
histologic technologist.
Will I find a job?
Employment is expected to be slightly slower for histologic technicians in Illinois.
Average growth is expected of all medical technologists nationwide. Histologic
technicians and technologists may expect to find job opportunities in a variety of
practical settings, such as hospitals and clinics, privately operated laboratories, nursing
homes, and public health facilities. Histologic technologists willing to teach their
specialization may also expect good job opportunities.
How much money will I make?
Median Salary: $43,333 (Ranges from $39,491 - $47,510)
(2008 - Salary.com)
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PHLEBOTOMIST
What will I do in this job?
Phlebotomists collect blood samples that are used in laboratory testing for the diagnosis
and treatment of disease. This is an important job because you play a crucial role in the
detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
Phlebotomist must be able to pay close attention to detail, have good manual dexterity
and normal color vision.
Do I need a special license?
Some states require phlebotomist to be licensed or registered.
What type of education do I need?
You will need to take a training course that lasts between 6-20 weeks. You can take the
course at a hospital, community college, or technical/vocational school.
Will I find a job?
Employment for Phlebotomists is expected to grow slightly slower than the average for
all health occupations through the year 2006. Many openings will result from the need to
replace current workers.
How much money will I make?
Median Salary: $27,239 (Ranges from $24,753 - $29,965)
(2008 Salary.com)
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TOXICOLOGIST
What will I do in this job?
As a toxicologist, you will use principles of biology and chemistry to discover adverse
effects of chemicals on living systems and determine the likelihood of such effects
occurring. Toxicologists investigate relationships between chemicals and disease and the
risks associated with various chemicals, including risks to human health and the
environment.
Jobs that a toxicologist may work include:
 teaching or research in universities
 ensuring safe manufacture, use and disposal of chemicals in industry
 pharmaceutical companies
 government
 consulting firms
 research foundations
What type of education do I need?
You will need either a master’s degree or a doctorate, although some employment
opportunities are available at the bachelor level. To enter a graduate program, you will
need a bachelor’s degree in a relevant area and advanced coursework in chemistry
(especially organic), biology, physics, calculus, and laboratory experience.
Will I find a job?
Faster than average growth is expected in this field nationwide.
How much money will I make?
Median Salary: $65,434 (Ranges from $53,955 - $79,021)
(2008 Salary.com)
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DENTAL ASSISTANT
What will I do in this job?
Dental Assistants work at chair-side as the dentist examines and treats patients, perform a
patient care, and office and laboratory duties. You will make patients comfortable,
prepare them for treatment, and obtain dental records. You will also give instruments and
materials to the dentist, sterilize and disinfect equipment, prepare setups for procedures
and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
You may also:
 process x-rays
 take impressions of teeth
 make temporary crowns
 confirm appointments
 maintain patient records
 order supplies
You will probably work in a private dental office. Some assistants work in dental schools,
private and government hospitals, State and local public health departments, or in clinics.
Do I need special certification?
No, although certification is available.
What type of training do I need?
You may choose a training course offered at a community college or on-the job training.
Will I find a job?
Employment is expected to grow 29 percent from 2006 to 2016, which is much faster
than the average for all occupations.
How much money will I make?
Median Salary: $30,220 (Ranges from $20,530-$43,040)
(2006)
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DENTAL HYGIENIST
What will I do in this job?
Dental hygienists clean teeth, provide preventative dental care, and teach patients how to
practice good oral hygiene. You will examine patients’ teeth and gums and record the
presence of any disease or abnormality. You will also remove calculus, stains, and plaque
from teeth; take and develop dental x-rays; and apply cavity preventive agents. Some
States permit hygienists to administer local anesthetics and anesthetic gas, place
temporary fillings, remove sutures, and polish metal restorations.
Some of the equipment you will use includes:
 hand and rotary instruments, lasers, and ultrasonic to clean teeth
 x-ray machines
 syringes to administer local anesthetic
 models of teeth to explain oral hygiene
You should have good manual dexterity because you will use dental instruments with
little room for error. .
Do I need a special license?
Yes, you will need a state license.
What type of education do I need?
Dental hygienists must be licensed by the State in which they practice. To qualify for
licensure, a candidate must graduate from an accredited dental hygiene school and pass
both a written and clinical examination.
High school students interested in becoming a dental hygienist should take courses in
biology, chemistry, and mathematics.
Will I find a job?
Employment of dental hygienists is expected to grow 30 percent through 2016, much
faster than the average for all occupations.
How much money will I make?
Median Salary: $62,800 (Ranges from $40,450-$86,530)
(2006)
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DENTIST
What will I do in this job?
Dentists diagnose, prevent, and treat teeth and tissue problems. As a dentist you will:
 remove decay
 fill cavities
 examine x-rays
 place sealants on children’s teeth
 repair fractured teeth
 perform corrective surgery on gums and supporting bones to treat gum diseases
 perform cosmetic procedures
 extract teeth and make denture replacements for missing teeth
You will also provide instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, and the use of fluorides.
Dentists use a variety of equipment, including x-ray machines, drills, and instruments
such as mouth mirrors, probes, forceps, brushes, and scalpels. As part of your job you
will wear masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect yourself and your patients from
infectious diseases. Dentistry requires diagnostic ability and manual skills. Dentists
should have good visual memory, excellent judgment of space and shape, a high degree
of manual dexterity, and scientific ability.
Most dentists are general practitioners. Other dentists practice in one of eight specialty
areas such as:
Orthodontists – straighten teeth
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons – operate on the mouth and jaws
Pediatric dentists – specialize in dentistry for children
Periodontists – treat gums and bones supporting the teeth
Prosthodontists – make artificial teeth and dentures
Endodontists – root canal therapy
Public health dentists & pathologists – study oral diseases
Will I need a special license?
You will need to have a state license.
What type of education do I need?
Most students have at least a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in science. To gain
admission to dental school, students are required to take the Dental Admissions Test
(DAT). Dental school is four years in length. Specialists require additional schooling.
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Will I find a job?
Employment of dentists is projected to grow nine percent through 2016, about as fast as
the average for all occupations. Although employment growth will provide some job
opportunities, most jobs will result from the need to replace the large number of dentists
projected to retire. Job prospects should be good as new dentists take over established
practices or start their own.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $132,140 (Ranges from $68,990-$145,600)
(2006)
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DENTAL TECHNICIAN
What will I do in this job?
Dental laboratory technicians fill prescriptions from dentists for crown, bridges, dentures,
and other dental prosthetics. As a technician, you will:
 create a model of the patient’s mouth, which serves as the basis of the prosthetic
device
 build and shape a wax tooth or teeth model using small hand instruments
 cast the metal framework for the prosthetic device
 pour the cast and prepare the surface to allow the metal and porcelain to bond
 apply porcelain in layers, to arrive at the precise shape and color of a tooth
 place the tooth in a porcelain furnace to bake the porcelain onto the metal
framework, and then adjust the shape and color to achieve a sealed finish
As a dental laboratory technician, you can specialize in one of five areas: Orthodontic
appliances, crows and bridges, complete dentures, partial dentures, or ceramics. The
work is extremely delicate and time consuming.
Will I need special certification?
National Board certification is voluntary.
What type of education do I need?
Most dental laboratory technicians learn their craft on the job. Becoming a fully trained
technician requires an average of 3 to 4 years, depending upon the individual’s aptitude
and ambition, but it may take a few years more to become an accomplished technician.
Will I find a job?
Job opportunities for dental laboratory technicians should be favorable, overall
employment for these occupations is expected to grow five percent from 2006 to 2016,
slower than the average for all occupations.
How much money will I make?
Median Salary: $35,140 (Ranges from $22,440-$59,020)
(2006)
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ANESTHESIOLOGIST’S ASSISTANT
What will I do in this job?
As an Anesthesiologist’s Assistant, you will work under the direction of an
anesthesiologist. In this job you will:
 assist in collecting preoperative data, such as taking a health history
 perform various preoperative tasks such as the insertion of intravenous and
arterial catheters
 perform airway management and drug administration for induction and
maintenance of anesthesia
 administer supportive therapy
 adjust anesthetic levels on a minute to minute basis
 perform intra-operative monitoring
 provide recovery room care
 perform other functions or tasks relating to care in an intensive care unit
Do I need special credentials?
You may take the national certification exam and be designated an Anesthesiologist’s
Assistant-Certified (AA-C).
What type of education do I need?
In addition to a bachelor’s degree, you will need to complete a two year master’s degree
program.
Will I find a job?
The job outlook is good for this profession.
How much money will I make?
$110,000 (2006)
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CHIROPRACTOR
What will I do in this job?
If you plan to be a Chiropractor, you will learn about the relationship between the
structure and function of the human body and how spinal manipulation by way of
chiropractic adjustments corrects disturbances of the nervous system caused by
derangement of the musculoskeletal structure. Chiropractors are primary health care
providers who practice their healing art through non-drug, non-surgical means.
Some of the therapies you will use as a chiropractor include:
 spinal manipulation
 physiotherapy
 acupuncture
 nutrition counseling
Diagnostic techniques include taking a patient history, routine exams, x-ray, and lab tests.
Many chiropractors specialize in areas such as low back problems, pain control, nutrition,
allergies, and industrial or athletic injuries. Chiropractors typically work in private
offices and clinics.
Will I need a special license?
To gain licensure in Illinois, you must complete two years of pre-professional
chiropractic study, graduate from an accredited chiropractic college, and pass
examinations conducted by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
What type of education will I need?
Most State boards require at least 2 years of undergraduate education. An increasing
number of boards are requiring a 4-year bachelor’s degree. All boards require the
completion of a 4-year program at an accredited chiropractic college leading to the
Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
Will I find a job?
Employment of chiropractors is expected to increase 14 percent between 2006 and 2016,
faster than the average for all occupations.
How much money will I make?
Median Salary: $65,220 (Ranges from $32,670-$ $145,600)
(2006)
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CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT / TECHNICIAN
What will I do in this job?
As a Chiropractic technician, you will relieve chiropractors of many administrative and
clinical duties, freeing them to concentrate on patient diagnosis and treatment. You will:
 schedule appointments
 perform preliminary exam procedures
 take case histories
 operate conjunctive therapy equipment
 take and develop x-rays
 take specimens and perform simple lab tests
 handle bookkeeping and billing
 process insurance forms
 communicate to patients the philosophy of chiropractic through lay lectures on
nutrition, rehabilitative exercise, and treating the body as a whole
You will most likely work at a chiropractor’s offices, clinics, and, in some cases,
hospitals.
Will I find a job?
As the demand for chiropractic services rise, the need for chiropractic technicians will
also grow faster than average through 2006.
How much money will I make?
Entry-level wages range from $16,700- $22,600/yr. With several years of experience,
maximum salary is around $39,600/yr. (2006)
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS AND PARAMEDICS
What will I do in this job?
People’s lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care of Emergency
Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics. Incidents as varied as automobile
accidents, heart attacks, drowning, childbirth, and gunshot wounds all require immediate
medical attention. If you choose to be an EMT or Paramedic, you will provide this vital
attention to these victims as they are transferred to a medical facility.
EMTs and Paramedics usually:
 work with police and fire department personnel
 are dispatched to the scene by a 911 operator
 determine the nature and extent of the patient’s condition while trying to
determine whether the patient has a previous medical problem
 follow strict procedures
 give appropriate emergency care
 transport the patient to the hospital
EMTs and Paramedics may use special equipment to immobilize patients before placing
them on stretchers and securing them in the ambulance for transport to a hospital. Some,
who work for hospital trauma centers which use helicopters to transport critically ill or
injured patients, are part of the flight crew.
Specific responsibilities depend on your level of qualification and training. There are
four levels of Emergency Medical Technician: First Responder, EMT-Basic, EMTIntermediate, and EMT-Paramedic.
First Responders:
 trained to provide basic emergency medical care
 Firefighters, police officers, and other emergency workers have this level of
training.
EMT-Basics (EMT-B):
 trained to care for patients at accident scenes and on transport by ambulance to
the hospital
 learn skills to assess a patient’s condition and manage respiratory, cardiac, and
trauma emergencies
EMT-Intermediates (EMT-1):
 have more advanced training that allows administration of intravenous fluids
 use manual defibrillators to give lifesaving shocks to a stopped heart
 use advanced airway techniques and equipment and administration of certain
medications
EMT-Paramedics:
 provide the most extensive pre-hospital care
 administer drugs orally and intravenously
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interpret EKGs
perform endotracheal intubations
use monitors and other complex equipment
Do I need a special license?
You must have a state certification, re-licensed every 4 years, and meet State EMS
requirements for continuing education.
What type of education do I need?
You will need to complete an approved EMT training program, and must pass State
approved written and practical examination. The Paramedic Technology program is
usually 2 years and results in an Associate’s Degree in applied science.
Will I find a job?
Employment of emergency medical technicians and paramedics is expected to grow by
19 percent between 2006 and 2016, which is faster than the average for all occupations.
How much money will I make?
Median Salary: $27,070 (Ranges from $17,300-$45,280)
(2006)
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MEDICAL ASSISTANT
What will I do in this job?
If you pursue a career as a Medical Assistant, you will perform routine administrative and
clinical tasks to keep the offices and clinics of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and
optometrists running smoothly. In small practices, Medical Assistants are usually
“generalists,” handling both administrative and clinical duties and reporting to an office
manager, physician, or other health practitioner. In large practices they tend to specialize
in a particular area under the supervision of department administrators.
Medical Assistants have many duties including:
 updating and file patient medical records
 filling out insurance forms
 arranging for hospital admission and laboratory services
 handling billing and bookkeeping
 taking medical histories
 assisting the physician during the examination
 collecting and prepare laboratory specimens
 performing basic laboratory tests on the premises
 instructing patients about medications and special diets
 authorizing drug refills as directed telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy
 drawing blood
 preparing patients for x-rays
 taking EKGs, remove sutures
 removing dressings
Assistants who specialize have additional duties. Podiatric Medical Assistants make
castings of feet, expose and develop x-rays, and assist podiatrists in surgery. Ophthalmic
Medical Assistants help ophthalmologist provide medical eye care by administering
diagnostic tests, measure and record vision, and test the functioning of eyes and eye
muscles.
Do I need a special license?
No, although some States require a test to take x-rays, etc.
What type of education do I need?
Most employers prefer graduates of formal programs in medical assisting. Such programs
are offered in vocational-technical high schools, postsecondary vocational schools, and
community and junior colleges. Postsecondary programs usually last either 1 year,
resulting in a certificate or diploma, or 2 years, resulting in an associate degree. Courses
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cover anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, as well as typing, transcription,
recordkeeping, accounting, and insurance processing.
Will I find a job?
Employment of medical assistants is expected to grow 35 percent from 2006 to 2016,
much faster than the average for all occupations as the health services industry expands
because of technological advances in medicine, and a growing and aging population.
How much money will I make?
Median Salary: $26,290 (Ranges from $18,860-$36,840)
(2006)
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MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN
What will I do in this job?
Every time health care personnel treat a patient they record what they observed and how
the patient was treated medically. This record includes information the patient provides
concerning their symptoms and medical history, the results of examinations, reports of xrays and laboratory tests, diagnoses, and treatment plans. If you choose a career as a
Medical Records Technicians/Health Information Technicians, you will organize and
evaluate these records for completeness and accuracy.
Some of the tasks that a Medical Records Technicians has are:
 ensuring all forms are completed and properly identified and signed and all
necessary information is in the computer
 assigning a code to each diagnosis and procedure (The assigned code determines
the amount of reimbursement if the patient is covered by Medicare or other
insurance program)
 using computer programs to tabulate and analyze data to help improve patient
care or control costs, for use in legal actions, or in response to surveys
 paying close attention to detail
Do I need a special license?
No, but examination is offered by AHIMA.
What type of education do I need?
Most technicians have an associate degree through Community College Programs. Onthe-job training offered by some employers.
Will I find a job?
Job prospects for formally trained technicians should be very good. Employment of
medical records and health information technicians is expected to increase by 18 percent
through 2016—faster than the average for all occupations. Hospitals will continue to
employ a large percentage of technicians. Rapid growth is also expected in clinics,
nursing homes and home health agencies.
How much money will I make?
Median Salary: $28,030 (Ranges from $19,060-$45,260)
(2006)
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MEDICAL RECORDS TRANSCRIPTIONIST
What will I do in this job?
If you choose to become a Medical Transcriptionists, you will:
 translate and edit recorded dictation by physicians and other healthcare providers
regarding patient assessment and treatment
 use headsets and transcribing machines to listen to recordings
 transcribe a variety of medical reports about emergency room visits, diagnostic
imaging studies, operations, chart reviews, and final summaries
 need good English grammar and punctuation skills
 need familiarity with personal computers and word processing software
 need good listening skills
After reviewing and editing for grammar and clarity, the transcribed reports are retuned
in either printed or electronic form to the dictator for review and signature, or correction.
These reports eventually become part of the patient’s permanent medical record. To
understand and accurately transcribe dictated reports into a format that is clear and
understandable, the Medical Transcriptionist must understand the language of medicine,
anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, and treatment. Understanding medical
terminology is essential because they must be able to translate medical jargon and
abbreviations into their expanded forms.
Medical Transcriptionists usually work at any of the following:
 hospitals
 doctors’ offices
 medical transcription services
 home-based offices as subcontractors for hospitals and transcribing firms
Employers prefer to hire Transcriptionists who have completed postsecondary training in
medical transcription.
Advancements in voice recognition technology are not projected to reduce the need for
Medical Transcriptionists because these workers will continue to be needed to review and
edit drafts for accuracy. A growing number of Medical Transcriptionists will be needed
to amend patients’ records, edit for grammar, and discover discrepancies in medical
records.
What type of education will I need?
Community Colleges offer an Associate Degree; on-the-job training is often included in
the Associate Program. American Association for Medical Transcription awards a
voluntary designation of Certified Medical Transcriptionist
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Will I need a special license?
No
Will I find a job?
Employment of Medical Transcriptionist is projected to grow 14 percent from 2006 to
2016, faster than the average for all occupations.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $29,950 (Ranges from $21,260-$41,920)
(2006)
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PHYSICIAN
What will I do in this job?
If you choose to be a Physician, you will diagnose illnesses and prescribe treatment for
people suffering from injury or disease. There are two types of physicians: The M.D.—
Doctor of Allopathic Medicine and the D.O.—Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both
types of physicians use all accepted methods of treatment, including drugs and surgery.
D.O.s place a special emphasis on the body’s musculoskeletal system and preventative
medicine. About 33% of M.D.s and 50% of D.O.s are primary care physicians. You will
usually be the first health professionals patients consult. Primary care physicians tend to
see the same patients on a regular basis for preventive care and to treat a variety of
ailments.
Physicians also:
 examine patients
 obtain medical histories
 order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests
 counsel patients on other preventative health care
Do I need a special license?
You will need a state license if you choose to be a physician.
What type of education do I need?
It takes many years of education and training to become a physician: 4 years of
undergraduate school, 4 years of medical school, and 3 to 8 years of internship and
residency, depending on the specialty selected. A few medical schools offer a combined
undergraduate and medical school programs that last 6 rather than the customary 8 years.
Will I find a job?
Employment of physicians and surgeons is projected to grow 14 percent from 2006 to
2016, faster than the average for all occupations.
How much will I make?
Salary depends on the type of physician you want to be.
Median Salary: $145,600 (Ranges from $121,000- $307,000)
(2006)
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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
What will I do in this job?
If you choose to be a Physician Assistant, you will provide health care services with
supervision by physicians. They are formally trained to provide diagnostic, therapeutic,
and preventive health care services, as delegated by a physician. Physician Assistants
provide care in rural or inner city clinics where a physician is present for only 1 or 2 days
each week. They make house calls or go to hospitals and nursing home to check on
patients and report back to the physician. Physician Assistants work in primary care areas
such as general internal medicine, pediatrics, and family medicine.
Physician Assistants perform many tasks including:
 taking medical histories
 examining patients
 ordering and interpreting lab tests and x-rays
 making diagnoses
 treating minor injuries
 recording progress notes
 instructing and counseling patients
 ordering therapy
Do I need a special license?
You will need a State License if you choose to be a Physician Assistant
What type of education do I need?
Admission requirements vary, but many programs require 2 years of college and some
work experience in the healthcare field. Students should take courses in biology, English,
chemistry, mathematics, psychology, and the social sciences. Most applicants to PA
programs hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
Will I find a job?
Employment of physician assistants is expected to grow 27 percent from 2006 to 2016,
much faster than the average for all occupations, due to anticipated expansion of the
health services industry and an emphasis on cost containment, resulting in increasing
utilization of PAs by physicians and healthcare institutions.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $74,980 (Ranges from $43,100-$102,230)
(2006)
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RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS AND SONOGRAPHERS
What will I do in this job?
As a Radiologic Technologist, you will prepare patients for radiologic examinations by
explaining the procedure and positioning patients so they can be appropriately
radiographed.
A Radiologic Technologist has many jobs including:
 positioning equipment at correct angle over the patient
 placing x-ray film under the part of the patient’s body being examined
 making the exposure
 removing the film
 developing x-rays
 evaluating equipment purchases or manage a radiology department
Sonographers (Ultrasonographers):
Direct high frequency sound waves into areas of the patient’s body; the equipment then
collects reflected echoes to form an image. The image is viewed on a screen and may be
recorded on videotape or photographed for interpretation and diagnosis by physicians.
Viewing the screen as the scan takes place, Sonographers look for subtle differences
between healthy and unhealthy areas, decide which images to include, and judge if the
images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
Will I need a special license?
If you want to be a Radiologic Technologist, you will need a State License.
What type of education will I need?
Preparation for this profession is offered in hospitals, colleges and universities,
vocational-technical institutes, and the U.S. Armed Forces. Formal training programs
in radiography range in length from 1 to 4 years and lead to a certificate, associate
degree, or bachelor’s degree.
Will I find a job?
Employment of Radiologic technologists is expected to increase by about 15 percent
from 2006 to 2016, faster than the average for all occupations, as the population grows
and ages, increasing the demand for diagnostic imaging.
How much will I make?
Radiation Technologists – Median Salary: $48,170 (Ranges $32,750-$68,920) (2006)
Sonographer – Median Salary: $57,160 (Ranges $40,960-$77,520) (2006)
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SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS
What will I do in this job?
If you choose to be a Surgical Technologist (surgical or operating room technicians), you
will assist in operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and other
surgical personnel.
Surgical Technologists perform many tasks such as:
 setting up the operating room with surgical instruments and equipment, sterile
lines, and sterile solutions
 preparing patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites
 transporting patients to the operating room and help position them on the
operating table
 covering the patients with sterile surgical “drapes”
 observing patients’ vital signs
 checking charts
 helping the surgical team scrub and put on gloves, gowns, and masks
Will I need a special license?
No, although certification from the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical
Technologist. Continuing education or reexamination is required to maintain
certification, which must be renewed every six years.
What type of education will I need?
Surgical technologists receive their training in formal programs offered by community
and junior colleges, vocational schools, universities, hospitals, and the military. Students
take courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, professional ethics,
and medical terminology. Other studies cover the care and safety of patients during
surgery, sterile techniques, and surgical procedures.
Will I find a job?
Employment of surgical technologists is expected to grow 24 percent between 2006 and
2016, much faster than the average for all occupations, as the volume of surgery
increases.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $36,080 (Ranges from $25,490-$51,140)
(2006)
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RADIATION THERAPY TECHNOLOGIST
What will I do in this job?
If you want to be a Radiation therapy technologists (radiation therapists), you will assist
in the treatment of disease by administering carefully prescribed doses of x-ray or other
forms of ionizing administers the treatment.
You will also:
 observe the patients during treatment
 maintain records of treatment
 perform tumor localization, dosimetry, patient follow-ups, and patient education
Radiation therapy technologists work at hospitals, cancer centers, and private physician
offers.
What type of education will I need?
Programs may be one, two of four years in length. Application for a one-year program
must have graduated from an accredited program in radiography (radiologic technology)
or be allied health professionals able to demonstrate competence in certain relevant areas.
Will I need a special license?
Graduates of approved programs are eligible to take the national exam for certification
given by American registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
Will I find a job?
Employment of radiation therapists is projected to grow by 25 percent between 2006 and
2016, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. However, it is important
to keep in mind this small occupation, in which turnover (workers moving to other jobs)
and replacement needs may be low. Opportunities are expected to remain good,
particularly in locations in which hospital and group practices are expanding their
services to provide radiation therapy.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $66,170 (Ranges from $44,840-$92,110)
(2006)
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NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST
What will I do in this job?
If you choose to be a Nuclear medicine technologist (NMTs), you will apply your
knowledge of radiation physics to perform “in vivo” (in the body) and “in vitro” (in the
tube) diagnostic procedures. Nuclear medicine is the medical specialty that uses the
nuclear properties of radioactive and stable nuclides to make diagnostic evaluations of the
anatomic of physiologic conditions of the body and to provide therapy with radioactive
source.
NMTs perform many tasks which include:
 instructing patients before and during procedures
 evaluating the preparation of the patient before a procedure has begun
 recognizing emergency patient conditions
 participating in procuring supplies and equipment, scheduling, documenting
laboratory work at hospitals, clinics, and research institutions
Will I need a special license?
Certification or registration is available from the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists and from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. Most
employers prefer to hire certified or registered technologist.
What type of education do I need?
Nuclear medicine technology programs range in length from 1 to 4 years and lead to a
certificate, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree. Generally, certificate programs are
offered in hospitals, associate degree programs in community colleges, and bachelor’s
degree programs in 4-year colleges and universities. Courses cover the physical sciences,
biological effects of radiation exposure, radiation protection and procedures, the use of
radiopharmaceuticals, imaging techniques, and computer applications.
Will I find a job?
Employment of nuclear medicine technologists is expected to increase by 15 percent
from 2006 to 2016, faster than the average for all occupations. However, the number of
openings each year will be relatively low because the occupation is small.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $62,300 (Ranges from $46,490-$82,310)
(2006)
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PERFUSIONIST (CARDIOPULMONARY TECHNICIAN)
What will I do in this job?
A perfusionist operates extra-corporal blood circulation equipment during medical
situations where the patient’s circulatory or respiratory functions need to be supported or
temporarily replaced. Perfusion involves specialized instrumentation and advanced life
support methods.
If you want to a perfusionist you will:
 consult with the physician to select appropriate equipment, techniques, and blood
products, anesthetics, or drugs to be given to the patient through the extracorporeal circuit
 be responsible for purchasing supplies and equipment, and may have department
management duties
What type of education will I need?
Training programs are generally one or 4 years in length. Certificate programs require a
Bachelor’s degree. Most programs require college level Math and Science.
Will I need a special license?
Certification is provided through the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. It is
estimated that at least 70% of practicing perfusionists are certified.
Will I find a job?
There is a slight shortage. Faster than average growth is expected for perfusionists
through 2010. Advancements in technology used in cardiac surgery will spur demand for
individuals trained in this area.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $88,997 (Ranges from $78,000-$98,000)
(2000-2003)
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CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS
What will I do in this job?
If you plan to be a Cardiovascular Technician, you will measure, analyze, and imagine
the heart and circulatory system at the request or direction of a physician. The test results
may be used in determining the presence and extent of heart disease.
Cardiovascular Technicians perform many tasks which include:
 using invasive and noninvasive procedures to diagnose and provide therapy in
heart disorders
 performing tests and relay data to a physician who uses them to diagnose
problems
 reviewing and/or recording medical history and maintaining equipment
What type of education will I need?
Although a few cardiovascular technologists, vascular technologists, and cardiac
sonographers are currently trained on the job, most receive training in 2- to 4-year
programs. Cardiovascular technologists, vascular technologists, and cardiac sonographers
normally complete a 2-year junior or community college program.
Will I need a special license?
Graduates from programs accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in
Cardiovascular Technology are eligible to register as professional technologists with the
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing
International.
Will I find a job?
Employment of cardiovascular technologists and technicians is expected to increase by
26 percent through the year 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Growth will occur as the population ages, because older people have a higher incidence
of heart problems.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $42,300 (Ranges from $23,670-$67,410)
(2006)
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COUNSELORS
What will I do in this job?
If you choose to be a counselor, you will assist people with personal, family, educational,
mental health, and career decisions and problems. Your duties depend on the individuals
you serve and the settings in which you work.
Mental Health Counselors:
 emphasize prevention
 work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health
 help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse, suicide, stress
management, problems with self-esteem
 help individuals with issues associated with aging, job and career concerns,
educational decisions, issues of mental and emotional health, family, parenting,
and marital problems
Mental health counselors work closely with other mental health specialists, including
psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, psychiatric nurse, and school
counselors.
Rehabilitation Counselors:
 help people deal with the personal, social, and vocational effects of disabilities
 counsel people with disabilities resulting from birth defects, illness or disease,
accidents, or the stress of daily life
 evaluate the strengths and limitations of individuals
 provide personal and vocational counseling
 arrange for medical care, vocational training, and job placement
 interview individuals with disabilities and their families
 evaluate school and medical reports, therapists, and employers to determine the
capabilities and skills of the individual
 work toward increasing the client’s capacity to live independently
To be a counselor you must have:
 a strong interest in helping others
 the ability to inspire respect, trust, and confidence
 the ambition to work independently or as part of a team
Counselors follow the code of ethics associated with their respective certifications and
licenses.
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Will I need a special license?
Yes, 45 States have some form of counselor credentialing, licensure, certification, or
registration.
What type of education will I need?
A master’s degree is typically required to be licensed or certified as a counselor. A
bachelor’s degree often qualifies a person to work as a counseling aide, rehabilitation
aide, or social service worker.
Will I find a job?
Overall employment of counselors is expected to increase by 21 percent between 2006
and 2016, which is much faster than the average for all occupations, and job opportunities
should be very good because there are usually more job openings than graduates of
counseling programs.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $59,440 (Ranges from $35,280-$102,730) (2006)
Mental Health Counselors – Median Salary: $34,380 (Ranges $21,890-$59,700) (2006)
Rehabilitation Counselors – Median Salary: $29,200 (Ranges $19,260-$53,170) (2006)
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PSYCHOLOGIST
What will I do in this job?
Psychologists study the human mind and human behavior. They help mentally and
emotionally disturbed clients adjust to life and may help medical and surgical patients
deal with illnesses or injuries.
Clinical Psychologists:
 interview patients and give diagnostic tests
 provide individual, family, or group therapy
 design behavior modification programs
 collaborate with physicians and other specialists to develop intervention programs
that patients can understand and comply with
School Psychologists:
 resolve students’ leaning and behavior problems
 collaborate with teachers, parents, and school personnel to improve classroom
management strategies or parenting skills
 counter substance abuse
 work with students with disabilities or gifted and talented students
 improve teaching and learning strategies
Industrial/Organizational Psychologists:
 apply psychological principles and research methods to the work place
 improve productivity and quality of work life
Development Psychologists:
 study physiological, cognitive, and social development
 some specialize in behavior during infancy, childhood, and adolescence, or
changes that occur during maturity or old age
 study developmental disabilities
 research ways to help elderly people stay as independent as possible
Social Psychologist:
 examine people’s interactions with others and with their social environment
Experimental or Research Psychologists:
 study behavior processes with human beings and animals such as rats, monkeys,
and pigeons
 study in experimental research include
o motivation
o thinking
o attention
o learning
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sensory and perceptual processes
effects of substance abuse
genetic and neurological factors effecting behavior
Experimental or Research Psychologists work in universities and private research centers
and in business, nonprofit, and governmental organizations.
Will I need a special license?
If you want to be a psychologist you must have a State License or Certification.
What type of education will I need?
A doctoral degree usually is required for employment as an independent licensed clinical
or counseling psychologist. Psychologists with a Ph.D. qualify for a wide range of
teaching, research, clinical, and counseling positions in universities, healthcare services,
elementary and secondary schools, private industry, and government. A doctoral degree
usually requires 5 to 7 years of graduate study.
Will I find a job?
Employment of psychologists is expected to grow 15 percent from 2006 to 2016, faster
than the average for all occupations, due to increased demand for psychological services
in schools, hospitals, social service agencies, mental health centers, substance abuse
treatment clinics, consulting firms, and private companies.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $76,310 (Ranges from $33,220-$123,840)
(2006)
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SOCIAL WORKERS
What will I do in this job?
Social Work is a profession for those with a strong desire to help people, to make things
better, and to make a difference. If you wish to be a Social worker, you will help people
function the best way they can in their environment, deal with their relationships with
others, and solve personal and family problems.
Clinical Social Workers:
 offer psychotherapy or counseling and a range of diagnostic services in public
agencies, clinics, and private practice
Mental Health Social Workers:
 provide services for persons with mental or emotional problems like:
o individual and group therapy
o outreach
o crisis intervention
o social rehabilitation
o training in skills of everyday life
Health Care Social Workers:
 help patients and their families cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses
 handle problems that may stand in the way of recovery or rehabilitation
Will I need a special license?
If you want to be a Social Worker, a State license, certification, or registration is needed.
What type of education will I need?
If you plan to become a social worker, you will need a Bachelor’s Degree (BSW) for
entry into the field. A Master’s Degree (MSW) is required for clinical work.
Will I find a job?
Competition for social worker jobs is stronger in cities, where demand for services often
is highest and training programs for social workers are prevalent. However, opportunities
should be good in rural areas, which often find it difficult to attract and retain qualified
staff and employment of social workers is expected to increase by 22 percent during the
2006-16 decade, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $43,040 (Ranges from $27,280-$64,070)
(2006)
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CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST
What will I do in this job?
A clinical nurse specialist is a registered nurse who has completed a mater’s degree in a
specialized area of nursing practice and competence.
There are many specialty areas where a clinical nurse specialist can work including:
 burn care
 cardiopulmonary
 diabetes care
 metabolic care
 neurological
 oncology
 rehabilitation
 renal
 trauma nursing
What type education will I need?
Some clinical specialist roles may require certification by a national professional
organization. The clinical nurse specialist is an advanced practice role in nursing. Roles
for nurses with doctorates include teaching in a university setting or conducting research
in nursing.
Will I need a special license?
Length of master’s programs nationally varies from four to eight quarters and from two to
six semesters. Almost all programs require applicants to be registered nurses with
baccalaureate degrees. Most programs award a Master of Science (MS) or a Master of
Science in Nursing (MSN).
Will I find a job?
Faster than average growth in the employment of RNs is expected through 2006. In
Illinois, a registered nurse is one of the 50 occupations expected to provide the most job
openings each year. Specialized knowledge and skills are essential for quality patient care
management in today’s health care industry. Nurses with advanced education in areas
such as oncology and maternal and child health may expect good job opportunities
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $77,279 (Ranges from $71,258 - $84,159)
(2008 Salary.com)
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NURSING AND PSYCHIATRIC AIDES
What will I do in this job?
As a Nursing or Psychiatric Aide, you will help care for physically or mentally ill,
injured, disabled or infirmed individuals confined to hospitals, nursing homes, and mental
health settings.
Nursing Aides, (Nursing Assistants, Geriatric Aides, unlicensed Assistive Personnel, or
Hospital Attendants):
 observe patients’ physical, mental and emotional conditions and report any
change to the nursing or medical staff
 take temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressure
 provide skin care to patients
 help patients eat, dress, and bathe
 help patients get in and out of bed
 answer patients’ call bells
 serve meals
 escort patients to operating and examining rooms
 set up equipment
 store and move supplies
Nursing Aides employed in nursing homes are often the principal caregivers, having far
more contract with residents than other members of the staff.
Psychiatric Aides: (Mental Health Assistants and Psychiatric Nursing Assistants):
 care for mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed individuals
 work under a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric
nurses, social workers, and therapists
 help patients dress, bathe, groom, and eat
 socialize with patients and lead educational and recreational activities
 observe patients and report any physical or behavioral signs, which might be
important for the professional staff to know
 accompany patients to and from examinations and treatments
Because they have the closest contact with patients, Psychiatric Aides have a great deal
of influence on their patients’ outlook and treatments.
Will I need a special license?
No, however most States have a State Registry of Nursing Aides.
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What type of education will I need?
In many cases, neither a high school diploma nor previous work experience is necessary
for a job as a nursing, psychiatric, or home health aide. A few employers, however,
require some training or experience.
Will I find a job?
Overall employment of nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides is projected to grow
28 percent between 2006 and 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Employment of home health aides is expected to grow the fastest, as a result of both
growing demand for home healthcare services from an aging population and efforts to
contain healthcare costs by moving patients out of hospitals and nursing care facilities as
quickly as possible.
How much will I make?
Nursing Aide – Median Salary: $22,180 (Ranging from $16,190-$31,190) (2006)
Psychiatric Aide – Median Salary: $23,900 (Ranging from $16,120-$36,020) (2006)
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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
What will I do in this job?
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) care for the sick, injured, convalescent and disabled
under the direction of physicians and registered nursed. LPNs work in hospitals, clinics,
and nursing homes. They take vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and
respiration.
If you choose to be a LPN, you will:
 observe patients and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments
 give injections and start IVs
 collect samples from patients for testing
 perform routine laboratory tests
 record fluid intake and output
 help patients with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene
 keep them comfortable and care for their emotional needs
 In some States they may administer prescribed medicines or start intravenous
fluids
 treat bedsores
 prepare and give injections and enemas
 apply dressings
 give alcohol rubs and massages
 apply ice packs and hot water bottles
 insert catheters
In a nursing home setting, nurses:
 provide routine bedside care
 help evaluate residents’ needs
 develop care plans
 supervise the care provided by nursing aides
In a clinic setting, nurses:
 record patient vitals
 give injections
 make appointments
 collect specimens
 perform laboratory tests
 maintain patient records
 make referral appointments with specialists
 phone in prescriptions as authorized by the physician
LPNs should have a caring, sympathetic nature. You should be emotionally stable
because work with the sick and injured can be stressful. As part of a health care team,
you must be able to follow orders and work under close supervision.
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Will I need a special license?
If you wish to pursue a career as an LPN, you will need a State License.
What type of education will I need?
Completion of a State-approved practical nursing program, which are usually 1 year in
length. Most training programs are offered by vocational or technical schools or
community or junior colleges.
Will I find a job?
Employment of LPNs is expected to grow 14 percent between 2006 and 2016, faster than
the average for all occupations. Employment in nursing homes and home health agencies
is expected to grow faster than the average.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $36,550 (Ranges from $26,380-$50,480)
(2006)
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NURSE ANESTHETIST
What will I do in this job?
The chief responsibility of the nurse anesthetist is the administration of drugs and gases
to produce anesthesia in a variety of settings.
If you plan to become a nurse anesthetist, you will:
 assist in preoperative care of the patients and in the management of respiratory
problems in ancillary departments
 help to educate other hospital staff regarding airway management
 need considerable skill and dedication to the team concept of anesthesia care
 need the ability to work independently
 work in multiple ancillary departments, emergency rooms and dental offices
What type of education will I need?
This specialty in nursing is similar to specialties in medicine as the state licensing is
obtained by completing an approved course in nursing and passing the board
examination. Certification is then obtained by passing a qualifying exam from the
Council on Certification of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist, with the title
Certified Registered Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) being conferred. Recertification is
required every two years in nursing and anesthesia and includes the completion of
continuing education units.
Will I need a special license?
Admission to nurse anesthesia education programs requires graduation form an approved
school of nursing, a BSN or other appropriate bachelor’s degree, current licensure as a
registered professional nurse and a minimum of one year professional nursing experience
in an acute care setting.
Will I find a job?
Faster than average growth in the employment of RNs is expected through 2006. Nurses
with specialized skills and advanced knowledge of anesthetics can expect to find
opportunities in a variety of practical settings such as hospital operating rooms, and
physician’s offices. Many nurse anesthetists find opportunities in conjunction with not
only surgeons, but also dentists, podiatrists, and anesthesiologists.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $139,412 (Ranges from $129,996 - $149,262)
(2008 Salary.com)
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NURSE MIDWIFE
What will I do in this job?
For centuries, women have looked to midwives to advise and assist them in childbirth.
Today’s certified nurse midwife (CNM) carries on this tradition of personal, familycentered, understanding care.
To be a Nurse Midwife, you are responsible for:
 prenatal care
 labor
 delivery management
 postpartum care
 well-woman gynecology
 normal newborn care
Although CNMs independently manage the care of healthy women and newborns, each
CNM is affiliated with a physician who is available for consultation of referral if needed.
Approximately 4,000 CNMs practice in all fifty states.
Nurse Midwifes typically work in:
 hospitals
 birthing centers
 health maintenance organizations (HMO’s)
 public health departments, clinics
 private practices
 deliveries in the home
What type of education will I need?
Each CNM is educated in nursing; has received advanced instruction in clinical
midwifery, normal obstetrics/ gynecology, and newborn care; and must pass a rigorous
national certification examination administered by the American College of Nurse
Midwives. However, beginning in 2010, completion of a graduate degree will be
required for entry into clinical practice.
Will I need a special license?
Nurse midwifery education is focused in two areas: (1) Providing health care to healthy
women and their infants and (2) recognizing significant deviations from the norm that
require intervention by a specialist. In addition to the required classroom work, the
programs include a strong clinical component, often one-on-one with an experienced
CNM, designed to develop the skills needed to translate knowledge into practice.
Individual programs may also include research, administration, or public health classes.
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To enter a master’s program in midwifery, an individual must be licensed as an RN and
have a baccalaureate degree.
Will I find a job?
In Illinois and nationally, faster than average growth in the employment of RN is
expected through 2006. Increased awareness among medical professionals and the public
regarding nurse midwifery, there is an increased need for nurses trained in this area.
Opportunities for nurse midwives exist in a variety of practical settings, such as hospitals,
birthing centers, health maintenance organizations, public health departments, and
clinics.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $84,980 (Ranges from $77,494 -$91,531)
(2008 Salary.com)
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NURSE PRACTITIONERS
What will I do in this job?
A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse with advanced academic and clinical
experience, which enables you to diagnose and manage most common and many chronic
illnesses. The NP works either independently or as part of a health care team.
A NP provides a wide range of professional nursing functions which include:
 assessing and diagnosing
 conducting physical examinations
 monitoring patient status
 education and counseling patients
 consulting and collaborating with, and referring to, physicians
NPs are committed to seeking and sharing knowledge that will promote quality health
care and improve clinical outcomes by conducting research or applying the research
findings of others. NPs need leadership skills, self-confidence, and emotional stability.
NPs focus on health maintenance, disease prevention, counseling, and education in a
wide variety of settings. With a strong emphasis on primary care, NP’s are employed
within several specialties, including neonatology, nurse midwifery, pediatrics; school
health family and adult health, women’s health, mental health, home care geriatrics, and
acute care.
Will I need a special license?
If you want to be a Nurse Practitioner, you will need National Certification and a State
License.
What type of education do I need?
Completion of approved Nurse Practitioner (usually Master’s level) and 50 hours
continuing education every 2 years.
Will I find a job?
Employment opportunities are expected to be good, particularly in hospitals, academic
medical centers, public clinics, prisons, and rural and inner city clinics. Employment of
Nurse Practitioner is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations
through the year 2006.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $79,176 (Ranges from $72,703 - $85,661)
(2008)
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REGISTERED NURSES
What will I do in this job?
If you choose to be a registered Nurse (RN), you will work to promote health, prevent
disease, and help patients cope with illness. RNs are advocates and health educators for
patients, families, and communities.
When providing direct patient care, RNs typically:
 observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress
 assist physicians during treatments and examinations
 administer medications
 assist in convalescence and rehabilitation
Hospital Nurses:
 provide bedside nursing care
 carry out medical regimens
 map supervise licensed practical nurses and aides
Office Nurses:
 care for outpatients in physicians’ offices, clinics, surgical centers, and
emergency rooms
 prepare patients for and assist with examinations
 administer medications
 dress wounds
 assist with minor surgery
 maintain medical records
Nursing Home Nurses:
 manage nursing care for residents
 spend most of their time on administrative and supervisory tasks
Home Health Nurses:
 provide periodic services to patients at home
 care for and instruct patients and their families
Public Health Nurses:
 work in government and private agencies, schools, and retirement communities
 work with individuals, groups, and families to improve the overall health of the
community
Occupational Health or Industrial Nurses:
 provide nursing care at worksites to employees, customers, and others with minor
injuries and illnesses
 provide emergency care, health counseling
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assist with health examinations and inoculations
assess work environments to identify potential health or safety problems
Will I need a special license?
If you want to be a Registered Nurse a National Licensing Examination and a State
License is needed.
What type of education do I need?
There are three major educational paths to registered nursing: a bachelor’s of science
degree in nursing (BSN), an associate degree in Nursing (ADN), and a diploma. BSN
programs, offered by colleges and universities, take about 4 years to complete.
Will I find a job?
Job opportunities for RNs are expected to be very good. Employment of registered nurses
is expected to grow 23 percent from 2006 to 2016, much faster than the average for all
occupations, and because the occupation is very large, many new jobs will result. In fact,
more new jobs are expected be created for RNs than for any other occupation. Thousands
of job openings also will result from the need to replace experienced nurses who leave
the occupation, especially as the median age of the registered nurse population continues
to rise.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $57,280 (Ranges from $40,250-$83,440)
(2006)
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PHARMACIST
What will I do in this job?
If you plan to be a Pharmacist, you will dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and
other health care practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and
their use. Pharmacists advise health care practitioners on the selection, dosages,
interactions, and side effects of medications. Pharmacists must understand the use,
composition, and clinical effects of drugs. Compounding is only a small part of a
Pharmacist’s practice, because most medicines are produced by pharmaceutical
companies in a standard dosage form.
Retail Pharmacists:
 counsel patients and answer questions about prescription drugs, such as possible
adverse reactions or interactions
 provide information about over-the-counter drugs, durable medical equipment,
and home health care supplies
 provide specialized services to help patients manage conditions such as diabetes,
asthma, smoking cessation, or high blood pressure
Hospital or Clinical Pharmacists:
 dispense medications
 advise the medical staff on the selection and effect of drugs
 assess, plan, and monitor drug regimes
 counsel patients on the use of drugs while in the hospital and on their use at home
when they are discharged
 evaluate drug use patterns and outcomes for patients in hospitals
Pharmacists maintain confidential computerized records of patients’ drug therapies to
ensure that harmful drug interactions do not occur. Some Pharmacists specialize in
specific drug therapy areas, such as psychiatric disorders, intravenous nutrition support,
oncology, nuclear pharmacy, and pharmacotherapy.
If you choose to be a pharmacist, you should:
 have scientific aptitude and good communication skills
 desire to help others
 be conscientious and pay close attention to detail, because the decisions they
make affect lives
Will I need a special license?
If you want to be a pharmacist a State License is needed.
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What type of education will I need?
The Pharm.D. is a 4-year program that requires at least 2 years of college study prior to
admittance, although most applicants have 3 years prior to entering the program. Entry
requirements usually include courses in mathematics and natural sciences, such as
chemistry, biology, and physics, as well as courses in the humanities and social sciences.
Approximately half of all colleges require the applicant to take the Pharmacy College
Admissions Test (PCAT).
Will I find a job?
Employment of pharmacists is expected to grow by 22 percent between 2006 and 2016,
which is much faster than the average for all occupations because the number of degrees
granted in pharmacy is expected to be less than the number of job openings created by
employment growth and the need to replace pharmacists who retire or otherwise leave the
occupation. Recently, enrollments in pharmacy programs are rising as more students are
attracted by high salaries and good job prospects. Despite this increase in enrollments,
pharmacist jobs should still be more numerous than those seeking employment.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $94,520 (Ranges from $67,860-$119,480)
(2006)
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PHARMACY TECHNICIANS AND ASSISTANTS
What will I do in this job?
If you want to be a Pharmacy Technician or Assistant, you will help licensed pharmacists
provide medication and other health care products to patients. Technicians usually
perform routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication for patients, such as counting
and labeling. A pharmacist must check every prescription before it can be given to a
patient. Technicians refer any questions regarding prescriptions, drug information, or
health matters to a pharmacist.
Pharmacy Technicians who work in retail pharmacies have varying responsibilities like:
 establishing and maintaining patient profiles
 preparing insurance claim forms
 stocking and taking inventory of prescription and over-the-counter medications
 cleaning the pharmacy equipment
 helping with the maintenance of equipment and supplies
 managing the cash register
Technicians in hospitals also have responsibilities which include:
 preparing and delivering medications to patients
 assembling a 24-hour supply of medication for every patient
 packaging and labeling each dose separately
Pharmacy Assistants usually have fewer, less complex responsibilities like:
 answering telephones
 handling money
 stocking shelves
 performing other clerical duties
If you plan to be a Pharmacy Technician or Assistant you must be:
 alert
 observant
 organized
 dedicated
 responsible
 enjoy precise work
 work without constant instruction from the pharmacist
Will I need a special license?
No.
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What type of education will I need?
Although most pharmacy technicians receive informal on-the-job training, employers
favor those who have completed formal training and certification. Formal pharmacy
technician education programs require classroom and laboratory work in a variety of
areas, including medical and pharmaceutical terminology, pharmaceutical calculations,
pharmacy recordkeeping, pharmaceutical techniques, and pharmacy law and ethics.
Will I find a job?
Good job opportunities are expected for full-time and part-time work, especially for
technicians with formal training or previous experience. Job openings for pharmacy
technicians will result from the expansion of retail pharmacies and other employment
settings, and from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or leave
the labor force.
Employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to increase by 32 percent from 2006 to
2016, which is much faster than the average for all occupations due to the increased
pharmaceutical needs of a larger and older population, and to the greater use of
medication.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $27,780 (Ranges from $18,720-$47,210)
(2006)
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
What will I do in this job?
If you want to be an Occupational Therapist, you will help people improve their ability to
perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. You will work with
individuals who have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or
emotionally disabling.
As an Occupational Therapist, you will:
 help patients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills
 improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities
 assist those with permanent functional disabilities to use wheelchairs, splints, etc.
 develop computer-aided adaptive equipment
 evaluate children’s abilities
 recommend and provide therapy
 modify classroom equipment
 help children participate in school programs and activities
 help clients have independent, productive, and satisfying lives
Some Therapists, called Industrial Therapists, treat individuals whose ability to function
in a work environment has been impaired. Industrial Therapists arrange employment,
plan work activities, and evaluate the client’s progress.
Will I need a special license?
If you pursue a career in occupational therapy, you will need a State License.
What type of education will I need?
Currently, a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy is the minimum requirement for
entry into this field. Beginning in 2007, however, a master’s degree or higher will be the
minimum educational requirement. As a result, students in bachelor’s-level programs
should complete their coursework and fieldwork before 2007.
Will I find a job?
Employment of occupational therapists is expected to increase 23 percent between 2006
and 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations. However, over the long run,
the demand for occupational therapists should continue to rise as a result of growth in the
number of individuals with disabilities or limited function who require therapy services.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $60,470 (Ranges from $40,840-$89,450)
(2006)
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS AND AIDES
What will I do in this job?
If you choose to be an Occupational Therapy Assistant or Aide, you will work under the
direction of Occupational Therapists to provide rehabilitative services to persons with
mental, physical, emotional, or development impairments. The ultimate goal is to
improve clients’ quality of life by helping them compensate for limitations.
Occupational Therapy Assistants:
 help clients with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment
plan developed in collaboration with an Occupational Therapist (Activities range
from teaching the proper method of moving from a bed into a wheelchair)
 monitor an individual’s activities to make sure they are performed correctly and
to provide encouragement
 record their client’s progress for use by the therapist
 alter the treatment program in hopes of obtaining better results
Occupational Therapy Aides:
 prepare materials and assemble equipment used during treatment
 are responsible for a range of clerical tasks including:
o scheduling appointments and answering the telephone
o restocking or ordering supplies
o filling out insurance forms and other paperwork
Will I need a special license?
If you want to be an Occupational Assistant, National Certification is required.
There is no special license needed for Occupational Aides.
What type of education will I need?
An associate degree or a certificate from an accredited community college or technical
school is generally required to qualify for occupational therapist assistant jobs. In
contrast, occupational therapist aides usually receive most of their training on the job.
Will I find a job?
Employment of occupational therapist assistants and aides is expected to grow 25 percent
from 2006 to 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations.
How much will I make?
Occupational Therapy Assistant – Median Salary: $42,060 (Ranges $26,050-$58,270)
Occupational Therapy Aide - Median Salary: $25,020 ($17,060-$44,130) (2006)
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PHYSICAL THERAPIST
What will I do in this job?
If you choose to be Physical Therapists, you will provide services that help restore
function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical
disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Their patients include accident
victims and individuals with disabling conditions such as low back pain, arthritis, heart
disease, fractures, head injuries, and cerebral palsy.
Physical Therapists have many tasks including:
 restoring, maintaining, and promoting overall fitness and health
 examining patients’ medical histories
 testing and measuring their strength, range of motion, balance and coordination,
posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor function
 determining a patients’ ability to be independent and reintegrate into the
community or workplace after injury or illness
 developing treatment plans describing a treatment strategy, the purpose and
anticipated outcome
 teaching patients to use assistive and adaptive devices
 documenting progress
 conducting periodic examinations
 modifying treatments when necessary
Will I need a special license?
If you plan to be a Physical Therapist a State license is required.
What type of education will I need?
All States require physical therapists to pass a licensure exam before they can practice.
All physical therapist programs seeking accreditation are required to offer degrees at the
master’s degree level and above.
Will I find a job?
Employment of physical therapists is expected to grow 27 percent from 2006 to 2016,
much faster than the average for all occupations. However, over the long run, the demand
for physical therapists should continue to rise as growth in the number of individuals with
disabilities or limited function spurs demand for therapy services.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $66,200 (Ranges from $44,510-$94,810)
(2006)
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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS AND TECHNICIANS
What will I need in this job?
If you want to be a Physical Therapist Assistants or Technicians, you will perform
components of Physical Therapy procedures and related tasks selected and delegated by a
supervising Physical Therapist. They assist Physical Therapists in providing services that
help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disability of
patient suffering from injuries or disease.
Physical Therapist Assistants:
 record the patient’s responses to treatment
 report to the physical therapist the outcome of each treatment
Physical Therapist Technicians:
 are responsible for keeping the treatment area clean
 organize and prepare for each patient’s therapy
 transport patients by wheelchair
 provide patients with emotional support
Physical Therapist Assistants and Technicians need to have a moderate degree of
strength, due to the physical exertion required in assisting patients with their treatment.
Will I need a special license?
If you choose to be a Physical Therapist Assistant, State Registration is required.
Physical Therapist Technicians do not need a license.
What type of education will I need?
Physical therapist assistants typically earn an associate degree from an accredited
physical therapist assistant program.
Technicians – High School Diploma and on-the-job training.
Will I find a job?
Employment of physical therapist assistants and aides is expected to grow by 29 percent
over the 2006-16 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations.
How much will I make?
Physical Therapist Assistant – Median Salary: $41,360 (Ranges $26,190-$57,220) (2006)
Physical Therapist Technician-Median Salary: $22,060 (Ranges $15,850-$32,600) (2006)
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SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
What will I do in this job?
If you choose pursue a career in Speech/Language Pathology, you will assess, treat, and
help to prevent speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency,
and other related disorders. You will work with people who cannot make speech sounds,
or cannot make them clearly; such as stuttering. You may also work with people who
have attention, memory, or problem solving disorders and who have problems eating and
swallowing.
Most Speech/Language Pathologists provide direct clinical services to individuals with
communication problems. They work with physicians, social workers, psychologists, and
other therapists to develop and execute treatment plans. In schools they develop
individual or group programs, counsel parents, and they may assist teachers with
classroom activities.
Some of the tasks of a Speech/Language pathologist include:
 counseling individuals and their families about the disorder
 working with family members to recognize and change behavior patterns that
impede communication
 conducting research on how people communicate
 designing and developing equipment or techniques for treating speech problems
Will I need a special license?
If you want to be a Speech/Language Pathologist you must have a State License.
What type of education will I need?
Of the 46 States that regulate licensing, almost all require a master’s degree or equivalent.
Courses cover anatomy and physiology of the areas of the body involved in speech,
language, swallowing, and hearing; the development of normal speech, language,
swallowing, and hearing; the nature of disorders; acoustics; and psychological aspects of
communication.
Will I find a job?
Employment of speech-language pathologists is expected to grow 11 percent from 2006
to 2016, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $57,710 (Ranges from $37,970-$90,400)
(2006)
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RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS
What will I do in this job?
If you plan to be a Respiratory Therapist, you will evaluate, treat, and care for patients
with breathing disorders. To evaluate patients, Therapists test the capacity of the lungs
and analyze oxygen and carbon dioxide concentration. To measure lung capacity,
Therapists have patients breathe into an instrument that measures the volume and flow of
oxygen during inhalation and exhalation. Respiratory Therapists can determine whether
lung deficiencies exist by comparing the reading with the norm for the patient’s age,
height, weight, and sex.
Respiratory Therapists perform a variety of tasks including:
 providing temporary relief to patients with chronic asthma or emphysema and
emergency care for patients who suffer heart failure, stroke, drowning, or shock
 teaching patients and their families to use ventilators and other life support
equipment
 administering aerosols
 teaching patients how to inhale the aerosol properly to assure its effectiveness
 assisting with cardiopulmonary procedures like electrocardiograms and stress
testing
 drawing blood samples from patients
Will I need a special license?
If you want to be a Respiratory Therapist, you must have a State License.
What type of education will I need?
Formal training is necessary for entry into this field. Training is offered at the
postsecondary level by colleges and universities, medical schools, vocational-technical
institutes, and the Armed Forces. An associate degree has become the general
requirement for entry into this field. Most programs award associate or bachelor’s
degrees and prepare graduates for jobs as advanced respiratory therapists.
Will I find a job?
Job opportunities are expected to be very good, especially for respiratory therapists with
cardiopulmonary care skills or experience working with infants. Employment of
respiratory therapists is expected to grow 19 percent from 2006 to 2016, faster than the
average for all occupations.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $47,420 (Ranges from $35,200-$64,190)
(2006)
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AUDIOLOGIST
What will I do in this job?
If you plan to become an Audiologist, you will work with people who have hearing,
balance, and related problems. You will use audiometers, computers, and other testing
equipment to determine the nature and extent of hearing loss. Hearing disorders can result
from a variety of causes including trauma at birth, viral infections, genetic disorders,
exposure to loud noise, or aging. Treatment may include examining and cleaning the ear
canal, fitting and dispensing hearing aids or other assistive devices, and audiologic
rehabilitation, including auditory training or instruction in speech or lip reading.
As an audiologist, you will:
 interpret results and may coordinate them with medical, educational, and
psychological information to make a diagnosis and determine a course of
treatment
 provide direct clinical services to individuals with hearing or balance disorders
 develop and carry out treatment programs
 work as a member of interdisciplinary professional teams in planning and
implementing service delivery for children and adults, from birth to old age
 maintain records of the initial evaluation, progress, and discharge of clients
 conduct research on types of, and treatment for, hearing and balance
 be able to effectively communicate diagnostic test results, diagnoses, and
proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by their clients
Do I need a special license?
You will need a state license.
What type of education do I need?
Of the 48 States that require a license to practice audiology, almost all require that
individuals have a master’s degree in audiology or the equivalent. However, a clinical
doctoral degree is expected to become the new standard.
Will I find a job?
Employment of audiologists is expected to grow 10 percent from 2006 to 2016, about as
fast as the average for all occupations.
How much money will I make?
Median Salary: $57,120 (Ranges from $38,370-$89,160)
(2006)
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DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN
What will I do in this job?
If you plan to be a dialysis technician, you will provide services to individuals with
kidney disorders. Dialysis technicians perform many tasks including:
 running a dialysis machine
 weighing the patients
 taking vital signs and blood samples to adjust the dosage of anti-clotting
medication
The technician inserts a needle (attached to tubes) into the patient’s artery and another
into the limb, starts the machine, and monitors the treatment. After treatment, the
technician checks the patient’s vital signs and sterilizes the equipment. Dialysis
technicians work at hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities.
What type of education do I need?
Most dialysis technicians receive on-the-job training. With further education, they may
become physician assistants, renal social workers, renal dietitians, or managers.
Will I find a job?
Average growth in the employment of dialysis technicians is expected nationwide. It is
anticipated that by the year 2000, 20% of nation’s population will be over 60 years old.
Many of these people will require treatment for end-stage renal disease. This will in turn
spur demand for qualified technicians of which there is currently a shortage. This
occupation also tends to have higher turnover (workers moving to other jobs), which will
also create job openings.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $29,429 (Ranges from $27,028 - $33,130)
(2008 Salary.com)
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DIETITIAN AND NUTRITIONIST
What will I do in this job?
Dietitians and Nutritionists plan food and nutrition programs and supervise the
preparation and serving of meals. If you choose this profession, you will help prevent
and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits, scientifically evaluating clients’
diets, and suggesting diet modifications, such as less salt for those with high blood
pressure or reduced fat and sugar intake for those who are overweight.
Dietitians run food service systems for institutions such as hospitals and schools, promote
sound eating habits through education and conduct research. Major areas of practice are
clinical community, management, research, business and industry, and consultation.
Clinical Dietitians:
 provide nutritional services for patients in hospitals and nursing homes
 assess patients’ nutritional needs
 develop and implement nutrition programs
 evaluate and report the results
 confer with physicians and other health care professionals to coordinate medical
and nutritional needs
Some Clinical Dietitians specialize in the management of overweight patients, care of the
critically ill, or of renal (kidney) and diabetic patients.
Community Dietitians:
 counsel individuals and groups on nutritional practices designed to prevent
disease and promote good health
 may work in a public health clinics, home health agencies, or health maintenance
organizations
 evaluate individual needs, develop nutritional care plans, and instruct individuals
and their families
Management Dietitians:
 oversee large-scale meal planning and preparation in health care facilities,
company cafeterias, prisons, and schools
Consultant Dietitians:
 work under contract with health care facilities or in their own private practice
 work for wellness programs, sports teams, supermarkets, and other nutritionalrelated businesses
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Will I need a special license?
Yes. 41 states require a licensure, 13 a certification, and 1 a registration.
What type of education will I need?
High school students interested in becoming a dietitian or nutritionist should take courses
in biology, chemistry, mathematics, health, and communications. Dietitians and
nutritionists need at least a bachelor’s degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, food
service systems management, or a related area. College students in these majors take
courses in foods, nutrition, institution management, chemistry, biochemistry, biology,
microbiology, and physiology. Students interested in research, advanced clinical
positions, or public health may need an advanced degree.
Will I find a job?
Employment of dietitians and nutritionists is expected to increase 9 percent during the
2006-16 projection decade, about as fast as the average for all occupations as a result of
increasing emphasis on disease prevention through improved dietary habits.
How much money will I make?
Median Salary: $46,980 (Ranges from $29,860-$68,330)
(2006)
For a list of academic programs, scholarships, and other information about dietetics,
contact:
The American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000,
Chicago, IL 60606-6995. Internet: http://www.eatright.org
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DIETETIC TECHNICIAN
What will I do in this job?
The dietetic technician works in partnership with the Registered Dietitian and other
professionals to provide quality food and nutrition services.
If you plan to be a Dietetic Technicians, you will:
 work in clinical areas helping patients select nutritious diets and council client on
ways to select food production
 plan and price menus
 order and receive food
 train and supervise food services personal
Dietetic technicians work at hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health agencies,
and industry.
What type of education will I need?
Graduates may work in any food and nutrition services setting. Technicians may choose
to complete the American Dietetic Association registration exam to become a Dietetic
Technician, Registered (DTR). Moderate-term on-the-job training is also available.
Will I need a special license?
No License is needed for this profession.
Will I find a job?
Employment of dietetic technicians is expected to grow as fast as the average through the
year 2014.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $24,040 (Ranges from $15,720-$38,520)
(2006)
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
What will I do in this job?
If you choose to be an inspector or compliance officer, you will help to keep workplaces
safe, food healthy, and the environment clean. These workers enforce rules on matters as
diverse as health, safety, food quality, licensing, and finance. Their duties may vary
widely, depending on their area of responsibility and level of experience.
Environmental health inspectors:
 work primarily for governments
 analyze substances in order to determine contamination or the presence of disease
and investigate sources of contamination
 certify the purity of food and beverages produced in dairies and processing plants
or served in restaurants, hospitals, and other institutions
Food inspectors:
 insure that the product is fit for human consumption in compliance with Federal
laws
 have the authority to shut the plant down if there is a problem that they are
unable to resolve
Mine safety and health inspectors:
 carry out the major operational mission of the department of Labor’s Mine Safety
and Health Administration (MSHA)
 conduct on-site inspections or investigations of underground and surface mines,
mills, and quarries in search of conditions that are potentially hazardous to the
safety and health of workers
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspectors:
 serve the Department of Labor as expert consultants on the application of safety
principles, practices, and techniques in the workplace
 conduct fact-finding investigations of workplaces to determine the existence of
specific safety hazards
Because of the diversity of the functions they perform, qualifications for inspectors and
compliance officers varies widely. Requirements include a combination of education,
experience, and passing scores on written examinations. Many employers require college
degrees. Experience in the area being investigated is a prerequisite for many positions.
Will I need a special license?
Licensing may be required for some positions.
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What type of education will I need?
Environmental health requires a Bachelor’s degree.
Will I find a job?
Average growth in employment of inspectors is expected through 2014.
How much will I make?
Median Salary: $38,090 (Ranges from $23,600-$60,700)
(2006)
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WEB SITES
A Guide to Health Careers in Illinois www.ioicc.state.il.us/healthcareers/
American Academy of Physician Assistants www.aapa.org
American Association of Colleges of Nursing www.aacn.nche.edu
American Association of Pharmacy Technicians www.pharmacytechnicians.com
American Association for Respiratory Care www.aarc.org
American Nurses Association www.nursingworld.org
American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn. www.asha.org
Careers in nursing www.nursingspectrum.com/careersinnursing
College Net www.collegenet.com
Financial Aid www.collegeview.com
Financial Aid www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/StudentGuide
Health Careers Summer Camp www.ilruralhealth.org/hcsc.html
Illinois Community College System www.iccb.state.il.us
Illinois Health Pro www.illinoishealthpro.org
Illinois Nurses Association www.illinoisnurses.org
Illinois Physical Therapy Association www.ipta.org
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians www.naemt.org
National Student Nurses Association www.nsna.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/oco
Social Work Careers www.naswdc.org
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FINANCIAL AID
Over 13.6 million U.S. citizens continue their education beyond high school by attending
a college, university, trade, or proprietary institution. The U.S. enrolls twice as many
people in postsecondary education and training as the Soviet Union, ten times as many as
France, and fifteen times the total in England.
Federal grants and loans are made possible by American taxpayers. The commitment
runs full circle from citizens to government to schools to students. When all participants
honor their commitment, the system works for everyone.
Financial aid opens the door to higher education for many who could not otherwise afford
it. This commitment involves abiding by the terms of a grant or loan and making
repayment when it is required. In honoring your commitment, you also honor working
Americans, education and your own personal integrity.
Financial aid is available in the following ways:
A. Scholarships and Grants
Pell Grant
Monetary Award Program
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program
Police Officer/Fire Officer Dependent’s Grant Program
Correctional Officer’s Survivor’s Grant Program
B. Armed Forces Programs
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Army
U.S. Navy/Marines
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Merchant Marines
C. Loan Programs
Plus Loans
Illinois Opportunity Loan Program
Supplemental Loans for Students
Stafford Loan
Perkins Loan
Nursing Student Loan Program
Federal Nursing Loan
UniLoan
D. Illinois State Scholar Program
E. Illinois Merit Recognition Scholarship Program
F. Work-study
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School
ILLINOIS UPPER DIVISION SCHOOLS
Health Professions Programs
Address
City
Zip
Augustana College
Rock Island
61201
Med Tech
Programs
Aurora University
347 Gladstone
Aurora
60506
Med Tech, BSN, SW, T.Rec
Barat College
Lake Forest
60045
BSN
Benedictine University
700 E. Westleigh
Rd.
5700 College Rd.
Lisle
60532
Blackburn University
700 College Ave.
Carlinville
62626
Med Tech
Bradley University
1501 W. Bradley
Ave.
11 E. Adams
Peoria
61625
Diet/N, Med Tech, BSN, PT
Chicago
60603
Med Sec, Med Trans
9501 S. King Drive
Chicago
60628
BSN, OT, SW
Chicago
60605
Concordia University
600 S. Michigan
Ave
7400 Augusta St.
River Forest
60305
EP, Gero, BSN, Psy
DePaul University
1 E. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago
60604
Psy, Med Tech, BSN
Dominican University
7900 W. Division
St.
River Forest
60305
Gero, Med Tech, Diet/N
Charleston
61920
Psy, C Health, Diet/N, Gero, H.
Studies, Med Tech, Sp Path, T. Rec
Chicago
60605
Elmhurst College
816 W. Michigan
Ave.
190 Prospect St.
Elmhurst
60126
BSN
Eureka College
300 E. College Ave.
Eureka
61530
Med Tech, OT
Finch University of
Health
Sciences/Chicago
Medical School
Gem City College
3333 Green Bay Rd.
N. Chicago
60064
HCRM, Med Tech, MD, Diet/N,
Pharmc, PT, PA, Psy
700 State St.
Quincy
62301
Adm Asst
Career Colleges of
Chicago
Chicago State
University
Columbia College
Eastern University
East-West University
70
Governors State
University
Greenville College
Rt 54 & Stuenkel
Rd.
315 E. College
Illinois College
University
Park
Greenville
60466
62246
HCA/M, BSN, OT, PT, SW, SP
Path
Gero, SW
Jacksonville
62650
Cyto, Med Tech, OT, SW
Illinois Institute of
Technology
Illinois State
University
3300 S. Federal St.
Chicago
60616
Psy, Rehab Cou
Campus Box 3490
Normal
61790
Illinois State
University Mennonite
College of Nursing
Illinois Wesleyan
University
Judson College
804 N. East Street
Bloomington 61701
Aud, C. Health, Diet/N, E. Health,
H. Ed, H. Info Mgmt, Med Tech
Psy, SP Path, T. Rec
BSN, APN
PO Box 2900
Bloomington 61702
Med Tech, BSN
1151 N. State St.
Elgin
Kendall College
2408 Orrington Ave. Evanston
Knox College
60123
60201
HS
Galesburg
61401
555 N. Sheridan
Road
Route 53
Lake Forest
60045
Romeoville
60446
Lincoln Christian
College
Lincoln College
100 Campus View
Lincoln
62656
300 Keokuk
Lincoln
62656
Lincoln CollegeNormal
Loyola University
715 W. Raab Road
Normal
61761
820 N. Michigan
Ave.
506 S. Wabash
Chicago
60611
Chicago
60605
Psy, Diet/N, MD, BSN, MSN,
Pharm
Med Trans
Jacksonville
62650
BSN, SW
Lake Forest College
Lewis University
MacCormac College
MacMurray College
Psy, BSN, SW
Med Sec
McKendree College
701 College Road
Lebanon
62254
Med Tech, BSN, OT
Midwestern University
555 31st Street
60515
DO, OT, Pharm, PT, PA
Milikin University
1184 W. Main St.
Downers
Grove
Decatur
62522
BSN, SW
Monmouth College
East Broadway
Monmouth
61462
National College of
Chiropractic
200 E. Roosevelt
Rd.
Lombard
60148
Chiro, Chiro Asst
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National-Louis
University
North Central College
1000 Capitol Dr.
Wheeling
60090
30 N. Brainard
Naperville
60566
North Park University
3225 W. Foster Ave. Chicago
60625
Med Tech, BSN, MSN
Northeastern Illinois
University
Northern Illinois
University
5500 N. St. Louis
Ave.
Chicago
60625
C Rehab, H. Edu, BSN, SW
DeKalb
60115
Northwestern Business
College
Northwestern
University
Olivet Nazarene
University
Principia College
8020 W. 87th Street
Hickory
Hills
Evanston
60457
Aud, C. Health, EP, H. Edu, Med
Tech, BSN, Diet/N, PT, Psy, PH,
Rehab Cou, SP Path, APN
MA
Kankakee
60901
Elsah
62028
Providence Baptist
College
Quincy University
9N889 Nesler Rd.
Elgin
60123
1800 College Ave.
Quincy
62301
Robert Morris College
180 N. LaSalle
Chicago
60601
MA
Robert Morris College
3101 Montvale
Drive
730 N. Church St.
Springfield
62704
MA
Rockford
61103
MA, Med Sec, Med Trans
5050 E. State Street
Rockford
61108
BSN
430 S. Michigan
Ave.
Chicago
60605
Psy, Gero, HAS/M, Med Tech, N.
Med Tech
Aud, H Sy Mgmt, MD, Med Tech,
BSN, MSN, OT, Per Tech, AON,
Parmc, Sp Path
Rockford Business
College
Rockford College
Roosevelt University
1801 Hinman
Rush University
60208
Chicago
SA Cou, Gero, HCL, Med Tech,
Psy, Rad Ther, RT Tech
Aud, Psy, MA, MD, Ortho/Prot,
Pharmc, PT, PH, SP Path
Diet/N, Psy, Med Tech, BSN, SW
Shimer College
PO Box A500
Waukegan
Southern Illinois
University
Southern Illinois
University
Southern Illinois
University
PO Box 19624
Springfield 6 62794
MD
Campus Box 1047
Edwardsville 62026
Dent, H Edu, BSN, MSN, APN,
Psy, SP Path
Dent Hyg, Dent Tech, Diet/N,
HCA/M, H Edu, MD, Pharmc,
PTA, PA, Psy, Rad Tech, Rehab
Carbondale
60079
62901
72
Springfield College
1500 N. 5th Street
Springfield
62702
Cou,
RT, SW, SP Path, T Rec
Med Lab Tech,
St. Augustine College
1333 W. Argyle St.
Chicago
60640
RT
St. Xavier University
3700 W. 103rd Street Chicago
60655
The College of Office
Technology
Trinity Christian
College
University of Chicago
1520 W. Division
Chicago
60622
Psy, HCA/M, BSN, MSN, SP Path,
APN
MA
6601 W. College Dr. Palos
Heights
th
1116 E. 59 St.
Chicago
60463
BSN
60637
MD, Pharmc, Psy, SSA
University of Illinois at
Champaign
601 E. John St.
Champaign
61820
University of Illinois at
Chicago
University of Illinois at
Peoria
University of Illinois at
Rock Island
University of Illinois at
Rockford
University of Illinois at
Springfield
University of St.
Francis
Box 5220
Chicago
60680
PO Box 1649
Peoria
61656
Aud, C Health, Tox, Diet/N, Psy,
Rehab Cou, SW, SP Path, Kinso,
APN, MD
Med Tech, MD, BSN, OT, Pharmc,
Pharm, PT, Psy, PH, SW, Tox
APN, MD
Rock Island
61201
APN
Rockford
61103
MD, APN
Shepherd Road
Springfield
62794
Geor, HAS/M, Med Tech, PH, SW
500 Wilcox Street
Joliet
60435
HAS/M, Med Tech, N. Med Tech,
BSN, Rad Ther, Rad Tech, SW, T
Rec
West Suburban College Erie at Austin
of Nursing
Western Illinois
Sherman Hall 312
University
Oak Park
60304
Macomb
61455
Wheaton College
Wheaton
60187
501 E. College
Aud, C Health, Diet/N, E Health,
Gero, H Edu, Med Tech, Psy, SW,
SP Path, T Rec
Psy, Kino, Med Tech
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ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Health Professions Programs
Belleville Area
College
2500 Carlyle Rd
Belleville
62221
ADN, H Info Tech, MA, Med
Sec, Med Lab Tech, PTA, Rad
Tech, RT Tech, EMT-P
Black Hawk College
6600 34th Ave.
Moline
61265
ADN, END, EMT-P, LPN, MA,
MedTrans, OTA, Med Lab Tech,
PTA, Med Sec, Rad Tech, RT
Carl Sandburg
College
2232 S. Lake
Storey Rd.
Galesburg
61401
ADN, EMT-P, H S Asst. LPN,
Med Sec, Rad Tech
Chicago College of
Commerce
11 E. Adams
Chicago
60603
Med Sec, Med Trans
College of DuPage
22nd & Lambert
Rd.
Glen Ellyn
60137
Add C. Gero, EMT-B, EMT-P,
H Info Tech, HS, LTCM, Med
Trans, N Med Tech, ADN, OTA,
PTA, Rad Tech, RT, RT Tech,
Sur Tech
College of Lake
County
19351 W.
Washington
Grayslake
60030
H Info Tech, HS, Rad Tech, Med
Lab Tech, Med Sec, Med Trans,
ADN, Phleb
Danville Area
Community College
2000 E. Main
Danville
61832
Hs, Med Off, Med Sec, LPN,
Rad Tech, SA Cou
Elgin Community
College
1700 Spartan Dr.
Elgin
60123
Dent Asst, EMT-P, Gero, HS,
Med Lab Tech, Med Sec, Med
Trans, ADN, LPN, PTA, SA
Cou, Sur Tech
Frontier College
Frontier Dr.
Fairfield
62837
EMT-B
Harold Washington
College
30 E. Lake St.
Chicago
60601
MH, LPN, SW, SA Cou
Harry S. Truman
College
1145 W. Wilson
Chicago
60640
H Info Tech, ADN, LPN
Heartland Community
College
1226 Towanda
Ave.
Bloomington 61701
AND, LPN
Highland Community
College-IL
2998 W. Pearl City
Road
Freeport
Med Sec, Med Trans, ADN,
LPN
61032
74
Illinois Central
College
One College Dr.
E. Peoria
61635
Dent Asst, Dent Hyg, SA Cou,
EMT-B, H Info Tech, LTCM,
Med Lab Tech, Med Off, Med
Sec, Med Trans, ADN, LPN,
OTA, Phleb, PTA, Rad Tech,
RT, Sur Tech
Illinois Valley
Community College
815 N. Smith Ave.
Oglesby
61348
Ent Asst, ADN LPN
Carterville
62918
Dent Asst, EMT-P, H Info Tech,
Med Lab Tech, Med Off, Med
Sec, Med Trans, ADN, LPN,
OTA
John A Logan College 700 Logan College
Rd.
John Wood
Community College
150 S. 48th Street
Quincy
62301
Med Off, Med Sec, ADN, LPN,
PTA
Joliet Junior College
1215 Humbolt Rd.
Joliet
60432
Med Sec, Med Trans, ADN,
LPN
Kankakee
60901
Adm Asst, EMT-P, Med Lab
Tech,
Kankakee Community River Road
College
Med Sec, ADN, LPN, PTA, Rad
Tech, RT
Kaskakia College
Shattuc Road
Kennedy King
College
Centralia
62801
Dent Asst, ADN, LPN, PTA,
Rad Tech, RT Tech
6800 S. Wentworth Chicago
Ave.
60621
Dent Hyg, MH Assoc, ADN,
LPN, SW
Kiswaukee College
21193 Malta Rd.
Malta
60150
Mt, Med Sec, Med Trans, ADN,
LPN, Rad Tech
Lake Land College
5001 Lake Land
Blvd.
Mattoon
61938
Dent Hyg, HS, Med Sec, ADN,
LPN, PTA
Lewis & Clark
Community College
5800 Godfrey Rd.
Godfrey
62035
Dent Asst, Dent Hyg, Med Lab
Tech, Med Off, Med Sec, ADN,
LPN
Lincoln Land
Community College
Shepherd Road
Springfield
62794
EMT-B, EMT-I, EMT-P, Med
Sec, Med Trans, ADN, LPN,
OTA, PTA, Rad Tech, RT
Malcolm X College
1900 W. Van
Buren
Chicago
60612
Diet/N, EMT-B, EMT-P, Med
Lab Tech, ADN, LPN, Pharm
Tech, Phleb, PA, Rad Tech, RT,
75
Sur Tech
McHenry County
College
Route 14 at Lucas
Road
Crystal Lake
60612
EMT-B, EMT-P, Med Sec, Med
Trans
Midstate College
244 SW Jefferson
Peoria
61602
MA, Dent Asst
Moraine Valley
Community College
10900 S. 88th Ave.
Palos Hills
50465
SA Cou, EMS, H Info Tech,
Med Lab Tech, ADN, Phleb,
Rad Tech, RT
Morton College
3801 S. Central
Avenue
Cicero
60804
Dent Asst, Med Off, Med Sec,
ADN, LPN, PTA
Oakton Community
College
1600 E. Gold Rd.
Des Plaines
60016
BET, H Info Tech, HS, Med Lab
Tech, Med Sec, Med Trans,
ADN, LPN, Phleb, PTA
Olive-Harvey College
10001 S.
Woodlawn Ave
Chicago
60628
ADN, LPN, RT Tech
Olney Central College 305 North West
Olney
62450
Med Sec, Med Trans, ADN,
LPN, Rad Tech
Parkland College
2400 W. Bradley
Champaign
61821
BET, Dent Asst, Dent Hyg,
EMT, Med Sec, Med Trans,
ADN, LPN, OTA, Rad Tech,
RT, Sur Tech
Prairie State College
202 S. Halsted St.
Chicago
60411
Dent Hyg, EMT-P, HS, SA Cou,
ADN, MH
Rend Lake College
RR # 1
Ina
62846
H Info Tech, H Info Asst, Med
Lab Tech, Med Sec, ADN, LPN,
OTA
Richard J. Daley
College
7500 S. Pulaski
Rd.
Chicago
60652
ADN, LPN
Richland Community
College
One College Park
Decatur
62521
BET, ADN, Sur Tech
Rock Valley College
3301 N. Mulford
Rd.
Rockford
61114
Med Off, Med Sec, Med Trans,
ADN, Pharm Tech, RT, SA Cou
Sauk Valley
Community College
173 Illinois Route
2
Dixon
61021
HS, Med Lab Tech, Med Off,
Med Sec, ADN, LPN, Phleb,
Rad Tech
76
Shawnee College
Shawnee College
Rd.
Ullin
62992
H Info Tech, Adm Asst, Med
Lab Tech, Med Off, Med Sec,
Med Trans, ADN, LPN, OTA
South Suburban
College of Cook
County
15800 S. State St.
South
Holland
60473
BET, E Care, EMT-P, HS, MA,
Med Sec, Med Trans, ADN,
LPN, OTA, Pharm Tech, Phleb,
Rad Tech, SA Cou
Southeastern Illinois
College
3575 College Road
Harrisburg
62946
H Info Tech, HS, Med Lab Tech,
ADN, LPN, OTA
Spoon River College
RR # 1
Canton
61520
ADN, LPN
Triton College
2000 Fifth Avenue
River Grove
60171
Add C, C Tom, Dent Tech,
Sono, MRI, N Med Tech, ADN,
LPN, Rad Tech, RT, Sur Tech
Wabash Valley
College
2200 College Dr.
Mt. Carmel
62863
SS
Waubonsee
Community College
Illinois Route 47 at
Harter Road
Sugar Grove
60554
Add C, HS, Med Off, Med Sec,
Med Trans, ADN, RT
Wilbur Wright
College
4300 Narragansett
Chicago
60634
Gero, LPN, OTA, Rad Tech
William Rainey
Harper College
1200 W.
Algonquin Road
Palatine
600067 Card Tech, Dent Hyg, Diet/N, HI
Coder, MA, LPN, Med Sec,
ADN, Pharm Tech, Phleb
77
ILLINOIS HOSPITALS
Health Professions Programs
Hospital
Address
City
Zip
Programs
Blessing Hospital
1005 Broadway St.
Quincy
62301
Med Lab Tech, BSN, Rad
Tech, Pharm Tech
Bloomington-Normal
School of
Radiography
900 Franklin Ave.
Normal
61761
Rad Tech, Med Tech, Diet/N
Edwards Hines, Jr.,
VA Hospital
Firth Ave &
Roosevelt Ave
Hines
60141
Diet/N, Med Tech, N Med
Tech
Graham Hospital
School of Nursing
210 W. Walnut
Canton
61540
RN-D, Rad Ther
Lakeview College of
Nursing
812 N. Logan
Danville
61832
BSN
Loyola University
Medical Center
2160 First Ave.
Maywood
60153
EMS
MdDonough District
Hospital
525 E. Grant
Macomb
61455
Rad Tech
Methodist Medical
Center of Illinois
221 NE Glen Oak
Ave
Peoria
61636
RN-D
Northwest
Communtiy Hospital
800 W. Central
Rd.
Arlington
Heights
60005
Rad Tech
Provena United
Samaritans Med Ctr
812 N. Logan Ave
Danville
61832
Rad Tech
Ravenswood Hospital 2318 W. Irving
Medical Center
Park Rd.
Chicago
60618
Associate Degree Nurse
Rockford Memorial
Hospital
2400 N. Rockton
Ave.
Rockford
61103
Med Tech, Rad Tech
St. Anthony Medical
Center
5666 E. State St.
Rockford
61108
Med Tech, BSN
St. Elizabeth Hospital
211 S. Third St.
Belleville
62222
Med Tech
St. Francis Hospital
355 Ridge Ave.
Evanston
60202
Rad Tech
St. Francis Medical
Center
530 NE Glen Oak
Ave.
Peoria
61637
Diet/N, Med Tech, Hist Tech,
BSN, Rad Tech
78
St. John’s Hospital
800 E. Carpenter
Springfield
62769
Diet/N, BSN, END, Med
Tech, RT Tech
Swedish American
Hospital
1400 Charles St.
Rockford
61104
Rad Ther, Rad Tech,
Trinity College of
Nursing
555 6th St.
Moline
61265
Rad Tech, ADN, BSN
Trinity Hospital
2320 E. 93rd St.
Chicago
61627
Rad Tech
Trinity Medical
Center
501 Tenth Ave.
Moline
61265
EMS, Sur Tech
79
HEALTH PROFESSIONS PROGRAMS
ABBREVIATIONS
Code
Add C
Adm Asst
AND
Aud
B Bank Tech
BET
BSN
C Health
C Tom
Card Rehab
Card Tech
Chiro Tech
Chiro
Cyto
Dent
Dent Asst
Dent Hyg
Dent Tech
Diet/N
DO
E Care
E Health
EMS
EMT-B
EMT-I
EMT-P
END
EP
EPD
Gero
H Edu
H I Coder
H Info Admn.
H Info Asst
H Info Mgmt
H Info Tech
HS
Profession
Addictions Counseling
Administrative Assistant
Nurse by Associate Degree
Audiology
Blood Bank Technology
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Nurse by Bachelor Degree
Community Health
Computerized Tomography
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac Technician
Chiropractic Technician
Chiropractor
Cytotechnology
Dentist
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Technician
Dietitian/Nutritionist
Osteopathic Physician
Elder Care
Environmental Health
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist
Exercise Physiologist
Epidemiology
Gerontology
Health Education
Health Insurance Coder
Health Information Administration
Health Information Assistant
Health Information Management
Health Information Technologist
Human Services
80
HS Asst
H Sic Libr
H Studies
H Sy Mgmt
HCA/M
HCL
HCRM
Hist. Tech
HSA/M
Kino
LPN
LTCM
M Rec Tech
MA
MD
Med Lab Tech
Med Off
Med Sec
Med Tech
Med Trans
MH
MH Assoc
MRI
MT
N Med Tech
Ortho/Prot
OT
OTA
PA
Per Tech
PH
Pharm
Pharm Tech
Pharmc
Phleb
Psy
PT
PTA
Rad Tech
Rad Ther
Rehab C.
RN-Diploma
Human Services Assistant
Health Sciences Librarian
Health Studies
Health Systems Management
Health Care Administration/Management
Health Care Leadership
Health Care Risk Management
Histologic Technician
Health Services Administration/Management
Knesiotherapy
Licensed Practical Nurse
Long Term Care Management
Medical Records Technology
Medical Assistant
Allopathic Physician
Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Office
Medical Secretary
Medical Technologist
Medical Transcription
Mental Health
Mental Health Associate
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Massage Therapy
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Orthotist/Prosthetist
Occupational Therapist
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Physician Assistant
Perfusion Technology
Public Health
Pharmacist
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacology
Phlebotomy Technician
Psychology
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy Assistant
Radiologic Technologist
Radiation Therapy Technologist
Rehabilitation Counselor
Registered Nurse by Diploma
81
RT
RT Tech
SA Cou
Sono
SP Path
SS
Sur Tech
SW
Tox
T Rec
Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapy Technician
Substance Abuse Counseling
Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologist
Speech Pathologist
Social Services
Surgical Technician
Social Worker
Toxicology
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
82