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Allied Health Careers
Emergency Medical Technician
Alternate Career Titles: EMT
Career Overview: Emergency Medical Technicians care for the sick for injured in emergency scenarios
Career Salary Range: $21,240 to $56,310
Required Minimum Degree/License: Postsecondary educational program and license
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Home Health Aide
Alternate Career Titles: HHA
Career Overview: Home Health Aides assist people with disabilities, chronic illnesses or cognitive impairments in completing daily living activities
Career Salary Range: $17,990 to $30,610
Required Minimum Degree/License: Postsecondary non-degree award program
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Massage Therapist
Alternate Career Titles: Registered Massage Therapist, RMT, Licensed Massage Therapist, LMT, Masseur, Masseuse
Career Overview: Massage Therapists touch and manipulate patient muscles and tissues to relieve stress or pain
Career Salary Range: $19,720 to $74,879
Required Minimum Degree/License: Postsecondary Nondegree Award
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Medical Assistant
Alternate Career Titles: Certified Medical. Assistant, CMA
Career Overview: Medical Assistants complete both administrative and clinical tasks in various healthcare settings varying dependent upon employer and specialty
Career Salary Range: $22,870 to $45,310
Required Minimum Degree/License: Certificate
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Medical Equipment Preparer
Alternate Career Titles: Sterile Processing Technician/Manager, Central Processing Technician/Manager
Career Overview: Medical Equipment Preparers ready, install and clean healthcare or laboratory equipment
Career Salary Range: $23,610 to $50,620
Required Minimum Degree/License: High School Diploma
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Paramedic
Alternate Career Titles: EMT-P, Paramedic EMT
Career Overview: A Paramedic is a professional trained to provide emergency care to ill and injured patients.
Career Salary Range: $20,000 to $56,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Paramedic Certificate Program, NREMT License, CPR BLS Certification, NREMT Paramedic License
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Perfusionist
Alternate Career Titles: Cardiovascular Perfusionist, Clinical Perfusionist, Certified Perfusionist
Career Overview: Perfusionists are responsible for sustaining a patient’s life when their heart has been stopped
Career Salary Range: $66,000 to $137,868
Required Minimum Degree/License: Postsecondary Non-degree Award
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Phlebotomist
Alternate Career Titles: Phlebotomy Technician, Specialist of Phlebotomy
Career Overview: Phlebotomists draw patient blood as needed for tests, transfusions and other purposes
Career Salary Range: $23,330 to $46,850
Required Minimum Degree/License: Postsecondary Nondegree Award
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Psychiatric Aide
Alternate Career Titles: Mental Health Aide, MHA, Mental Health Assistant
Career Overview: Psychiatric Aides care for patients who have developmental disabilities or mental illnesses
Career Salary Range: $21,930 to $59,600
Required Minimum Degree/License: Postsecondary Certificate or Associate’s Degree in Psychology
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Respiratory Therapist
Alternate Career Titles: Respiratory Care Practitioner, Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Resp Tech
Career Overview: Respiratory Therapists care for patients who experience difficulty breathing
Career Salary Range: $42,490 to $81,550
Required Minimum Degree/License: Associate’s Degree
Arts in Health
Medical Illustrator
Alternate Career Titles: Certified Medical Illustrator, CMI, Scientific Illustrator
Career Overview: Medical Illustrators are artists who specialize in portraying visual elements of health-related concepts
Career Salary Range: $62,000 to $100,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Master’s Degree in Medical Illustration
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Medical Photographer
Alternate Career Titles: Clinical Photographer, Healthcare Photographer
Career Overview: Medical Photographers produce images for healthcare, education or scientific purposes
Career Salary Range: $20,000 to $45,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Bachelor’s Degree in Photography
Dentistry Careers
Dentist
Alternate Career Titles: Doctor of Dental Medicine
Career Overview: Dentists assess, diagnose and treat problems patients are having with their oral health
Career Salary Range: $67,660 to $208,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctoral or Professional Degree
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Dental Hygienist
Alternate Career Titles: Oral Hygienist, Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Career Overview: Dental Hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral diseases, provide other preventive dental care and educate patients on good practices
Career Salary Range: $57,790 to $100,170
Required Minimum Degree/License: Associate’s Degree and State Licensure
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Dental Assistant
Alternate Career Titles: Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
Career Overview: Dental Assistants assist Dentists in performing basic clerical tasks and offer patient care support
Career Salary Range: $26,170 to $53,130
Required Minimum Degree/License: Certification
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Alternate Career Titles: Oral Surgeon, Oral and Maxillofacial Dental Specialist
Career Overview: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons perform evaluations and surgeries pertaining to the jaw, mouth, face and neck
Career Salary Range: $68,070 to $300,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree (DDS)
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Orthodontist
Alternate Career Titles: Orthodontic Specialist
Career Overview: Orthodontists help patient straighten their teeth or correct jaw and alignment issues
Career Salary Range: $112,679 and $171,877
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree
Education & Training Careers
Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialist
Alternate Career Titles: Simulation Technician, Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist, Sim Tech
Career Overview: Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialists provide technical support for all simulation technology operations within a simulation program
Career Salary Range: $45,000 to $75,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Associate’s Degree Required, Bachelor’s or above preferred.
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Healthcare Simulation Educator
Alternate Career Titles: Clinical Simulation Educator, Simulation Clinical Educator, Simulation Facilitator, Simulation Faculty
Career Overview: Healthcare Simulation Educators develop and implement simulation-based education designed to enhance patient safety and quality during healthcare delivery
Career Salary Range: $70,000 to $150,000+
Required Minimum Degree/License: Advanced Healthcare or Education Degree (BSN, MSN, MD, MS, etc)
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Healthcare Simulation Administrator
Alternate Career Titles: Healthcare Simulation Administrator
Career Overview: Provides administrative management of simulation educational and/or training programs within a healthcare institution
Career Salary Range: $75,000 to $160,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Master’s Degree (Business, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare, Technology)
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Health Educator
Alternate Career Titles: Health Education Specialists, Certified Health Educator, Certified Health Educator Specialist
Career Overview: Health Educators inform people on how to live healthy lifestyles that promote wellness
Career Salary Range: $31,440 to $97,160
Estimated Years of Schooling Required: 4
Required Minimum Degree/License: Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education for Health Promotion
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Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Alternate Career Titles: Occupational Safety Specialist, Safety Consultant, Safety Manager
Career Overview: Occupational Health and Safety Specialists assess and analyze both employment environments and procedures for safety
Career Salary Range: $41,320 to $104,460
Estimated Years of Schooling Required: 4
Required Minimum Degree/License: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety
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Occupational Health and Safety Technician
Alternate Career Titles: Occupational Health and Safety Technologist, OHST
Career Overview: Occupational Health and Safety Technicians test and measure workplace hazards
Career Salary Range: $31,650 to $82,190
Estimated Years of Schooling Required: 2
Required Minimum Degree/License: Associate’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Forensic Science Careers
Forensic Science Technician
Alternate Career Titles: Forensic Science Tech, Forensic Lab Technician
Career Overview: Forensic Science Technicians assist in criminal investigations by collecting and analyzing evidence
Career Salary Range: $33,880 to $95,600
Required Minimum Degree/License: Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences
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Phlebotomist
Alternate Career Titles: Phlebotomy Technician, Specialist of Phlebotomy
Career Overview: Phlebotomists draw patient blood as needed for tests, transfusions and other purposes
Career Salary Range: $23,330 to $46,850
Required Minimum Degree/License: Postsecondary Nondegree Award
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Toxicologist
Alternate Career Titles: Toxicology Specialist
Career Overview: Toxicologists use elements of science and medicine to assess and determine the harmful effects of chemicals
Career Salary Range: $35,000 to $60,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Bachelor’s Degree in Toxicology
Imaging & Diagnostics Careers
Cardiovascular Technologist
Alternate Career Titles: Vascular Technicians, Cardiovascular Technician
Career Overview: Cardiovascular Technologists conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems for diagnostic purposes
Career Salary Range: $28,650 to $89,450
Required Minimum Degree/License: Associate’s Degree in Cardiovascular Technology
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
Alternate Career Titles: MRI Technologists, MRI Techs, MRI Scanner
Career Overview: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists view images of an area of the body being scanned to ensure quality images
Career Salary Range: $47,960 to $95,890
Required Minimum Degree/License: Associate’s Degree
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Alternate Career Titles:Nuclear Medicine Radiologists
Career Overview: Nuclear Medicine Technologists prepare and administer radioactive medication to patients
Career Salary Range:$54,410 to $103,660
Required Minimum Degree/License: Associate’s Degree
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Radiation Therapist
Alternate Career Titles: Radiation Technologist; Radiation Therapy Technician; Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT), Rad Tech
Career Overview: Radiation Therapists treat cancer and other diseases in patients by administering radiation treatments
Career Salary Range: $53,680 to $123,710
Required Minimum Degree/License: Associate’s Degree and Certification/Licensure in Radiation Therapy
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Radiologic Technologist
Alternate Career Titles: Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT(R)), Rad Tech, Radiology Technician, Radiographer, RT
Career Overview: Radiologic Technologists take x-rays, CAT scans and administer non-radioactive materials into patient’s bloodstream for diagnostic purposes
Career Salary Range: $38,660 to $82,590
Required Minimum Degree/License: Associate’s Degree and Certification
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Sonographer
Alternate Career Titles: Registered/Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, RDMS, UltraSonographer, Ultrasound Technologist, Ultrasound Technician, Imaging Workers
Career Overview: Sonographers produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by Physicians
Career Salary Range: $48,660 to $99,100
Required Minimum Degree/License: Certification
Informatics and Health IT Careers
Health Information Technologist
Alternate Career Titles: Health Information Technicians (HIT), Medical Records Technicians (MRT), Medical Records Specialist
Career Overview: Health Information Technologists organize and manage health information data
Career Salary Range: $25,070 to $62,840
Estimated Years of Schooling Required: 2
Required Minimum Degree/License: Post-secondary Certificate or Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management
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Informatics Nurse
Alternate Career Titles: Nursing Informatics Specialist, Informatics Nursing Specialist, NI
Career Overview: Informatics Nurses maximize the efficiency of information and communications in the field of nursing
Career Salary Range: $60,000 to $160,000
Estimated Years of Schooling Required: 6
Required Minimum Degree/License: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Information Management
Medical Lab Sciences
Genetic Counselor
Alternate Career Titles: Licensed Genetic Counselor, LGC, Certified Genetic Counselor, CGC, Genetic Consultant, Gene Counselor
Career Overview: Genetic Counselors assess the risk of inheriting conditions including birth defects and genetic disorders
Career Salary Range: $45,540 to $104,770
Required Minimum Degree/License: Master’s Degree
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Toxicologist
Alternate Career Titles: Toxicology Specialist
Career Overview: Toxicologists use elements of science and medicine to assess and determine the harmful effects of chemicals
Career Salary Range: $35,000 to $60,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Bachelor’s Degree in Toxicology
Medicine Careers
Allergist
Alternate Career Titles: Allergy and Immunology Specialist
Career Overview: An Allergist treats patients with a variety of allergy or immunological health issues
Career Salary Range: $195,774 to $322,315
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctor of Medicine Degree
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Chiropractor
Alternate Career Titles: Chiropractic Doctor, Chiropractic Physician
Career Overview: Chiropractors are responsible for adjusting and manipulating patients to treat neuromusculoskeletal health issues
Career Salary Range: $32,380 to $141,030
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctor of Chiropractic
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Family Physician
Alternate Career Titles: Family Practitioner, Family Doctor, Primary Care Provider
Career Overview: Family Physicians oversee general patient health and treat acute injuries, illnesses and other conditions
Career Salary Range: $73,240 to $250,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctor of Medicine Degree
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Neonatologist
Alternate Career Titles: Neonatology Physician
Career Overview: A Neonatologist is a medical doctor trained to examine and treat high-risk newborns with complex issues
Career Salary Range: $160,000 to $310,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctor of Medicine Degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree
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Obstetrician
Alternate Career Titles: OB/GYN, OB-GYN, OBGYN
Career Overview: Obstetricians assess, diagnose, prevent and treat diseases and conditions in women, especially relating to the female reproductive system
Career Salary Range: $82,570 to $400,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctoral Degree
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Physician Assistant
Alternate Career Titles: PA, Physician’s Assistant
Career Overview: Physician Assistants perform a variety of healthcare duties including assessing, diagnosing and treating patients
Career Salary Range: $65,620 to $142,210
Required Minimum Degree/License: Master’s Degree
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Urologist
Alternate Career Titles: Genitourinary Physician
Career Overview: Urologists are responsible for treating patients with genitourinary tract or adrenal gland health issues
Career Salary Range: $318,221 to $422,921
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctor of Medicine Degree
Mental Health Careers
Art Therapist
Career Overview: Art Therapists design and guide art activities as coping mechanisms or to treat psychological illnesses or conditions
Career Salary Range: $30,000 to $80,000
Estimated Years of Schooling Required: 6
Required Minimum Degree/License: Master’s Degree in Art Therapy
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Counselor
Career Overview: Counselors provide assistance and support to improve mental health conditions
Alternate Career Titles: Mental Health Counselor, Behavioral Disorder Counselor, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Career Salary Range: $27,310 to $70,840
Required Minimum Degree/License: Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling/Psychology
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Music Therapist
Career Overview: Music Therapists help patients reach mental health goals through the use of musical treatments
Career Salary Range: $25,000 to $75,000
Estimated Years of Schooling Required: 4
Required Minimum Degree/License: Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy
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Psychiatrist
Alternate Career Titles: Psychiatric Therapists
Career Overview: Psychiatrists seek to prevent, diagnose and treat mental conditions or disorders
Career Salary Range: $61,330 to $328,150
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctoral Degree
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Psychologist
Career Overview: Psychologists evaluate, interpret and treat patient behaviors and processes
Career Salary Range: $42,330 to $124,520
Estimated Years of Schooling Required: 8
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctor of Psychology Degree
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Rehabilitation Counselor
Alternate Career Titles: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Career Overview: Rehabilitation Counselors help people with developmental or emotional disabilities to live independent lives.
Career Salary Range: $22,040 to $62,780
Required Minimum Degree/License: Master’s Degree
Nursing Careers
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alternate Career Titles: Nursing Aides, Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA
Career Overview: Certified Nursing Assistants help Registered Nurses or Licensed Vocational Nurses by obtaining vital signs, organizing medical equipment, administering personal hygiene and other basic healthcare tasks.
Career Salary Range: $20,040 to $37,900
Required Minimum Degree/License: State-approved educational program and competency exam
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Legal Nurse Consultant
Alternate Career Titles: LNC
Career Overview: A Legal Nurse Consultant helps clients and colleagues navigate the legal side of healthcare.
Career Salary Range: $115,000 to $195,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN)
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alternate Career Titles: LPN
Career Overview: Licensed Practical Nurses provide basic care to patients while working under the direction of both Registered Nurses and Physicians
Career Salary Range: $32,510 to $60,420
Required Minimum Degree/License: Post-Secondary Non-Degree Program and License
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Nurse Anesthetist
Alternate Career Titles: CRNA
Career Overview: Nurse Anesthetists administer anesthesia care for patients before, during and after surgery
Career Salary Range: $107,960 to $189,880
Required Minimum Degree/License: Master of Science in Nursing Degree
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Nurse Practitioner
Alternate Career Titles: NP, Advanced Practice Nurses, APN
Career Overview: Nurse Practitioners provide and coordinate advanced primary and specialty care.
Career Salary Range: $76,830 to $180,460
Required Minimum Degree/License: Master of Science in Nursing Degree
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Registered Nurse
Alternate Career Titles: RN, Nurse
Career Overview: A Registered Nurse cares for and supports patients with various health conditions
Career Salary Range: $48,690 to $104,100
Required Minimum Degree/License: Associate’s Degree RN or Bachelor’s Degree BSN
Nutrition Dietetics Careers
Dietitian
Alternate Career Titles: Registered Dietitian, RD
Career Overview: Dietitians promote healthy living through expert advice on the nutritional value of food intake
Career Salary Range: $36,470 to $82,410
Required Minimum Degree/License: Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition
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Nutritionist
Alternate Career Titles: Certified Nutrition Specialist, Dietitian Nutritionist, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, RDN
Career Overview: A Nutritionist helps clients develop and implement wellness plans based on their nutritional needs.
Career Salary Range: $20,000 to $50,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: High School Diploma or Certification
Occupational Therapy Careers
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Alternate Career Titles: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, OTA, COTA
Career Overview: Occupational Therapy Assistants help patients develop, recover, improve and maintain the skills needed for daily living and working
Career Salary Range: $39,160 to $80,090
Required Minimum Degree/License: Associate’s Degree and Certification
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Occupational Therapist
Alternate Career Titles: OT, Master of Occupational Therapy, MOT, OTR/L
Career Overview: Occupational Therapists help their patients to improve upon, develop or recover the skills necessary to carry out their daily life and work functions
Career Salary Range: $54,200 to $119,720
Required Minimum Degree/License: Master’s Degree
Office and Medical Assisting Careers
Legal Nurse Consultant
Alternate Career Titles: LNC
Career Overview: A Legal Nurse Consultant helps clients and colleagues navigate the legal side of healthcare.
Career Salary Range: $115,000 to $195,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN)
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Medical Assistant
Alternate Career Titles: Certified Medical. Assistant, CMA
Career Overview: Medical Assistants complete both administrative and clinical tasks in various healthcare settings varying dependant upon employer and specialty
Career Salary Range: $22,870 to $45,310
Required Minimum Degree/License: Certificate
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Medical Transcriptionist
Alternate Career Titles: Health Documentation Specialist
Career Overview: Medical Transcriptionists convert audio recordings into written patient records
Career Salary Range: $22,330 to $51,640
Required Minimum Degree/License: Postsecondary Education
Optometry Careers
Dispensing Optician
Alternate Career Titles: Licensed Dispensing Optician, Ophthalmic Dispenser, Contact Lens Dispenser, Spectacle Frame Fitter
Career Overview: Dispensing Optician professionals provide patient advice and fitting recommendations for eyeglasses and contact lenses
Career Salary Range: $22,670 to $57,180
Required Minimum Degree/License: Optician Certification Training Program
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Optometrist
Alternate Career Titles: Eye Doctor
Career Overview: Optometrists examine patients’ eyes and overall visual systems
Career Salary Range: $52,810 to $192,050
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctoral Degree in Optometry
Pediatrics Careers
Neonatologist
Alternate Career Titles: Neonatology Physician
Career Overview: A Neonatologist is a medical doctor trained to examine and treat high-risk newborns with complex issues
Career Salary Range: $160,000 to $310,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctor of Medicine Degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree
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Pediatrician
Alternate Career Titles: Paediatrician, General Pediatrician, Primary Care Pediatrician
Career Overview: Pediatricians provide healthcare to infants through adolescence
Career Salary Range: $84,770 to $220,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctor of Medicine Degree
Pharmacy Careers
Pharmacy Technician
Alternate Career Titles: Pharm Tech, Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT
Career Overview: Pharmacy Technicians help pharmacists dispense prescription medication to customers and other health professionals
Career Salary Range: $21,370 to $45,710
Required Minimum Degree/License: High School Diploma or equivalent
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Pharmacist
Alternate Career Titles: Doctor of Pharmacy
Career Overview: Pharmacists provide wellness screenings, administer immunizations and dispense prescription medication, as well as offer their expertise in regards to prescription administration
Career Salary Range: $87,120 to $157,950
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.)
Physical Therapy Careers
Physical Therapist Assistant
Alternate Career Titles: PTA
Career Overview: Physical Therapist Assistants provide physical therapy treatments and procedures to patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist
Career Salary Range: $34,640, to $79,040
Required Minimum Degree/License: Associate’s Degree and Certification
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Physical Therapist
Alternate Career Titles: PT
Career Overview: Physical Therapists help patients improve movement and manage discomfort and pain
Career Salary Range: $58,190 to $122,130
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctoral or Professional Degree
Public Health Careers
Epidemiologist
Alternate Career Titles: Public Health Scientist, Medical Scientist
Career Overview: Epidemiologists help assess and identify public health diseases and illnesses
Career Salary Range: $46,870 to $114,5210
Required Minimum Degree/License: Master’s Degree in Epidemiology
Social Work Careers
Social and Human Services Assistant
Alternate Career Titles: Social Work Assistant
Career Overview: Social and Human Services Assistants help Social Workers and other social work professionals to support clients and families in need of assistance
Career Salary Range: $21,480 to $53,380
Estimated Years of Education: 1 to 2 months
Required Minimum Degree/License: High School Diploma
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Social Worker
Alternate Career Titles: Certified Social Worker, Social Services Worker
Career Overview: Social Workers help people learn how to cope with and solve problems occurring in their everyday lives
Career Salary Range: $28,800 to $78,510
Estimated Years of Education: 4 years
Required Minimum Degree/License: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Sociology
Speech Language Hearing Careers
Audiologist
Alternate Career Titles: Doctor of Audiology, AuD, Certified Audiologist
Career Overview: Audiologists assess, diagnose, manage and treat patients with hearing, balance or ear problems
Career Salary Range: $50,490 to $113,540
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctor of Audiology Degree
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Speech Language Pathologist
Alternate Career Titles: Speech Therapist, SLP
Career Overview: Speech Language Pathologists seek to assess, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders amongst both children and adults
Career Salary Range: $47,070 to $116,810
Required Minimum Degree/License: Master’s Degree
Sports Medicine Careers
Athletic Trainer
Alternate Career Titles: AT, Certified Athletic Trainer, Athletic Trainer Certified
Career Overview: Athletic Trainers prevent, diagnose and treat injuries, illnesses and conditions relating to the muscles and bones
Career Salary Range: $30,300 to $69,140
Required Minimum Degree/License: Bachelor’s Degree
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Massage Therapist
Alternate Career Titles: Registered Massage Therapist, RMT, Licensed Massage Therapist, LMT, Masseur, Masseuse
Career Overview: Massage Therapists touch and manipulate patient muscles and tissues to relieve stress or pain
Career Salary Range: $19,720 to $74,879
Required Minimum Degree/License: Postsecondary Nondegree Award
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Recreational Therapist
Alternate Career Titles: Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, CTRS
Career Overview: Massage Recreational Therapists establish and execute recreation-based treatment programs
Career Salary Range: $29,570 to $74,210
Required Minimum Degree/License: Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy
Surgery Careers
Anesthesiologist
Alternate Career Titles: Anesthesia Specialist
Career Overview: Anesthesiologists prescribe and administer anesthesia to patients
Career Salary Range: $146,310 to $392,890
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctor of Medicine Degree
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Podiatrist
Alternate Career Titles: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, DPM
Career Overview: Podiatrists provide specialist care to patients experiencing issues with a foot, ankle or lower leg
Career Salary Range: $48,830 to $208,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree
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Surgeon
Alternate Career Titles: General Surgeon, Operating Surgeon
Career Overview: Surgeons treat patients for injuries, diseases, illnesses and deformities through invasive, non-invasive or minimally invasive surgeries
Career Salary Range: $120,000 to $390,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctor of Medicine Degree
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Surgical Assistant
Alternate Career Titles: First Assistant, Non-Physician Surgical Assistant, Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA), and Surgical Assistant-Certified (SA-C)
Career Overview: Surgical Assistants provide assistance before, during and after surgical procedures
Career Salary Range: $32,470 to $67,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Postsecondary Non-degree Award or Associate’s Degree in Surgical Assisting
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Surgical Technologist
Alternate Career Titles: Surgical Tech, ST, Operating Room Technician
Career Overview: Surgical Technologists assist in surgical operations by preparing operating rooms, arrange equipment and by providing aid to doctors throughout surgeries
Career Salary Range: $31,720 to $64,800
Required Minimum Degree/License: Postsecondary Non-Degree Award or an Associate’s Degree
Veterinary Medicine Careers
Laboratory Animal Caretaker
Alternate Career Titles: Lab Animal Caretaker, Laboratory Animal Technician
Career Overview: Laboratory Animal Caretakers complete basic and routine tasks under supervision
Career Salary Range: $18,540 to $37,810
Required Minimum Degree/License: High School Diploma
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Veterinarian
Alternate Career Titles: Vet, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Career Overview: Veterinarians care for the overall wellness of animals through assessing, diagnosing and treating them
Career Salary Range: $52,470 to $161,070
Required Minimum Degree/License: Doctoral or Veterinary Medicine Degree
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Veterinary Technician
Alternate Career Titles: Vet Tech
Career Overview: Veterinary Technicians perform medical tests under the supervision of a licensed Veterinarian to assist in diagnosing the injuries and illnesses of animals
Career Salary Range: $22,340 to $48,330
Required Minimum Degree/License: Associate’s Degree