Health Science

Careers focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses and injuries, encompassing a wide range of medical and allied health professions.

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Careers focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses and injuries, encompassing a wide range of medical and allied health professions.

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14 career roles

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Audiologist Biomedical Engineer Dietitian/Nutritionist Medical Assistant Medical Doctor (General Physician) Medical Laboratory Technologist Paramedic/EMT Pharmacist +6 more

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Audiologist

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Diagnoses and treats hearing and balance problems.

Biomedical Engineer

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Applies engineering principles to design and develop medical devices, equipment, and software for healthcare.

Dietitian/Nutritionist

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Advises individuals and groups on nutrition and diet, promoting health and managing diseases through food.

Medical Assistant

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Performs administrative and clinical tasks to support the healthcare providers in medical offices and hospitals.

Medical Doctor (General Physician)

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Diagnoses and treats common illnesses and injuries, provides preventive care, and refers patients to specialists when needed.

Medical Laboratory Technologist

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Performs laboratory tests on samples of blood, tissue, and other body fluids to help physicians diagnose and treat diseases.

Paramedic/EMT

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Provides immediate medical care in emergency situations outside of a hospital setting and transports patients to healthcare facilities.

Pharmacist

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Dispenses prescription medications, advises patients on drug use and potential side effects, and ensures the safe and effective use of pharmaceuticals.

Physical Therapist

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Helps patients recover from injuries, illnesses, and surgeries through exercise and rehabilitation techniques to restore movement and function.

Physician (Doctor)

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Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries, prescribes medication, and advises patients on preventative care.

Radiologist

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Interprets medical images (X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds) to diagnose diseases and injuries.

Registered Nurse

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Provides direct patient care, administers medications, monitors vital signs, and educates patients and families.

Registered Nurse (RN)

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Provides direct patient care, administers medications, educates patients and families, and collaborates with healthcare teams.

Surgeon

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Performs operations to treat diseases, injuries, or deformities.