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Medical AssistingDiploma

Medical AssistingAssoc. Applied

Science

EMS-ParamedicAssoc. Applied Science

EMS Bachelor of Science

Physician AssistantMasters Degree

Nurse Aide I

Registered NurseAssoc. Degree Nursing

NursingBachelor of Science

NursingMasters of Science

Nursing Doctor of Philosophy

Home Companion Aide

Geriatric Aide

Nurse Aide II

Practical NurseDiploma

Physical Therapy Assistant

Assoc. Applied Science

Therapeutic Massage


Pharmaceutical Sciences

Masters of Science

Pharmacy Technology


Pharmacy Technology

Diploma

Healthcare Education & Career Pathway

Healthcare Administration

Bachelor of Science

HistotechnologyAssoc. Applied

Science

HistotechnologyBachelor of

Science

Cancer Information ManagementAssoc. Applied

Science

Physical TherapyMaster of Science

Medical Office Administration

Medical Laboratory Technology


Medical Technology Bachelor of Science

Health Information Technology



Bachelor of Science

Health Information Management

Masters of Science

Medical Office ProceduresCertificate

Health Unit Coordinator

Medication Aide

PharmDDoctor of Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Bachelor of Science

Athletic Trainer

Medication Aide

Transitioning Student

Phlebotomy Certificate

Nurse Aide I

Nurse Aide I





Medical Doctor Doctor of Medicine

Doctorate DegreeMasters DegreeBachelor of ScienceAssociate DegreeDiplomaCertificateContinuing Education Certificate

Shading = Patient ContactNo Shading = Non-Patient Contact

Therapeutic MassageDiploma

EMT-Basic

Paramedic

EMT-Basic• Recognizes a variety of medical

emergencies• Provides efficient and prompt

emergency care• Evaluates diagnostic signs• Determines extent of injury or illness

EMS – Paramedic – Assoc. Degree• Recognizes, assesses, and manages

medical emergencies in prehospital settings

• Supervises ambulance personnel• Performs emergency surgical

procedures• Supervises & manages crisis scenes

EMS – Bachelor of Science• Recognizes, assesses, and manages

medical emergencies in prehospital settings• Supervises ambulance personnel• Performs emergency surgical procedures• Supervises & manages crisis scenes

Physician Assistant – Masters Degree• Takes medical histories • Examines and treats patients • Orders and analyzes lab tests and x-rays• Prescribes medication • Treats minor injuries

Athletic Trainer• Specializes in preventing,

recognizing, managing and rehabilitating injuries that result from physical activity

Home Companion Aide• Performs duties such as escorting

patients, assisting with activities of daily living, and ordering and receiving supplies

Nurse Aide 1• Provides personal care for patients, residents,

or clients in a health care setting• Works under the direction of LPNs and RNs to

assist with patient care

Registered Nurse – Assoc. Degree• Supervises nursing assistants & LPNs• Plans, directs, and provides patient

care• Observes and records symptoms,

reactions, and patient progress

Registered Nursing – Bachelor of Science• Deals with the science and principles of nursing• Maintains a role away from the bedside while

applying critical thinking, professional skills, and knowledge to client outcomes and health care systems

Nursing – Masters of Science• Advanced level nurse such as a Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist

Nurse Midwife, or a Nurse Educator or Administrator• Entry-level degree for managers. It is also a prerequisite for doctorate

level nursing education

Nursing - Doctor of Philosophy• Provides foundation for leadership in professional nursing care• Works in areas of advanced practice specialization

Geriatric Aide• Offers personal care and assistance to

elderly people who no longer have the health, strength, or resources to be completely self-sufficient

Medication Aide• Administers non-parenteral

medications under direct supervision of a registered nurse

Nurse Aide II• Performs more complex skills than a NAI• Works under the direction of LPNs and

RNs to assist with patient care

Practical Nurse – Diploma• Provides nursing care to children and adults• Participates in assessment, planning,

implementing, and evaluating nursing care

Medical Office Administration• Entry-level positions in physicians’ offices, ambulatory

care centers and other medical environments • Jobs include transcriptionist, secretary, hospital unit

secretary, records clerk, insurance form preparer, patient accounting clerk, and clinical technician

Health Unit Coordinator• Unit secretary or hospital ward clerk• Maintains clerical items & up-to-date

records of patient procedures

Medical Office Procedures – Certificate• Assists health care facilities with scheduling, coding & processing insurance, & billing• Performs routine office tasks

Medical Assisting – Diploma• Assists physicians in the examination and treatment of patients• Performs routine office tasks

Physical Therapy Assistant –Assoc. Degree• Provides direct patient care for

physical improvement• Works under supervision of

physical therapists

Therapeutic Massage – Assoc.Degree• Provides manipulation, methodical

pressure, friction and kneading of the body for maintaining wellness or treating alterations of the body

Medical Assisting – Assoc.Degree• Performs administrative, clinical,

and laboratory procedures in physicians’ offices, health maintenance organizations, health departments, and hospitals

Healthcare Administration – Bachelor of Science • Develops, plans, and manages health care

operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems

Masters in Physical Therapy • Helps patients, including accident victims and individuals with

disabling conditions by providing services that restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities

Phlebotomy – Certificate• Collects and process blood and body fluids• Employed in hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices & other health

care settings

Medical LaboratoryTechnology – Assoc. Degree• Performs & analyzes lab tests on

blood & other body fluids for use in diagnosis & treatment

Medical Technology – Bachelor of Science• Performs diagnostic analytic tests on human

body fluids as well as other specimens• Works in clinical laboratories at hospitals,

doctor's offices, reference labs, and within thebiotechnology industry

Histotechnology – Assoc.Degree• Prepares tissue samples for

microscopic examination using various dyes & stains

Histotechnologist – Bachelorof Science• Also known as histologic technologists or tissue

technologists, prepares slices of body tissue for examination by pathologists

• Performs complex procedures for processing body tissue and must make judgments concerning the quality of results

Health InformationTechnology – Assoc. Degree• Processes, analyzes, abstracts,

compiles, maintains, manages & reports health information

Cancer InformationManagement – Assoc. Degree• Analyzes health records• Compiles cancer date fro research• Abstracts & codes clinical data

Health Information Management – Bachelorof Science• Works with administrative and clinical staffs in

health care facilities to provide the best possible information resources

• Designs and maintains health information systems to collect, assess, and disseminate clinical and administrative data

Pharmacy Technology – Diploma• Assists the pharmacist with all duties as they relate to customer/client care• Prepares oral & intravenous medications• Maintains patient records & medication inventory• Data entry• Performs dosing calculations

Pharmacy Technology –Assoc. Degree• Processes the prescriptions,

prepares the prescriptions, and distributes the medication to patients

Pharmaceutical Sciences – Bachelorof Science• Works in technical positions in the pharmacy

production, control, and development sectors of the pharmaceutical industry

• Can work with drug research and development, pharmaceutical marketing or drug regulation

Pharmaceutical Sciences – Masters of Science• Pharmaceutical scientists are actively involved in all aspects of drug

discovery, development, and production• Has specialized training in molecular biology, analytical

instrumentation, pharmacology, & biochemistry

PharmD – Doctor of Pharmacy• The doctor of pharmacy, PharmD, is the professional degree

required to practice pharmacy in the United States

CERTIFICATE

DIPLOMA

CONTINUING EDUCATION CERTIFICATE

ASSOCIATE DEGREE

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

MASTERS DEGREE

Occupation SummariesDOCTORATE DEGREE

Medical Doctor - Doctor of Medicine• Practices medicine and is concerned with maintaining or restoring

human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease and injury.

Therapeutic Massage – Diploma• Provides manipulation, methodical

pressure, friction and kneading of the body for maintaining wellness or treating alterations of the body

Paramedic• Recognizes, assesses, and manages

medical emergencies in prehospital settings

• Supervises ambulance personnel• Performs emergency surgical

procedures• Supervises & manages crisis scenes

Education & Career Pathway Personality StrengthsThe Holland Code system, developed by Dr. John Holland, is widely used by career counselors & individuals to assist in determining personality traits used in career decision making. Holland’s theory explores six distinct personality types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, & Conventional. Knowing your Holland “type” can make sense of the relationship between personality strengths, occupational “types”, college majors, & career fields. The higher the Compatibility, the higher the chances are for career satisfaction.

Check each item below that describes you, then add up the number of checks in each box & write the total beside the personality type beneath it.

After writing your scores in the boxes beside the personality traits, circle the three that best describe you. Now, put a number one (1) by the personality trait that best describes you, a two (2) beside the next best descriptor, & a three (3) beside the next best descriptor. Write the first letter of each personality trait you chose, in order, in these spaces: ______ ______ ______ ; this indicates your “Holland Code.” You can use your personality strengths information/Holland Code to explore careers & college majors that fit well with your personality. This personality strengths tool is only intended to help you begin to understand how to match your personality with a career. Seek professional assistance from a career counselor in the Career Services Center to verify your results or to take on-line career assessments.

___ I like to work with my hands___ I like to work outdoors___ I like to work on or with machines & equipment___ I like to work with animals or plants___ I am skilled in carpentry or building things___ I am considered to be a practical person

___ RealisticYou may have mechanical or athletic ability & prefer

to work with objects, machines, tools, plants, or animals. You often like to find answers to problems

by doing hands-on work instead of talking about solutions.

___ I like math &/or science classes___ I like to find out what makes things “tick”___ I like to solve technical problems___ I have an interest in medical occupations___ I am competent with computer applications or programming___ I am inquisitive & curious by nature

___ InvestigativeWhen you have a problem, you are likely to analyze

it & look at different ways to solve it using math or science. You may prefer to work by yourself.

___ People would say I have lots of ideas___ I like music, drama, or art classes___ I like writing stories or poems___ I can play a musical instrument___ I like, or would like, to act in a drama___ I am a creative person

___ ArtisticYou may enjoy things like art, music, & books & are

likely to express your feelings easily. You often prefer to work in unstructured settings using your

imagination & creativity.

___ I really want to help people___ I like to teach others how to do things___ I like to help others solve problems___ I like to care for sick people___ I like to give people information___ I am an understanding & sympathetic person

___ SocialYou may like to work with people to enlighten,

inform, train, or cure them. Socializing may or may not be fun for you, but you find reward in life through

helping others.

___ I like to lead & persuade people___ I like competitive events or challenges___ I like to influence others___ I have the ability to sell products, services, or ideas___ I motivate others___ I am results oriented

___ EnterprisingYou may like to influence or persuade people & lead or manage within an organization to achieve goals or

economic gain.

___ I like for things to have order & structure___ I like working with numbers or data___ I like word processing or data input___ I am accurate with numbers, data, & information___ I like following rules & instructions___ I have the ability to handle details

___ ConventionalYou may have clerical or numerical abilities & like to

work with data, carry out tasks in detail, or follow through on others’ instructions. Keeping things

organized is usually important to you.

PATIENT CONTACT NON-PATIENT CONTACT

EMT-BasicSocial

RealisticInvestigative


SocialRealistic

Investigative

Nurse Aide ISocial

RealisticConventional


SocialInvestigative

Home CompanionAide

SocialRealistic

Conventional

Geriatric AideSocial


Nurse Aide IISocial



SocialInvestigative

Physical Therapy Assistant

Assoc. Applied ScienceSocial


Therapeutic MassageAssoc. Applied Science

RealisticSocial

Pharmacy TechnologyDiploma

ConventionalRealistic

Investigative

HistotechnologyAssoc. Applied Science

RealisticConventionalInvestigative

Cancer Information Management

Assoc. Applied ScienceConventionalInvestigative

--Enterprising &/or Social(based on job setting)


Conventional

Medical Laboratory Technology

Assoc. Applied ScienceInvestigative



Assoc. Applied ScienceConventionalInvestigative


Conventional

Health Unit CoordinatorConventional

Athletic TrainerSocial

Realistic

Medication AideSocial


PhlebotomyCertificateRealistic

Conventional--

Social (based

on job setting)

Medical AssistingAssoc. Applied Science

SocialConventional

Realistic


SocialConventional

Realistic

ParamedicSocial

RealisticInvestigative

Therapeutic MassageDiplomaRealistic

Social

PATIENT CONTACT NON-PATIENT CONTACT

EMT-Basic• Honesty & integrity• Decision making &

critical thinking skills• Interest in working

with & helping people

Paramedic• Honesty & integrity• Decision making & critical

thinking skills• Interest in working with &

helping people


• Honesty & integrity• Decision making & critical

thinking skills• Interest in working with &

helping people

Nurse Aide I• Interest in working with

people• Good communication

skills• Ability to follow

directions


• Strong interpersonal skills• Good math & science skills• Strong critical thinking, problem

solving, & communications skills• Self directed learner

Home Companion Aide • Interest in working with people• Good communication skills• Ability to follow directions

Geriatric Aide• Interest in working with

people• Good communication

skills• Ability to follow directions

Nurse Aide II• Interest in working with people• Good communication skills• Ability to follow directions


• Strong interpersonal skills• Good math & science

skills• Strong critical thinking,

problem solving, & communications skills

• Self directed learner

Physical Therapy AssistantAssoc. Applied Science

• Ability to work with people• Problem solving &

communications skills• Good math & science skills

Therapeutic MassageAssoc. Applied Science

• Interest in working with & helping people

• Good people skills

Pharmacy TechnologyDiploma

• Interest in math & science• Detail oriented• Good communication &

people skills

Cancer Information ManagementAssoc. Applied Science

• Computer skills• Math ability• Interest in computers• Research & health care

--• Ability to work well with others• Interest in numbers, data, & problem-

solving (based on job setting)

Medical OfficeAdministration

• Good communication skills

• Detail oriented• Good organizational

skills

Medical LaboratoryTechnology

Assoc. Applied Science• Interest in science & hands-on

work• Good technical & problem solving

skills• Ability to work well with others


Assoc. Applied Science• Interest in computers &

health care, but not in patient care


• Strong grammar & keyboarding skills• Strong computer skills

Health UnitCoordinator

• Good communication skills

• Detail oriented• Good organizational

skills

Athletic Trainer• Good communication

skills• Interest is working with

people

Medication Aide• Interest in working with

people• Good communication skills• Ability to follow directions

PhlebotomyCertificate

• Good hand-eye coordination• Good people skills

--• Interest in working with & helping

people (based on job setting)

Education & Career PathwaySkills & Interests

HistotechnologyAssoc. Applied Science

• Attention to detail, works well alone & with others, good fine motor skills

• Interest in science & hands-on work

Medical AssistingAssoc. Applied Science

• Ability to assist in procedures with patients under direction of the doctor

• Coding records & scheduling appointments in office setting

• Organized• Demonstrates good decision making

skills


• Ability to assist in procedures with patients under direction of the doctor

• Coding records & scheduling appointments in office setting

• Organized• Demonstrates good decision making skills

Therapeutic MassageDiploma

• Interest in working with & helping people

• Good people skills

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