CareerWages Anesthesiologist$ 133,140 Audiologist$ 48,550 Chiropractor$ 54,300 Dentist$ 88,510 Dietitian and Nutritionist$ 37,990 Occupational Therapist$ 43,360 Optometrist$ 78,950 Pharmacist$ 71,040 Physical Therapist$ 48,410 Physician Assistant$ 60,010 Physician and Surgeon$ 143,960

CareerWages Podiatrist$ 61,250 Psychiatrist$ 73,320 Radiation Therapist$ 53,280 Recreational Therapist$ 30,640 Speech-language pathologist$ 44,090 Veterinarian$ 50,290 Athletic Trainer$ 25,070 Nuclear Medicine Technologist$ 50,880 Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$ 40,950

CareerWages Registered Nurse$ 46,440 Respiratory Therapist$ 44,360 Cardiovascular Technologist$ 32,460 Dental Hygienist$ 46,240 Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$ 48,320 Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurses$ 30,070 Medical Records and Health Information Technician$ 23,270 Radiologic Technologist$ 41,890 Surgical Technologist$ 30,640

CareerWages Paramedic$ 22,970 Clinical Laboratory Technologist$ 29,560 Pharmacy Technician$ 19,020

Work with people who have hearing, balance, and related ear problems. A master’s degree is required. Use computers and other equipment.

Jobs are in hospitals, nursing care facilities, and offices of physicians. A bachelor’s degree is required. Faster employment growth is expected.

Employment is projected to increase much faster. A master’s degree or is required. More than a quarter of occupational therapists work part time.

Must complete an accredited education program and pass an exam. The fastest growing occupation. Job opportunities are good, particularly in rural and inner city clinics.

Sonography has become an increasingly attractive alternative to radiologic procedures. 6 out of 10 sonographers were employed by hospitals. Train in hospitals, vocational-technical institutions, colleges, and the Armed Forces.

Health Services Teacher: Mrs. Lusher and Mrs. Ellis Diagnostic or Information Services Cluster Courses: Health Care Fundamentals Concepts of Health Care Clinical Concepts Clinicals – 2 credits