Career Advancement Health Science Technology Education

Objectives zLocate, evaluate, and interpret career options and employment information. zPredict the impact of career decisions.

Career Introduction zThe educational requirements for future health careers will depend on many factors and vary among career choices. zPreparation begins

Career Advancement zA health care worker reaches a high level position by a series of occupational steps. zAdvancement is based on gaining additional experience, education, and clinical training.

Enter the Workforce zThe more experience, education, and clinical training you possess, the greater your initial step into a career. zDetermine the requirements, then make an entrance.

AIDE zExample zEducational Requirement è Laboratory Aide è HS Graduate; On-the-job training

ASSISTANT zExample zEducational Requirement è Laboratory Assistant è Up to one year of classroom and clinical preparation

Nursing Assistant

TECHNICIAN zExample zEducational Requirement è Laboratory Technician è Minimum two years classroom; two-year training program

Pharmacy Tech Vet Tech Respiratory Technician

TECHNOLOGIST zExample zEducational Requirement è Laboratory Technologist è A three to four year college program plus work experience

Working under the supervision of clinical lab technologists, clinical lab technicians prepare specimens, follow detailed manual tests and oversee automated analysis tests. Depending on the lab, clinical lab technicians can work with different specimens, like blood and tissue samples. Tools used by clinical lab technicians include cell counters, microscopes, advanced computers and other lab equipment. The purpose of this position is to help physicians and researchers detect, diagnose and treat diseases, both new and old. Lab Technologist

PROFESSIONAL zExample zEducational Requirement è Pathologist è A four-year degree, advanced degree, and clinical training

Forensic Pathologist Veterinarian Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist