Finding the Right Occupation for You In the Health Care Field

Major Services in Health Care Therapeutic Services Diagnostic Services Health Informatics Support Services

Therapeutic Services Provide care over time Occupational examples include: Physical Therapist Respiratory Therapist Athletic Trainer Dental Hygienist

Diagnostic Services Services used to identify a particular condition or disease, such as x-rays or blood tests Occupational examples include: Medical Lab Technicians Pathologists Radiology Technicians

Informational Services Services that document and process information Occupational examples include: Admitting Clerk Health Care Administrator Medical Librarian Transcriptionist

Support Services Services that help create relaxing, healing, and supportive environment for patients Occupational examples include: Dietary Technicians Hospital Maintenance Engineers

Educational Requirements Secondary (High School Courses, HOE Programs) Post-secondary (Vo-tech, Community Colleges, Universities)

Post-Secondary Education Types of Degrees: Associate’s Degree (Two Year Course Study) Bachelor’s Degree (Course Study of Four or More Years) Master’s Degree (One or More Years Beyond Bachelor’s Degree) Doctorate or Doctor’s Degree (Two or More Years Beyond Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree)

Resources for Occupational Research Dictionary of Occupation Titles Occupational Outlook Handbook

Review Questions from Your Textbook What does a respiratory therapist worker help a patient do? Where might a physical therapist work? Name three daily tasks a dental assistant might perform. Name three types of diagnostic services careers. Why is the work of an environmental service technician so important?

Career Exploration Activity Health Care Career Poster Identify a health care service area that interests you the most Use the provided guidelines Any Questions? Have Fun