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2.  Educational Requirements: 8+ years  Branches  Family  Internal  Emergency  Pediatrics  Orthopedics  Pros: $$$ 135,00 to High, high high!  Cons: Lots of School!!!

3.  Work with Physicians in all branches of medicine.  Usually about 6 years of school…possibly do it in 5.  Great Salaries! $80,000 - $150,000

4.  Very specialized care in many different areas of medicine  Home Health  General Orthopedics  Sports Medicine  Women’s Health  Pediatrics Average Salary $70,000 – $120,000 Pros: Great Salary, Fun job Cons: Doctorate program is competetive and takes a long time to complete.

5.  Works with PT’s in the development of treatment plans and documentation of progress of the patient.  2 year Program after completing some pre- requisites  $40,000 - $45,000  Pros: Associates Degree is only two years, Fun job!  Salary caps out at $45,000

6.  Natural form of health care using spinal manipulation  Dates back to 2700 B.C.  Doctorate Degree  Salary range: $85,000-$205,000  Pros: Great money, and you run your own business  Cons: 6-8 years of school post high school

7.  A professional who is trained in the prevention, recognition, and evaluation of injuries.  Masters degree is required and then you must pass a comprehensive exam to become certified and licensed.  Salary: $30,000 - $100+  Pros: Super fun job, can work in tons of different settings  Cons: Salary is only high at pro level

8.  Uses massage for relief of pain and discomfort and to aid in relaxation  Dates back to 3000 B.C.  No college is required. There are some associate’s programs, but most hold a certification from a vocational school  Salary: $26,000-$56,000  Pros: set your own hours and help make people feel better, not a bad salary for not attending college  Cons: Same routine day in and day out

9.  Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist: Designs and implements safe and effective strength and conditioning programs  Bachelor’s in sports science is required and must pass a comprehensive exam to become certified.  Pros: Work in many different fun settings, work with athletes, may set your own hours  Cons: ?  Salary: $30,000 - $50,000

10.  Designs special diets with the goal of enhancing athletic performance  Bachelor’s degree is required and then must pass a comprehensive exam to be come a licensed dietician  Salary: $40,000-$57,000  Pros: Work with athlete’s, may set your own hours or work part-time  Cons: ?

11.  Works with athlete’s to recover from serious injury through emotional support. Also assist in goal setting and motivation.  Doctorate degree is required  Salary: $58,000-$93,000  Pros: working with elite level athletes helping them to improve  Cons: Salary doesn’t match the level of school required