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Health Science & Medical Technology
Demand for health care professionals is strong...
Because almost all health professions are experiencing shortages, careers in this Pathway
offer promising futures. Surprisingly, doctors and nurses comprise less than 40% of
healthcare professionals, while allied health professionals make up an estimated 60%.
This pathway can lead you to many different specialties, including Nursing, Biotechnology
Research and Development, Diagnostic Services, Health Informatics (using cutting-edge
technology to store and retrieve medical data), Support Services, and Physical Therapy.
iNformation
What interests you?
- Working as a team member
- Knowing what to do in an emergency
- Learning first aid and fire safety
- Volunteering as a sports team manager
- Learning about anatomy and biology
- Using a microscope and conducting experiments
- Helping people recover from an injury
- Understanding good dental health
Check out these careers:

$21,002 - $76,898

$15,918-$83,931

$20,171-$69,118

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$17,563-$73,305

$29,656-$65,343
Explore
Do you...
- Like science and math
- Like to solve problems
- Pay attention to detail
- Act in a compassionate, caring way
- Like working as a team
Gain Some Experience
- Learn about the body and what it means to stay healthy
- Volunteer at a hospital or nursing home
- Learn first aid and fire safety
- Help people who have disabilities
- Attend a health science camp
- Work as a student trainer on a sports team
- Volunteer as a sports team manager
- Use a microscope and conduct experiments
- Teach younger students basic first aid
- Attend a community health fair
- Join Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)






School
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