TYPES OF JOBSHealth science workers promote health and wellness. They diagnose and treat injuries and disease. As a physician, dentist, or nurse, you could work directly with patients. You could also work in a laboratory to get information used in research or provide administrative support by keeping medical records. Jobs include Dietitian, Athletic Trainer, Pharmacist, Physician Assistant, Radiography Technician, Music or Art Therapist, Dentist, Surgeon, Physical and Occupational Therapist, Dental Lab Technician, Veterinarian.
Health science jobs are found at a variety of different sites. For example, you could work in a hospital, office, clinic, or nursing home or you could work on a cruise ship, at a sports arena, within a patient's home and even a farm. PATHWAYS
LOCAL JOB SHADOW OPTIONS
Elk/Cameron County Locals |
X-Ray & Mammography Technician
Jean Wingard Lead Mammography Technologist
Jill Holtzhauser |
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System Supervisor/Nuclear Medicine
Danielle Ebeling Penn Highlands Elk |
Lead Sonographer - Ultrasound
Lisa Redmond Penn Highlands Elk |
Radiology and CT Scan
Thomas Curry Penn Highlands Elk |
Radiology, CT Scan, & Mammography
Amber Eagen Penn Highlands Elk |
Rehab Service Line Director
Mark Hoffman Penn Highlands Elk Lead MRI Technologist
Christian Clancy - Penn Highlands Elk |
Speech Language Pathologist
Kali Grumley Penn Highlands Elk |
IS THIS THE CAREER FOR YOU?
Assessing what you like and things you do
can lead you to a career field.
Assessing what you like and things you do
can lead you to a career field.
Does this sound like you?
- Enjoy taking care of your people
- Have your first aid or CPR certification
- Volunteer at a retirement home
- Watch medical shows on TV
- Take care of and learn about sports related injuries
- Have a pet or enjoy visiting the animal shelter
Are these your favorite subjects?
- Biology
- Anatomy/Physiology
- English
- Math
- Chemistry
- Psychology
- Health
- Physical Education
- EMT Training
- CNA Training
How do you spend your spare time?
Consider these local opportunities to expand your skills in this field.
- Science Club
- Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)
- Volunteer at or attend community health fairs.
- Become involved with your community wellness center.
- Attend a health science camp.
- Volunteer at a hospital or nursing home.
- Work as a student manager on a sports team.
- Work as an EMT for your local ambulance.
- Volunteer at an animal shelter or horse farm.
Challenges, Camps, Workshops and More!
- Check back for new listings
LOCAL POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION/TRAININGS
Occupational Therapy Assistant (AS)
Physical Therapy Assistant (AS) Medical Imaging-Radiology (AS)
*Classes at Penn Highlands DuBois |
Athletic Training (BS)
Exercise Science (BS) Nursing (AS/BSN) Physical Sciences (BS) Radiologic Science (BS) Sport & Recreation Management (BS) |
Athletic Training (BS)
Medical Imaging (BS) Nursing (AS/BSN) Nutrition & Fitness (BS) Pre-Professional Health Rehabilitation (AS/BS) Respiratory Care (AS/BS) Speech Pathology (BS) Sport Management (BS) |
Certified Nursing Assistant
Health Occupations Tech Practical Nursing (LPN) Nursing (AS)
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