Health Science Cluster

It is predicted that one in seven Americans will be employed in healthcare and social assistance jobs by 2028.

• True

• False

What are some reasons for the increased demand in healthcare jobs?

• growing technology

• more people are getting insurance

• more health concerns for older people

• ALL OF THE ABOVE

What is the PRIMARY function of people who work in health care?

• to do plastic surgery

• cleaning teeth

• to treat patients with injury or illness.

• treating people with mental illness

What do you think are some important qualities for people in this cluster?

• Dependability

• Caring

• Relating

• All of the above

What do you think are some important skills for people who work in this cluster?

• speaking Spanish

• communication skills

• research skills

• All of the above

Why are careers in mental health care expanding? (growing)

• more people have mental health issues

• mental health issues are becoming destigmatized

• people are lying about their mental health