Healthcare Career Pathways

Which of the following careers is NOT within the diagnostic services pathway?

• Phlebotomist

• Pathologist

• Medical illustrator

• Ultrasound Technician

Workers in Diagnostic Services use tests and evaluations to detect, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries or other physical conditions.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is a career in the Therapeutic Services pathway?

• Radiology Technician

• Medical Laboratory Technician

• Paramedic

• Pathologist

Which of the following are careers in the Therapeutic Services Pathway? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

• EKG Technician

• Physical Therapy Assistant

• Pharmacist

• Certified Nurse Assistant

Workers in the therapeutic services pathway:

• work with hospitals to develop activities for long-staying patients.

• work directly with patients to provide care, treatment counseling, and health education.

• work with doctors to determine the best way to treat patients.

Most states require some type of national certification exam, registration, or licensure by a national professional organization to work in diagnostic services.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What does a Phlebotomist do?

• Operate equipment using high frequency sound waves to take an image

• Specialize in capturing Magnetic Resonance Imaging

• Specializes in knowing or finding why a person is sick

• Responsible for collecting blood specimens

What does a Paramedic do?

• Helps patients with breathing difficulties

• Dispense medications to patients

• Helps patients regain physical mobility

• Called to emergencies and provide care during transport to a hospital

What does a Ultrasound Technician do?

• Operate equipment using high frequency sound waves to take an image

• Specialize in capturing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

• Specializes in knowing or finding why a person is sick

• Responsible for collecting blood specimens

What does a Respiratory Therapist do?

• Helps patients with breathing difficulties

• Dispense medications to patients

• Helps patients regain physical mobility

• Called to emergencies and provide care during transport to a hospital