Health Science Lesson

Health science jobs are important to the economy because they provide essential services that drive economic growth.

• They provide essential services that drive economic growth.

• They only increase healthcare costs.

• They are not essential to economic stability.

• They mainly offer non-economic benefits.

Orderlies transport patients to areas such as operating rooms or x-ray rooms using wheelchairs, stretchers, or movable beds. May maintain stocks of supplies or clean and transport equipment. What career pathway does belong to?

• Diagnostic Services

• Health Informatics

• Support Services

• Biotechnology Research and Development

Biomedical engineers apply their knowledge of engineering, biology, and bio-mechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological and health systems and products, such as artificial organs and prostheses. What career pathway does this profession belong to?

• Diagnosis Services

• Support Services

• Biomedical Research and Development

• Therapeutic Services

A type of education or training that is NOT required in the health sciences are:

• on-the-job training or certificate

• Doctorate or professional degree

• two-year/Associate's degree

• high school diploma or GED

All of the following are tasks a health science worker may do EXCEPT:

• Diagnose and treat health care issues.

• Write a drama for TV.

• Administer and evaluate medical procedures.

• Work with patients/clients and their families to maintain health.

• Compile and analyze data.

This career cluster diagnoses illness and injuries and helps patients get better.

• Education & Trianing

• Human Services

• Health Sceince

• STEM

People in this pathway conduct bioscience research and development as it applies to human health. Workers may study diseases to discover new treatments or invent medical devices used to directly assist patients or to improve the accuracy of diagnostic tests.

• Biotechnology Research and Development

• Diagnostic Services

• Health Informatics

• Support Services

• Therapeutic Services

People who work in this pathway use tests and evaluations that aid in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries or other physical conditions.

• Biotechnology Research and Development

• Diagnostic Services

• Health Informatics

• Support Services

• Therapeutic Services

Workers manage health care agencies, patient data and information, financial information, and computer applications related to health care processes and procedures. Workers usually have limited interaction with patients.

• Biotechnology Research and Development

• Diagnostic Services

• Health Informatics

• Support Services

• Therapeutic Services

Workers in this pathway interact with patients or the public to provide a therapeutic environment for the delivery of health care. Includes technical and professional careers.

• Biotechnology Research and Development

• Diagnostic Services

• Health Informatics

• Support Services

• Therapeutic Services