Healthcare Careers and HOSA Events

The video introduces various healthcare careers, highlighting over 300 professions with significant job growth. It discusses five main career pathways: therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology. Each pathway is explained with examples of specific careers. The video also emphasizes the resources and competitive events offered by HOSA to help students explore and pursue careers in healthcare.

What is the expected growth rate for healthcare professions between 2018 and 2028?

• 25%

• 20%

• 14%

• 10%

Which of the following is NOT one of the five main healthcare career pathways?

• Therapeutic Services

• Diagnostic Services

• Financial Services

• Health Informatics

What is the primary goal of therapeutic careers?

• To diagnose health conditions

• To change health over time

• To provide administrative support

• To manage healthcare data

Which career is associated with diagnostic services?

• Paramedic

• Genetic Counselor

• Medical Librarian

• Dietary Manager

What is the role of health informatics in healthcare?

• To provide therapeutic care

• To document and use data to improve patient care

• To support healthcare facilities

• To develop new medical technologies

Which of the following is a career in biotechnology?

• Cell Biologist

• Medical Librarian

• Interpreter

• Dietary Manager

How can HOSA help students interested in health careers?

• By providing job placements

• By offering free medical training

• By offering competitive events and resources

• By providing scholarships

What is the focus of the health career exploration event for middle schoolers?

• A written test

• A group project

• An oral presentation

• A practical exam

Which event allows students to explore a specific skill in a diagnostic career?

• Health Career Display

• Clinical Specialty

• Medical Innovation

• Pharmacy Science

When are the guidelines for HOSA competitive events released each year?

• September

• March

• January

• December