Navy Corpsman

Nature of Work “You will provide treatment for thousands of Sailors and Marines, utilizing your ability to think and act quickly to keep them fit and ready to serve at the best of their abilities.” support.html support.html

Education and Training Needed A college degree is not required to become a Navy Corpsman. Special military training is administered to become a Navy Corpsman.

Other Qualifications There really aren't any other qualifications other than the qualifications needed to get into the Navy.

Job Outlook and Future Prospects Surgical technician Dental hygienist Emergency medical technician (EMT) Respiratory therapist Dental laboratory technician Nuclear medical technologist Physical therapist’s assistant Dental assistant Pharmacist’s assistant Medical records clerk

Potential Earnings Rank and years in service determine your pay.

Related Occupations Physicians Assistant Registered Nurse Physical Therapy Assistant

Coal Miner Great-Grandpa

Nature of Work Mining was hard work. Miners worked long hours in dark mines with very little space. This work was extremely dangerous and caused disease.

Education and Training Needed There was none. Young boys were hired and most of them followed their dads into mining work.

Other Qualifications None

Job Outlook The mining industry fell quickly. Oil was quickly replacing coal to be used as fuel.

Potential Earnings Wages were low for the harshness of the physical labor and much of the wage went to the company store or there company owned house.

Related Occupations Oil field worker. Railroad worker. Steel mill worker.

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