1. HEALTHCARE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY EXPLORE THE OPPORTUNITIES

2. Healthcare… a Dynamic and Exciting Career! Welcome to the World of Healthcare! FIRST—Make an informed career choice by participating in the Healthcare Science Technology program NEXT--Consider your area of interest in the health science career clusters of Therapeutic, Diagnostic, Health Informatics, and Support Services

3. WHAT ARE THE FOUR HEALTH SCIENCE CLUSTERS?

4. Health Science Career Major Health Science Career Major Diagnostic Services

5. Diagnostic Services Specialties/Occupations Cardiovascular Technologist Lab Technician EKG/EEG Technician Exercise Physiologist Medical Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technologist Nutritionist Pathologist Phlebotomist Radiologic Technologist Radiologist Sonographer SAMPLES

6. Healthcare Science Career Major Therapeutic Services

7. Therapeutic Services Specialties/Occupations Athletic Trainer Certified Nurse Aide Dental Hygienist Dentist EMT LPN Massage Therapist Occupational Therapist Pharmacy Tech Physical Therapist Physician Registered Nurse Respiratory Therapist Social Worker Speech Pathologist Surgical Technician Veterinarian Veterinary Tech SAMPLES

8. Healthcare Science Career Major Health Informatics

9. Health Informatics Specialties/Occupations Admitting Clerk Community Services Specialist Data Analyst Epidemiologist Health Educator Health Information Coder Healthcare Administrator Medical Biller Medical Cybrarian Patient Advocate Public Health Educator Reimbursement Specialist Risk Manager Transcriptionist Unit Coordinator SAMPLES

10. Healthcare Science Career Major Biotechnology Research and Development

11. Health Science Career Major Support Services

12. Support Services Specialties/Occupations Support Services Specialties/Occupations Biomedical / Clinical Engineer Biomedical / Clinical Technician Central Services Assistant Environmental Health and Safety Engineer Facilities Manager Food Services Manager Hospital Maintenance Engineer Industrial Hygienist Materials Management Specialist Transport Technician SAMPLES

13. What is a Healthcare Science Technology program?

14. What can students expect to learn in a Healthcare Science Technology program? Health careers, work-based learning Patient assessment, vital signs Diseases, diagnostics, and treatments Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid Medical assisting skills Medical terminology Anatomy and physiology

15. What does a career in healthcare mean for students? A rewarding job Job satisfaction Position availability Work with all ages Specialty variety Excellent salaries Advancement Mobility

16. What kinds of patients do healthcare workers treat? Lung disease patients Heart and cancer patients Neuromuscular patients Accident victims Premature babies Children Adults/Elderly Dead people Athletes Animals

17. Successful healthcare professionals have what it takes in the workplace! Personal Qualities of a Health Care Worker Professional appearance Competence Team Player Willingness to learn Communication Enthusiasm

18. Healthcare professionals have these positive traits. Dependability Empathy Attitude Respect Patience Responsibility Honesty Self-motivation Tact

19. IF YOUR STUDENTS... Enjoy working with people Desire a career with job security Are interested in earning an above-average starting salary in their job THEN… A career in healthcare might be right for your students!

20. Healthcare professionals are everywhere!

21. What do healthcare professionals do? In summary: Healthcare professionals contribute to our health, help us when we are sick, troubled, or injured, and work to protect our environment.

22. Where do healthcare professionals work? Acute care hospitals Diagnostic laboratories Rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities Patients’ homes Patient transport services Physician offices Assisted living and retirement centers Educational institutions, including colleges and universities Industry Athletic teams: HS, college and professional

23. How does the job market look for healthcare professionals? The healthcare industry in experiencing the fastest growing period ever. Healthcare is largest industry in the United States, with education in second place. 9 of the top 20 fastest growing occupations in Georgia are in health- care. Major shortages are predicted for all healthcare workers in rural and urban areas.

24. How much do healthcare professionals earn? Starting salaries are above average. The salary range for health care workers is from $15,000 to $200,000+ depending on job responsibilities, education, and location.

25. Preparing to become a healthcare professional! Certification--3 to 18 months Associate Degree--2 year college Bachelor of Science--4 year college or university Master of Science--1 to 2 years past college And beyond…. Bachelor of Science Degree

26. Healthcare Science Technology Program requirements for Internship Prerequisite coursework in general education Students should have a strong background in math and science Regular attendance, clean discipline record

27. Healthcare Science Technology Program Available courses: –Introduction to Health Science –Applications of Healthcare Science Tecnnology –Medical Assisting –Nursing Assisting

28. Learning By Performing HST students gain experience in a variety of areas: –Medical and surgical areas of the hospital –Intensive care units (adult, pediatric, neonatal) –Emergency room –Patient transport –School settings –Outpatient clinics and physicians’ offices –Home care –Long-term care facilities –Therapy departments –Dental offices –Nurseries/daycare centers

29. Healthcare Science Technology students join a unique student organization--Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) –Community and school service projects –Recognition through the competitive events program –Academic and technical skills development –Leadership development –Scholarship awards –Networking statewide and nationwide This organization is recognized nationally. The mission is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality healthcare providing opportunities for knowledge, skills, and leadership development of Health Science Technology students.

30. Did you ever wonder what your students would be when they grew up? Healthcare Professionals: –Make a difference in their clients’ lives –The work is interesting and meaningful –The environment is a high-tech and exciting career –The profession is high touch, people- oriented

31. The mission of a healthcare science technology program is to produce a pipeline of quality healthcare workers who have personal career satisfaction.