1. Description of Dental Hygienist
responsible for performing procedures such as removing deposits, plaque, and stains from teeth
examining gums for signs of disease
apply fluoride or sealant solutions to freshly cleaned teeth
take x-rays for the dentist
teaching patients about proper dental health and oral hygiene.
show patients how to both brush and floss their teeth properly after completing procedures

2. Educational/Training requirements
Dental hygienists are required to earn a degree or certificate from an accredited dental hygiene school
State license in order to practice.
The most common degree earned by hygienists is a 2-year associate's degree, although it is possible to earn a bachelor's or master’s degree as well

3. Salary
dental hygienists who work in urban areas with higher living costs will earn more than those in more rural areas
annual salary for a dental hygienist in 2008 was $66,570
The top 10% earned more than $90,000 per year

4. A typical day in the life
dental hygienists typically see an average of 8-10 patients per day.

5. Description of Phlebotomy
responsible for drawing blood from patients
delivering this blood to local laboratories for testing
Expect to draw blood from babies, children, young adults and elderly patients on a daily basis
Depending on where you work, you may see a specific age group more than any other.

6. Educational/Training requirements
Most phlebotomists today take a one- or two- semester college training program in phlebotomy.
Students learn techniques for drawing blood, such as venipuncture.
Phlebotomy instructors teach methods for proper handling of specimens
Most students get supervised field experience at local clinics or hospitals.

7. Salary A phlebotomist's average salary is $28,989
maximum phlebotomist salaries top out at $40.617
Larger institutions tend to pay more than smaller private practices
Pension
education reimbursement
paid time off
sick days

8. A typical day in the life
A Phlebotomist is an employee that draws blood from a patient
prepares that blood in a specific tube correlating to the test required
ships the specimen to the lab for processing

9. Description of Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy technicians work with pharmacists to help prepare and give out prescription medication.
take prescriptions over the phone and in person
work with health professionals and customers help mix medicines
count pills
measure medication
label and give instructions for medicine
and help take payments.

10. Educational/Training requirements
high school diploma
graduate from a 1- to 2-year pharmacy technology program.

11. Salary
salary is $33,085

12. A typical day in the life
Filling bottles with correct medication
Mixing pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions
Double checking prescriptions are filled correctly
Maintaining proper storage and security conditions for drugs