Explore Health Science Pathways for Your Future Career
Discover the world of health science through the eyes of Dr. Tammy Smith, an experienced epidemiologist. Learn about the diverse field of health sciences, its importance, benefits, and various career pathways available to pursue in healthcare. Unveil the 5 key pathways in health science, including diagnostic services, therapeutic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. Start your journey in acquiring functional health knowledge, skills, and attitudes to excel in the dynamic realm of healthcare. Explore your passion, purpose, skills, and talents to pave the way for a rewarding career in the health science industry.
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HEALTH HEALTH SCIENCE SCIENCE Dr. Tammy Smith
Health Science 2 WHO AM I? WHO AM I? Dr. Tammy Smith Doctorate in Public Health Masters in Public Health Bachelor of Science in Biology Epidemiologist at CDC Foundation Health care associated infections at Health care facilities such as nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, clinical hospitals, medical hospitals, and more. My favorite subject since I was 7 years old was HEALTH SCIENCE!!
Health Science 3 WHAT IS HEALTH SCIENCE? WHAT IS HEALTH SCIENCE? Health science is the study of the well-being, health, or medical care for human beings or those who are sick or unhealthy, as well as medicine, nutrition, and environmental health Health sciences covers a large variety of careers within health care. Health science is also one of the most diverse areas of study in the United States right now, with students of all economic and educational backgrounds learning how to help others.
EXPLORE THE WHY? EXPLORE THE WHY? Learning about health science will help you acquire functional health knowledge, and strengthens attitudes, beliefs, and practice skills needed to adopt and maintain healthy behaviors throughout your lives. You can learn, thrive, and prepare for more in-depth health science education in high school!
Health Science 5 HOW WOULD THIS BENEFIT YOU NOW HOW WOULD THIS BENEFIT YOU NOW AND IN THE FUTURE? AND IN THE FUTURE? You will learn about yourself and what interest you before you can decide which health career is right for you. What is your Passion? What is your Purpose? What are your best Skills? What is your Talent?
5 PATHWAYS 5 PATHWAYS Health care careers
Health Science 7 WHAT ARE THE 5 PATHWAYS? WHAT ARE THE 5 PATHWAYS? 1. Diagnostic services 2. Therapeutic services 3. Health informatics 4. Support services 5. Biotechnology research and development What occupations fall under the pathway? What skills would someone need for that pathway?
DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES Include careers that use tests to detect, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, or other physical conditions. Some common careers that fall under diagnostic services include: EKG technician Phlebotomist Radiology technician Ultrasound technician Dental laboratory technician You would have to be able to follow instructions and procedures to accurately complete tests. You would need evaluating and reporting skills.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES THERAPEUTIC SERVICES This is the most popular health science career pathway. It s focused on working with patients to provide care, treatment, or counseling to improve the patient s status over time. Common careers in therapeutic services include: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Pharmacist Occupational therapist Paramedic Respiratory therapist To work in therapeutic services, it s crucial to have great communication skills to work with patients, relatives of patients, and other healthcare professionals. You would also need to be quick thinkers and creative problem-solvers when meeting patient needs.
HEALTH INFORMATICS HEALTH INFORMATICS This pathway involves a wide variety of occupations made up of people responsible for managing patient information, financial information, and computer applications related to health care. This pathway includes careers such as: Medical administrative assistant Health information technician Nurse manager Medical transcriptionist Health care administrator Someone interested in health informatics must be able to analyze medical data and use correct billing codes for insurance and documentation.
SUPPORT SERVICES SUPPORT SERVICES This pathway is very important, it s what keeps healthcare facilities running. Support services employees work behind the scenes to ensure other health care professionals can accomplish their duties. Some common careers in support services include: Dietary technician Biomedical equipment technician Medical librarian Hospital maintenance engineer Central services technician Careers within this pathway often require very specialized skills, but anyone in support services needs to be organized and detail-oriented.
BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT This pathway is a great fit for students who excel in science classes. It includes a range of careers that use advancements in science and technology to improve healthcare. These careers include: Toxicologist Biomedical engineer Forensic science technician Cytotechnologist Epidemiologist This pathway is highly focused on science and math, so having strong abilities in these areas is crucial to success.
13 WANT TO LEARN MORE? WANT TO LEARN MORE? STEM SUMMER PROGRAMS ONLINE ACTIVITIES Volunteer at local organizations Volunteer at your local science museums Attend library community events Join summer camps at YMCA or other organizations in health science Sciencebuddies.org YouTube activities Khanacademy.org Print out DIY projects
Health Science 14 ANY ANY QUESTIONS? QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU THANK YOU Dr. Tammy Smith
