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CAREER DECISION MAKING HSII-Unit 1.01
HEALTH SCIENCE CAREER CLUSTER PATHWAYS
Therapeutic Services Diagnostic Services Health Informatics Support Services Biotechnology Research & Development
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
Therapeutic services personnel are involved in changing the health status of the patient and other clients over a period of time.
DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
Diagnostic services personnel create a picture of the health status of the patient and other clients at a single point in time.
HEALTH INFORMATICS
Health informatics personnel document the patient’s care
SUPPORT SERVICES
Support services personnel create a therapeutic environment for providing patient care.
BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Biotechnology research and development personnel are involved in bioscience research and development that applies to human health.
WHICH PATHWAY IS RIGHT FOR ME?
Begin by performing a health career decision making self-assessment
Look at your: Abilities- competence in an activity or occupation
because of one’s skill training, or other qualifications
Interests- something that concerns, involves, draws the attention of, or arouses the curiosity of a person
Values- Relative worth, merit, or importance. The ideals imparted by society which have an affective regard-either positive or negative
INVESTIGATE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Levels of Education
Associates Degree-awarded by a vocational-technical school or community college after successful completion of a two-year course of study or equivalent
Bachelor’s Degree- awarded by a college or university after a person has completed a 4-year course of study or its equivalent
Master’s Degree- awarded by a college or university after completion of one or more years of prescribed study beyond a Bachelor’s degree
Doctorate Degree- awarded by a college or university after completion of a prescribed course of study beyond a Master’s Degree. Usually 1-2 years. Some require additional 4-6 years of training/study
DON’T FORGET TO CONSIDER THE CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS FOR A CAREER
Certification: the issuing of a statement or certificate by a professional organization to a person who has met the requirements of education and/or performance and who meets the standards set by the organization. “The person is certified”
Licensure: process by which a government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation. Person must pass a state mandated board exam and maintain certain standards. “The person is licensed.”
Registration: process whereby a regulatory body in a given healthcare area administers examinations and/or maintains a list of qualified personnel. “The person is registered.”
AFTER COMPLETING THE SURVEY: Pick one of the careers listed on the survey that matched
your interests
Research your career using the NC Health Career Book provided in the classroom
Create a Brochure including the following information: Brief summary of career (1-2 sentences) Education Requirements Career Pathway Entry Level Wage hourly & annual Average annual openings Credentialing Requirements
**Due Tomorrow at the Beginning of Class**Be Ready to Present your Brochure
