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Athletic trainers specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses.
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Bachelor's degree
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$49,860
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Audiologists diagnose, manage, and treat a patient’s hearing, balance, or ear problems.
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Doctoral or professional degree
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$81,030
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Chiropractors treat patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons.
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Doctoral or professional degree
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$70,720
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Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances.
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Bachelor's degree
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$54,180
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Dental assistants provide patient care, take x rays, keep records, and schedule appointments.
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Postsecondary nondegree award
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$41,180
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Dental hygienists examine patients for signs of oral diseases, such as gingivitis, and provide preventive care, including oral hygiene.
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Associate's degree
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$77,090
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Dentists diagnose and treat problems with patients’ teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth.
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Doctoral or professional degree
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$164,010
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Diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians, including vascular technologists operate special imaging equipment to create images or to conduct tests.
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Associate's degree
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$70,380
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Dietitians and nutritionists advise people on what to eat in order to lead a healthy lifestyle or achieve a specific health-related goal.
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Bachelor's degree
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$63,090
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Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities.
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Postsecondary nondegree award
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$36,650
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Exercise physiologists develop fitness and exercise programs that help injured or sick patients recover.
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Bachelor's degree
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$50,280
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Genetic counselors assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects.
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Master's degree
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$85,700
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Home health and personal care aides monitor the condition of people with disabilities or chronic illnesses and help them with daily living activities.
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High school diploma or equivalent
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$27,080
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Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) provide basic nursing care.
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Postsecondary nondegree award
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$48,820
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Massage therapists treat clients by using touch to manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body.
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Postsecondary nondegree award
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$43,620
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Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in hospitals, offices of physicians, and other healthcare facilities.
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Postsecondary nondegree award
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$35,850
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Medical records and health information technicians organize and manage health information data.
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Postsecondary nondegree award
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$44,090
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Medical transcriptionists listen to voice recordings that physicians and other healthcare workers make and convert them into written reports.
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Postsecondary nondegree award
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$35,270
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Nuclear medicine technologists prepare and administer radioactive drugs for imaging or treatment.
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Associate's degree
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$79,590
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Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners coordinate patient care and may provide primary and specialty healthcare.
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Master's degree
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$117,670
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Nursing assistants provide basic care and help patients with activities of daily living. Orderlies transport patients and clean treatment areas.
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See How to Become One
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$30,830
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Occupational health and safety specialists and technicians collect data on and analyze many types of work environments and work procedures.
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See How to Become One
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$72,530
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Occupational therapists treat patients who have injuries, illnesses, or disabilities through the therapeutic use of everyday activities.
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Master's degree
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$86,280
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Occupational therapy assistants and aides help patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working.
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See How to Become One
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$60,950
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Opticians help fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, following prescriptions from ophthalmologists and optometrists.
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High school diploma or equivalent
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$38,530
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Optometrists diagnose and treat visual problems and manage diseases, injuries, and other disorders of the eyes.
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Doctoral or professional degree
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$118,050
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Orthotists and prosthetists design and fabricate medical supportive devices and measure and fit patients for them.
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Master's degree
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$70,190
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Pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions.
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Doctoral or professional degree
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$128,710
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Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists dispense prescription medication to customers or health professionals.
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High school diploma or equivalent
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$35,100
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Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations.
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Postsecondary nondegree award
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$36,320
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Physical therapist assistants and aides are supervised by physical therapists to help patients regain movement and manage pain after injuries and illnesses.
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See How to Become One
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$49,970
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Physical therapists help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain.
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Doctoral or professional degree
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$91,010
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Physician assistants practice medicine on teams with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare workers.
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Master's degree
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$115,390
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Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses and address health maintenance.
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Doctoral or professional degree
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This wage is equal to or greater than $208,000 per year.
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Podiatrists provide medical and surgical care for people with foot, ankle, and lower leg problems.
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Doctoral or professional degree
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$134,300
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Psychiatric technicians and aides care for people who have mental illness and developmental disabilities.
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See How to Become One
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$33,140
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Radiation therapists treat cancer and other diseases in patients by administering radiation treatments.
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Associate's degree
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$86,850
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Radiologic technologists perform diagnostic imaging examinations on patients. MRI technologists operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to create diagnostic images.
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Associate's degree
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$63,710
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Recreational therapists plan, direct, and coordinate recreation-based treatment programs for people with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses.
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Bachelor's degree
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$47,710
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Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care and educate patients and the public about various health conditions.
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Bachelor's degree
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$75,330
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Respiratory therapists care for patients who have trouble breathing—for example, from a chronic respiratory disease, such as asthma or emphysema.
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Associate's degree
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$62,810
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Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults.
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Master's degree
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$80,480
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Surgical technologists assist in surgical operations.
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Postsecondary nondegree award
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$49,710
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Veterinarians care for the health of animals and work to protect public health.
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Doctoral or professional degree
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$99,250
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Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers handle routine animal care and help scientists, veterinarians, and others with their daily tasks.
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High school diploma or equivalent
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$29,930
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Veterinary technologists and technicians do medical tests that help diagnose animals’ injuries and illnesses.
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Associate's degree
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$36,260
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United States Department of Labor
