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Archbald, PA 18403

Phone Number
(570) 209-9644

Email
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Health Careers: What Skills You Need?

What skills are needed for employment in Health Care?

Heathcare professionals work in a variety of settings, in regions all over the country, and in many different roles. The following chart may be helpful with assessing skill needs.

Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners

Chiropractors

H

H

H

Dentists

H

H

H

Optometrists

H

H

H

Physicians

H

H

H

Podiatrists

H

H

H

Veterinarians

H

H

H

Registered Nurses, Pharmacists, Dietitians, Therapists & Physician Assistants

Dietitians & nutritionists

M

H

H

Occupational therapists

M

H

H

Pharmacists

H

L

H

Physical therapists

M

H

H

Physician assistants

M

H

M

Recreational therapists

M

H

M

Registered Nurses

M

H

M

Respiratory therapists

M

H

L

Speech pathologists & audiologists

M

M

H

Health Technologists & Technicians

Clinical laboratory technologists

L

L

M

Dental hygienists

L

H

M

Dispensing opticians

M

H

M

Electrocardiograph technicians

M

M

M

Electroenceph technologists

M

H

M

Emergency medical technicians

L

L

M

Licensed practical nurses

L

M

M

Medical record technicians

L

H

M

Radiologic technologists

L

H

M

Surgical technologists

L

M

M

* The World of Work: A Sampler, Occupational Outlook Quarterly, Vol. 30, No.3 (Fall 1986)
H refers to a high, M refers to Medium, L refers to Low (relative to each other)

**Job descriptions are also helpful in understanding potiental job opportunities and required skills.

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