CAREER EDUCATION ASSOCIATES OF NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS, EFE #150

HEALTH SCIENCES
​& TECHNOLOGY cluster: 
​13 PATHWAYS

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​hEALTH SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY cluster

Learn More (VIDEO)
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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Pathway
If you have a general interest in health care, a desire to help others, and an interest in life-long learning, a career in health science might be right for you. Many employment opportunities are currently available in health science. Most are in the private sector including hospitals and clinics, but public health organizations also hire for a variety of positions. 

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Medical/Clinical Assistant Pathway
People in this profession perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT VIDEO

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Athletic Trainer Pathway
People in this profession evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.
Available at 
​Harlem High School
Winnebago High School

ATHLETIC TRAINER VIDEO
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Dental Assistant Pathway
​People in this profession perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.
DENTAL ASSISTANT VIDEO

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Pharmacy Technician Assistant Pathway
People in this profession prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.
PHARMACY TECH VIDEO

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Nursing Assistant Pathway
People in this profession provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.
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Available at
Auburn High School
Byron High School
East High School
Guilford High School
Roosevelt Community Education Ctr
South Beloit High School
Stillman Valley High School

CNA video
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Health Unit Coordinator Pathway
People in this profession might compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. 

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Electro-Cardigraph Technology Pathway
People in this profession conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions, lung capacity, and similar tests.
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Medical Lab Technician Pathway
People in this profession perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
med lab technician video

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Medical Insurance Coding Specialist​ Pathway
People in this profession perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.
medical coding video

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Emergency Medical  Technology (EMT) Pathway
People in this profession assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
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Available at
Belvidere High School
​Belvidere North High School

EMT VIDEO

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Phlebotomy Technician Pathway
People in this profession draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.
PHLEBOTOMIST VIDEO
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Physical Therapy Pathway
People in this profession assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.
PHYSICAL THERAPY VIDEO

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​hEALTH SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY OCCUPATIONS

High school diploma
Most jobs in these careers require a diploma and some previous work experience.
  • Medical Equipment Preparers
  • Orderlies
  • Pharmacy Aides
  • Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
  • Dietetic Technicians
  • Home Health Aides
  • Physical Therapist Aides
  • Psychiatric Aides

Experience or associate’s degree
Most jobs in these careers require community or technical college training, related work experience, or an associate’s degree.
  • Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
  • Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
  • Neurodiagnostic Technologists
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologists
  • Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
  • Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
  • Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
  • Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
  • Medical Transcriptionists
  • Endoscopy Technicians
  • Phlebotomists
  • Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
  • Acute Care Nurses
  • Critical Care Nurses
  • Dental Assistants
  • Dental Hygienists
  • Hearing Aid Specialists
  • Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
  • Medical Assistants
  • Nursing Assistants
  • Occupational Therapy Aides
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
  • Opticians, Dispensing
  • Pharmacy Technicians
  • Physical Therapist Assistants
  • Psychiatric Technicians
  • Radiation Therapists
  • Registered Nurses
  • Respiratory Therapists
  • Surgical Assistants
  • Surgical Technologists​
Bachelor’s degree
Most jobs in these careers require a four-year degree and often require related experience.
  • Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
  • Cytogenetic Technologists
  • Exercise Physiologists
  • Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
  • Midwives
  • Music Therapists
  • Recreational Therapists

Graduate degree
Most jobs in these careers require a graduate degree and extensive related experience.
  • Acupuncturists
  • Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
  • Allergists and Immunologists
  • Anesthesiologist Assistants
  • Anesthesiologists
  • Art Therapists
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Audiologists
  • Chiropractors
  • Clinical Nurse Specialists
  • Cytotechnologists
  • Dentists, General
  • Dermatologists
  • Dietitians and Nutritionists
  • Epidemiologists
  • Family Medicine Physicians
  • General Internal Medicine Physicians
  • Genetic Counselors
  • Hospitalists
  • Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists
  • Medical and Health Services Managers
  • Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
  • Naturopathic Physicians
  • Neurologists
  • Nurse Anesthetists
  • Nurse Midwives
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
  • Optometrists
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Orthodontists
  • Orthoptists
  • Orthotists and Prosthetists
  • Pediatricians, General
  • Pharmacists
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
  • Physical Therapists
  • Physician Assistants
  • Physicians, Pathologists
  • Podiatrists
  • Preventive Medicine Physicians
  • Prosthodontists
  • Psychiatrists
  • Radiologists
  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Sports Medicine Physicians
  • Urologists
  • Veterinarians
Pathway information provided by the Illinois State Board of Education. Occupation videos and links provided by careeronestop.com
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