US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physician Assistants
Published by the U.S. Department of Labor, this site offers a great deal of information about the Physician Assistant career.
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: Fastest Growing Job Fields
The U.S. Department of Labor projected which industries and occupations will experience the most growth from now until 2008. Areas set to experience the biggest boom include computer technology, health services and social services.
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Psych Net Uk
Explore the world of psychology! Investigate association/societies, jobs, training, colleges, and industry profiles.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Pbs News Hour: Coronavirus Update: Where Things Stand Three Months Into Quarantine
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, states are balancing public health through stay-at-home orders and crowd limits with concern for jobs and the economy. Alabama was among the last states to issue a stay-at-home order on April 3rd...
Read Works
Read Works: All in a Day's Work
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage discusses some possible jobs associated with health care. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Life Sciences Quiz
Take an interactive, multiple choice quiz over life science careers. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy: Career Development
This site sponsored by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, has information about pharmacy careers, schools which offer degrees for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, requirements and other FAQ's for this field.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Beyond Salary: Benefits May Matter More Than You Think
Explore how job benefits--many of which are factored in pre-tax--can translate to real money in your pocket. Content brought you by our partner, Better Money Habits.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physical Therapist
What does a physical therapist do? What are the working conditions, training, employment outlook, and earnings? Find out if this jobs for you.
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Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
This site provides a complete list of accredited schools that offer a Medical Assistant program.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Pharmacist
Science Buddies offers a profile of what it is like to have a career as a pharmacist. Find out the education requirements and the on the job duties of a pharmacist in both a retail and hospital setting. Included are interviews with...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedic
If you are interested in a medical career which offers a lot of excitement, you might want to look into the career of emergency medical technician. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a emergency medical...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Physical Therapist
This career profile from Science Buddies explains what a physical therapist does. Find out the nature of the work, the work environment, the education requirements, and what a physical therapist's daily work looks like. Included are...
Careers New Zealand
Kiwi Careers: Surgeon
KiwiCareers offers a simple and general description of tasks and duties of a surgeon.
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American Physical Therapy Association: American Physical Therapy Homepage
Learn about the professional association as well as careers and educational opportunities in the physical therapy field and the association's current news and events.
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American Academy of Physician Assistants
The home page of the premier professional organization of Physician Assistants. Site includes a bookstore, a search engine to research current health and healthcare issues, and biographical information on the top PA's in the country.
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California Academy of Physician Assistants: Homepage
Home page for California Academy of Physician Assistants, one of the largest statewide organizations of Physician Assistants. This site has a great deal of information regarding the P.A. career. Included in this site are a brief history...
South Carolina Educational Television
Kids Work! Real People: Dietitian
Interview with a dietitian in which she answers questions about her work, qualifications, and other career-related issues.
South Carolina Educational Television
Kids Work! Real People: Physical Therapist
Interview [1:15] with a physical therapist in which she answers questions about her work, qualifications, and other career-related issues.
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Home page of an association of college nursing education programs. Their mission is to improve and monitor the educational programs for nurses across the nation. Professional, educational, and research resources are included, as well as...
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National Association of School Nurses
Homepage of an association of professional nurses working in school settings. Educational, professional, and research resources are available. These include a newsletter, currently published articles, and current and past journal...
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Association of Camp Nurses
Home page of an association of professional nurses working in camp settings. Professional, educational, and research resources available. This site contains a great deal of information about nursing in a camp setting and current issues...
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American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Homepage for an association of professional nurses working in psychiatric settings. Library resources include audio/visual, books, online journals and publications, and research projects. Educational and professional resources and web...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Dietitians and Nutritionists
This resouced describes the nature of work, working conditions, training, job outlook, earnings, and employment possibilities for dietitians and nutritionists.