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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Dietitians and Nutritionists

For Students 9th - 10th
This resouced describes the nature of work, working conditions, training, job outlook, earnings, and employment possibilities for dietitians and nutritionists.
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Other

Hospital Link: Locate a Hospital

For Students 9th - 10th
Locate hospital homepages throughout the US. Also offers job boards for health care professionals and .md domain name registration.
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Other

Emergency Nurses Association

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage of a professional nurses association working in Emergency healthcare settings. Professional, educational, and research resources are available.
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Other

American Association of Colleges of Nursing

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Other

Association of Camp Nurses

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Unit Plan
New York Times

New York Times: Election 2004

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The New York Times deals with key issues of the 2004 election. Content includes a student section with headline news, and a teacher section with great lesson plans.
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Other

American College of Emergency Physicians

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page of a professional organization of Physicians working in emergency medical settings. Site includes a great deal of information about emergency medicine, including the education of EMT-Paramedics.
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American Academy of Family Physicians

American Academy of Family Physicians

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page of a professional organization of family doctors. Contains information related to issues in family practice medicine, including a search engine for research. Professional and educational resources and many related Web links are...
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Other

American Psychiatric Nurses Association

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Other

National Association of School Nurses

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Other

American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is the official website for the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Political Scientist

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out the many opportunities for someone interested in a career in political science. Political scientists are involved in govermental decisions in many areas, including health care, foreign policy, and public policy. Read an...
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Website
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Nuclear Medicine Technologists

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives details of the job of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Includes Nature of the Work, Working Conditions, Job Outlook, Earnings, and Related Occupations.
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Other

Med Jump

For Students 9th - 10th
Career portal focuses on the health-care and medical industries. Job seekers can post resumes and search for jobs free of charge.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Pharmacist

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Pharmacy Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
The US Department of Labor site offers substantial information on the Pharmacy Technician Career. Page provides employment projections detailing nature of the work, employment training, job outlook, and earnings potential.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Recreational Therapists

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is dedicated to information on the Recreational Therapist career.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Dentists

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides occupational information about dentists.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Optometrists

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides occupational information about optometrists.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Surgical Technologist

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of Labor provides an excellent site with all of the information you need to know about the career of a surgical technician.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Radiologic Technologists

For Students 9th - 10th
A very informative site describing the profession of radiologic technologist/technician. Contains sections on nature of the work, working conditions, employment opportunities, qualifications, job outlook, and earnings.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Opticians, Dispensing

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive introduction to the career of optician, with information on the nature of the work, working conditions, employment qualifications, job outlook, and earnings.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Radiologic Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
Published by the Department of Labor, this site details the Radiologic Technician Career. Employment outlook, and projections are provided with training and qualifications data.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physical Therapist Aide

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out everything you would need to know to become a Physical Therapist Assistant or Aide. The job outlook is better than average through 2012.