Health Careers (45 results)

What if you couldn't tell someone what you needed or wanted? Or you couldn't understand what other people around you were saying? Can you imagine how frustrating that would be? Communication is vital to our lives as human beings. Language allows us to express our daily experiences, needs, wants, ideas, and dreams—even our jokes! Without it, we are isolated. Speech-language pathologists are the therapists who assess, diagnose, and treat communicative disorders related to speech, language,… Read more

Think of all the jobs in the world that involve machinery, chemicals, toxins, radiation, loud noise, or travel to places above or below Earth's surface—all of these jobs carry an element of risk to the workers. Industrial health and safety engineers work to minimize this risk. They inspect work sites and help workers and companies understand and comply with safety laws. They use their knowledge of mechanical processes, chemistry, and human psychology and performance to anticipate… Read more

A medical equipment repairer, or medical equipment technician, has an essential role in the fields of healthcare and engineering. From X-ray machines to electric wheelchairs, the medical equipment repairer can fix a wide array of machinery used in hospitals and clinics. They have detailed knowledge of how machines and instruments are to be maintained, how they function, and how to repair them. Broken medical equipment costs hospitals and providers time, money, and may pose safety risks for… Read more

Nursing assistants and orderlies are real-life helpers who work in hospitals and care homes. They help people eat, get dressed, take baths, and move around safely—like helping a friend who isn’t feeling well. You might help someone sit up for the first time or make them smile when they’re scared. This job lets you make a big difference in people’s lives every day. Read more

Think of all the things you do as you go about your day, like putting on your shoes, buttoning your shirt, turning on a faucet, typing on a keyboard, going grocery shopping, picking up laundry, making a sandwich, or using a spoon. Now imagine trying to maintain your independence if an injury or illness made it difficult for you to use your hands, move your arms, or even walk. Occupational therapists are the healthcare providers who help people regain independence by developing or restoring… Read more