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Learn More About Careers in Health Professions:
Median Salary: $86,220
What Biomedical Engineers Do
Biomedical engineers combine engineering principles with medical and biological sciences to design and create equipment, devices, computer systems, and software used in healthcare.
Biomedical engineers work in manufacturing, universities, hospitals, research facilities of companies and educational and medical institutions, and government regulatory agencies. They usually work full time.
Danville Area Community College's Coordinated Engineering Program offers an Associates in Engineering Sciences (AES). Studies are conducted in general areas as a preparation for a number of fields of advanced specialized study. Link: http://www.dacc.edu/depts/sci/CEP
Median Salary: $67,490
What Registered Nurses Do
Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.
Registered nurses work in hospitals, physicians' offices, home healthcare services, and nursing care facilities. Others work in correctional facilities, industries, schools, or serve in the military.
Danville Area Community College's Nursing Program offers an Associates Degree in nursing for the entry level practitioner. The program is articulated with many four-year institutions Link: http://www.dacc.edu/depts/nursing
Median Salary: $42,630
What Health Information Technicians Do
Health information technicians organize and manage health information data, ensuring its quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security in both paper files and electronic systems. They use various classification systems to code and categorize patient information for insurance reimbursement purposes, for databases and registries, and to maintain patients’ medical histories.
Most health information technician’s work in hospitals or physicians’ offices, but a growing number are working from home.
Danville Area Community College's Health Information Technology program offers a unique career opportunity for those seeking a healthcare profession that combines the skills of computers, science, law, management and health care. Link: http://www.dacc.edu/depts/hit
Median Salary: $58,000-63,000
What Medical Imaging Technologists Do
Diagnostic imaging technologists operate special imaging equipment to create images or to conduct tests that help physicians assess and diagnose medical conditions. Some technologists assist physicians and surgeons during surgical and other interventional procedures.
Most diagnostic technologists are employed in hospitals, physician’s offices, and medical/diagnostic imaging centers.
Danville Area Community College offers a two-year program in Radiology that provides technical coursework and clinical application. DACC also offers one-year certificates in sonography and echocardiography. Link: http://www.dacc.edu/depts/radtech
Median Salary: $25,710
What Nursing Assistants Do
Nursing assistants, sometimes called nursing aides, help provide basic care for patients in hospitals and residents of long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes.
Nursing assistants work in nursing and residential care facilities and in hospitals.
Link: https://www.dacc.edu/assets/pdfs/depts/adulted/CNAapp2022.pdf
Median Salary: $30,590
What Medical Assistants Do
Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Their duties vary with the location, specialty, and size of the practice.
Most of medical assistants work in physicians’ offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities.
Median Salary: $31,980
What EMTs Do
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. People’s lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care provided by these workers.
Most EMTs and paramedics work full time. Their work is physically strenuous and can be stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations.
Link: EMT Link: http://www.dacc.edu/cce/emt
EMR Link: http://www.dacc.edu/cce/emr
CPR Link: http://www.dacc.edu/cce/cpr
Median Salary: $31,630
What Phlebotomists Do
Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations.
Phlebotomists work mainly in hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers, and doctors’ offices.
Median Salary: $30,410
What Pharmacy Technicians Do
Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists dispense prescription medication to customers or health professionals.
Pharmacy technicians work in pharmacies, including those found in grocery and drug stores, and in hospitals.
Source: Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureau of Labor Statistics
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