Overview
Career Opportunities in Health Care, Third Edition profiles more than 80 specific jobs - seven new to this edition - in 18 key branches of this field, including medicine, dentistry, nursing, administration, clinical laboratory services, therapy, geriatrics, pharmaceuticals, radiology, education, and speech and hearing. Each profile has been updated to reflect the latest trends in training, job duties, salaries, advancement prospects, and more. The glossary and extensive appendixes listing schools, associations, organizations, publications, and periodicals have also been completely updated. Career profiles include among many: EKG technician; Home health aide; Medical writer; Mental health counselor; Nurse-midwife; Nutritional counselor; Optometrist.