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Realistic Occupations
Frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

  • Biomedical Equipment Techs
  • CT Technologist
  • Dental Laboratory Techs
  • EKG Technicians Electricians
  • Medical & Clinical Lab. Techs
  • Medical Appliances Technicians
  • Medical Equipment Preparers
  • Medical Equipment Repairers
  • MRI Technologists
  • Phlebotomists
  • Radiologic Technologists & Techs
  • Surgical Technologists
  • Ultrasound Technologists

Investigative Occupations
Frequently involve working with ideas and require and extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

  • Cardiovascular Technologists & Techs
  • Chiropractors
  • Cytotechnologists
  • Dentists
  • Environmental Science & Protection Techs
  • Epidemiologists
  • Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Histotechnicians
  • Histotechnologists
  • Medical & Clinical Lab Technologists
  • Medical Scientists
  • Microbiologists
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologists
  • Optometrists
  • Perfutionists
  • Pharmacists
  • Physician Assistants
  • Physicians & Surgeons
  • Respiratory Therapists

Artistic Occupations
Frequently involve working with form, designs, and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

  • Art Therapists
  • Dance Therapists
  • Music Therapists

Social Occupations
Frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helpings or providing service to others.

  • Ambulance Drivers & Attendants
  • Audiologists
  • Certified Nursing Assistants
  • Clinical Psychologists
  • Dental Assistants
  • Dental Hygienists
  • Dietetic Technicians
  • Emergency Medical Techs & Paramedics
  • Home Health Aides
  • Licensed Vocational Nurses
  • Medical & Public Health Social Workers
  • Medical Assistants
  • Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Workers
  • Nursing Aides, Orderlies, & Attendants
  • Nursing Instructors
  • Occupational Therapist Aides & Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Orthotists
  • Personal & Home Care Aides
  • Physical Therapist Aides & Assistants
  • Physical Therapists
  • Podiatrists
  • Prosthetists
  • Psychiatric Aides
  • Psychiatric Technicians
  • Radiation Therapists
  • Recreational Therapists
  • Registered Nurses
  • Speech-Language Pathologists

Enterprising Occupations
Frequently involve starting up and carrying our projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

  • Dispensing Opticians
  • Medical & Health Service Managers

Conventional Occupations
Frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

  • Medical Coders
  • Medical Records & Health Info Technicians
  • Medical Secretaries
  • Medical Transcriptionists
  • Pharmacy Technicians

 

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