Allied Health Careers

Blood tests have been around for decades but scientists continue to refine blood screening for early detection of prostate, colon and breast cancer, appendicitis, pancreatitis and other diseases. Lab tests of blood, urine and tissue both help diagnose problems and monitor treatment of them.

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Many government agencies, non-profit associations and other groups can help students who are interested in exploring health careers.

American Medical Association
National Institutes of Health The agency has a great interactive tool to help students identify career paths by interest and skills.
ExploreHealthCareers
ExploreHealthCareers (Allied Health)
CareerInfoNet.org Health Occupations
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Health Care outlook overview
Career Voyages -U.S. Department of Labor
Presentations on health, medicine, careers and topics for high school students
Bureau of Health Professions
Health Professionals Network
HPN’s featured professions
Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions
Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs(CAAHEP)
National Network of Health Career Programs in Two-year Colleges
O*NET Occupational Information Center

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This website was developed in part with funds received under Title I of the Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act of 2006