Pathways in Healthcare
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
EMTs respond to emergency calls, providing immediate medical care to patients at the scene and during transport to a medical facility. They assess patient conditions, administer basic life support, and communicate with medical personnel.
Key Skills
Patient Assessment
First Aid
CPR
Communication
Stress Management
Typical Certifications
NREMT Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Est. Duration
6-12 Months
Median Salary
$40,000
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in dispensing medication to patients. They prepare prescriptions, manage inventory, process insurance claims, and interact with patients under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Key Skills
Pharmacology Knowledge
Data Entry
Customer Service
Attention to Detail
Inventory Management
Typical Certifications
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
State Registration/Licensure
Est. Duration
1-12 months
Median Salary
$38,000
Medical Assistant
Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks in healthcare settings. They assist physicians with patient examinations, manage patient records, schedule appointments, and perform basic laboratory tests.
Key Skills
Patient Care
Phlebotomy
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Communication
Organization
Typical Certifications
Cerfified Medical Assistance (CMA)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Est. Duration
1.2 years
Median Salary
$42,000
Dental Assistant
Dental assistants provide chairside support to dentists during examinations and procedures. They sterilize instruments, prepare patients for treatment, take X-rays, and manage patient records.
Key Skills
Dental Terminology
Patient Care
Radiography
Sterilization
Communication
Typical Certifications
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
Radiography Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Est. Duration
12-18 months
Median Salary
$45,000
Surgical Technologist
Surgical technologists prepare operating rooms, sterilize equipment, and assist surgeons during operations. They ensure a sterile environment, hand instruments to surgeons, and manage supplies throughout surgical procedures.
Key Skills
Aseptic Technique
Anatomy
Surgical Instrumentation
Attention to Detail
Teamwork
Typical Certifications
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Est. Duration
1-2 years
Median Salary
$55,000