Health Science

HEALTH SCIENCE

• Explore Health Careers http://explorehealthcareers.org Explore Health Careers provides reliable, up-to-date information about the health professions. It provides information about a wide variety of health careers, professional profiles, and the latest issues in health care.

CHIROPRACTIC

• American Chiropractors Association https://handsdownbetter.org/about-chiropractic/ This is a non-profit organization representing the chiropractic profession in America. The “What is Chiropractic” section explains the profession, offers key facts and lists qualifications for working in the field.

DENTAL

• American Dental Association http://www.ada.org The ADA is the professional organization for dental health professionals. The Education/Careers page contains career-related information including career brochures and fact sheets for dentistry, dental hygiene, dental assisting, and dental laboratory technology.

DIETETICS/NUTRITION

• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Career Resource Pages http://www.eatrightpro.org/resources/career Users will find several pages of information on how to become a dietician/nutritionist tailored to specific populations, e.g. international students, DPD graduates, career changers, high school students. There are also career and professional development resources like employability articles and a job board.
• NutritionEd www.nutritioned.org NutritionEd.org provides prospective students and future professionals the tools to assist them in reaching their career goals in the nutrition, dietetic and health and wellness fields. There is also information about career specialties, salaries, state requirements, schools, and jobs.

MASSAGE

• American Massage Therapy Association https://www.amtamassage.org This is the professional association for Massage Therapists. Visit the Career Guidance section to access the Career Path Quiz and career information.

MEDICINE

• Association of American Medical Colleges https://www.aamc.org The Association of American Medical Colleges contains educational information for medical students and professionals. The Students page features a tool to help students navigate their journey from pre-med through residency.
• American Medical Association https://www.ama-assn.org This site has “Education” and “Life and Career” tabs with information for individuals at any stage in their medical education/career. Users will find tips and resources for aspiring med students, individuals pursuing residency, graduates, and practicing physicians.
• New England Journal of Medicine Career Center http://www.nejmcareercenter.org/careers A job board, articles, and free downloadable career guide publication for physicians are available here. The guide covers topics like typical schedules, compensation information, and classified ads for opportunities

NURSING

• American Association of Colleges of Nursing Students Pages https://www.aacnnursing.org/Students Provides education and career-related information for individuals interested in pursuing nursing degrees from the RN to graduate degrees.
• American Nurses Association Career & Credentialing http://www.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/CertificationandAccreditation This section of the ANA website contains a “career center” with a free job board, professional development resources, and certification/credentialing information.

• Best Nursing Degree https://www.bestnursingdegree.com Best Nursing Degree is a nursing education resource, featuring a directory of over 2,300 nursing schools. The site also includes information about nursing careers, how to become a nurse, and features a New Nurse Survival Guide.
• Nurses for a Healthier Tomorrow http://www.nursesource.org/career_info.html In-depth profiles of nursing occupations, career and life management resources, education resources, and job outlook articles are available at this site.

• Nursing Careers and Specialties for RNs http://www.registerednursing.org/nursing-careers/ Use this site to obtain Information on careers within the nursing field such as how to become one, the specialties within nursing, salaries and requirements, continuing education for career growth, and more.
• Nursing Salaries  https://nursesalaryguide.net/nursing-salaries/  Nursesalaryguide.net provides accurate and up to date salary and career information for a range of nursing specialties. Salary data for all states in the US including Registered nurse, Nurse Practitioner, LPN/LVN and CRNA.
• TopNurse https://topnurse.info/  “Top Nurse Info” helps those interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) find training programs. Many of these programs are free as they are funded by the U.S. Department of Labor or state equivalent agencies. Our site has state-by-state pages that list all training locations in a given state as well as their contact information. It also provides free training materials for those preparing to take the CNA exam, which is a requirement in order to become a licensed CNA. We have free practice tests for each section of the CNA exam, as well as supplemental training materials that can be used while taking CNA classes – all of which are free. 

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

• American Occupational Therapy Association http://www.aota.org AOTA is the professional organization for occupational therapists. Select the Education & Careers tab for online career and employment information including video clips from occupational therapy students.

ORTHOTISTS AND PROSTHETISTS

• American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists http://www.oandp.org The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists is the professional organization for Orthotists and Prosthetists. The Career Info page contains information about careers in orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics as well as educational programs, scholarships, and links.

PHARMACY

• American Pharmacists Association https://jobs.pharmacist.com/career-resources/?msessid=fW1qE This site can help you identify the pharmacy career option that is appropriate for you by providing information and guidelines you will need to carry out the process
• Pharmacy is Right for Me http://pharmacyforme.org Created by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Pharmacy is Right for Me provides students, parents, and educators with interactive tools, resources, and testimonials about career opportunities in the field of pharmacy. Learn about the field of pharmacy, career paths, educational opportunities, fun facts, and more.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

• American Physical Therapy Association http://www.apta.org APTA is the professional organization for physical therapists. In addition to information about professional practice, patient care, advocacy and member news, the site contains career information about becoming a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

• American Society of Radiologic Technologists https://www.asrt.org This is the professional organization’s web site for radiologic technologists. Visit the Careers page to learn about the field of radiologic technology.

RESPIRATORY THERAPY

• American Association for Respiratory Care http://www.aarc.org The American Association for Respiratory Care is the professional organization for respiratory therapists. The Careers page contains information about careers and career planning in respiratory therapy.

SPEECH PATHOLOGY

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association http://www.asha.org The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the professional organization for Speech & Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Visit the Students page for information about careers in communication sciences and disorders.