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Licensed Practical Nurse

Duties and responsibilities: There are many choices for employment including hospitals, nursing homes, medical offices, and home health care. Sometimes families will hire an LPN to be a private nurse for a family member. Many health insurance companies are hiring LPNs to answer patients’ questions concerning health needs. The exact nature of the duties depends on the environment of the specific job although there are commonalities in all positions. Giving medication as prescribed by a physician, Taking vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight, Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas, Giving injections of medication, Immunizations, Taking medical histories, Entering information into computer systems,

Salary: $43,394

Education: A Licensed Practical Nurse, or LPN, is an integral part of the health care industry. People who are at least 18 years old, drugs-free, have a high school diploma and a clean criminal record meet the basic requirements for entering a training program for a career as an LPN. After successfully completing the training, you can get an LPN license and find employment at nursing homes, hospitals and doctor’s offices. Because the required training time is relatively short and the opportunities for employment are plentiful, an increasing number of people are considering a career as an LPN.

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Home Health Aide

Duties and responsibilities: Enables patients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording patient condition; providing support and personal services; teaching families. Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands. Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing ,and grooming. Helps patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene. Helps family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient; advising on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping. Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.

Salary: $22,050 per year

 Education: Home health aides require little formal education. Learn about the training, job duties and certification requirements to see if this is the right career for you. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), educational requirements for home health aides vary depending on their employer. Aides who work for organizations that receive funds from Medicare or Medicaid must complete formal training, while those who work for private companies do not have to meet these obligations. On-the-job training is often provided by more experienced aides, nursing assistants (CNAs), licensed practical or registered nurses may provide this training.

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Health Sciences Librarian

Duties and responsibilities: A health science librarian provides access to medical information through books, pamphlets, journals, tapes, multimedia presentations, and the Internet. Health science librarians help health providers, patients, and students sort through the vast amount of information available. Health science librarians work in a variety of places such as the library of a health organization, a pharmaceutical company, health information centers, and medical schools. Librarians are responsible for finding the most suitable resources, cataloging those materials so they can be found easily, and helping users find what they need. They are expert at searching specialized databases and the Internet. Many produce web pages and other guides to finding health-related information resources

Salary: $58,000

Education: Students must graduate from high school, taking classes such as English, math, typing, and science. A four-year bachelor's degree is then required, including courses such as science and computer science. A master's degree in library science (MLS) is mandatory. Courses include scientific literature, biomedical communication, bibliographic resource use, library organization and management, and standard cataloging systems. While health science librarians are not required to be certified, the Medical Library Association does offer certification examinations which would help a librarian advance to a higher position.

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Volunteer Opportunities

 Clinic volunteers must commit to at least four hours per week for two long semesters (fall & spring). All volunteers must display regular attendance and professional conduct. Those who perform satisfactorily at the end of the two-semester commitment may continue to participate if they wish. Summer participation is also available for experienced volunteers.

New students accepted into the program are offered the opportunity to enroll in HED 352K: PEER HEALTH LEADERSHIP. The one semester course consists of two parts: a 1.5 hour lecture and a 4 hour volunteer shift (to be scheduled at the start of the semester) per week. Prior to the semester, volunteers are required to attend Volunteer Orientation, where they will complete the necessary compliance training, forms, and immunizations. Enrollment in HED 352K is not required; however, attendance to all lectures and completion of all course activities is required to be in the Clinic Volunteer Program.

Our program focuses primarily on providing a rewarding learning opportunity for the volunteer. While many hospitals use volunteers to perform tasks such as paperwork, answering phones, or picking up linen and lunch trays, UHS clinic volunteers have direct patient contact. UHS patients and staff appreciate and support the program.

Oncologist

Duties and responsibilities: Oncology specialists are physicians trained in a variety of cancer diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Typical oncology specialists may have as much as 15 years of advanced education and training, which includes undergraduate studies, medical school, and one or more residency training programs. Additionally, licensure is required to practice as a physician. The American Board of Medical Specialties certifies oncology physicians in five different specialized areas, including radiation, medical, surgical and pediatric oncology.

Salary:$217,856

Education: oncology specialists must complete up to eight years of undergraduate and medical school education. They then train in a medical residency that can last 3-5 years depending on the specialty. Those pursing subspecialty training may also be required to complete an additional residency or fellowship of up to three years. must pass a licensing exam before they are able to practice. Completion of training often qualifies oncology specialists for voluntary certification, which typically involves a set of written and oral exams and a performance review.

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