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This career opens the doors to many medical and scientific opportunities. The majority of clinical laboratory scientists work in hospitals or similar medical facilities. Some CLSs work in private and government reference laboratories where they may perform specialized testing. Other opportunities exist in public health agencies and laboratories, forensic medicine, home health diagnostics, blood banks and transfusion services, health and patient education as well as in physician's offices and medical clinics. CLS personnel are also employed by medical consulting firms, DNA technology and genetic engineering corporations, research laboratories, medical product development companies, and in health information management systems.

The hygienist works in association with the dentist in private practice offices, industrial organizations, schools, hospitals, local, state or federal public health services, and the armed forces.

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)

Career options in the field of environmental sciences are diverse and abundant. The Environmental Sciences Program prepares students for entry-level jobs in environmental sciences or GIS fields. Graduates may pursue jobs in the public sector through local, state, and federal agencies such as U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, and Department of Fish and Game. In the private sector, graduates may seek jobs in environmental consulting firms, foundations, and organizations. Some examples of career paths that environmental science graduates pursue include environmental engineering, science and social policy, and a wide variety of natural resources management fields such as soil science, forestry, agriculture, watershed science, range management, wildlife conservation, recreation resources, land management, and ecology; landscape architecture, conservation science, geographic information science (GIS), climatology, diverse health sciences; as well as public policy, law, or planning careers.

A baccalaureate degree in geology prepares a student to enter graduate programs in geology or paleontology or health-related programs, or for employment in environmental and energy-related industries; or (with the necessary education courses) for teaching in secondary schools. Most employment opportunities in industry, research, or college teaching require a graduate degree.

Health information management, health policy, financial management, computer science, business management, health care management, health care leadership

Health information management, health policy, financial management, computer science, business management, health care management, health care leadership

Administrative positions in various healthcare settings. Examples of positions include: Clinical Support Services Manager; Healthcare Initiative Project Manager; Healthcare Human Resources Manager; Social & Community Services Coordinator; Medical or Dental Office Manager; Long-term Care Coordinator; Marketing Program Coordinator; Manager of Business Operations; Coordinator, Healthcare Administration; Nursing Home Administrator

Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Hospital Administration, Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), and Research

Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Hospital Administration, Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), and Research

Leadership positions (charge nurse, educator, manager, public health, schools)

Leadership positions (charge nurse, educator, manager, public health, schools)

Nurse in hospitals, public health, community clinics, emergency, schools.

Numerous opportunities are available for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Dietitians in Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) assess patient’s nutritional needs, develop personalized nutrition treatment programs, and evaluate and report results. Dietitians also work in public health clinics, home health agencies, major supermarkets, and food service facilities. Some dietitians oversee large-scale food production and service facilities in health care, col-lege and university cafeterias, correctional facilities, and school food service.
Dietitians work under contract with extended health-care facilities or in their own private practice. Others work for wellness programs, sports teams, or other nutrition-related businesses. Some dietitians engage in research activities to enhance the profession. Increased interest in nutrition has led to opportunities in food manufacturing, advertising, and marketing, among others.

Radiologic Technology with opportunities for administration, education, imaging informatics, CT, MRI, cardiac imaging, vascular imaging, mammography, and more.

Entry-level Supervisor, PACS Administration, Education, Advanced Imaging Modalities (CT, MRI, CI, VI), and Advanced Degrees.

Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist

Respiratory Care Practitioner, Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Researcher

Preparation for a graduate program in Speech Language or Audiology; Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.