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People who work in the Health Science Career Cluster combine a love of science and a passion for helping others. In this career cluster, professionals examine, diagnose, and care for people. They can have positions with direct access to patients or positions in research. People can work in hospitals, medical and dental offices, patient homes, or labs.

In Virginia, the health science industry has a $28 billion annual impact. This career cluster employs one in ten Virginia residents. The government in Virginia is focusing on increasing access to quality health care in more rural parts of the state. They are also developing more resources for taking care of senior citizens. As you will learn below, the Health Science Career Cluster continues to grow to serve the needs of Virginians.

Technology in Health Science

Technology impacts the Health Science Career Cluster. View the video The Doctor Will See You Now Online from eMediaVA℠. You will learn how telehealth companies are reducing the costs of doctor's visits and treating patients from the comfort of their own homes. Click the player button to begin.

Workplace Skills for Health Science Careers

The Health Science Career Cluster requires employees to use Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving. This means using sound reasoning to analyze problems, evaluate potential solutions, and implement effective courses of action. These skills have proven essential as professionals find ways to cure diseases like bacterial infections and diabetes. Workers in the Health Science Career Cluster serve individuals and large communities. To earn trust, they need to have Integrity. Integrity means complying with laws, procedures, and workplace policies and demonstrating honesty, fairness, and respect.

Career Connections: Nurse Practitioner

A nurse practitioner is a medical professional who can treat patients and hold his or her own practice. View the video Career Connections: Nurse Practitioner from eMediaVA℠. You will to meet Aaron Begue. He is a nurse practitioner who is part of Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University. Click the player button to begin.

Career Connections: Occupational Therapist

An occupational therapist helps patients with injury, illness, or disability. They provide activities and interventions to help patients live a better life. View the video Career Connections: Occupational Therapist from eMediaVA℠. You will explore how Cheryl Albrechta helps patients with disabilities live independent lives. Click the player button to begin.

Health Science Pathways

The Health Science Career Cluster has five different pathways associated with it. In this interactivity, learn about each of these pathways, including their descriptions, sample job titles, salaries, and required education. Click the player button to begin.

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Virginia Department of Education's Career Planning Guide

Are you interested in learning more about the occupations shown in the five pathways in the Health Science Career Cluster? Visit the Virginia Department of Education's Health Science Career Planning Guide to explore these pathways and careers in more detail.