Acupuncture/Oriental Medicine Practitioner Acupuncture/Oriental Medicine (AOM) is an ancient and empirical system of medicine based on the concept of qi (pronounced chee ), which is usually translated as energy.
($30,000 - $150,000, 5 - 8 years)

Anesthesiologist Assistant Anesthesiologist Assistants are highly skilled professionals who work under the direction of licensed anesthesiologists (doctors) and exclusively within the Anesthesia Care Team environment as described by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) to design and implement anesthesia care plans.
($110,000 - $120,000, 6 - 8 years)

Art Therapist Art Therapist is one of the Top Ten Hot Jobs of 2007 , according to AOL's popular CareerBuilder.
($35,000 - $40,000, 6 - 0 years)

Athletic Trainer Certified athletic trainers are highly qualified health professionals who are trained in preventing, recognizing, managing, and rehabilitating injuries that result from physical activity.
($35,000 - $75,000, 4 - 0 years)

Audiologist (Doctor of Audiology) Audiologists measure hearing ability, identify hearing and balance disorders disorders, provide rehabilitative services, assess amplification devices and instruct patients in their care, provide training in speechreading, and serve as consultants to government and industry on issues concerning environmental, noise-induced hearing loss.
($45,000 - $78,000, 8 - 0 years)

Behavioral Science/Health Education In the wake of recent man-made and natural disasters, the US is placing a high priority on building up the nation's public health workforce .
($33,000 - $86,625, 6 - 9 years)

Bioinformatics Bioinformatics is the field of science in which biology, computer science, and information technology merge to form a single discipline.
($0 - $0, 0 - 0 years)

Biomedical & Laboratory Practice In the wake of recent man-made and natural disasters, the US is placing a high priority on building up the nation's public health workforce .
($31,500 - $78,750, 6 - 9 years)

Biostatistics In the wake of recent man-made and natural disasters, the US is placing a high priority on building up the nation's public health workforce .
($33,000 - $63,000, 6 - 9 years)

Built Environment Specialist Every time you enter a building, you put your life in the hands of the people who designed, constructed and maintain that structure and all the systems inside.
($113,954 - $0, 4 - 6 years)

Cardiovascular Technologist/Technician Cardiovascular technologists and technicians assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac (heart) and peripheral vascular (blood vessel) ailments.
($36,430 - $0, 2 - 4 years)

Chiropractor Chiropractic care (also simply "chiropractic") is a health care discipline which emphasizes the inherent power of the body to heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery.
($90,000 - $0, 7 - 8 years)

Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician Clinical Laboratory Science professionals (also sometimes called Medical Laboratory Technologists or Medical Technologists) are highly skilled scientists who discover the presence or absence of disease and provide data that helps physicians determine the best treatment for the patient.
($32,000 - $62,400, 2 - 4 years)

Clinical Nurse Specialist Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) are Advanced Practice nurses who hold a master s or doctoral degree in a specialized area of nursing practice.
($50,800 - $100,000, 6 - 10 years)

Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) Crime scene investigators (CSIs) go by many names, including evidence technician, crime scene technician, forensic investigator, crime scene analyst, criminalistics officer and more.
($27,683 - $52,471, 2 - 6 years)

Cytotechnologist Cytotechnologists are laboratory professionals who study cells and cellular anomalies.
($54,870 - $66,766, 4 - 5 years)

Dental Assistant Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties.
($27,248 - $0, 1 - 2 years)

Dental Hygienist Dental hygienists are licensed health care professionals who promote oral health and wellness.
($55,307 - $0, 2 - 6 years)

Dental Laboratory Technician Dental laboratory technology is the art and science of manufacturing corrective devices and replacements for natural teeth.
($28,496 - $0, 0 - 2 years)

Dentist Dentistry is the branch of the healing arts and sciences devoted to maintaining oral health.
($204,500 - $0, 8 - 8 years)

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Diagnostic medical sonographers work in a field that uses sound waves to generate an image used for assessment and diagnosis of various medical conditions.
($48,660 - $0, 2 - 4 years)

Dietetic Technician Dietetic technicians work with dieticians to plan menus and prepare food for people with special nutritional needs.
($26,500 - $36,800, 3 - 4 years)

Dietitian Proper diet is the foundation of good health, from conception through old age.
($42,000 - $55,000, 4 - 5 years)

Dietitian/Nutritionist Registered dietitians work in a wide variety of employment settings, including health care, business and industry, community/public health, education, research, government agencies and private practice.
($39,000 - $82,000, 5 - 0 years)

Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist Electroneurodiagnostic [END] technologists use specialized equipment to monitor how well a patient s nervous system is functioning, so doctors can identify and treat neurological problems.
($38,000 - $47,000, 1 - 2 years)

Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic People's lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics.
($24,030 - $0, 2 - 0 years)

Environmental Health Advocate Researchers are learning more every day about the steps we can take to protect our health and extend our lives.
($45,000 - $110,000, 4 - 6 years)

Environmental Health Practitioner Environmental health practitioners (EHPs) are dedicated to protecting public health by monitoring and recommending solutions to reduce pollution levels.
($45,000 - $113,000, 4 - 6 years)

Environmental Health Sciences In the wake of recent man-made and natural disasters, the US is placing a high priority on building up the nation's public health workforce.
($44,550 - $143,700, 6 - 9 years)

Epidemiology In the wake of recent man-made and natural disasters, the US is placing a high priority on building up the nation's public health workforce .
($38,175 - $136,237, 6 - 9 years)

Family Medicine Most medical specialists focus on a particular part of the body or a specific type of disease.
($125,000 - $161,000, 11 - 13 years)

Food Safety Specialist Once upon a time, Americans prepared food in their own kitchens, often using ingredients grown in their own gardens.
($35,000 - $70,000, 4 - 6 years)

Forensic Biologist Forensic biologists examine blood and other bodily fluids, hair, bones, insects, plant and animal remains to help identify victims and support criminal investigations.
($27,683 - $52,471, 4 - 8 years)

Forensic Chemist Forensic chemists analyze nonbiological trace evidence found at crime scenes in order to identify unknown materials and match samples to known substances.
($27,683 - $52,471, 4 - 6 years)

Forensic Odontology Forensic odontologists are highly experienced, specially trained dentists who use their expertise to help identify unknown remains and trace bite marks to a specific individual.
($150,000 - $185,000, 4 - 8 years)

Forensic Pathologist Forensic pathologists, or medical examiners, are specially trained physicians who examine the bodies of people who died suddenly, unexpectedly, or violently.
($105,000 - $500,000, 13 - 15 years)

Forensic Toxicologist Forensic toxicologists perform scientific tests on bodily fluids and tissue samples to identify any drugs or chemicals present in the body.
($34,527 - $64,578, 4 - 8 years)

General Aide Nursing aides, also known as nursing assistants, geriatric aides, unlicensed assistive personnel, or hospital attendants, perform routine tasks under the supervision of nursing and medical staff.
($19,947 - $0, 0 - 0 years)

Genetic Counselor Genetic Counselor is one of the Top Ten Hot Jobs of 2007 , according to AOL's CareerBuilder.
($48,134 - $0, 6 - 0 years)

Global Health In the wake of recent man-made and natural disasters, the US places a high priority on building the nation's public health workforce.
($31,500 - $86,625, 6 - 9 years)

Health Administrator Health administrators are leaders.
($45,000 - $150,000, 4 - 6 years)

Health Information Manager Every time health care personnel treat a patient, they record what they observed and how the patient was treated medically.
($30,000 - $80,000, 2 - 4 years)

Health Services Administration In the wake of recent man-made and natural disasters, the US is placing a high priority on building up the nation's public health workforce .
($37,050 - $161,400, 6 - 9 years)

Healthcare Interpreter Healthcare interpreters facilitate communication between patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) and their physicians, nurses, lab technicians, and other healthcare providers.
($25,000 - $45,000, 2 - 5 years)

Home Care Assistant/Aide According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , Home Health Aide is among the Top Ten Occupations with the Largest Job Growth.
($19,947 - $0, 0 - 0 years)

Kinesiotherapist Kinesiotherapists develop and monitor exercise programs to help people regain muscle strength and function lost due to injury or disease.
($36,000 - $45,000, 4 - 0 years)

Massage Therapist Massage therapists methodically apply focused, hands-on techniques to promote relaxation and increase circulation in the body s soft tissues (muscles, tendons, connective tissue, etc.
($29,250 - $0, 2 - 7 years)

Maternal and Child Health In the wake of recent man-made and natural disasters, the US is placing a high priority on building up the nation's public health workforce .
($33,000 - $63,000, 6 - 9 years)

Medical Assistant Medical assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices and clinics of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and optometrists running smoothly.
($21,620 - $24,460, 1 - 2 years)

Medical Historian The history of medicine is a small and specialized branch of history that focuses upon the health professions.
($43,000 - $90,000, 8 - 10 years)

Medical Illustrator A medical illustrator is a professional artist with extensive training in medicine and science, who creates visual material to help record and disseminate medical, biological and related information.
($47,000 - $73,000, 4 - 6 years)

Medical Librarian Medical librarians are an integral part of the healthcare team.
($40,832 - $158,000, 6 - 10 years)

Naturopathic Doctor A naturopathic doctor (ND) practices a form of medicine that blends centuries-old, natural, non-toxic therapies with current advances in the study of health and human systems.
($80,000 - $0, 8 - 0 years)

Nuclear Medicine Technologist In nuclear medicine, radionuclides unstable atoms that emit radiation spontaneously are used to diagnose and treat disease.
($65,000 - $0, 1 - 0 year)

Nurse Anesthetist Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are Advanced Practice Nurses who safely provide anesthesia care to more than 22 million surgical, obstetrical and trauma patients each year in the United States.
($130,000 - $0, 6 - 7 years)

Nurse Midwife Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) are Advanced Practice Nurses who provide counseling and care during preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and the post-partum period.
($70,000 - $0, 6 - 10 years)

Nurse Practitioner Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are Advanced Practice Nurses who provide care to patients throughout the lifespan, from premature newborns to the elderly.
($74,812 - $0, 6 - 8 years)

Nurses Aide/Nursing Assistant Wherever there is a need for personal care, certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), or nurses aides, are there.
($16,640 - $29,120, 0 - 1 years)

Occupational Health and Safety Expert According to the U.
($46,000 - $113,000, 4 - 6 years)

Occupational Health Nurse Occupational Health Nurses (OHN) are Registered Nurses who independently observe and assess workers' health status with respect to job tasks and hazards.
($63,472 - $0, 5 - 8 years)

Occupational Therapist Occupational therapists (OTs) assist clients in performing activities of all types, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs such as dressing, cooking, eating, and driving.
($54,660 - $0, 0 - 6 years)

Occupational Therapy Aide Occupational therapy aides typically prepare materials and assemble equipment used during treatment and are responsible for a range of clerical tasks.
($22,040 - $0, 0 - 2 years)

Occupational Therapy Assistant Occupational therapy assistants help clients with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.
($38,430 - $0, 2 - 0 years)

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician Ophthalmic laboratory technicians also known as manufacturing opticians, optical mechanics, or optical goods workers make prescription eyeglass or contact lenses.
($21,757 - $0, 0 - 0 years)

Optician (Dispensing) Dispensing opticians fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, following prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists.
($25,600 - $35,000, 1 - 2 years)

Optometrist Doctors of Optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye.
($130,200 - $0, 8 - 0 years)

Orthotist and Prosthetist People can experience the total or partial loss of a limb or an orthopedic impairment for many reasons, including accidents, combat injuries, birth defects and disease.
($33,742 - $89,334, 4 - 6 years)

Pathologist A pathologist is a physician who examines tissues, checks the accuracy of lab tests, and interprets the results in order to facilitate the patient s diagnosis and treatment.
($126,000 - $150,000, 12 - 13 years)

Pathologists' Assistant A pathologists assistant is an intensively trained allied health professional who provides anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of a pathologist.
($60,000 - $90,000, 4 - 6 years)

Pharmacist According to MONEY magazine, Pharmacist is one of the Top 10 Best Jobs in America.
($94,927 - $0, 6 - 8 years)

Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy technicians work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and perform many pharmacy-related functions.
($22,256 - $0, 1 - 2 years)

Physical Therapist Physical Therapists (PTs) provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients with injuries or disease.
($68,000 - $0, 6 - 9 years)

Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) perform components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks, as directed by a supervising physical therapist (PT).
($37,000 - $0, 2 - 0 years)

Physician (D.O.) Osteopathic physicians (Doctors of Osteopathic medicine, or DO) diagnose illness and injury, prescribe and administer treatment, and advise patients about how to prevent and manage disease.
($185,000 - $0, 7 - 10 years)

Physician (M.D.) Physicians examine patients, obtain medical histories, and order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests.
($150,000 - $300,000, 10 - 15 years)

Physician Assistant According to MONEY magazine, physician assistant is one of the Top 10 Best Jobs in America.
($64,670 - $0, 2 - 6 years)

Physician Scientist Physician scientists are allopathic or osteopathic physicians or dentists who pursue their research interests in the laboratory.
($80,000 - $200,000, 8 - 14 years)

Podiatrist (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine) Podiatric medicine is a branch of the medical sciences devoted to the study of human movement, with the medical care of the foot and ankle as its primary focus.
($134,414 - $0, 8 - 0 years)

Psychiatrist - DO/MD Psychiatrists are physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses.
($150,000 - $300,000, 13 - 14 years)

Psychologist Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior.
($30,000 - $76,604, 6 - 8 years)

Public Health Practice & Program Management In the wake of recent man-made and natural disasters, the US is placing a high priority on building up the nation's public health workforce .
($44,000 - $135,000, 6 - 9 years)

Radiologic Technologist Radiologic technologists are the health care professionals who perform diagnostic imaging procedures, such as X-ray examinations, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans, and Computed Tomography (CT) scans.
($42,000 - $65,000, 1 - 4 years)

Registered Nurse (RN) According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nursing is among the Top Ten Occupations with the Largest Job Growth.
($57,784 - $0, 3 - 4 years)

Rehabilitation Counselor Rehabilitation counselors help people deal with the personal, social, and vocational effects of disabilities.
($42,110 - $0, 4 - 6 years)

Respiratory Therapist Advanced-level respiratory therapists and entry-level respiratory therapists (also called respiratory care practitioners) evaluate, treat and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders.
($46,000 - $0, 1 - 5 years)

Social Worker Social workers are a diverse group of skilled professionals who help people function as best they can, given the challenges of their personal situation or environment.
($29,100 - $49,500, 4 - 10 years)

Speech Language Pathologist Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders; this profession is closely allied with - but separate from - audiology .
($45,000 - $68,600, 6 - 0 years)

Surgical Technologist Surgical technologists assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel.
($31,210 - $0, 1 - 2 years)

Veterinarian Veterinarians play a major role in the healthcare of pets, livestock, and zoo, sporting, and laboratory animals.
($101,040 - $0, 8 - 0 years)

Veterinary Technologist/Technician Owners of pets and other animals today expect state-of-the-art veterinary care.
($25,000 - $27,000, 2 - 0 years)

Vocational/Licensed Practical Nurse Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) as they are called in Texas and California, care for the sick, injured, convalescent, and disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses.
($31,440 - $0, 1 - 0 year)