This document provides information on several medical careers, including physical therapists, exercise physiologists, psychologists, biochemists, surgical technologists, EMTs, paramedics, and audiologists. For each career, it describes what workers in that field do, the work environment, education and licensing requirements, and average salaries. The document utilizes both text and images to concisely convey the key details about these diverse medical professions.

1. MEDICAL
CAREERS
BY: XIOMARA TAMAYO,
LAURA ZUNIGA
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2. What do Physiologists Do?
Physical Therapist help out people
who have injuries to do physical
workouts. They are very important fort
he patient to be able to get cure.
Work Environment
Physical therapists work in private
offices and clinics, hospitals, and
nursing homes. They spent their time
working with patients, up and down
all day .
How to Become a Physical
Therapist
• doctoral degree in physical therapy
• physical therapists to be licensed.
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Percentile 10% 25% 50%
(Med
ian)
75% 90%
Hourly
Wage
$14.9 $17.66
$21.53 $27.00 $33.72
Annual
Wage
$31,000 $36,740 $44,770 $56,150 $70,14
Exercise Physiologists

3. Exercise Physiologists
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4. Psychologist
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What do Psychologists Do?
Psychologists study the human
mind. Their goal is to explain
why people act as they do.
What Do You Need?
• Psychologists have to go to
school for a really long
time.
• Some need a doctorate
(Ph.D.) degree.
• Takes 5 to 7 years of study
after completing college.
• Psychologists who work
with patients must be good
with people.

5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To1LGmAKqmk
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6. Biochemists and
Biophysicists
What Biochemists and
Biophysicists do?
Biochemists and
biophysicists study the
chemical and physical
principles of living things
and of biological
processes such as cell
development, growth, and
heredity.
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Work Environment
Biochemists and
biophysicists work in
laboratories. Most work full
time.

7. Biochemist and
Biophysicist
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How to become a
Biochemist and
biophysicist:
Biochemists and biophysicists
need a Ph.D. to work in
independent research and
development. Most Ph.D.
holders begin their careers in
a temporary postdoctoral
research position that
typically lasts 2 to 3 years.
Bachelor’s and master’s
degree holders qualify for
some entry-level positions in
biochemistry and biophysics.
Pay
The median annual wage of
biochemists and biophysicists
was $79,390 in May 2010.

8. Surgical Technologists
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What do they do?
Surgical technologists prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and
equipment. They also prepare patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision
sites, positioning patients on the operating table, and covering patients with sterile drapes.
They prepare sterile solutions used in surgery and check that all surgical equipment is
working properly. They also help the surgical team put on sterile gowns and gloves.
During an operation, surgical technologists pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and
first assistants.

9. Surgical Technologists
How to become one
People interested in surgical technology should take high
school courses in health, biology, chemistry, and mathematics.
Surgical technology education includes courses in
anatomy, biology, medical terminology, and other topics.
Students also work in supervised clinical settings to gain
hands-on skills as technologists.
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10. Surgical Technology
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11. EMTs and Paramedics
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What do EMTs and
Paramedics do?
• Care for the sick or injured in
emergency medical settings.
• Respond to emergency calls
• Perform medical services
• Transport patients to medical
facilities
Work Environment
• EMTs and paramedics
work both indoors and
outdoors
• In all types of weather.
• Their work is physically
strenuous and can be
stressful
• Sometimes involving life-
or-death situations and
patients who are suffering.

12. Audiologist
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What they do
Audiologists use audiometers, computers, and other devices to test patients' hearing
ability and balance, determine the extent of hearing damage, and identify the
underlying cause. Audiologists measure the volume at which a person begins to hear
sounds and the person's ability to distinguish between sounds. Also, before
determining treatment options, they evaluate psychological information to measure
the impact of hearing loss on a patient. Treatment options vary and may include
cleaning wax out of ear canals, fitting and checking hearing aids, or fitting and
programming the patient with cochlear implants to improve hearing.

13. Audiologists
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How to become one
The doctoral degree in audiology (Au.D.) is a graduate program typically lasting 4 years. A
bachelor’s degree in any field is needed to enter one of these doctoral programs.
Graduate coursework in audiology includes anatomy, physiology, physics, genetics, normal and
abnormal communication development, diagnosis and treatment, pharmacology, and ethics.
Graduate programs also include supervised clinical practice. Graduation from a program accredited
by the Council on Academic Accreditation is required to get a license in some states.

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15. Bibliography
http://bls.gov/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To1L
GmAKqmk
http://www.careercornerstone.org/podca
st/scccaudiologist.mp3
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