Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Supplementary Lessons Grade 5: Nunavut and Its People
A lesson plan that has students make a poster that shows the occupations and reasons why someone would want to move to the Nunavut province.
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The American Dental Hygienists' Association
A comprehensive site for careers in dental hygiene. Click on Career Information on the right hand side for careers, education, and licensing.
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: Fastest Growing Job Fields
The U.S. Department of Labor projected which industries and occupations will experience the most growth from now until 2008. Areas set to experience the biggest boom include computer technology, health services and social services.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Pbs News Hour: Coronavirus Update: Where Things Stand Three Months Into Quarantine
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, states are balancing public health through stay-at-home orders and crowd limits with concern for jobs and the economy. Alabama was among the last states to issue a stay-at-home order on April 3rd...
Read Works
Read Works: All in a Day's Work
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage discusses some possible jobs associated with health care. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Life Sciences Quiz
Take an interactive, multiple choice quiz over life science careers. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy: Career Development
This site sponsored by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, has information about pharmacy careers, schools which offer degrees for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, requirements and other FAQ's for this field.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Beyond Salary: Benefits May Matter More Than You Think
Explore how job benefits--many of which are factored in pre-tax--can translate to real money in your pocket. Content brought you by our partner, Better Money Habits.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physical Therapist
What does a physical therapist do? What are the working conditions, training, employment outlook, and earnings? Find out if this jobs for you.
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Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
This site provides a complete list of accredited schools that offer a Medical Assistant program.
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina: What Can I Do With a Major In
Are you looking to explore possible career paths based on a college major? Explore possible career titles, major skills and characteristics, and websites related to your choice of college major.
Careers New Zealand
Kiwi Careers: Surgeon
KiwiCareers offers a simple and general description of tasks and duties of a surgeon.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Dietitians and Nutritionists
This resouced describes the nature of work, working conditions, training, job outlook, earnings, and employment possibilities for dietitians and nutritionists.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Don't Get Burned: Uv Index Throughout the Day
Sun tanning has a bad rap right now. Use a personal ultraviolet monitor to measure the UV index to prevent getting a sunburn. With this science fair project you will create a chart showing the UV ray measurement at different times of the...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Think Fast: Do Video Game Players Have Faster Reaction Time
Are you an avid video game player? Do you think this helps you have fast reaction times? This Science Buddies science project lays out an experiment to help you test your hypothesis. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up...
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Gardellini: Sports Medicine
Are you interested in Sports Medicine? The Sports Medicine site offers information on careers in this field, college programs, events, fitness/excercise, health/wellness, sports injury, and professional associations.
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American Fitness Professionals
This site explains how to become a certified personal trainer or fitness instructor. It includes an index of health articles and a listing of seminars and home study courses related to health and physical fitness.
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Rehab Career: Industry Outlook
Explore the industry outlook for the health service industry. Investigate career opportunities in physical therapy and occupational therapy.
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American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants
Home page of a professional organization of Physician Assistants working in surgical settings. Site includes educational resources, many links to related sites, and information about becoming a surgical P.A.
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Visiting Nurse Associations of America
Home page of association of professional nurses working in the home-care setting. This site includes reference to current publications and also contains information for families and caregivers regarding home healthcare issues.
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Ask the Dietitian: Dietitian or Nutritionist
Easy-to-read questions and answers. A lot of questions about what a dietitian does, how to train to be one, and related issues.
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Aorn: Homepage
Home page of an association of professional nurses working in surgical settings. Professional, educational, and research resources available. These include an online journal, current publications, research projects, and related Web links.
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American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine
This resource is the official website for the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine.
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Emergency Nurses Association
Homepage of a professional nurses association working in Emergency healthcare settings. Professional, educational, and research resources are available.