Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Pharmacist
Science Buddies offers a profile of what it is like to have a career as a pharmacist. Find out the education requirements and the on the job duties of a pharmacist in both a retail and hospital setting. Included are interviews with...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedic
If you are interested in a medical career which offers a lot of excitement, you might want to look into the career of emergency medical technician. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a emergency medical...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Physical Therapist
This career profile from Science Buddies explains what a physical therapist does. Find out the nature of the work, the work environment, the education requirements, and what a physical therapist's daily work looks like. Included are...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Veterinarian
If you have an interest in animals and medicine, you might like to check out this Science Buddies career profile about what it takes to become a veterinarian. You can find out the education requirements and the many avenues that...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Genetic Counselor
Read the career profile of the genetic counselor, who spends time with patients advising them of their options when deciding about the risks of genetic disease. Science Buddies lays out the educational requirements as well as the job...
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: Health Care Employment Resources
Explore the Health Care Employment Resources using the Employment Spot career resources.
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American College of Surgeons
Home page of professional organization of surgeons. Site contains professional and education resources, including a Medline search engine link.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Recreational Therapists
This resource is dedicated to information on the Recreational Therapist career.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Optometrists
This resource provides occupational information about optometrists.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Social Workers
Describes a day in the life of a social worker. Include info on education requirements and expected earnings.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physical Therapist Aide
Find out everything you would need to know to become a Physical Therapist Assistant or Aide. The job outlook is better than average through 2012.
Career Cornerstone Center
Sloan Career Cornerstone Center: Career as a Radiation Therapist
A career as a Radiation Therapist is profiled.Included: Radiation Therapist overview, Preparation, Day In The Life, Earnings, Employment, Career Path Forecast, Professional Organizations.
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American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Information about the American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and on how to get a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine.
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Amnesty International Kids
Delve into the world of Amnesty International Kids in English or Spanish. This site introduces you to "the basics" of Amnesty International. It gives you a letter writing guide and some other activities to hook into.
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National Funeral Directors Association: Trends and Statistics
These statistics provide a brief look at funeral costs, yearly numbers, and death rate, all useful information to consider when thinking about a career in funeral services.
Government of Canada
Employment and Social Development Canada
A department of the Canadian federal government, this website is home to many government programs aimed at increasing Canadian economic productivity, including skills, training and employment insurance programs. There are two federal...
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Medicine in the Americas
digital library project that makes freely available original works demonstrating the evolution of American medicine from colonial frontier outposts of the 17th century to research hospitals of the 20th century.
National Institutes of Health
U.s. National Library of Medicine: Pub Med Online Training
Learn how to gain access to MEDLINE, the National Library of Medicine database of citations and abstracts in the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, health care systems, and preclinical sciences.
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Johnson & Johnson: Discover Nursing
Get the basics on the nursing field and find a nursing program in your area, or search through hundreds of nurse scholarships.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Manufacturing Pharmaceuticals
An in-depth look at the technology involved in the pharmaceutical industry. Students work through interactive learning material, answering review questions along the way.
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Osha: Employer Responsibilities for Keeping Young Workers Safe
This resource provides information about child labor laws and occupational safety standards for anywhere employing teen workers.
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Osha: Young Workers
This resource provides information for teenage employees regarding their rights and responsibilities in the workplace.
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Hospital Link: Locate a Hospital
Locate hospital homepages throughout the US. Also offers job boards for health care professionals and .md domain name registration.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Different Branches of Geography
Learn about the many specializations in the field of geography within its two branches of physical and human geography.