Career Connections | Equestrian Therapist

Part of the Career Connections series by PBS, a short video features an occupational therapist. The host lists what they do each day, the kind of schooling is required, and how rewarding the profession is.

Inhale, exhale. Inhale, exhale. Ensuring that patients breathe and get enough oxygen is the job of the respiratory care therapist. Find out what is involved in this medical career with a short video that shows some of the many aspects of...

Rolling down the highway, we rarely think about our tires until one goes flat or when we have to replace worn ones. Then it's off to the store to pick replacements, selecting ones from the endless variety offered by the store. But who...

A short video details the working life of a speech therapist. The host explains what kind of learning materials she uses, school requirements, and hours of experience. The video ends with an answer to, Is it is growing field? 

A quick video looks at the career of a nurse practitioner. The host begins describing the differences between a registered nurse and a nurse practitioner. He then details his personal story. Lastly, the host looks towards the...

Get the motor running, back on the roadway! That's the call for multi-craft maintenance technicians whose job is to troubleshoot and maintain mechanical, electrical, and welding equipment.

Farming isn't for the faint of heart. But for those who find joy in seeing seeds sprout and grow, in working with the earth and fascinating equipment, life can be gratifying. A family farmer talks about his farming enterprise in a short...

Investigate the career of an occupational therapist in this video. Learn how they are critical in helping patients regain, develop and strengthen essential skills to function in everyday life. [3:47]

A video exploring how respiratory therapists help people with breathing issues. Listen to how training and a two-year degree can give you the chance to play a pivotal role in any hospital. [5:55]

Learn about the career of a paramedic in this video. Paramedics are health care professionals who are licensed to provide pre-hospital advanced life support including intubation and IV fluid therapy. [4:13]