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Career Details :: Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, such as veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory technology, and public health.

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

Education

A bachelor's degree is the minimum formal education required for these occupations. However, many also require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Training

Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

Tasks

• Prepares and delivers lectures to students.
• Advises students on academic and vocational curricula.
• Conducts research in particular field of knowledge and publishes findings in professional journals.
• Directs research of other teachers or graduate students working for advanced academic degrees.
• Serves on faculty committee providing professional consulting services to government and industry.
• Acts as adviser to student organizations.
• Compiles, administers, and grades examinations, or assigns this work to others.
• Compiles bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
• Stimulates class discussions.

Related Careers

• Biological Technicians
  
• Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
  
• Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
  
• Pharmacists
  
• Veterinarians
  

Important Abilities

• Oral Expression
• Written Expression
• Written Comprehension
• Speech Clarity
• Oral Comprehension

General Work Activities

• Teaching Others
• Communicating With Other Workers
• Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
• Updating & Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
• Communicating With Persons Outside Organization

Important Skills

• Reading Comprehension
  
• Science
  
• Writing
  
• Instructing
  
• Critical Thinking
  

Frequent Work Context

• Job-Required Social Interaction
• Supervise, Coach, Train Others
• Indoors
• Objective or Subjective Information
• Coordinate or Lead Others

Related Majors

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Acupuncture/Oriental Medicine	[ add ]
Administration for Health Care Personnel	[ add ]
Adulthood/Aging Studies	[ add ]
Advanced Orthopedic Physical Therapy	[ add ]
Allied Health Administration	[ add ]
Allied Health Management	[ add ]
American Sign Language	[ add ]
American Sign Language/English Interpreting	[ add ]
Animal/Veterinary Sciences	[ add ]
Applied Biometry/Epidemiology	[ add ]
Applied Exercise Science	[ add ]
Art Therapy	[ add ]
Art Therapy/Special Education	[ add ]
Athletic Trainer	[ add ]
Athletic Training	[ add ]
Athletic Training Education	[ add ]
Athletic Training/Exercise Science	[ add ]
Athletic Training/Sports Medicine	[ add ]
Athletics	[ add ]
Audiology	[ add ]
Audiology/Hearing Sciences	[ add ]
Behavioral Sciences/Health Education	[ add ]
Bioengineering/Environmental Health	[ add ]
Biology/Medical Technology	[ add ]
Biology/Perfusion Technology	[ add ]
Biology/Physical Therapy	[ add ]
Biology/Pre-Chiropractic	[ add ]
Biomechanics/Movement Science	[ add ]
Business Administration/Public Health	[ add ]
Cardiopulmonary Science	[ add ]
Cardiorespiratory Care	[ add ]
Cardiorespiratory Sciences	[ add ]
Cardiovascular Health Exercise	[ add ]
Cardiovascular Perfusion	[ add ]
Cardiovascular Technology	[ add ]
Chemistry/Medical Technology	[ add ]
Chiropractic	[ add ]
Clinical Art Therapy	[ add ]
Clinical Science/Physical Therapy	[ add ]
Communication Disorders	[ add ]
Communication Disorders/Sciences	[ add ]
Communication Sciences/Disorders	[ add ]
Communication Specialist	[ add ]
Communicative Disorders	[ add ]
Community Health	[ add ]
Community Health Education	[ add ]
Community/Medical Dietetics/Nutrition	[ add ]
Community/Public Health	[ add ]
Community/Therapeutic Recreation	[ add ]
Craniofacial Biology	[ add ]
Creative Arts in Therapy	[ add ]
Creative Arts Therapy	[ add ]
Dance Therapy	[ add ]
Deaf Studies	[ add ]
Dental Hygiene	[ add ]
Dentistry	[ add ]
Diagnostic Imaging	[ add ]
Diagnostic Medical Imaging	[ add ]
Diagnostic Medical Sonography	[ add ]
Disabled Sports/Movement Studies	[ add ]
Emergency Medical Services	[ add ]
Emergency Medical Services Management	[ add ]
Emergency Medicine	[ add ]
Endodontics	[ add ]
Environmental Health	[ add ]
Environmental Health Science	[ add ]
Environmental Toxicology	[ add ]
Environmental/Occupational Health	[ add ]
Environmental/Occupational Health/Safety	[ add ]
Epidemiology	[ add ]
Epidemiology/Public Health	[ add ]
Exercise Leadership	[ add ]
Exercise Physiology	[ add ]
Exercise Science	[ add ]
Exercise Science/Adult Fitness	[ add ]
Exercise Science/Athletic Training	[ add ]
Exercise Science/Fitness Management	[ add ]
Exercise Science/Health	[ add ]
Exercise Science/Rehabilitation	[ add ]
Exercise Science/Sport Studies	[ add ]
Exercise Sciences/Physiology/Movement Studies	[ add ]
Exercise Specialist	[ add ]
Exercise/Sport Science	[ add ]
Exercise/Sport Studies	[ add ]
Exercise/Sports Science	[ add ]
Exercise/Sports Studies	[ add ]
Expressive Therapies	[ add ]
Fisheries Management/Environmental Health	[ add ]
Fitness Promotion	[ add ]
Fitness/Cardiac Rehabilitation/Exercise Science	[ add ]
General Dentistry	[ add ]
Geriatric Dentistry	[ add ]
Gerontological Advance Practice	[ add ]
Gerontological Advanced Practice	[ add ]
Gerontological Case Manager	[ add ]
Gerontology	[ add ]
Habilitation of the Deaf	[ add ]
Health Administration	[ add ]
Health Care Administration	[ add ]
Health Care Management	[ add ]
Health Communication	[ add ]
Health Education	[ add ]
Health Fitness	[ add ]
Health Information Technology	[ add ]
Health Management	[ add ]
Health Management Systems	[ add ]
Health Policy/Administration	[ add ]
Health Policy/Management	[ add ]
Health Promotion	[ add ]
Health Promotion Management	[ add ]
Health Promotion/Development	[ add ]
Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Studies	[ add ]
Health Promotion/Wellness Management	[ add ]
Health Service Education	[ add ]
Health Services	[ add ]
Health Services Administration	[ add ]
Health Services Management	[ add ]
Health Studies	[ add ]
Health Systems Administration	[ add ]
Health Systems Management	[ add ]
Health/Community Systems	[ add ]
Health/Exercise Science	[ add ]
Health/Exercise Sciences	[ add ]
Health/Fitness	[ add ]
Health/Fitness Studies	[ add ]
Health/Human Performance/Recreation	[ add ]
Health/Human Services	[ add ]
Health/Movement Science	[ add ]
Health/Physical Education	[ add ]
Health/Safety Studies	[ add ]
Health/Society	[ add ]
Health/Wellness	[ add ]
Human Movement	[ add ]
Human Performance	[ add ]
Human Performance Systems	[ add ]
Industrial Hygiene	[ add ]
International Affairs/Public Health	[ add ]
Interpreter Training	[ add ]
Interpreting for the Hearing Impaired	[ add ]
Kinesiology	[ add ]
Kinesiology/Physical Education	[ add ]
Language/Communication Disorders	[ add ]
Long-Term Care Administration	[ add ]
Medical Engineering	[ add ]
Medical Illustration	[ add ]
Medical Radiography	[ add ]
Medical Studies/Physician Assistant	[ add ]
Medical Technology	[ add ]
Medical Technology/Biology	[ add ]
Mental Health	[ add ]
Movement Arts	[ add ]
Movement Science	[ add ]
Movement/Exercise Science	[ add ]
Movement/Leisure Studies	[ add ]
Movement/Sports Science	[ add ]
Music Therapy	[ add ]
Naturopathic Medicine	[ add ]
Nuclear Medical Technology	[ add ]
Nuclear Medicine	[ add ]
Nuclear Medicine Science	[ add ]
Nuclear Medicine Technology	[ add ]
Nursing Home Administration	[ add ]
Nutrition/Exercise Science	[ add ]
Occupational Hygiene/Safety	[ add ]
Occupational Medicine	[ add ]
Occupational Safety/Health Management	[ add ]
Occupational Safety/Hygiene Management	[ add ]
Occupational Science	[ add ]
Occupational Science/Occupational Therapy	[ add ]
Occupational Studies	[ add ]
Occupational Therapy	[ add ]
Occupational Therapy/Developmental Disabilities	[ add ]
Occupational Therapy/Early Intervention	[ add ]
Occupational Therapy/Physical Disabilities	[ add ]
Occupational Therapy/Physical/Developmental Disabilities	[ add ]
Occupational/Environmental Health/Safety	[ add ]
Oral Biology	[ add ]
Oral Pathology	[ add ]
Oral Sciences	[ add ]
Orthodontics	[ add ]
Osteopathic Medicine	[ add ]
Perfusion	[ add ]
Perfusion Technology	[ add ]
Periodontics	[ add ]
Pharmaceutical Economics/Policy	[ add ]
Pharmaceutical Marketing	[ add ]
Pharmaceutical Sciences	[ add ]
Pharmaceutical Sciences/Library Sciences	[ add ]
Pharmaceutics	[ add ]
Pharmacological/Physiological Sciences	[ add ]
Pharmacology	[ add ]
Pharmacy	[ add ]
Pharmacy Administration	[ add ]
Philosophy/Pre-theology	[ add ]
Physical Education/Athletic Training	[ add ]
Physical Education/Kinesiology	[ add ]
Physical Education/Recreation	[ add ]
Physical Education/Sport	[ add ]
Physical Fitness Leadership	[ add ]
Physical Therapy	[ add ]
Physician Assistance/Health Science	[ add ]
Physician Assistant	[ add ]
Physician Assistant Practice	[ add ]
Physician Assistant Studies	[ add ]
Pre-dental Hygiene	[ add ]
Pre-dental Science	[ add ]
Pre-Health	[ add ]
Pre-Health Studies	[ add ]
Pre-Occupational Therapy	[ add ]
Pre-Optometric Science	[ add ]
Pre-Physical Therapy	[ add ]
Pre-professional Business Sequence	[ add ]
Pre-Respiratory Therapy	[ add ]
Prosthodontics	[ add ]
Psychological Service Technician	[ add ]
Psychological Services	[ add ]
Psychology/Physical Therapy	[ add ]
Public Health	[ add ]
Public Health/Environmental	[ add ]
Public Health/Epidemiology	[ add ]
Public Health/Nutrition	[ add ]
Public/Community Health	[ add ]
Radiation Therapy	[ add ]
Radiation Therapy Technology	[ add ]
Radiography	[ add ]
Radiologic Science	[ add ]
Radiologic Technology	[ add ]
Radiological Science	[ add ]
Radiological Technology	[ add ]
Radiological/Health Sciences	[ add ]
Radiology Technology	[ add ]
Recreation Therapy	[ add ]
Rehabilitation	[ add ]
Rehabilitation Counseling	[ add ]
Rehabilitation Science	[ add ]
Rehabilitation Services	[ add ]
Rehabilitative Science	[ add ]
Rehabilitative Sciences	[ add ]
Rehabilitative Services	[ add ]
Respiration Therapy	[ add ]
Respiratory Care	[ add ]
Respiratory Care Administration	[ add ]
Respiratory Care Technology	[ add ]
Respiratory Therapy	[ add ]
School Health Services	[ add ]
Sign Language Interpreter	[ add ]
Social/Rehabilitation Services	[ add ]
Speech Arts/Communicative Disorders	[ add ]
Speech Correction	[ add ]
Speech Correction/Audiology	[ add ]
Speech Pathology	[ add ]
Speech Pathology/Audiology	[ add ]
Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology	[ add ]
Speech/Communication Disorders	[ add ]
Speech/Hearing	[ add ]
Speech/Hearing Disorders	[ add ]
Speech/Hearing Handicapped	[ add ]
Speech/Hearing Science	[ add ]
Speech/Hearing Sciences	[ add ]
Speech/Language Pathology	[ add ]
Speech/Language Pathology/Audiology	[ add ]
Speech/Language Therapy	[ add ]
Speech/Language/Auditory Pathology	[ add ]
Speech/Pathology/Audiology	[ add ]
Sport Science	[ add ]
Sport Sciences	[ add ]
Sport Studies	[ add ]
Sport/Exercise Science	[ add ]
Sports Biology	[ add ]
Sports Medicine	[ add ]
Sports Medicine/Athletic Training	[ add ]
Sports Nutrition	[ add ]
Sports Science	[ add ]
Sports Sciences	[ add ]
Sports Therapy	[ add ]
Surgical Technician	[ add ]
Surgical Technology	[ add ]
Therapeutic Radiation Technology	[ add ]
Therapeutic Recreation	[ add ]
Therapeutic Rehabilitation/Education	[ add ]
Ultrasound	[ add ]
Veterinary Medicine	[ add ]
Veterinary Science	[ add ]
Wellness/Sports Medicine	[ add ]

Institutions Offering Related Majors

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