Health Careers - HOSA Bowl

Therapeutic Services

Careers focused on treating and improving patient health over time.

Diagnostic Services

Careers that identify diseases through tests and evaluations.

Health Informatics

Careers managing health data, records, and systems.

Support Services

Careers that maintain a therapeutic healthcare environment.

Biotechnology R&D

Careers developing medical treatments, diagnostics, and vaccines.

Physician (MD/DO)

Diagnoses and treats disease; may specialize in medical fields.

Physician Assistant (PA)

Practices medicine under physician supervision.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Provides patient care and education; coordinates healthcare.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Provides basic nursing care under supervision.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Provides hands-on patient care such as bathing and feeding.

Physical Therapist (PT)

Helps patients regain mobility and function.

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Assists patients with daily living skills.

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Treats breathing disorders and manages ventilators.

Paramedic/EMT

Provides emergency care and transport.

Dentist (DDS/DMD)

Treats diseases of teeth and oral cavity.

Dental Hygienist

Cleans teeth and educates patients on oral health.

Pharmacist

Dispenses medications and counsels patients.

Veterinarian

Provides medical care for animals.

Mental Health Counselor

Helps patients with emotional and behavioral issues.

Social Worker

Connects patients with support and community resources.

Radiologic Technologist

Performs imaging procedures such as X-ray and CT.

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Analyzes blood and tissue samples.

Phlebotomist

Draws blood for testing or transfusion.

Pathologist

Physician who studies disease causes through lab analysis.

Sonographer

Performs ultrasound imaging.

Health Information Technician

Manages and protects health records.

Medical Coder

Assigns standardized billing codes.

Healthcare Administrator

Manages healthcare facilities and services.

Dietitian/Nutritionist

Plans diets and promotes healthy eating.

Biomedical Equipment Technician

Repairs and maintains medical equipment.

Genetic Counselor

Assesses inherited disease risk.

Certification

Credential earned by passing a professional exam.

Licensure

State-granted legal permission to practice.

Registration

Official recognition of professional qualification.

CEUs

Continuing education units required to maintain credentials.