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ADVANCED NURSING
OPTIONS
• There are many ways to specialize in the nursing field to advance your career. The advanced nursing options require you to be an RN; then further your education and have years of experience in certain departments.
Description
• Masters - 6 yrs
• Doctorate – 8 yrs
Education Required
• $65,000 - $160,000
Salary
• Bellarmine, EKU, KCU, Murray, NKU, Spalding, UK, UL, WKU
Area College Options
•Nursingworld.org American Nursing Association
Resources
North Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center
ADVANCED NURSING CAREERS
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN)
•Nurse Practitioners diagnose and treat patients for a variety of illnesses and diseases
•$90,000
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
•Nurse Anesthetists work under the direction of an Anesthesiologist to administer medication for sedation and monitor patients during surgery
•$160,000
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
•Many DNP programs allow students to become nurse administrators in large hospital systems. This degree can also be obtained as part of a APRN or CRNA program
•$97,000
Flight Nurse
•A flight nurse is a nursing professional that is trained to give medical care to patients during flights. This could include life flights or rescue flight, either in helicopters or fixed-wing planes.
•$65,000
Midwife
•Midwives are the traditional care providers for mothers and infants. Midwives are trained professionals with expertise and skills in supporting women to maintain healthy pregnancies and have optimal births and recoveries during the postpartum period.
•$95,000
Registered Nurse – First Assist (RN-FA)
•The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a perioperative registered nurse who functions in an expanded role
•$71,000
BIOMEDICALENGINEER
• Biomedical engineers combine engineering principles with medical and biological sciences to design and create equipment, devices, computer systems, and software used in healthcare.
Description
• Bachelors - 4 yrs
• Masters - 6 yrs
Education Required
• $87,000
Salary
• Murray, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville
Area College Options
• Bmes.org Biomedical Engineering Society
Resources
North Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center
• Diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians, including vascular technologists, operate special imaging equipment to create images or to conduct tests. The images and test results help physicians assess and diagnose medical conditions. Some technologists assist physicians and surgeons during surgical procedures.
Description
• Associates – 2 yrs
• Bachelors – 4 yrs
Education Required
• $63,000
Salary
• Morehead, Hazard CTC, Jefferson CTC, Southcentral CTC, West KY CTC
Area College Options
• Ardms.org American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Resources
North Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center
Cardiovascular
• Looking at the heart and heart vessels
General
• Ultrasounds for pregnancy and other organs
Vascular
• Looking at vessels in the body, not in the heart
DIETITIAN
•Registered dietitian nutritionists are the experts on good nutrition and the food choices that can make us healthy, whether it’s a proper diet or eating to manage the symptoms of a disease or chronic condition. Registered dietitian nutritionists design nutrition programs to protect health, prevent allergic reactions and alleviate the symptoms of many types of disease.
Description
•Masters – 6 yrs
Education Required
•$63,000
Salary
•EKU, Murray, UK, WKU
Area College Options
• eatright.org Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Resources
North Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center
ELECTROCARDIOGRAM TECHNICIAN
• EKG technicians – also known as electrocardiogram technicians – monitor and test a patient’s cardiovascular performance using EKG equipment.
Description
• Certificate – 1 yr
• Associates – 2 yr
Education Required
• $49,000
Salary
• Maysville CTC
Area College Options
• nahpusa.com National Association for Health Professionals
Resources
North Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center
• Practice of acquiring, analyzing, and protecting digital and traditional medical information vital to providing quality patient care. It is a combination of business, science, and information technology.
Description
• Associates – 2 yrs
• Bachelors – 4 yrs
• Masters – 6 yrs
Education Required
• $49,000
Salary
• Sullivan, WKU, Ashland CTC, Big Sandy CTC, Bluegrass CTC, Southcentral CTC, Elizabethtown CTC, Gateway CTC, Hazard CTC, Hopkinsville CTC, Jefferson CTC, Madisonville CTC, Maysville CTC, Owensboro CTC, Somerset CTC, West KY CTC
Area College Options
• Ahima.org American Health Information Management Association
Resources
North Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center
HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Certifications
RHIA
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Expert in managing patient health information and medical records, administering computer information systems, collecting and analyzing patient data, and using classification systems and medical terminologies
RHIT
• Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT)
• Ensure the quality of medical records by verifying their completeness, accuracy, and proper entry into computer systems. They may also use computer applications to assemble and analyze patient data to improve patient care or control costs. RHITs often specialize in coding diagnoses and procedures in patient records for reimbursement and research.
Certifications
CCA
• The Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
•Distinguishes coders by exhibiting commitment and demonstrating coding competencies across all settings, including both hospitals and physician practices.
CCS
•Certified Coding Specialists, (CCS)
•Are mastery-level professionals skilled in classifying medical data from patient records, generally in the hospital setting.
CCS-P
•Certified Coding Specialist-Physican-Based (CCS-P)
•A mastery-level coding practitioner with expertise in physician-based settings such as physician offices, group practices, multi-specialty clinics, or specialty centers.
Certifications
CHDA
•Certified Health Data Analyst, (CHDA)
•Demonstrate expertise in health data analysis and the knowledge to acquire, manage, analyze, interpret, and transform data into accurate, consistent, and timely information, while balancing the "big picture" strategic vision with day-to-day details.
CHPS
•Certified Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS)
•Only combined privacy and security certification available in the healthcare industry. CHPS denotes competence in designing, implementing, and administering comprehensive privacy and security protection programs in all types of healthcare organizations.
CDIP
•Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP)
•Focused on document improvement to ensure that the correct information is being captured on medical forms and through the electronic medical record to help with data analysis and research projects.
LACTATION CONSULTANT
•The International Board Certified Lactation Consultant® (IBCLC®) credential is an international certification sought by qualified health professionals, breastfeeding mother support counselors and other appropriately educated individuals worldwide.
•Among the health professionals seeking IBCLC certification, many are nurses. This includes nurses with varying levels of higher education, from bedside nurses with 2 to 3 years of higher education to nurses with graduate degrees. Midwives, dieticians and physicians or medical doctors also frequently seek the IBCLC credential. Other health professionals such as medical technologists, dentists, pharmacists, speech therapists, physiotherapists/physical therapists and occupational therapists also apply for IBCLC certification.
Description
•Bachelors – 4 yrs + clinical time
•Masters – 6 yrs + clinical time
Education Required
•$70,000
Salary
•See pathways on next pages
Area College Options
• Iblce.org International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners
Resources
North Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center
14 health science courses
◦ The specifics of this requirement are detailed in the Health Sciences Education Guideand the Health Sciences Summary.
◦ At least 90 hours of lactation specific education that was completed within the 5 years immediately prior to applying for the IBLCE examination◦ The lactation specific education may be obtained through classroom, distance learning,
and/or online education.
◦ Ninety “clock” hours (60 minutes) of education are required. Please note that some continuing education units are based on 50 minutes, not 60 minutes.
◦ A minimum of 1000 hours of lactation specific clinical practice that was obtained within the 5 years immediately prior to applying for the IBLCE examination
◦ This lactation specific clinical practice must be obtained through paid or volunteer work within your scope of practice in an appropriate setting.
◦ Volunteer recognized mother support counsellors who primarily provide in-person group or individual breastfeeding support receive 500 hours of lactation specific clinical practice for each full year of volunteer service. Only full years of service are credited.
◦ Volunteer recognized mother support counsellors who primarily provide telephone, email or web-based breastfeeding support receive 250 hours of lactation specific clinical practice for each full year of volunteer service. Only full years of service are credited.
The IBLCE® Board of Directors has established three methods by which individuals may fulfill the eligibility criteria for the certification examination. These three methods, or Pathways, require candidates to meet criteria in areas of education and experience.
Pathway 1
Pathway 214 health science courses
◦ The specifics of this requirement are detailed in the Health Sciences Education Guideand the Health Sciences Summary.
◦ Within the five years immediately prior to applying for the IBLCE examination, graduation from an academic program in human lactation and breastfeeding which IBLCE has verified to include in its curriculum:◦ At least 90 hours of didactic education in human lactation and breastfeeding
◦ A minimum of 300 hours of directly supervised clinical practice in lactation and breastfeeding care
IBLCE does not endorse or recommend any particular academic program. Currently, there are 5 academic programs that offer the education and clinical practice experience required of Pathway 2 applicants.
Each academic program has unique admission and graduation requirements. You may contact these schools for more information about their requirements.
Birthingway College of Midwifery
Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute
Drexel University
Portland State University
Union Institute and University
University of California San Diego Extension
Note: Beginning January 1, 2017, academic programs purporting to prepare students to qualify for the IBLCE examination through Pathway 2 must be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or an equivalent accrediting body.
Pathway 314 health science courses
◦ The specifics of this requirement are detailed in the Health Sciences Education Guideand the Health Sciences Summary.
◦ At least 90 hours of lactation specific education that was completed within the 5 years immediately prior to applying for the IBLCE examination◦ The lactation specific education may be obtained through classroom, distance learning,
and/or online education.
◦ Ninety “clock” hours (60 minutes) of education are required. Please note that some continuing education units are based on 50 minutes, not 60 minutes.
◦ A minimum of 500 hours of directly supervised lactation specific clinical practice that was obtained within the 5 years immediately prior to applying for the IBLCE examination
◦ This directly supervised lactation specific clinical practice must be completed within the structure established by a Pathway 3 Plan that has been verified by IBLCE.
◦ The specifics of establishing a Pathway 3 Plan, which must be verified by IBLCE prior to beginning the directly supervised lactation specific clinical practice, can be found in the Pathway 3 Plan Guide.
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
• Perform routine and complex lab tests to help with diagnosis and treatment decisions
Description
• Bachelors – 4 yrs
• Specialize in certain areas through a clinical period – 6 months
Education Required
• Varies by specialty: $54,000-$75,000
Salary
• Bellarmine, Brescia, EKU, Kentucky Wesleyan, Thomas More, UK, WKU
Area College Options
• ascls.org American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
Resources
North Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center
Medical Lab Specialties Information
Cytotechnologist
• Examine cell samples
• $65,000
Histotechnologist
• Examine tissue samples
• $59,000
Blood Bank
• Perform tests in blood donor centers, transfusion services, reference laboratories and research facilities.
• $59,000
Chemistry
• Clinical chemistry involves the testing of different chemicals in the body to help determine overall health.
• $59,000
Molecular
• Molecular biology is a branch of science concerning biological activity at the molecular level.
• $75,000
Immunology
• Clinical immunology technologists run tests on blood, human tissue samples, and other biological substances
• $54,000
Microbiology
• Examining bacteria and microorganisms for scientific and medical purposes
• $60,000
PHLEBOTOMIST
• Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations. Some explain their work to patients and provide assistance when patients have adverse reactions after their blood is drawn.
Description
• Certificate – 6 months
Education Required
• $30,700
Salary
• Gateway CTC, Hazard CTC, Henderson CTC, Hopkinsville CTC, Jefferson CTC, Madisonville CTC, Maysville CTC, Owensboro CTC, Somerset CTC, Southeast CTC, West KY CTC
Area College Options
• Aspt.org American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians
Resources
North Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center
PHYSICIAN (MD/DO)
• A physician diagnoses and treats patients as part of the health care team. There are many different specialties in the career.
Description
• Doctorate – 8yr +
• Residency – 3-7 yrs +
• Fellowship – 1-3 yrs (optional)
Education Required
• Varies by specialty: $150,000-$700,000
Salary
• University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, University of Pikeville
Area College Options
• Aamc.org Association of American Medical Colleges
• Ama-assn.org American Medical Association
Resources
North Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center
Undergraduate Courses
• Major in anything you want as long as you take the pre-requisite courses necessary for acceptance at the medical school where you are applying.
• Check their websites for any changes.
• Current requirements are listed below.
Undergraduate Info
• Should also work on research project(s)
• Focus on volunteer activities you can do to highlight your interest and commitment
• Get involved with school and community organizations.
Take the MCAT during your junior year of undergrad studies, apply to med schools and be prepared for a medical school interview. Also, keep track of programs/achievements for your professional portfolio and stay in touch with people for a recommendation letter.
Required:English 6 hrs
Biology/Lab 8 hrsInorganic Chem/Lab 8 hrsOrganic Chem/Lab 8 hrs
Biochemistry 3 hrsPhysics/Lab 8 hrs
Recommended:Cell Biology
StatisticsPsychologySociology
Required:English 6 hrs
Biology/Lab 8 hrsInorganic Chem/Lab 8 hrsOrganic Chem/Lab 8 hrs
Calculus 3 hrsPhysics/Lab 8 hrs
Recommended:Biochemistry
GeneticsPsychologyPhysiologyStatistics
Required:English 6 hrs
Biology 12 hrs (upper level)Inorganic Chem 8 hrsOrganic Chem 8 hrs
(4 hrs can be biochem)
Physics 8 hrs
Recommended:Biochemistry
GeneticsMolecular Biology
Statistics
2015-16 GPA/MCAT
Avg GPA: 3.75Avg MCAT: 511.2
2015-16 GPA/MCAT
Avg GPA: 3.7Avg MCAT: 507
2015-16 GPA/MCAT
Avg GPA: 3.5Avg MCAT: 500
Specialty (# of Yrs)
• Sub-Specialty (# of Yrs)
Example:To become a Pediatric Nephrologist you would need 4 yrs of college, 4 years of medical school, 3 years in Pediatric Specialty and 3 Years in the sub-specialty of Pediatric Nephrology. Total of 14 years.
UndergraduateMedical School Years
1 and 2 – Science Courses
United States Medical Licensure
Exam Step 1
Medical School Years 3 and 4 - Clinical
Rotations
United States Medical Licensure
Exam Step 2
Post Graduate Year 1 (Internship)
United States Medical Licensure
Exam Step 3
Post Graduate Year’s (Residency)
Fellowship (Optional)
Board Certification!!
The following pages will look at medical specialties and sub-specialties. The key below explains how to determine the number of years, after medical school, required to
complete the residency/fellowship requirements.
Years Required for Post-Graduate Specialties
Allergy & Immunology (2)
Anesthesiology (4)
• Critical Care Med* (1)
• Obstetric (1)
• Pain Medicine* (1)
• Pediatric (1)
Dermatology (4)
• Dermatopathology(1)
Emergency Medicine (3)
• Toxicology (2)
• Pediatric* (2)
• Sports* (1)
Family Medicine (3)
• Geriatric* (1)
• Sports* (1)
Internal Medicine (3)
• Adv Heart Failure/Transplant (1)
• Cardio Disease (3)
• Cardiac Electrophysiology (1)
• Critical Care Med* (2)
• Endocrinology (2)
• Gastroenterology (3)
• Geriatric* (1)
• Hematology* (2)
• Hematology/Oncology (3)
• Infectious Disease (2)
• Intervention Cardio (1)
• Nephrology (2)
• Oncology (2)
• Pulmonary Disease (2)
• Rheumatology (2)
• Sports* (1)
• Transplant Hepatology (1)
Medical Genetics (2)
• Biochemical (1)
Neurological Surgery (7)
• Endovascular Neuroradiology* (1)
Neurology (4)
• Child (3)
• Clinical Neurophysiology (1)
• Endovascular Neuroradiology* (1)
• Neuromuscular* (1)
• Pain Medicine* (1)
Nuclear Medicine (3) OB/GYN (4)
• Female Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery* (3)
Opthamology (3)
• Opthalmic Plastic Surgery (2)
* - The sub-specialty can be found in more than one specialty
Orthopedic Surgery (5)
• Adult Reconstructive (1)
• Foot & Ankle (1)
• Hand* (1)
• Musculoskeletal Oncology (1)
• Ortho Sports (1)
• Ortho Spine (1)
• Trauma (1)
• Pediatric (1)
Otolaryngology (5)
• Otology-Neurotology (2)
• Pediatric (2)
Pathology (4)
• Blood Bank/Transfusion (1)
• Chemical (1)
• Cytopathology (1)
• Forensic (1)
• Hematology* (1)
• Microbiology (1)
• Neuropathology (2)
• Pediatric (1)
Pediatrics (3)
• Adolescent (3)
• Neonatal (3)
• Cardiology (3)
• Critical Care (3)
• Emergency (3)
• Endocrinology (3)
• Gastroenterology (3)
• Hematology/Oncology (3)
• Infectious Disease (3)
• Nephrology (3)
• Pulmonology (3)
• Rheumatology (3)
• Sports (1)
• Transplant Hepatology (1)
Physical & Rehab (4)
• Neuromuscular (1)
• Pain Medicine* (1)
• Spinal Cord (1)
• Sports* (1)
Plastic Surgery (2)
• Craniofacial (1)
• Hand* (1)
Preventative Medicine (2)
• Toxicology* (2)
Psychiatry (4)
• Addiction (1)
• Child/Adolescent (2)
• Forensic (1)
• Geriatric (1)
Radiation Oncology (5)Radiation Diagnostic
(5)
• Abdominal (1)
• Cardiothoracic (1)
• Endovascular Neuroradiology* (1)
• Musculoskeletal (1)
• Neuroradiology (1)
• Nuclear (1)
• Pediatric (1)
• Vascular (1)
General Surgery (5)
• Hand* (1)
• Pediatric (2)
• Critical Care (1)
• Vascular (1)
Thoracic Surgery (7)
• Congenital Cardiac (1)
Urology (5)
• Female Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery* (2)
• Pediatric (2)
Internal Med / Pediatrics (4)
• See others
Sleep Medicine (1)
Years Required for Post-Graduate Specialties
* - The sub-specialty can be found in more than one specialty
Physician Specialties
Anesthesiologist
• Administer sedatives and monitor patients during surgery
• $295,000
Cardiologist
• Diagnosis and treatment of conditions effected the heart and cardiovascular system
• $260.000
Dermatologist
• Diagnosis and treatment of conditions effecting the skin, hair and nails
• $205,000
Emergency Room Physician
• Triage and emergency care of patients for all types of conditions
• $205,000
Family Physician
• Diagnosis and treatment of a variety of conditions across the lifespan
• $150,000
Gastroenterologist
• Diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract are the focus of this specialty
• $335,000
Hematologist
• Diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders and malignancies
• $315,000
Physician Specialties
Immunologist
• Diagnosis and treatment of the immune system
• $140,000
Intensivist
• Physician with special training and experience in treating critically ill patients
• $270,000
Neurologist
• Diagnosis and treatment of conditions effecting the nervous system
• $177,000
Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN)
• Women’s health issues and child delivery
• $220,000
Oncologist
• Diagnosis and treatment of cancers
• $230,000
Ophthalmologist
• Diagnosis, treatment and surgery for conditions effecting the eyes
• $200,000
Otolaryngologist
• Diagnosis, treatment and surgery for conditions effected the ears, nose and throat
• $270,000
Physician Specialties
Pathologist
• Examines tissues, interprets lab results, and performs autopsies
• $230,000
Pediatrician
• Diagnosis and treatment of conditions effecting children
• $150,000
Preventative Medicine
• Health promotion, research and disease prevention
• $135,000
Psychiatrist
• Diagnosis and treatment of mental conditions
• $165,000
Pulmonologist
• Diagnosis and treatment of disease of the respiratory system
• $258,000
Radiologist
• Diagnosis of diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques
• $380,000
Urologist
• Diagnosis and treatment of conditions effecting the genitourinary system
• $265,000
Physician Specialties in Surgery
General Surgeon
• General surgeries (appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, etc.)
• $280,000
Cardiac Surgeon
• Surgery involving the heart
• $425,000
Neuro Surgeon
• Surgery involving the brain and nervous system
• $650,000
Orthopedic Surgeon
• Surgery involving the repair of broken bones
• $325,000
Plastic Surgeon
• Surgery to restore function and aesthetics after injury or illness
• $317,000
Thoracic Surgeon
• Surgery involving the thoracic cavity
• $415,000
RESPIRATORYTHERAPIST
• Respiratory therapists care for patients who have trouble breathing—for example, from a chronic respiratory disease, such as asthma or emphysema. Their patients range from premature infants with undeveloped lungs to elderly patients who have diseased lungs. They also provide emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock.
Description
• Associates – 2 yrs
• Bachelors – 4 yrs
Education Required
• $57,000
Salary
• Bellarmine, Morehead, NKU, Ashland CTC, Big Sandy CTC, Bluegrass CTC, Southcentral CTC, Elizabethtown CTC, Jefferson CTC, Madisonville CTC, Maysville CTC, Somerset CTC, Southeast CTC
Area College Options
• Aarc.org American Association for Respiratory Care
Resources
North Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center
REGISTERED NURSE
• Registered nurses are team players and typically contribute to a larger medical team's mission. Usually found in operating rooms, doctors' offices, intensive care, ambulatory care, and clinics, RNs focus on patient care and providing the resources they need.
Description
• Associates - 2 yrs RN, ASN
• Bachelors - 4 yrs RN, BSN
• Masters - 6 yrs RN, MSN
Education Required
• $45,000 - $66,000
Salary
• ASN – All Kentucky Community Colleges, EKU, KSU, Midway, Morehead, WKU
• BSN – Bellarmine, Berea, Campbellsville, EKU, Georgetown, KCU, KSU, Lindsey Wilson, Midway, Morehead, Murray, NKU, Pikeville, Spalding, Sullivan, Thomas More, UK, UL, Union, WKU
• MSN - NKU
Area College Options
• http://www.allnursingschools.com/nursing-careers/registered-nursing/degrees/
Resources
North Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center
RN Information
Most colleges require you to complete your CNA
certification, CPR certification and take prerequisite
courses before being accepted into the RN program.
You can be a Registered Nurse at different levels:
Associates degree – 2 years
Mostly found in rural areas, schools, nursing homes
Bachelors degree – 4 years
Mostly found in larger hospitals, corporations
Masters degree – 6 years
Used to either teach nursing or become a nursing
administrator in a larger healthcare system
As a nurse in a hospital, your first job will most likely
be in an area where you are needed; not necessarily
the department that you desire. However, after
proving yourself on the job you have the flexibility to
transfer departments when openings are available.
Departments include:
Med/Surg
NICU
ICU
ER
L&D