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Cal ifornia healthCare jobs:
Working for Tomorrow
GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR Anna M. Caballero, Secretary, State and Consumer Services Agency
CALifoRniA HeALTHCARe JobS: Working for tomorroW
Contents
part 1
Licensing overview 3
Licensed healthcare professionals 4
Quick guide to healthcare licensing entities 11
part 2
Health Jobs Start Here 13
Resources 14
Approved schools 14
part 3
Tables
» Licensing requirements for California healing arts professions 16
» Minimum education levels required for California healing arts professions 28
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Licensing overview in 2014, when it is fully implemented, the federal Patient Protection
and Affordable Care Act is expected to bring a huge part of
California’s 8 2 million uninsured people into the state’s healthcare
delivery system
Who will take care of them?
experts predict California’s healthcare workforce will have to
increase by 25 percent to meet the need That means more
doctors, but more of other healthcare professionals, too The need
for additional workers will represent a wealth of job opportunities
for Californians opportunities will exist for positions requiring
advanced degrees (doctors, dentists, and optometrists),
community college degrees (such as respiratory care practitioners),
or just high school diplomas (such as pharmacy technicians or
dental assistants)
Healthcare workers who represent cultural and ethnic groups will
be especially needed because many of the newly insured are likely
to be in traditionally underserved groups, including residents of
rural communities
if you’re interested in a career in a healthcare field, you need
to know what it takes This booklet highlights the 32 types of
healing arts professionals, from doctors and nurses to hearing aid
dispensers, psychologists, and more licensed by the California
Department of Consumer Affairs Web sites for each are included
with the description Tables at the back of the booklet list education
and licensing requirements for each
All healthcare professionals licensed by the California Department
of Consumer Affairs must meet minimum standards for education,
training, and experience in addition, they must pass appropriate
professional exams and criminal background checks in all,
more than 900,000 healthcare professionals are licensed by the
Department—with more to come!
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Licensed healthcare professionals
Acupuncturists Acupuncturists treat health conditions by stimulating
“acu-points” on the body Acupuncturists do this by
inserting very thin needles through the skin, or by
using heat or finger pressure Acupuncture board of
California, www.acupuncture.ca.gov, 916 445 3021
Audiologists Audiologists evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage
hearing loss and balance disorders in adults and
children An audiologist must hold a doctoral degree
in audiology or a related field Some audiologists also
fit and sell hearing aids Speech-Language Pathology
and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers board,
www.speechandhearing.ca.gov, 916 263 2666
Chiropractors Chiropractors diagnose and treat patients with problems
of the musculoskeletal system and treat the effects of
those problems on the nervous system and on general
health Many chiropractic treatments deal specifically with
the spine and the manipulation of the spine board of
Chiropractic examiners, www.chiro.ca.gov, 916 263 5355
note: The board of Chiropractic examiners is not an
entity of the Department of Consumer Affairs
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Clinical social workers Licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) are employed
in health facilities, private practice, and child welfare
agencies They use counseling and psychotherapeutic
techniques to assist individuals, couples, families,
and groups LCSWs often refer clients to specific
resources to improve their quality of life board of
behavioral Sciences, www.bbs.ca.gov, 916 574 7830
Contact /spectacle lens dispensers A contact lens dispenser is authorized to fit and adjust
contact lenses A spectacle lens dispenser is authorized to
fit and adjust eyeglasses both must by registered by the
Medical board of California A technician who fits or adjusts
contacts or glasses under the supervision of a physician
or optometrist does not need to be registered Medical
board of California, www.mbc.ca.gov, 800 633 2322
Dental assistants This classification includes unlicensed dental assistants,
registered dental assistants, and orthodontic assistants
All of them perform basic supportive dental procedures
under the supervision of a licensed dentist Dental board of
California, www.dbc.ca.gov, 877 729 7789, 916 263 2300
Dental hygienists Dental hygienists clean teeth and provide preventive
dental care, as well as teach patients how to practice
good oral hygiene Dental Hygiene Committee
of California, www.dhcc.ca.gov, 916 263 1978
Dentists Dentists diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of the teeth, jaw, and mouth Dentists can specialize in orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, or periodontics Dentists who hold an “elective facial cosmetic surgery” permit may perform certain facial cosmetic surgery procedures Dental board of California,
www.dbc.ca.gov, 877729 7789, 916 263 2300
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Educational psychologists educational psychologists work in schools or in private
practice and provide educational counseling services such as
aptitude and achievement testing or psychological testing
educational psychologists cannot do psychological testing or
counseling that is unrelated to academic learning processes
in the education system and cannot prescribe drugs board
of behavioral Sciences, www.bbs.ca.gov, 916 574 7830
Hearing aid dispensers Hearing aid dispensers fit or sell hearing aids
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
and Hearing Aid Dispensers board,
www.speechandhearing.ca.gov, 916 263 2666
Marriage and family therapists Marriage and family therapists are employed in clinics,
counseling centers, and private practice They use
counseling or psychotherapeutic techniques to assist
individuals, couples, families, and groups with a focus
on marriage, family, and relationship issues board of
behavioral Sciences, www.bbs.ca.gov, 916 574 7830
Midwives A midwife licensed by the Medical board of California is authorized to attend cases of normal childbirth and provide prenatal and postpartum care under the supervision of a licensed physician Certified nurse midwives, who are licensed by the board of Registered nursing, perform similar duties Medical board of California, www.mbc.ca.gov, 800 633 2322, 916 263 2393; board of Registered nursing, www.rn.ca.gov, 916 322 3350
Naturopathic doctors naturopathic doctors are primary care providers who
diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions They use
herbs, supplements, vitamins, homeopathic, nutritional
counseling, some prescription medicines, and other
treatments to help the body heal itself naturopathic Medicine
Committee, www.naturopathic.ca.gov, 916 928 4785
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Nurse practitioners nurse practitioners are registered nurses who have
additional education and training in physical diagnosis,
psychosocial assessment, and management of health
or illness needs They help manage acute and chronic
conditions, furnish medications, and educate and
counsel patients on healthcare matters board of
Registered nursing, www.rn.ca.gov, 916 322 3350
Occupational therapists occupational therapists use physical exercises and
activities with children and adults to help them live
better with illness, injury, or disability occupational
therapy can also include recommendations for
adaptive equipment and training on its use board of
occupational Therapy, www.bot.ca.gov, 916 263 2294
Ophthalmologists ophthalmologists are eye surgeons who perform surgeries
for problems caused by diseases such as cataracts,
glaucoma, and macular degeneration They can also treat
eye diseases and prescribe corrective lenses Medical
board of California, www.mbc.ca.gov, 800 633 2322
Opticians Registered dispensing opticians fill prescriptions
for eyeglasses and contact lenses opticians cannot
prescribe corrective lenses Medical board of California,
www.mbc.ca.gov, 800 633 2322, 916 263 2341
Optometrists optometrists conduct examinations to determine the
overall health of the eyes optometrists screen for diseases
such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration,
hypertensive retinopathy, and diabetic retinopathy
They also prescribe corrective lenses (glasses and
contact lenses) when needed board of optometry,
www.optometry.ca.gov, 916 575 7170, 866 585 2666
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Osteopathic physicians osteopathic doctors are trained and licensed to prescribe
medicine and perform surgery, similar to medical doctors
An osteopathic doctor puts special emphasis on the
role of the bones, muscles, and joints in the healthy
functioning of the body osteopathic Medical board
of California, www.ombc.ca.gov, 916 928 8390
Pharmacists Pharmacists dispense prescribed drugs to individuals
They also advise patients and healthcare professionals
on the selection, dosages, interactions, and side
effects of medications California State board of
Pharmacy, www.pharmacy.ca.gov, 916 574 7900
Pharmacy technicians Pharmacy technicians provide administrative or technical
support and customer service They work under the
supervision of pharmacists California State board of
Pharmacy, www.pharmacy.ca.gov, 916 574 7900
Physical therapists Physical therapists administer treatments to relieve
pain, improve movement, maintain cardiopulmonary
function, and limit disabilities Physical Therapy board
of California, www.ptbc.ca.gov, 916 561 8200
Physicians and surgeons Physicians and surgeons are medical doctors who
practice in a wide variety of specialties Medical board
of California, www.mbc.ca.gov, 800 633 2322
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Physician assistants Physician assistants provide comprehensive medical services
as a team with their supervising physician Physician
Assistant Committee, www.pac.ca.gov, 916 561 8780
Podiatric medical doctors Doctors of podiatric medicine (DPMs) are trained to diagnose
and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and related
structures of the leg by all available means California board
of Podiatric Medicine, www.bpm.ca.gov, 916 263 2647
Psychiatric technicians Psychiatric technicians practice under a physician,
psychologist, registered nurse, social worker, or
other related professional They work at State
hospitals, day treatment centers, and residential care
facilities board of Vocational nursing and Psychiatric
Technicians, www.bvnpt.ca.gov, 916 263 7800
Psychiatrists Psychiatrists are physicians who specialize in prevention,
diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders and
are authorized to prescribe medication They work in
private practice, hospitals, and clinics Medical board
of California, www.mbc.ca.gov, 800 633 2322
Psychologists Psychologists provide mental health care in hospitals,
clinics, counseling centers, or private practice Their practice
includes the diagnosis and treatment of emotional and
mental disorders A psychologist has a doctoral degree in
psychology, but is not a physician board of Psychology,
www.psychboard.ca.gov, 866 503 3221, 916 263 2699
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Registered nurses Registered nurses (Rns) provide care that ensures patient
safety, comfort, personal hygiene, protection, and disease
prevention Rns also administer medications prescribed by
a physician, dentist, or other authorized healthcare provider
board of Registered nursing, www.rn.ca.gov, 916 322 3350
Respiratory therapists Respiratory therapists treat lung and breathing disorders
They consult with physicians, analyze tissue and blood
samples, and manage artificial breathing devices for patients
who cannot breathe on their own They are specialists in
airway management, mechanical ventilation, and acid-
base balance They also conduct asthma education and
smoking cessation programs Respiratory Care board of
California, www.rcb.ca.gov, 866 375 0386, 916 323 9983
Speech-language pathologists Speech-language pathologists screen, assess, and
treat adults and children who have speech, language,
or swallowing disorders Speech-Language Pathology
and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers board,
www.speechandhearing.ca.gov, 916 263 2666
Vocational nurses Licensed vocational nurses provide patient care under
the supervision of a physician and surgeon or registered
nurse board of Vocational nursing and Psychiatric
Technicians, www.bvnpt.ca.gov, 916 263 7800
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Quick guide to healthcare licensing entities
Acupuncturists acupuncture board of California www acupuncture ca gov 916 445 3021
Audiologists speech-language Pathology and audiology and hearing aid Dispensers board www speechandhearing ca gov 916 263 2666
Chiropractors board of Chiropractic examiners www chiro ca gov 916 263 5355
Clinical social workers board of behavioral sciences www bbs ca gov 916 574 7830
Contact/spectacle lens dispensers medical board of California www mbc ca gov 800 633 2322
Dental assistants Dental board of California www dbc ca gov 877 729 7789
Dental hygienists Dental hygiene Committee of California www dhcc ca gov 916 263 1978
Dentists Dental board of California www dbc ca gov 877 729 7789
Educational psychologists board of behavioral sciences www bbs ca gov 916 574 7830
Hearing aid dispensers speech-language Pathology and audiology and hearing aid Dispensers board www speechandhearing ca gov 916 263 2666
Marriage and family therapists board of behavioral sciences www bbs ca gov 916 574 7830
Midwives medical board of California www mbc ca gov 800 633 2322 board of registered nursing www rn ca gov 916 322 3350
Naturopathic doctors naturopathic medicine Committee www naturopathic ca gov 916 928 4785
Nurse practitioners board of registered nursing www rn ca gov 916 322 3350
Occupational therapists board of occupational therapy www bot ca gov 916 263 2294
Ophthalmologists medical board of California www mbc ca gov 800 633 2322
Opticians medical board of California www mbc ca gov 800 633 2322
Optometrists board of optometry www optometry ca gov 916 575 7170 / 866 585 2666
Osteopathic physicians osteopathic medical board of California www ombc ca gov 916 928 8390
Pharmacists California state board of Pharmacy www pharmacy ca gov 916 574 7900
Pharmacy technicians California state board of Pharmacy www pharmacy ca gov 916 574 7900
Physical therapists Physical therapy board of California www ptbc ca gov 916 561 8200
Physicians and surgeons medical board of California www mbc ca gov 800 633 2322
Physician assistants Physician assistant Committee www pac ca gov 916 561 8780
Podiatric medical doctors California board of Podiatric medicine www bpm ca gov 916 263 2647
Psychiatric technicians board of Vocational nursing and Psychiatric technicians www bvnpt ca gov 916 263 7800
Psychiatrists medical board of California www mbc ca gov 800 633 2322
Psychologists board of Psychology www psychboard ca gov 866 503 3221 / 916 263 2699
Registered nurses board of registered nursing www rn ca gov 916 322 3350
Respiratory therapists respiratory Care board of California www rcb ca gov 866 375 0386 / 916 323 9983
Speech language pathologists speech-language Pathology and audiology and hearing aid Dispensers board www speechandhearing ca gov 916 263 2666
Vocational nurses board of Vocational nursing and Psychiatric technicians www bvnpt ca gov 916 263 7800
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Health Jobs Start Here
health jobs start here is a Web site that can help your
explore, identify, or prepare for a career in healthcare from
local postings, to training programs, to advice on how to
find financial aid, Health Jobs Start Here will introduce you
to good healthcare jobs in California and help you figure out
which ones could be the right fit for you The Web site is
funded by a grant from the California Wellness foundation
financial aid is widely available, and some employers will pay some
or all of the costs of the training you need to move up in the field
and build a career (Don’t forget to ask about loan forgiveness !)
With dozens of different jobs in healthcare to choose from, you
can find a good match for your interests—whether you thrive in
a fast-paced team environment (think of an operating room or
ambulance) or prefer a 9-5 office job (try health administration or
medical assisting) An online quiz helps identify your interests and
starts with the basics: How do you feel about blood and needles?
on the Web site, you can also check out the “day in the
life” stories to hear what health workers find rewarding
and challenging about their jobs Look for jobs that sound
interesting And then let us help you find training programs
or job opportunities near you, because demand for health
workers in California is booming And Health Jobs Start Here
www.healthjobsstarthere.com
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Other resources California Career Zone is an online program to help you explore
jobs and occupations and the career paths to those jobs
Look under the categories of “healthcare practitioner” and
“healthcare support occupations ” The Web site is funded by
the grant from the California Department of education
www.cacareerzone.org
The California office of Statewide Health Planning and
Development has information on its Web site about health
education programs, including scholarship information, job
placement details, and more An online search tool can help
you find an appropriate educational institution near you
www.oshpd.ca.gov/hWDD/hCtP.html
The California Department of Public Health has information on
the education, training, licensing, and certification requirements
for becoming a healthcare professional in California The Web site
covers nurse aide, home health aide, nuclear medicine technologist,
X-ray technologist, hemodialysis technician, and more
www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/occupations/Pages/default.aspx
The Health Professions education foundation offers scholarships and
loan repayments to students or current health professionals who agree
to practice in medically underserved areas of California obligations are
typically one to four years and vary by program eligible professions
include nursing, mental health, medical, dental, and allied healthcare
www.oshpd.ca.gov/hPef/index.html
Important Approved schools
When considering an educational institution for your healthcare
training, be aware that public and private schools may need to be
approved by the agency that licenses the profession for example,
schools providing registered nursing training in California must
be approved by the board of Registered nursing Check with the
appropriate licensing entity to be sure Training from an unapproved
school will not count toward meeting license requirements
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