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Area Health Education Center (AHEC)

Illinois Area Health Education Center. Area Health Education Center (AHEC). Educational Levels. Certificate = about 6 months Associate = 2 years Bachelors = 4 years Masters = 6 years Doctorate = 8 years. Does Education Pay?. Jeopardy. Choose a category. You will be given the answer.

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Area Health Education Center (AHEC)

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  1. Illinois Area Health Education Center Area Health Education Center (AHEC)

  2. Educational Levels • Certificate = about 6 months • Associate = 2 years • Bachelors = 4 years • Masters = 6 years • Doctorate = 8 years

  3. Does Education Pay?

  4. Jeopardy Choose a category. You will be given the answer. You must give the correct question.

  5. Health Careers Salaries Education Job Outlook Activities 10 Point 10 Point 10 Point 10 Point 10 Point 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points

  6. Advances in care allowing people to return to optimal physical function will lead to a 20% increase in the need for this therapist.

  7. What is a Physical Therapist?

  8. Health Careers Salaries Education Job Outlook Activities 10 Point 10 Point 10 Point 10 Point 10 Point 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points

  9. With a median salary of $68,710 individuals are rushing to register for this nursing profession.

  10. What is a Registered Nurse?

  11. Health Careers Salaries Education Job Outlook Activities 10 Point 10 Point 10 Point 10 Point 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points

  12. This pathologist works with patients to help prevent and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders.

  13. Who is a Speech Pathologist?

  14. Health Careers Salaries Education Job Outlook Activities 10 Point 10 Point 10 Point 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points

  15. This technician manages data to ensure quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security of patients information.

  16. What is a Health Information Medical Technician?

  17. Health Careers Salaries Education Job Outlook Activities 10 Point 10 Point 10 Point 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points

  18. A Bachelors Degree qualifies this technologist to examine and analyze body fluids and cells in a medicallaboratory.

  19. What is a Medical Laboratory Technologist?

  20. Health Careers Salaries Education Job Outlook Activities 10 Point 10 Point 10 Point 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points

  21. A 16% increase in this technician will be seen in response to the increased need for pulmonary and cardiovascular diagnostic imaging.

  22. What is a Cardiovascular Lab Technician?

  23. Health Careers Salaries Education Job Outlook Activities 10 Point 10 Point 10 Point 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points

  24. A Master of Science in Nursing is required for this practitioner to provide primary care in an office setting.

  25. What is a Nurse Practitioner?

  26. Health Careers Salaries Education Job Outlook Activities 10 Point 10 Point 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points

  27. Draws blood for tests, transfusions, research and donations.

  28. What is a Phlebotomist?

  29. Health Careers Salaries Education Job Outlook Activities 10 Point 10 Point 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points

  30. This doctor treats problems with patients hearing, balance, and ear problems.

  31. What is a Audiologist?

  32. Health Careers Salaries Education Job Outlook Activities 10 Point 10 Point 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points

  33. Providing treatment services and recreational activities for individuals with disabilities or illness earns this therapist $43, 620 annually.

  34. What is a Recreational Therapist?

  35. Health Careers Salaries Education Job Outlook Activities 10 Point 10 Point 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points

  36. Cleaning teeth and educating patients on dentalhygiene earns this professional $73,800 annually.

  37. Who is a Dental Hygienist?

  38. Health Careers Salaries Education Job Outlook Activities 10 Point 10 Point 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points

  39. A Bachelors degree in engineering is necessary for this environmental professional to help control air and water pollution, work with recycling, waste disposal, and public health measures.

  40. What is an Environmental Engineer?

  41. Health Careers Salaries Education Job Outlook Activities 10 Point 10 Point 20 Points 20 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points

  42. $35,530 is the annual compensation for technician who helps with clinical functions in an eye doctors office, which may include eye exams.

  43. What is a Ophthalmic Medical Technician?

  44. Health Careers Salaries Education Job Outlook Activities 10 Point 10 Point 20 Points 20 Points 30 Points 30 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points

  45. A 24% increase in this profession will address the increased need for an assistant to help patients develop, recover, or improve their daily living and occupational skills.

  46. What is a Occupational Therapy Assistant?

  47. Health Careers Salaries Education Job Outlook Activities 10 Point 10 Point 20 Points 20 Points 30 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points

  48. This assistant completes administrative and clinical tasks in doctor’s offices, hospitals or health care facilities.

  49. What is a Medical Assistant?

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