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Repetitive motion, such as grasping tools, scanning groceries, and typing, resulted in the longest absences from work among the leading events and exposures in 2002-a median of 23 days. The next longest median absence in 2002 (14 days) was due to ... [... more]
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Chiropractors
Job prospects should be good; employment is expected to grow faster than average because of increasing consumer demand for alternative health care. Chiropractors must be licensed, requiring 2 to 4 years of undergraduate education, the completion ... [... more]
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State Occupational Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities
State data presenting the number and frequency of work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities are available from two BLS programs: nonfatal cases of work-related injuries and illnesses that are recorded by employers under the Occupational ... [... more]
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Registered Nurses
Registered nurses constitute the largest health care occupation, with 2.5 million jobs. The three major educational paths to registered nursing are a bachelor's degree, an associate degree, and a diploma from an approved nursing ... [... more]
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Podiatrists
Podiatrists must be licensed, requiring 3 to 4 years of undergraduate education, the completion of a 4-year podiatric college program, and passing scores on national and State examinations. While the occupation is small, job opportunities should ... [... more]
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Science Technicians
Science technicians in production jobs can be employed on day, evening, or night shifts; other technicians work outdoors, sometimes in remote locations. Most science technicians need an associate degree or a certificate in applied science or ... [... more]
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Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians
About 2 out of 5 specialists and technicians worked in Federal, State, and local government agencies that enforce rules on safety, health, and the environment. Some specialist jobs require a bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety, or a ... [... more]
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Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
Faster than average employment growth and excellent job opportunities are expected. Clinical laboratory technologists usually have a bachelor's degree with a major in medical technology or in one of the life sciences; clinical laboratory ... [... more]
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Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides
Employment is projected to increase much faster than average. Assistants should have very good job prospects; on the other hand, aides may face keen competition from the large pool of qualified applicants. Aides usually learn skills on the job, ... [... more]
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Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Job prospects should be very good; technicians with a strong background in medical coding will be in particularly high demand. This is one of the few health occupations in which there is little or no direct contact with patients. Every time a ... [... more]
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Surgical Technologists
Job opportunities will be best for technologists who are certified. Training programs last 9 to 24 months and lead to a certificate, diploma, or associate degree. Hospitals will continue to be the primary employer, although much faster employment ... [... more]
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Dental Hygienists
A degree from an accredited dental hygiene school and a State license are required for this job. Dental hygienists rank among the fastest growing occupations. More than half work part time, and flexible scheduling is a distinctive feature of this ... [... more]
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