Careers

Prosthetics, or prosthetic implants, are artificial devices that replace missing limbs or other body parts. Prostheses are used to restore the function of the missing body part.

Radiologic technologists operate machinery that emits invisible radiation, which creates images of bones, muscles, and other tissues.

Respiratory therapists care for patients who have trouble breathing—for example, because of a chronic condition such as asthma.

Search and rescue team members are trained in a variety of rescue techniques including mountain rescue, avalanche rescue, dive rescue, and mass casualty.

Ski Patrollers provide emergency first aid and evacuation from ski resorts and winter resort destinations. 

Speech Therapists evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech disorders that prevent healthy communication, fluency, and swallowing.

Athletic trainers work with sports teams, students, workers, or any patients or clients who may need help recuperating.

A surgeon is a physician who has trained specifically to operate on patients in need of a variety of acute surgical procedures. Surgery involves making an incision on the patient's body and repairing or removing an internal part of the body and then closing the incision for optimum recovery.