This list is not comprehensive. Feel free to use the links at the bottom of the page for further exploration. Download a copy of this list.
This list is divided up into the following:
High-level Patient Contact Mid-level Patient Contact Low-level to No Patient Contact
Educational Levels:
Certificate > Associates Degree > Baccalaureate Degree (BA, BS) > Master's Degree (MA, MS) > Doctoral Degree (PhD, EdD, etc.)
Healthcare Careers in High-level Patient Contact
PPCC Programs: Clinical Office Assistant; Dental Assistant; Certified Dietary Manager, Emergency Medical
Technician; Medical Assistant; Nursing Assistant; Paramedic; Registered Nurse
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OCCUPATION TITLE |
PPCC PROGRAM WEBSITE |
OCCUPATION SUMMARY |
EDUCATION LEVEL REQUIRED |
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Acupuncturist |
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Master’s degree |
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Anesthesiologist Assistant |
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Master’s degree |
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Anesthesiologist |
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Post-doctoral training |
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Athletic Trainer |
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Master’s degree |
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Audiologist |
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Doctoral degree |
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Chiropractor |
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Doctoral degree |
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Clinical Office Assistant |
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Certificate |
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Dental Assistant |
Certificate/Associate’s degree |
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Dental Hygienist |
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Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree |
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Dentist |
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Doctoral degree |
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Dietitian and Nutritionist |
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Bachelor’s degree |
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Emergency Medical Technician |
Certificate |
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Exercise Physiologist |
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Master’s degree |
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Family and General Practitioner |
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Doctoral degree |
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Genetic Counselor |
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Master’s degree |
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse |
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Certificate |
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Medical Assistant |
Associate’s degree |
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Nuclear Medicine Physician |
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Post-doctoral training |
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Nurse Midwife |
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Master’s degree |
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Nurse Practitioner |
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Master’s degree |
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Nursing Assistant |
Certificate |
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Occupational Therapist |
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Master’s degree |
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Occupational Therapy Assistant |
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Associate’s degree |
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Ophthalmologist |
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Post-doctoral training |
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Optometrist |
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Doctoral degree |
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Orthodontist |
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Post-doctoral training |
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Paramedic |
Associate’s degree |
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Pathologist |
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Post-doctoral training |
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Pharmacist |
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Doctoral degree |
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Physical Therapist Assistant |
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Associate’s degree |
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Physical Therapist |
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Master’s degree |
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Physician Assistant |
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Master’s degree |
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Physician and Surgeon |
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Doctoral degree |
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Podiatrist |
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Post-doctoral training |
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Psychiatrist |
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Post-doctoral training |
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Radiologist |
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Post-doctoral training |
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Registered Nurse |
Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree |
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Respiratory Therapist |
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Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree |
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Respiratory Therapy Technician |
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Associate’s degree |
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Speech-Language Pathologist |
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Master’s degree |
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Speech-Language Pathology Assistant |
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Bachelor’s degree |
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Sports Medicine Physician |
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Doctoral degree |
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Surgical Technologist |
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Associate’s degree |
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Veterinarian |
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Doctoral degree |
Healthcare Careers in Mid-level Patient Contact
PPCC Programs: Medical Receptionist; Pharmacy Technician; Phlebotomist; Radiologic Technician
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OCCUPATION TITLE |
PPCC PROGRAM WEBSITE |
OCCUPATION SUMMARY |
EDUCATION LEVEL REQUIRED |
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Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician |
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Associate’s degree |
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer |
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Associate’s degree |
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Epidemiologist |
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Master’s degree |
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Neurodiagnostic Technologist |
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Associate’s degree |
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist |
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Associate’s degree |
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Medical Receptionist |
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Certificate |
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Orthotist and Prosthetist |
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Post-baccalaureate certificate |
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Pharmacy Technician |
Certificate/Associate’s degree |
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Phlebotomist |
Certificate |
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Radiation Therapist |
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Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree |
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Radiologic Technician |
Associate’s degree |
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Veterinary Technologist and Technician |
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Associate’s degree |
Healthcare Careers in Low-level to No Patient Contact
PPCC Programs: Certified Dietary Manager; Medical Coding Specialist
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OCCUPATION TITLE |
PPCC PROGRAM WEBSITE |
OCCUPATION SUMMARY |
EDUCATION LEVEL REQUIRED |
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Biochemist |
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Doctoral degree |
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Biomedical Engineer |
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Bachelor’s degree |
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Biostatistician |
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Master’s degree |
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Certified Dietary Manager |
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Certificate |
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Cytogenetic Technologist |
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Bachelor’s degree |
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Cytotechnologist |
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Post-baccalaureate certificate |
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Health Educator |
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Bachelor’s degree |
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Histotechnologist and Histologic Technician |
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Associate’s degree |
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Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician |
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Bachelor’s degree |
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Medical and Health Services Manager |
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Bachelor’s degree |
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Medical Coding Specialist |
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Certificate |
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Medical Scientist |
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Post-doctoral training |
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Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook
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