Career Details

Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology

Description

This newest program from the ABA provides a path to certification in adult cardiac anesthesiology, a subspecialty designed to distinguish experts in the imaging, diagnosis, physiology, pharmacology and management of care for adults whose cardiac disease requires leading-edge techniques, intervention and the latest treatment technology.

Certifying Organization

American Board of Anesthesiology

Details

Question:

Answer

Question:

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit?

Question:

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit?

Certificates

Certificate name

Pediatric Anesthesiology Subspecialty Certification

Certifying Organization

American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology

Type

Specialty

Certificate name

Certification in Pediatric Critical Care

Certifying Organization

American Board of Pediatrics

Type

Specialty

Certificate name

Certification in Anesthesiology: Pain Medicine

Certifying Organization

American Board of Anesthesiology

Type

Specialty

Physician Assistants

Median Annual Income

$130,020

Projected Job Growth

+29 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Master's degree

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

SocialInvestigativeConventional

Anesthesiologist Assistants

Median Annual Income

$130,020

Projected Job Growth

+29 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Master's degree

Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.

SocialConventionalInvestigativeRealistic

Nurse Anesthetists

Median Annual Income

$212,650

Projected Job Growth

+10 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Master's degree

Administer anesthesia, monitor patient's vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other physicians, or dentists. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

SocialRealisticInvestigativeConventional

Nurse Practitioners

Median Annual Income

$126,260

Projected Job Growth

+46 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Master's degree

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

InvestigativeSocialConventional

Cardiologists

Median Annual Income

$239

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Doctoral or professional degree

Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.

InvestigativeRealisticSocialConventional

Emergency Medicine Physicians

Median Annual Income

$239

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Doctoral or professional degree

Make immediate medical decisions and act to prevent death or further disability. Provide immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and disposition of patients. May direct emergency medical staff in an emergency department.

InvestigativeSocialConventionalRealistic

General Internal Medicine Physicians

Median Annual Income

$223,310

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Doctoral or professional degree

Diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults and adolescents, and are based primarily in an outpatient care setting.

InvestigativeSocialRealistic

Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Median Annual Income

$239

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Doctoral or professional degree

Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general care to women. May perform both medical and gynecological surgery functions.

InvestigativeSocialRealisticConventional

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

Median Annual Income

$239

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Doctoral or professional degree

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.

InvestigativeRealisticSocial

Pediatric Surgeons

Median Annual Income

$239

Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Doctoral or professional degree

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat fetal abnormalities and birth defects, diseases, and injuries in fetuses, premature and newborn infants, children, and adolescents. Includes all pediatric surgical specialties and subspecialties.

InvestigativeSocialRealistic