Health Care
There are many health careers available to men and women from every race and ethnic
background who want to make their communities healthier places to live, and who
enjoy working with people of all ages.
In Iowa, many health professionals are licensed. For information about all licensed
occupations in Iowa, link to Iowa Workforce Development- Iowa Licensed Occupations
at:
http://www.iowaworkforce.org/lmi/publications/licocc/index.html. The website
provides a description of the occupation, educational requirements and other important
information. The website provides information about the following licensed health
professionals in Iowa:
- Audiologist (Speech Pathologist)
- Chiropractor
- Dentist
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Hygienist
- Dietitian
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
- Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Rescue Technician
- Interpreter for the Deaf
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Marital and Family Therapist
- Mental Health Counselor
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Optometrist
- Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician
- Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant
- Physician Assistant
- Podiatrist, Podiatry Assistant
- Psychologist
- Radiation Therapist, Diagnostic Radiographer
- Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care Technician
- Social Worker
- Speech Therapist
Learn more about Iowa’s health networks:
Iowa Hospital Association
Mercy Medical Center Des Moines