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BrigadierSeahorse3918What is health psychology and why in general are health-related…What is health psychology and why in general are health-related fields growing?What types of degrees do health psychologists generally have?What is primary practice psychology, and why is it an area with high potential?What is neuroscience, and what are some areas of impact within psychology?What type of education is needed for research in neuroscience?  What about for a clinical neuroscience career?Know some general facts about occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech pathology, including the necessary degrees.What is child life and what is its place within the medical field?What type of undergraduate preparation should you have if you are contemplating a career within a health-related area?Image transcription textSome of the Best Career Opportunities . The projected growth formost health care occupations is must faster than average (in factthe occupational outlook is strongest for health career… Show more… Show moreImage transcription textWhy Health Careers? Aging population — The baby boomer bulgehas moved/is moving into retirement age Different patterns ofdisease — Chronic diseases, not acute diseases, are th… Show more… Show moreImage transcription textHealth Psychology ll’ * Practice or Research? I g, – Both at adoctoral leyel ‘ ‘ * Research Careers .. M Ph.D. in Social Psychology’ Practice Careers – Typically Ph.D. in Clinical or Clinica… Show more… Show moreImage transcription textNeuroscience roscientists study the Central Nervous System rainanatomy and function he development, growth, and change of theCNS he role of brain structure and function in mental i… Show more… Show moreImage transcription textNeuroscience- Research A blend of biology and psychology (witha dose of biochemistry and physics thrown in) Basic neuroscienceresearch often involves animal models – Cognitive neu… Show more… Show moreImage transcription textNeuroscience- Practice Clinical neuroscientists often practicealongside neurologists and other physicians attempting to restoreas much function as possible in individuals with: Acqui… Show more… Show moreImage transcription textUndergraduate Preparation for Health Psychology andNeuroscience . Research, research, research! – Psychology and/orbiology . For Neuroscience: A STRONG background in … Show more… Show moreImage transcription textPhysical Therapy – Help injured people or those with chronicconditions such as arthritis improve their function and alleviatetheir pain. – Work in hospitals, private offices, clinics, a… Show more… Show moreImage transcription textMore on PT – Job growth expected to be 36% over next decade —Largely due to aging population — Can also work withsports/exercise clients to improve function and attain … Show more… Show moreImage transcription textOccupational Therapy Help people with “functionalfitness”, or the skills that are needed for daily living andworking Masters degree and licensure required Avera… Show more… Show moreImage transcription textSpeech and Language Pathology Assess, diagnose, treat, and workto prevent communication and swallowing disorders. — Muchwork with children, but also patients with stroke, heari… Show more… Show more Social SciencePsychology