A physical therapy assistant assists the physical therapist in implementing treatment programs according to the plan of care, training patients in exercises and activities of daily living, conducting treatments using special equipment, administering modalities and other treatment procedures, and reporting to the physical therapist on the patient’s responses.

Medical laboratory technicians perform laboratory tests for detection, diagnosis, and treatment of many diseases and also in the promotion of health. They work under the direction of medical technologists, pathologists, or other trained scientists who specialize in clinical chemistry or microbiology. Excellent career opportunities are available in hospitals, medical laboratories, clinics, industry, and related businesses.