The fields
Career paths.
Each field is a credential ladder. Become certified on the first rung, then we map the degree and the schools that take you.
Nursing
- CNA
- LPN
- ADN
- BSN
CNA, LPN, RN, and BSN routes with bridge programs, clinical requirements, and school-by-school prereqs.
Dental hygiene
- DA
- RDH
- BSDH
AS and BSDH style pathways with science sequences, clinic hours, and program-specific admission rules.
Respiratory therapy
- CNA
- CRT
- RRT
RRT-focused programs, bridge options, and the courses and credentials schools expect up front.
Radiologic technology
- CNA
- RT(R)
- CT
Rad tech and related imaging tracks with equipment training, clinical sites, and licensure prep spelled out.
Sonography
- CNA
- DMS
- RDMS
Diagnostic medical sonography pathways from prerequisites through clinical competencies and credential exams.
Physical therapy
- CNA
- PTA
- DPT
PTA programs with strong clinical pay and no overnight shifts, plus the observation hours and prereqs schools want up front.
Public health
- CHW
- BSPH
- MPH
Community health, bachelor’s, and MPH routes with field experience and the credentials employers look for.







