4 Health Inventory Instrument

OMB #: 0925-0476 Exp. Date: 07/15/2015

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Health Science Career Knowledge & Interest Inventory

Instructions: Mark an X in the box that most closely matches your opinion.

1. I have substantial knowledge of varied health careers.

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2. I could make substantial contributions to humanity by pursuing a health career.

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3. I would have economic security for myself and my family by pursuing a health career.

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4. Becoming a doctor or nurse are the only real career options in the health field.

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5. I am definitely committed to pursuing a career in a health field.

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6. I am confident that I can fulfill the education requirements for a career in a health field.

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7. I do not mind seeing blood or injuries.

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8. I have what it takes to be successful in a health career.

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9. You do not need an advanced degree beyond college level to have a health career.

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10. Healthcare providers choose their careers for reasons besides income.

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11. One can have a career as a health professional with less than a college education.

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12. Interest and knowledge of science is beneficial in pursuing a health career.

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13. I feel comfortable in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.

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14. Health careers require continued formal and informal training after getting a professional degree.

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15. Healthcare providers mainly work independently instead of in teams.

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16. I enjoy science and solving problems.

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17. I like working with people and helping them, even if they are sick, injured, or disabled.

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18. I like working with equipment and technology.

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19. Healthcare providers have to be good listeners and communicators.

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20. Generally the higher the level of education required for a health career, the higher the income.

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Scale Data Sources:

http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/getting_started/is_a_health_career_right

http://www.mshealthcareers.com/tools/careerguide.htm

http://www2.jabsom.hawaii.edu/workforce/survey.htm

http://nihlifeworks.org/feature/index.htm