Specialized Jobs in the Health Care Field
Health care is a vast and ever-evolving field, with a wide variety of specialized jobs to choose from. Health care workers make a difference in the world every day by caring for patients, conducting research, managing health care organizations, and more.
The American Hospital Association and SHSMD work to recognize the many specialized workers making a difference in health care. A variety of key celebrations and roles are highlighted. Please join us in promoting these amazing roles in the health care field.
See also, SHSMD’s Calendar of Health Observances for more details.
Medical Genetics Awareness Week
National Critical Care Awareness and Recognition Month
Community Health Improvement Week
Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month
Trauma Registry Professionals Day
Injury Prevention Professionals Day
Registered Medical Assistant Week
National Patient Transport Week
Health Care Risk Management Week
Health Unit Coordinator Recognition Week
Cardiovascular Professionals Week
Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
National Health Care Supply Chain Week
National Health Care Environmental Services Week
Healthcare Security and Safety Officer Appreciation Day
International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW)
National Physical Therapy Month
National Medical Librarians Month
IAHSS Healthcare Security and Safety Week
Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week
Medical Assistant Recognition Week
National Radiologic Technology Week®
Health Care Strategy & Market Development Week