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Coach - Coaches
help people learn how to play a sport. They start by teaching them the basics and the proper form and
technique.
Doctor - Doctors use
science to figure out what is making people sick. Doctors examine people, listen to them describe their health
problems, and do tests to see what is wrong.
Firefighter -
Firefighters put out fires, which is not as simple as it may sound. Fighting fires is dangerous and complex, and it
takes organization and teamwork.
Nurse - Nurses, also
called registered nurses or RNs, take care of sick and injured people. They give people medicine. They treat
wounds. And they give emotional support to patients and their families.
Pharmacist -
Pharmacists are experts in medicine and its side effects. They sometimes help doctors choose which medicines to
give patients. Pharmacists also warn doctors if the doctors have asked their patients to take any medicine that
might hurt their patients.
Professional
Athlete - Very athletic people might want to consider getting a job as a "pro" athlete. But they should
know that very few athletes ever make it that far. It's a good idea, then, to have another job in mind as well.
Psychologist -
Psychologists study the human mind. They also try to explain why people act as they do. They do research to test
their ideas about people's actions.
Recreational
Therapist - Recreational therapists help people who are sick or hurt to get active again. They use
sports, games, arts, crafts, and music to help patients build confidence and get back into life.
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