O*NET-SOC 29-1212.00

Cardiologists

Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 5 – Extensive preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresExtensive skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation0
Abilities listed for this occupation0
Tasks listed for this occupation0
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The O*NET 29.1 records for this occupation list no skills (skill count: 0).

Abilities

The O*NET 29.1 records for this occupation list no abilities (ability count: 0).

Tasks

The O*NET 29.1 records for this occupation list no tasks (task count: 0).

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Investigative6.8611/2023
Realistic4.9711/2023
Social4.7311/2023
Conventional4.0111/2023
Enterprising2.311/2023
Artistic1.1611/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.