Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 5 – Extensive preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Extensive skill, knowledge, or experience is needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 4.25 | 07/2012 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 4.12 | 07/2012 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 4.12 | 07/2012 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 4.12 | 07/2012 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.B.1.a | 4.12 | 07/2012 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 4.12 | 07/2012 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 4.5 | 07/2012 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 4.38 | 07/2012 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.25 | 07/2012 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 4.25 | 07/2012 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 4.25 | 07/2012 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 4.12 | 07/2012 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interview patients to obtain information, such as complaints, symptoms, medical histories, and family histories. | Core | 64 | 07/2012 |
| Examine patients to obtain information about functional status of areas, such as vision, physical strength, coordination, reflexes, sensations, language skills, cognitive abilities, and mental status. | Core | 64 | 07/2012 |
| Perform or interpret the outcomes of procedures or diagnostic tests, such as lumbar punctures, electroencephalography, electromyography, and nerve conduction velocity tests. | Core | 64 | 07/2012 |
| Order or interpret results of laboratory analyses of patients' blood or cerebrospinal fluid. | Core | 64 | 07/2012 |
| Diagnose neurological conditions based on interpretation of examination findings, histories, or test results. | Core | 64 | 07/2012 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Investigative | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 5.32 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 3.91 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.63 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 2.42 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 2.09 | 11/2023 |