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What a hospital unit secretary does — and how to get the job in New York
A behind-the-desk role that keeps a hospital floor running, and a common entry point into healthcare work.

A behind-the-desk role that keeps a hospital floor running, and a common entry point into healthcare work.

Primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention sound like jargon. They are really three everyday decisions about staying well, catching problems early, and limiting damage.

The word covers everything from uncredentialed coaches to registered dietitians. Here is how the paths differ, and what each one asks of you.

One title is a licensed credential with a national exam behind it. The other can mean almost anything. Here is how to tell them apart before you pay for a session.