Whether you are a student planning a career in healthcare or an adult seeking to expand your skills or considering a change in career, there is strong demand for qualified employees in healthcare at many levels. The U. S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, reports that there will be an estimated 3.2 million new healthcare jobs between years 2008-2018. Here is what they say about the healthcare sector:
- It is one of the largest industries
- There are more jobs in healthcare than any other job sector
- Most jobs require less than four years of college
Some of the fastest growing occupations (2008-2018)
- Biomedical Engineer
- Physician Assistant
- Medical & Dental Assistant
- Aides
- Techs
- Medical Scientist
This list may not include all healthcare programs offered at a school. Some schools have crossover programs that start at one school and are completed at another. Please check with the school for information on admissions, tuition, required hours/credits as well as specifics about the program. Some professions require formal college training while others may only require training and certification, which can be accomplished through online, weekend or in person programs or while on the job. To learn more about specific occupations, go to Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Career Guide to Industries, 2010-11 Edition, Healthcare,
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs035.htm