Career Advancement – Health Care Occupations
The healthcare industry is expected to add 2.6 million new jobs between 2020 and 2030. This is more jobs than any other occupational group will add during this decade and makes healthcare the fastest growing career sector in the U.S., largely due to the growing number of elderly people. Interested in advancing your career? Take look at the many options within the health care field:
If you’re a graduate of JobTrain’s Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant program, you’re eligible for free career coaching services, including resume review, mock interview practice, job searching strategies and one-to-one support for educational goals. Here’s the link to schedule a meeting: https://calendly.com/cathyweselby
Highest Paying Careers
| Pharmacist | $163,060 |
| Registered Nurse | $146,383 |
| Physician Assistant | $129,619 |
| Family Nurse Practitioner | $130,651 |
| Radiation Therapist | $123,493 |
| Dental Hygienist | $119,976 |
| Diagnostic Sonographer | $107,675 |
| Speech Pathologist | $101,830 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $100,359 |
| Anesthesia Technician | $76,532 |
| Healthcare Interpreter | $73,788 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | $71,393 |
Fastest Growing Careers
| Family Nurse Practitioner | 34% |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 29% |
| Healthcare Interpreter | 23% |
| Physician Assistant | 20% |
| Phlebotomy Technician | 18% |
| Behavioral Health Counselor | 17% |
| Dialysis Technician | 17% |
| Medical Laboratory Technician | 17% |
| Diagnostic Sonographer | 16% |
| Community Health Worker | 15% |
| Speech Therapist | 14% |
| Medical Record/HIT Technician | 14% |
Occupations Ranked by Number of School Years
| Family Nurse Practitioner | 6 years |
| Physician Assistant | |
| Speech Therapist |
| Registered Nurse | 5 years |
| Pharmacist |
| Healthcare Interpreter | 4 years |
| Medical Laboratory Technician | |
| Behavioral Health Counselor | |
| Health Educator |
| Dental Hygienist | 3 years |
| Radiation Therapist | 2 years |
| Diagnostic Sonographer | |
| Respiratory Therapist | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | |
| Surgical Technologist | |
| Cardiovascular Technician | |
| Licensed Vocational Nurse | |
| Orthopedic Technician | |
| Medical Record/HIT Technician | |
| Patient Navigator | |
| Anesthesia Technician |
| Community Health Worker | 1 year |
| Dialysis Technician | |
| Medical Secretary | |
| Medical Insurance Biller | |
| Optician | |
| Phlebotomy Assistant | |
| Pharmacy Assistant |
Cathy Weselby, Health Care Alumni Career Coach
Cathy Weselby is a Career Coach and Certified Professional Resume Writer who has worked in a variety of industries throughout her career including, high tech, higher education, government, nonprofits, the media, and employment agencies. She has had careers in Recruiting, Learning & Development, and Communications before becoming a Career Coach. She enjoys helping others find meaningful work and advance in their careers.
Schedule an appointment with Cathy here
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