Health Professions

Introduction

The health care field has expanded dramatically in recent years. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, health occupations are predicted to be 7 of the 20 fastest growing professions in America in the coming decade. One result of this growth is the increasing number of employment opportunities for individuals with a variety of talents, interests, skills, and education.

Many health care careers require advanced education, so it is important to take early steps toward preparation. There is often a substantial commitment of time and resources needed to become a health care professional and admission to health education programs can be highly competitive. Therefore, it is advantageous to gain some exposure to a variety of health care occupations before making a decision to pursue a career. The profiles on the right provide a quick overview of some of the many professions within the health care field.

Health Professions Profiles

The delivery of high quality health care has become very complex and it relies on a diverse team of health care professionals. The health professions profiled here will provide an introduction to some of the various careers that exist within the health care field. Each profile provides a description of the career, employment opportunities, earnings, and educational and training requirements. Suggestions for gaining exposure to each career and resources for further exploration are also provided.

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