According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare forms the largest industry in the US with a job market of more than 13 million jobs. With current statistics indicating that one in five Americans are 65 years or older, the industry is only going to keep on growing.
Healthcare jobs can vary from minimally skilled labor jobs to those requiring multiple degrees. The majority of healthcare jobs are home health aids, medical assistants and nursing home aides. Applicants must have a high school education or GED and additional education in nurse’s aide or medical assistance training. For example, a CNA is a Certified Nursing Assistant. This is often required by the employer or the worker is expected to obtain that certification.
Nurses are a vital part of the healthcare industry. Currently, there is a nationwide shortage of qualified nurses. Add to that the fact that there aren’t enough nursing educators to handle the demand for new nurses and we have a real problem in healthcare.
There are doctors of medicine and osteopathy as well as allied healthcare providers like nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants at the top of the job market. There are shortages in some areas, particularly rural areas, and surpluses in others.
Anyone interested in starting out or moving up in the healthcare industry need only look as far as the internet. Online healthcare classes are convenient, cost effective and can be done while you’re working your “day” job. While you can’t get an MD online, there are numerous healthcare positions for which you can use internet education to get. The RN to BSN degree is available online as is the RN to MSN degree or nursing education degree. Medical coding is also available as an online tool.
By taking an active role in your education, you can get a great job in healthcare and help others in the process of doing your job. You may even get a promotion and a higher salary.
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