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by: Subha Ekambaram
Health care is one of the few recession-proof fields. The Department of Labor projects that there will be an increase of 4,700,000 new health care jobs in the next five years. There are many professions in the allied health industry (does not include doctors and nurses) that are rewarding and easy to enter into. The following is an examination of some of these jobs.
Physician Assistants
Physician assistants are formally trained and perform health services delegated by a physician. They perform basic duties of diagnosing illnesses and performing routine examinations.
Education Requirements:
Physician assistants must complete a two-year accredited education program. A national exam must also be passed in order to obtain a license to practice.
Medical Assistants
Medical assistants perform clinical and administrative duties. They can be trained to take vital signs, weigh and measure patients and obtain medical histories.
Education Requirements:
Most medical assistants complete either a one- or two- year post-secondary program.
Health Technologists and Technicians
There are numerous careers in this field, some of which include cardiovascular technologists, ultrasound technicians, respiratory therapy technicians, surgical technologists and clinical laboratory technologists. The exact nature of each job depends on the type of specialization.
Education Requirements:
Training for most of these jobs can be done at community college by earning an associate’s degree, bachelor's degree or if needed a specific certification.
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapists work with people that have been injured or disabled from an illness or an accident. They help patients regain strength and mobility.
Education Requirements:
Physical therapist need to complete an accredited certification program and obtain licensing. Continuing education required to retain licensure and to learn innovative therapy techniques.
Nutritionists or Dieticians
Nutritionists help treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits and recommending dietary changes in consideration with a person's condition and state of health.
Education Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in dietetics is needed to get a foot in the door.
Pharmacists
A growing number of medications, for ever-increasing new diseases and a booming elderly population has accelerated the needed for trained pharmacists. Pharmacists are responsible for distributing prescription drugs and teaching patients how to use these medications.
Education Requirements:
Six years of a post-secondary education is required to be a pharmacist.
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