A career in health care offers a great future! The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that at the national level seven of the 20 fastest growing occupations are health care related. Health care will generate more wage and salary jobs between 2006 and 2016 than any other industry. In Ohio, health occupations will account for 23 percent of net job growth. All of these programs are available through Greentree Health Science Academy partners.
Nursing
Nursing can be both a challenging and a rewarding profession. From nursing assistant to licensed practical nurse to registered nurse and beyond, the field offers a wealth of opportunities for employment in hospitals, home health care services, nursing care facilities, physicians’ offices and other health care providers and agencies. As you advance in the field, salaries and responsibilities increase as well. The demand for qualified nurses has never been higher, offering great job security. If you choose nursing, you are choosing to spend your life helping others, using skills that blend scientific knowledge with compassion and caring. There are few professions that offer such an intriguing combination of high tech and high touch. Learn more about becoming a nursing assistant or licensed practical nurse or a registered nurse.
Respiratory Care Technology
Respiratory therapists are health care specialists who evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Respiratory therapists interact with a diverse group of patients ranging from newborn and pediatric to adult and elderly. There is a great demand for respiratory therapists in the Cincinnati Tri-State area. Their skills are needed in acute care hospitals, extended care facilities, home care companies and other facilities providing health care to persons with pulmonary or cardiac diseases. Starting salary in the local area is approximately $33,000-37,000 annually. Learn more about becoming a respiratory care technologist.
Health Information Management
A career in health information management (HIM) places you right at the intersection of health care and cutting edge technology. HIM professionals collect, maintain and analyze the data that doctors, nurses and other decision makers rely on to deliver quality health care. HIM professionals enjoy a broad selection of job opportunities and options for professional growth. Starting salaries range from $27,000-34,000 per year. Learn more about becoming a health information management specialist.
Clinical Laboratory Technology
A Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) uses laboratory skills, computers, technology and knowledge of pathology to provide information needed by the physician to diagnose, treat and prevent disease. Technicians may prepare specimens and operate automated analyzers, for example, or they may perform manual tests following detailed instructions. Employment of clinical laboratory workers is expected to grow 14 percent between 2006 and 2016, faster than the average for all occupations. The volume of laboratory tests continues to increase with both population growth and the development of new types of tests. Average salaries range from $26,000-41,000 per year. Learn more about becoming a clinical laboratory technician.
Medical Assistant
Medical assistants (CCMA) are members of the health care team who do administrative and clinical work (under the supervision of a physician). Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing and coding for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood and administering medications as directed by physician. Medical assistants, on average, earn $28,000 a year. Learn more about becoming a medical assistant.
