The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its projections for the top 30 occupations predicted to experience the highest growth and add the most new jobs during the ten year period ending in 2018.
Of the 30 careers on the list, six are in the healthcare industry! Additionally, several other careers, while not specific or exclusive to the healthcare industry, are ones needed in medical settings such as information technology (IT), receptionists, and administrative professionals.
While healthcare in general is a high growth industry, these six in-demand medical careers are where the jobs are, or at least where they're projected to be!
More: 6 Most Rapidly Growing Medical Careers | BLS Report
Highest Growth Medical Careers originally appeared on About.com Health Careers on Sunday, December 13th, 2009 at 23:39:37.
Biomedical engineering is projected to increase by a whopping 72% in the ten year period ending in 2018. This is the fastest rate of growth over just about any occupation, including the 6 Fastest Growing Medical Careers, also projected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, as a relatively small field, with only about 16,000 biomedical engineers currently employed, this amazing rate of growth will "only" result in the addition of about 11,500 new jobs throughout that ten year period. Therefore, while biomedical engineering tops the list of highest growth percentage, it's not near the top of the list in terms of number of new jobs added.
Should you pursue a career as a biomedical engineer? If you are passionate about math and physics, in addition to biology and medicine, and you're seeking a technical career that doesn't include direct patient care, a career as a biomedical engineer may be for you!
More: Biomedical Engineer Career Overview | Medical Device Marketing
Biomedical Engineering Careers originally appeared on About.com Health Careers on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 at 21:08:54.
In its recent list of top 30 fastest-growing occupations, the Bureau of Labor Statistics included several healthcare careers that are projected to see the highest growth from 2008-2018. The list of rapidly-growing medical jobs included medical assisting, which is projected to grow by about 33.9 percent during that ten year period ending in 2018. This rate of growth will result in the creation of about 163,000 new medical assisting jobs, according to the BLS.
Medical assisting is a versatile career, and one which does not require a college degree. Many medical assistants have no college or some college education; all that is needed is a high school degree or equivalent. While there are vocational schools that offer courses and certification to become a medical assistant, these courses are not always a requirement. Often, medical assistants are trained on the job for their duties assisting nurses and office staff with a variety of light tasks around the medical office.
Additionally, medical assistants are needed in a variety of medical specialties and medical practice settings. Due to the relatively low barrier of entry, medical assisting is not the most lucrative health career. However, it can be a very rewarding career, as well as a stepping stone towards a more advanced career, if your goal is to earn a higher income.
More: Medical Assistant Career Overview
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Medical Assistant Jobs To Increase 34% originally appeared on About.com Health Careers on Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 at 21:50:28.
Working under the supervision of dentists, dental hygienists provide preventative dental care and teach patients how to maintain good oral health. They provide dental cleanings, examine teeth and gums, apply fluoride treatments and sealants, and take and develop x-rays. In order to become a dental hygienist, you will have to attend a dental hygiene school. Attending dental hygiene school usually results in earning an associate degree (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition).
If you think you might be interested in this career choice, you should learn more about it. Read Dental Hygienist: Career Information to get some basic details about this occupation, including earnings, job outlook and advancement opportunities. To get additional information, interview people who work as dental hygienists. Your dentist's office is a good place to start, but make sure to arrange a meeting during a time when the dental hygienist isn't working. For help deciding whether this career is a good fit for you, take the Should You Become a Dental Hygienist? quiz.
Weekly Career Profile: Dental Hygienist originally appeared on About.com Career Planning on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 08:23:20.
Healthcare is hiring, and although the new job growth slowed a bit, the industry has continued to add jobs even throughout the Great Recession. In tough times, people often want to re-invent themselves or find a more stable, rewarding career. For many, a career in healthcare may be the answer. But how do you make such a major transition without prior training or education in a medical field? It's not easy, but it is possible, especially if you incorporate a variety of tactics and tools in your job search strategy.
Career Coach Miriam Salpeter of Keppie Careers recently explored options for changing careers and related an inspiring story of one person who made the switch from an automobile manufacturing line to a nursing career. If you are dreaming of a new career in healthcare, you can make it happen! Below are some links to a few resources to get you started.
- Is a Health Career Right for You?
- Tips for Breaking Into a Healthcare Career
- More Tips on Keppie Careers
How To Break Into A Healthcare Career originally appeared on About.com Health Careers on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at 16:32:32.
