HEALTH CARE CAREERS

Health care careers can offer the best of both worlds: high-pay and high-demand. Even better, you don't even need a medical degree for some of the hottest jobs in the field.

August 23, 2016 By Schools.com Editors

Conclusion

Whether you want to study to become a highly-trained surgeon or are looking for a position that will allow you quick entry into the workforce, this page is your starting point for finding the perfect career. Explore the sections above to learn more about jobs for practitioners, technical specialists and administrative support positions. If you need customized guidance, click the online support box at the bottom of this page for help in pinpointing specific programs that support your career goals.

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In nothing do men more nearly approach the gods than in giving health to men. - Cicero

Sources

1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition
2. Fastest growing occupations, Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_table_103.htm
3. May 2014 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, United States, Occupational Employment Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_nat.htm
4. Medical quotes, http://www.quotegarden.com/medical.html

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