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Health
sciences
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MORE
INFO |
On
the Web:
- American
Medical Association
- American
Dental Association |
| SPOTLIGHT
ON CTE |
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“ My whole intention in doing the LPN program was to get a bachelor's degree in nursing. I just wanted to start early so I could work while I was in college and have a decent income.”
— Tamara Foster |
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Health care, one of the nation's largest industries, employs more than 10 million people. Whether tending to the sick or assisting in the births of babies, a career in the health sciences industry combines human interaction with cutting-edge technology. People considering a career in this field should have a strong desire to help others and an ability to interact with a variety of people.
Job
outlook
Registered nurses have an excellent job outlook for the future. Employment is expected to grow by more than 26 percent by 2014. The increase in the need for health care comes from an advancement in medicine, an aging population, and an increased focus on preventative care. These measures are causing a healthy future for health sciences employment, including rapid growth predictions of jobs for physical therapists, physicians and surgeons, and medical technicians and paramedics.
What
They Make
Occupation |
# Employed
in VA |
Average
Salary |
| Dental assistants |
7,100 |
$19K - $43K |
| Emergency medical techs, paramedics |
3,050 |
$17K - 36K |
| Home health aides |
10,360 |
$14K - 23K |
| Licensed practical nurses |
19,190 |
$25K - 45K |
| Medical assistants |
6,410 |
$19K - 35K |
| Medical laboratory technicians |
3,100 |
$21K - 45K |
| Medical laboratory technologists |
4,750 |
$33K - 60K |
| Medical, health services managers |
4,230 |
$44K - 122K |
| Nursing aides |
29,610 |
$16K - 28K |
| Opticians, dispensing |
1,560 |
$24K - 57K |
| Pharmacists |
5,290 |
$66K - 113K |
| Pharmacy technicians |
6,060 |
$17K - 33K |
| Physical therapists |
3,310 |
$39K - 95K |
| Radiologic technicians |
4,710 |
$30K - 66K |
| Registered nurses |
53,850 |
$37K - 74K |
| Surgical technologists |
1,630 |
$25K - 48K |
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