Health Careers News
Need for Medical Assistants in Health Care Industry Expected to be Among Fastest Growing Careers through 2014
The health care industry will create millions of new jobs in the next eight years. As the largest industry in 2004, health care provided 13.5 million jobs. Health education institutions across the U.S. are offering one- and two-year training programs to prepare students for a variety of health care occupations.
Dental Assistant Careers in Health Care Industry Predicted to be Among Fastest Growing Occupations
Dental Assistant programs are designed to prepare graduates for a rewarding career as a dental assistant. Dental assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties, and job prospects for dental assistants are expected to be excellent in the upcoming decade.
Demand for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Health Care Industry Predicted to Rise According to U.S. Department of Labor
Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs are designed to prepare students for a dynamic career in the growing field of diagnostic medical sonography. As the population grows and ages, the demand for diagnostic medical sonographers will continue to grow. Job opportunities are predicted be favorable, as sonography is becoming an increasingly attractive alternative to radiological procedures.
Demand for Pharmacy Technicians in Health Care Industry Expected to Grow Faster than Average during Next Decade
Pharmacy Technician programs are designed to train graduates to work alongside pharmacists in retail pharmacies, grocery stores, department stores, and mass retailers. Due to the growing demand for pharmacy technicians, employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to grow much faster than average during the period of 2004-2014.
Health Care Industry Education and Training Website Launched by Acxiom Digital
Acxiom Digital today announced the launch of its first topic-specific website, HealthCareers.net, which is an educational resource for secondary-school graduates contemplating entering the health care profession, current health care professionals wishing to improve their skills, and professionals considering switching to the health care field.
