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Looking for job security? Consider a health career.

19 September 2008 | 10:47 AM

With the stock market in turmoil, many people on Wall Street are worried about losing their jobs. If job security is important to you, this is a great time to explore health careers.

In the past year, more than 2.2 million people lost their jobs – but the health care industry hired over 367,000 new workers. CNN Money says four of the 10 fastest growing jobs are in health care, while U.S. News and World Report includes 9 health careers in its list of “Best Careers 2008.”

On Explore Health Careers, you can find out what different health workers do and how much training you need to get a job in health care. You can search for health careers that fit your educational and salary goals.

If you haven’t already registered on the site, do it now. You’ll get our free eNewsletter and a terrific Health Career Planning Kit that lists 15 fast-growing allied health careers and 7 ways you can start preparing for a health career today.

Please share your comments about the site below and health career planning, in general. If you have any questions, we’ll try to find the answers for you.

Welcome to EHC!

Comments

13 Mar 10

I am an I.T. professional for over 20 years and am thinking about changing my profession. I want to know more about the program (CRNA). I would like to know, - How many years of schooling I will have to do (I have a B.S. in Computer Science)? - Are there nursing schools close to where I live (Dallas, TX) that provide the diploma (certification)? - Will this still be in demand for years to come? - Any advice will be appreciated.

EHC says…

It is wonderful that you are thinking about changing your profession to become a health care professional. A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is a great profession. ExploreHealthCareers (EHC) provides an overview for Nurse Anesthetist. For more information on academic requirements click on the Preparation tab. Additional information can be found on American Association of Nurse Anesthetists(AANA). EHC includes several articles that may be of interest to you as you explore your career options: Good with computers? Consider a health career; Career ladders help healthcare workers move up faster; and Is a health career right for you?.

AANA has a list of accredited programs in Texas. Good luck exploring!

21 Sep 09

EHC says…

Enjoying science is important if you are considering a career in a medical field. The majority of health careers require several years of coursework in science. Basic science is considered a foundational course for entry into all the health fields. People who do not enjoy science have a harder time finding a profession in healthcare that is right for them.

To learn more about preparing for a health career, read Getting Started.

21 Sep 09

I want to enter into the medical field but I really enjoy science is there any jobs that would give me both?

5 Feb 09

I see openings for healthcare positions everyday. Example: Rush University Med Center in Chicago shows openings in several healthcare fields:
http://www.jobsatrush.com/inside.aspx?pageId=&subId=
Honestly, I think there is a shortage in some fields and in other healthcare fields have more professionals than jobs.

13 Nov 08

I hate to rain on anyone's parade, but not everyone is suited for a healthcare career. I can't tell you how many people I see who truly believe that "Grey's Anatomy" or "ER" represents what healthcare professionals do on a day-to-day basis.

23 Sep 08

EHC says...

That's a great question!

Many health career training programs require math and science, so it is a good idea to take those courses in high school. If you find these subjects difficult, talk to your teacher or academic advisor. Perhaps you can get a tutor or extra help with your assignments.

The more math and science you take in high school, the more choices you will have when you graduate.

To learn more about preparing for a health career, read Getting Started. Thanks for writing!

22 Sep 08

Is it really important to have science and math in high school if you want to go into a health care job?