Healthcare careers aren't limited to doctors, surgeons, and nurses. There are a number of entry-level healthcare jobs you can train for in a year or two; or, in some cases, as little as two to four months. (1) The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that healthcare employment is expected to increase 14% between 2018 and 2028, which translates to an additional 1.9 million healthcare jobs nationwide. In fact, the BLS notes that the healthcare sector will account for more new jobs than any other industry during that period. In this video, we'll highlight 10 healthcare careers you can prepare for with a two-year degree or less. We'll review some of the key responsibilities of each job and explain your education options. Certain roles require campus-based healthcare training, including dental assistant, medical assistant, nursing assistant, patient care technician, or phlebotomy technician. Those interested in online healthcare education can train to become a health and human services specialist, a health information technologist, a medical administrative assistant, a medical biller and coder, or a pharmacy technician. If you’d like to learn more, check out the link below:
