Getting a job in health care

The onslaught of job losses continues. But one bright spot for the unemployed could very well be in healthcare. It’s the one of the few areas that always seems in demand—recession or no. Here's your guide to getting a job in health care.

1) Get the stats

This industry is expected to grow 22 percent through 2016—that’s twice as fast as all industries combined. It’s expected there will be 13.6 million new jobs created according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Right now, healthcare takes up 10 percent of all jobs nationwide.

Here are some job titles that are expected to grow the fastest through 2016:

–Home health aides up 48.7 percent

–Medical assistants up 35 percent

–Registered nurses up 23 percent

–Nursing aides/orderlies 35.4 percent

2) Know the requirements

You already know doctors and nurses have years of training after college. But you don’t have to train for years or go to med school for a lot of other professions. Check this out—and keep in mind that these requirements vary.

Pharmacists: 1-2 year program plus licensing requirements

Physician Assistants: 2 year program

Social Workers: Generally need masters degree

Lab Technicians: Undergrad degree

Medical Transcriptions: Vocation school, community college

Home Health Aide: varies

**source: CareerBuilder

Now, if you’re interested in a career in healthcare, start researching locally. Talk to your primary care physician. Ask about the training, the job demands and the potential for growth.

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