 Combining
medical technology and the human touch, those working in healthcare
administer care around the clock. They respond to the needs of millions
of people – from newborns through geriatrics; whether it's for health
and wellness or caring for the critically ill.
Healthcare will
generate 3 million new wage and salary jobs between 2006 and 2016, more
than any other industry -- and most workers have jobs that require less
than 4 years of college education.
Healthcare is the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and
the preservation of mental and physical well being through the services
offered by a wide range of professions including
allied health,
medical
technology,
medicine, and
nursing.
Within these broad categories are dozens of interesting career paths.
On this site you find in depth profiles of many fields in healthcare
that are available to those with degrees of many sorts, including
associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees, and master's degrees.
For each field, there
are links to professional societies that can provide support and
resources throughout your career, and also to employers in a wide range
of industries. And, the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center provides career
path forecasts for each field, offering insights about how fields may
grow or changed over time.
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