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The allied health field offers hundreds of health care career opportunities.

It's easy to research careers through our Career Resource Centers and Recent Articles. Also see our Careers at a Glance and Interviews sections for quick information on your favorite allied health careers.

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Recent Health Care Articles

Surviving Surgery—4 Phases of Surgery Technology
A bad day in the OR can turn into a life-threatening emergency. Find out if you have what it takes to work in the OR and how other surgical techs react to surprises...

Dental Assistant Resume Advice
Dental assistants know that a good smile makes a great first impression. But in the job market, great first impressions are made by great resumes...

Health Career Resource Centers

	Dental Assisting - Some dental assistants only work 30 hours per week. This career offers great benefits and great hours.
	Health Care Administrator - Health care administrators are the backbone of the industry. The admin team keeps daily operations running smoothly.
	Massage Therapist - In addition to a career that promotes wellness, massage therapists create their own businesses in a short time.
	Medical Assisting - Medical assistants work side-by-side with the doctor. If you want to be on the front lines, medical assisting is a career for you.
	Medical Billing & Coding - Medical billing and coding specialists often work from home, setting their own hours with home-based businesses.
	Medical Imaging - Ultrasound and radiologic technologists may work behind-the-scenes, but their work is critical in helping doctors diagnose patients.
	Medical Transcriptionist - Medical insurance companies are constantly revising their billing structures, creating an ongoing need for skilled professionals.
	Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy technician jobs are plentiful. Find out what is driving job growth for pharmacy techs.
	Phlebotomist - Lots of people start out as phlebotomists before moving into a number of other lab science careers.
	Vet Tech - If animals are your passion, become a veterinary technician. Vet techs assist the vet every step of the way, from vaccines to emergency surgeries.

Financial First Aid

Get important information on loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs. Don't let the cost of health care education stop you from fulfilling your goals. Here is everything need to secure financial aid and start your new career. Continue to Financial Aid...

Interviews with Health Care Professionals

• Certified Medical Assistant
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
• Massage Therapist
• Medical Coding Specialist
• Medical Transcriptionist
• Pharmacy Technician
• Veterinary Technician

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