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Read about allied health schools and careers.
With strong growth continuing in health care careers, it's no wonder that many students are seeking training in fields such as medical assisting, pharmacy tech, and medical billing and coding. An aging population and a growing reliance on qualified medical support workers are factors that are helping to fuel the demand for trained professionals in a variety of health care jobs.
The allied health field encompasses a number of career opportunities for students who wish to earn a living while helping people. If you're looking for a meaningful new career, health care career training will put you on the path toward a compassionate job that's in demand. Read the following articles to compare health care jobs or learn more about the health care career path that interests you:
Is Health Care Job Training a Quick Fix for Unemployment Woes?
What's really going on in the health care job market? Find out what growth in the industry really means for you... (5/06/11)History of the U.S. Public Health Service
Find out how formalized public health agencies got their start in the U.S. (12/15/10)
Public Health Nursing in Practice
What is a job in public health nursing like? Find out about common job duties and how to get started. (12/15/10)
Start a Business Doing Medical Transcription from Home
Find out whether you're cut out to start a medical transcription business in your own home. (12/14/10)
Medical Transcription Salary and Benefits
Find out how much you can expect to earn in a medical transcription career. (12/14/10)
Compare Medical Transcription Companies to Starting Your Own Business
Are you ready to start your own business? Or would you be better off working for a company? Find out. (12/14/10)
Train for a Medical Transcription Career in Ohio
Learn about medical transcription in Ohio. Find out where to get your training, how much you'll earn, and more. (12/14/10)
Top Five Reasons to Get a Health Education
Health care careers are growing, making this a great time to pursue health education. (10/19/10)
Continuing Education for Nurses
Nursing careers offer many opportunities to increase your education and move up in your field. (10/4/10)
About the Practice Test for Certified Nursing Assistants and Other CNA Exam Tips
Get tips for getting through your test anxiety and getting started in your certified nursing assistant career. (9/17/10)
Top Five Duties of a Certified Nursing Assistant
Find out what a Certified Nursing Assistant career is all about. (9/8/10)
Career Diagnosis: Medical Billing Companies vs. Independent Practice
Should you work for medical billing companies, or go out on your own? (8/25/10)
Top Five Medical Assistant Duties
What do medical assistants really do? (8/17/10)
Writing a Medical Billing Résumé
Make your medical billing résumé stand out from the crowd. (7/14/10)
The Language of Health Care: CPT Medical Billing Codes
Learn about commonly used medical billing languages. (7/9/10)
Healthcare Management Internships
Get career experience in a healthcare management internship. (6/10/10)
On the Pulse of Technology: Health Management Informatics
Health information technology is becoming an important part of health management. (6/10/10)
Developments in the Current Medical Billing System
Learn how updating the medical billing system could positively affect U.S. health care. (6/10/10)
Health Care Management: Reform Highlights the Need for Professionals
Find out how health care management schools are responding to health care reform. (6/2/10)
Get Your Medical Transcription Education
Should you get training for a medical transcription career? (6/1/10)
How Occupational Therapy Works
Find out how occupational therapy professionals help a wide variety of patients. (05/27/10)
Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Learn whether specializing in pediatric occupational therapy is right for you. (05/24/10)
Public Health Headlines: See Public Health in Action
Find out more about public health jobs by learning about real-life public health issues in the news. (04/21/10)
Compare Health Service Management Jobs
Health service management jobs take many forms. Find out about jobs from the entry level to the executive level. (04/13/10)
Dental Assisting Degrees: Reaching Your Dental Assistant Career Goals
Choosing a dental assisting program is a very personal decision. Find out what kind of degree you'll need to become a dental assistant.
Become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Learn about emergency medical technician jobs. Find out what kind of training you'll need to succeed as an EMT and what you can expect from an EMT salary.
Become a Dental Hygienist
Dental health is an important part of overall health, and as a dental hygienist, you'll help educate patients about proper care. Learn more about dental hygienist jobs.
Become a Physician Assistant
Want to know what a physician assistant job is all about? Learn about common job duties, where you'll work, how much you'll earn, and more.
Medical Assistant Training
Ready to start a medical assisting career, but not sure what that entails? Find out what kinds of courses you'll take, how long your program will be, and more.
Become a Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory therapists provide much-needed care to patients suffering from a variety of lung conditions. Learn more about how to become a respiratory therapist.
Pharmacy Technician Salary Information
Want to know what you can expect to earn in a pharmacy technician job? Read this article to find out more.
Dietitian and Nutritionist Education and Careers
A healthy diet is a great way to prevent and treat certain diseases, but many people need help determining the right foods to eat. Find out more about becoming a dietitian.
Online Medical Billing and Coding Courses
Is studying medical billing and coding online a good fit for you? Learn about the pros and cons of online study and what it takes to succeed in an online billing and coding program.
Become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Certified nursing assistants find themselves on the front lines of patient care. Learn how to get started in a CNA career, where you'll work, and how much you'll earn.
Become a Medical Transcriptionist
Find out what medical transcriptionists do, where they work, and how to get started in the field.
Become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Licensed practical nurses are essential to any health care team. Learn more about what LPNs do, where they work, and how to take the first step toward an LPN career.
Massage Therapy School Student Interview
Want to know what massage therapy school is really like? Read an interview with a massage school student to get the inside scoop.
Become a Speech Language Pathologist or Speech Therapist
A job as a speech-language pathologist can be very rewarding. Find out what you'll do, where you'll work and more.
Dental Assistant vs. Dental Hygienist
What makes a dental assistant different from a dental hygienist? Read this article to find out what the differences are and which one is right for you.
Health Care Administration Career Overview
Are you interested in health care AND management? Learn more about jobs that will allow explore both of these interests.
Radiology Jobs & Career Outlook
Learn why it's a great time to get your radiologic technologist training. Find out what to expect in radiologic technologist careers.
Veterinary Technician Job Description
If you love animals, a veterinary technician job could be the perfect fit for you. Learn more about vet tech jobs.
The Uses of Ultrasound Imaging
Ultrasound is used for more than just monitoring pregnancies. Find out more about the diverse uses of ultrasound technology.
Medical Assistant Salaries
Learn about your earning potential in a medical assisting job. Find out what kinds of things affect how much you'll earn.
Public Health Job Description
There is a wide variety of jobs in the public health field. Find out more about these exciting careers.
Creating Your Own Massage Therapy Business
Are you ready to own your own massage business? Read our tips for starting a new massage therapy business.
Become an Occupational Therapist: Choosing an Occupational Therapy School
Find out what to look for in an occupational therapy school. When you know the right questions to ask, choosing the right school is a snap.
Top Five Reasons to Become a Dental Hygienist
What makes a dental hygienist job so appealing? Read our top five reasons to consider a job in this field.
Interview with a Medical Assistant
Find out what it's really like to work as a medical assistant. Read an interview with a medical assisting professional.
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