Healthcare

Healthcare

Therapeutic Services Career Pathway (Nursing Career Specialty)

Careers in the Therapeutic Services pathway are focused primarily on changing the health status of the patient over time. Health professionals in this pathway work directly with patients and may provide care, treatment, counseling and health education information. National labor market information indicates that eight out of the top twenty fastest‐growing occupations are in the Health Science industry. (OOH) Based on an aging population and a retiring workforce, the demand for healthcare workers will remain high through 2020. As the roles change in Therapeutic Services careers, professionals in this pathway will find increased opportunities to work independently. Additionally, an increasing number of career opportunities are becoming available outside of the traditional hospital setting. Educational levels vary from occupation to occupation. Most Health Science occupations require additional education after high school and require that potential employees acquire the appropriate certification and/or licensing. Workers in the Health Science industry must have a solid background in math, science, communications, and technical skills, be knowledgeable in their subject area, have the ability to communicate with others, and inspire trust and confidence in themselves and others. Occupations in the Health Sciences represent the largest and fastest growing industry in the United States employing over 10 million workers in more than 200 careers. Those considering a nursing career should have a strong desire to help others, a genuine concern for the welfare of patients and clients, and an ability to deal with people of diverse backgrounds in stressful situations. Allied health professionals are primarily involved with the delivery of health or related services pertaining to the identification, evaluation and prevention of diseases and disorders; dietary and nutrition services; and rehabilitation, among others. Occupations in the field include dental hygienists, surgical technologists, dietitians, pharmacists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, public health workers, respiratory therapists, and speech language pathologists. Most health‐ related occupations will grow much faster than the average.

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Healthcare Students