Career Resources
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Career Center - by Carie Bishop
Substance abuse and addictions counselors help troubled Americans in their struggles to end their dependence on alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex, and eating behaviors. To qualify for work in this rewarding field, you’ll need to complete your career training or degree program, as well as pass certification requirements by the state in which you plan to practice. Many states require clinical hours and continuing education to maintain certifications. More than 83,000 professionals worked in the substance…
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Career Center - by Carie Bishop
The job outlook for occupational therapists through the year 2016 is exceptionally good. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), openings for occupational therapists will grow by 23 percent, sparked by a need to serve an increasing American population of adults aged 75 and older. Most jobs will be in hospitals and clinics, however many occupational therapists will find positions with private or public agencies. Employers, the BLS says, will pursue graduates of…
Career Center - by Carie Bishop
You’re drawn to serve in America’s clinical and surgical operating rooms, and the country needs you. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that growth in surgical technician jobs between 2006 and 2016 will reach 24 percent. Depending on your training program, you might be working in the field in as little as 9 to 24 months.
Every state has its own licensing and certification requirements for surgical technicians and technologists, and the BLS reports…
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Career Center - by Carie Bishop
Depending on your career goals and your current education, you may be in school to train for work as radiologic technologist or technician between one and 4 years. You’ll be earning an associate degree, a certificate, or a bachelor’s degree–and it can surely be worth your while. According to the Department of Labor, job openings for radiologic technologists are projected to rise by 15 percent from 2006 to 2016.
Hospitals will be the main employer of…
Career Center - by Carie Bishop
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics are expected to enjoy solid job opportunities through the year 2016, according to the Department of Labor. The transition from a volunteer labor force to a highly trained, dedicated group of professionals in the role will spark a 19 percent increase in jobs. The majority of positions will open with private ambulance companies.
However, the Labor Department reports, the best opportunities will go to candidates with “advanced education and certifications.” Upon…
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Career Center - by Carie Bishop
As a medical receptionist, you’ll find that you’ve inherited a hectic juggler’s routine, performing the critical tasks that keep a medical or dental office in the pink. You provide the essential link between patients and their healthcare providers, as well performing as clerical, scheduling, billing, or insurance-related assignments–often at the same time. The good news is that medical receptionists will benefit from strong job growth during the decade, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Receptionists…
Career Center - by Carie Bishop
Newly graduated registered nurses continue to be in high demand across the country to fill some 587,000 new positions through 2016. Many openings will be created by retiring professionals, but additional opportunities will be created whenever nurses complete continuing education or advanced degree work in medical specializations and vacate their floor nursing roles.
If you’re still in nursing school, it’s a good time to evaluate your career goals and map out optional training for higher-paying specializations.…
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Career Center - by Carie Bishop
There are more than 300,000 medical technicians working in the field of clinical laboratory science in the United States. Some states require laboratory professionals to be licensed or to hold registrations with national organizations.
Prospective employers, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says, prefer medical technicians who hold certifications from the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel, the Board of Registry of the American Society for Clinical Pathology, the American Medical Technologists, or the Board…
Career Center - by Carie Bishop
Medical assisting professionals are expected to be among the fastest-growing career groups in the nation during the decade that ends in 2016. According to the Department of Labor, employment will grow by 35 percent through the period, but the best opportunities will go to graduates of formal medical assisting training programs, and for those with certifications.
There are several certifying bodies offering exams and documentation for working medical assistants. You should ask your mentors and instructors…
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Career Center - by Carie Bishop
Medical billing and coding students may be trained to complete health insurance claim forms, take down medical documentation, handle billing management, employ software for data exchange, and ensure government compliance.
In handling the latter, coders are faced with a wide range of insurance reporting codes and classifications to identify. In coding for the billing of Medicare and Medicaid services, for example, you may need to know how to find Health and Human Services classification codes for…
Career Center - by Carie Bishop
If a phlebotomy career is in your blood, and you’re pursuing career development in the field, here are some key online resources that provide information about the order of the draw, ongoing training, and professional certifications.
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute
Since its founding in 1967, the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) has become the leader in setting voluntary standards for phlebotomists and other health care technicians who collect samples. The CLSI website contains member forums,…
Monday, October 20, 2008
Career Center - by Get Degrees Staff
As you may have noticed, the economy is not at its most stable right now, nor is the workforce as a whole. For some individuals, maintaining a healthy career is all about luck; for many, however, it has more to do with choosing a career that is in demand no matter what the outside situation. With that in mind, what are the most stable careers in this proverbial house of cards, and what do you…
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