Why consider a job in the healthcare industry?

  • There are a variety of careers to choose from, both for people who wish to personally provide direct patient care and for those who prefer to work "behind the scenes.”
  • A career path in healthcare is both challenging and personally rewarding, providing good pay, job stability and opportunities for sub-specialties and advancement.
  • Education requirements range from a high school diploma to a college degree at the associate's, master's and doctoral level. Career ladders exist for some professions.
  • The demand for professions in many healthcare fields is growing rapidly.