Job security and continual growth have been attracting college students and career-changers to the healthcare field for decades. Due to cultural and technological, it’s crucial that job-seekers in the medical industry develop the skills needed to remain competitive. Dr. William Riley of Arizona State University’s School for the Science of Healthcare Delivery answered some questions…
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In Demand Jobs 2013: Occupational and Physical Therapists
Physical and occupational therapists have an important role: they’re responsible for helping patients recover from injury, heal their minds and bodies, and improve their quality of life. It takes a special kind of person to become a PT or OT. But if you’re able to make it through one these demanding college programs you’ll have…
Interested in Healthcare? Consider a Career in Medical Sonography
Diagnostic medical sonographers only need a two-year degree, the pay is great, and there’s a huge demand for these healthcare professionals. Many diagnostic medical sonographers enjoy the challenge of figuring things out and making a difference in peoples’ lives. Diagnostic medical sonographers are an integral part of medical teams as they provide vital services to…
Trends in Healthcare Leadership
From the forthcoming book, Women Lead: Career Perspectives from Workplace Leaders, by the Apollo Research Institute (Lang, January 2013). Healthcare Leadership: Now Hiring The dynamic healthcare sector will provide many of the future’s most exciting and challenging jobs. It’s the fastest-growing industry in the nation, projected to grow by 29% and add 3.5 million jobs…
Textbook Resources for Healthcare Students
Textbooks: What every student needs for academic success, and what every student dreads buying at the beginning of every term. As the cost of college tuition rises, so do the already expensive prices of textbooks. If you’re enrolled in any kind of healthcare degree program, chances are you’re already shelling out a fair amount of…