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Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $24.41 Associate's degree 7%  projected growth 290  annual job openings

All life, physical, and social science technicians not listed separately.

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Manicurists and Pedicurists

Human Services $17.76 Postsecondary nondegree award 26%  projected growth 450  annual job openings

Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.

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Massage Therapists

Human Services $29.27 Postsecondary nondegree award 23%  projected growth 870  annual job openings

Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.

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Medical Assistants

Health Science $18.76 Postsecondary nondegree award 11%  projected growth 2,960  annual job openings

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

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Medical Equipment Repairers

Manufacturing $25.28 Associate's degree 9%  projected growth 250  annual job openings

Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.

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Medical Records Specialists

Health Science $23.32 Postsecondary nondegree award 5%  projected growth 860  annual job openings

Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.

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Nursing Assistants

Health Science $17.61 Postsecondary nondegree award 2%  projected growth 7,040  annual job openings

Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.

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Occupational Therapy Assistants

Health Science $31.39 Associate's degree 24%  projected growth 380  annual job openings

Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.

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Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $29.02 Associate's degree 14%  projected growth 1,740  annual job openings

Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

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Paramedics

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $22.58 Postsecondary nondegree award 13%  projected growth 1,050  annual job openings

Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.

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