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Dental Hygienists

Health Science $42.32 Associate's degree 12%  projected growth 110  annual job openings

Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia.

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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Manufacturing $29.66 Postsecondary nondegree award 9%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

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Emergency Medical Technicians

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $16.58 Postsecondary nondegree award 11%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

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Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

Manufacturing $28.85 Associate's degree 5%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.

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Firefighters

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $23.91 Postsecondary nondegree award 9%  projected growth 210  annual job openings

Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.

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First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $37.47 Postsecondary nondegree award 9%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.

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Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

Health Science $37.34 Associate's degree 11%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. Abstract, collect, and analyze treatment and followup information of patients. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the healthcare information system. May design, develop, test, and implement databases with complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status to help monitor diseases.

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Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

Health Science $23.40 Postsecondary nondegree award 8%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

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Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other

Health Science $38.51 Postsecondary nondegree award 11%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

All healthcare practitioners and technical workers not listed separately.

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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Architecture & Construction $29.83 Postsecondary nondegree award 6%  projected growth 240  annual job openings

Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

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