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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Health Science $26.05 Postsecondary nondegree award 9%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

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Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $25.03 Associate's degree 9%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

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

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Massage Therapists

Human Services $23.87 Postsecondary nondegree award 15%  projected growth 20  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 $17.83 Postsecondary nondegree award 19%  projected growth 130  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 Records Specialists

Health Science $23.74 Postsecondary nondegree award 11%  projected growth 40  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 $16.65 Postsecondary nondegree award 11%  projected growth 390  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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Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $25.00 Associate's degree 29%  projected growth 80  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 $23.27 Postsecondary nondegree award 11%  projected growth 60  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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Phlebotomists

Health Science $16.72 Postsecondary nondegree award 26%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.

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Physical Therapist Assistants

Health Science $26.49 Associate's degree 44%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.

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