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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Architecture & Construction $24.71 Postsecondary nondegree award 5%  projected growth 38,500  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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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $24.00 Postsecondary nondegree award 6%  projected growth 231,100  annual job openings

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.

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Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Manufacturing $29.43 Associate's degree 4%  projected growth 6,300  annual job openings

Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.

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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Health Science $26.26 Postsecondary nondegree award 9%  projected growth 60,700  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 $24.18 Associate's degree 8%  projected growth 9,300  annual job openings

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

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Massage Therapists

Human Services $23.97 Postsecondary nondegree award 32%  projected growth 23,300  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 $18.40 Postsecondary nondegree award 18%  projected growth 104,400  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 $27.82 Associate's degree 7%  projected growth 6,300  annual job openings

Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.

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Medical Records Specialists

Health Science $22.69 Postsecondary nondegree award 9%  projected growth 27,400  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 $17.19 Postsecondary nondegree award 8%  projected growth 187,000  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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