July 2021
equal opportunity employment journal
Five Healthcare
Page 13
Jobs that Require Two Years of College or Less
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by Jenni Jacobsen
ccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), many healthcare jobs are expected to grow much faster than average through 2022, making this field an excellent choice for anyone looking for a stable career. You may think you will have to spend years in college to start a career in healthcare, but you can actually enter the field with only a year or two of training. Here, learn about five healthcare careers that require two years of education or less.
Dental Assistants
According to the BLS, the field of dental assisting is expected to grow by 25 percent through 2022, and the average dental assistant earns $34,500 per year. One can become a dental assistant after completing a vocational program at a community college or adult education center. Most dental assisting programs can be completed in a year or less.
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Dental assistants help with organizing dental records, scheduling appointments, taking x-rays, and providing dentists with needed tools during dental procedures.
Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians
BLS data indicate that the typical paramedic or emergency medical technician earns $31,020 per year, and the field is expected to grow by 23 percent. You can start a career as an emergency medical technician with CPR certification and the completion of a one-year career technical program. Paramedics typically must complete additional education or an associate's degree program.
• IT
• Managerial/Executive
• Research
• Hospital & Facilities Support
• Administrative/Clerical/ Float Pool
• Professional
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