Healthcare
Workers in these occupations help clients maintain and improve wellbeing.
Overall employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 13 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations; this increase is expected to result in about 2 million new jobs over the decade. In addition to new jobs from growth, opportunities arise from the need to replace workers who leave their occupations permanently. About 1.9 million openings each year, on average, are projected to come from growth and replacement needs.
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, September 2022).
Animal Care and Veterinarians
Animal care and service workers attend to or train animals. Veterinarians care for the health of animals and work to protect public health.
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Dietitians and nutritionists advise people on what to eat in order to lead a healthy lifestyle or achieve a specific health-related goal.
EMTs and Paramedics
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities.
Home Health and Personal Care Aides
Home health and personal care aides monitor the condition of people with disabilities or chronic illnesses and help them with daily living activities.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Occupational health and safety specialists and technicians collect data on and analyze many types of work environments and work procedures.
Nurse: Licensed Practical (LPN) and Licensed Vocational (LVN)
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) provide basic nursing care.
Nurse: Registered (RN)
Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care and educate patients and the public about various health conditions.
Nursing Assistant/Aide
Nursing assistants provide basic care and help patients with activities of daily living.
Physical Therapists
Physical therapists help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain.
Physician Assistant
Physician assistants practice medicine on teams with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare workers.
Physician and Surgeon
Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses and address health maintenance.
Recreational Therapists
Recreational therapists plan, direct, and coordinate recreation-based treatment programs for people with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses.