The Latest in Healthcare
How New Legislation Can Help Tackle America’s Addiction to Nicotine
Aug 04, 2020
Smoking is still responsible for nearly half a million deaths per year in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). One of the next legislative steps in fighting back is banning flavored tobacco products.
Medical Esthetician (Aesthetician)
Jul 29, 2020
Licensed skincare specialists who work in a clinical setting are called medical estheticians. They are employed in dermatology offices, plastic surgeon clinics, hospitals, and medical spas. The title can be misleading, however, as there are no requirements for any medical …
Pathologists’ Assistant
Jul 24, 2020
Pathologists’ assistants work in hospitals, private pathology labs, morgues, and medical teaching facilities under the supervision of pathologists. They are responsible for many of the day-to-day tasks including gross (initial) examinations, preparing specimens for testing, and collecting samples.
Administration
Healthcare administrators run the business side of healthcare. That’s no small feat. Over $3.5 trillion in spending flowed through the market in 2018. The mounting technological, regulatory, and financial challenges in the healthcare industry have drastically increased the need for healthcare managers and leaders.
This is a profession that’s grown over 3,200 percent since 1975. It’s not done yet, either: the BLS projects that jobs in healthcare management and administration will swell 18 percent nationally between 2018 and 2028. Healthcare administration degree programs provide a unique blend of business acumen and healthcare knowledge, allowing graduates can make healthcare delivery more efficient and effective.
- Chiropractor
- Dermatologist
- Doula
- EMT & Paramedic
- Exercise Physiologist
- Lactation Consultant
- Licensed Acupuncturist
- Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Esthetician (Aesthetician)
- Nurse Practitioner
- Nutritionist (Dietitian)
- Occupational Therapist
- Phlebotomist
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant and PT Aide
- Physician Assistant (PA)
- Prosthetist (Orthotist)
- Radiation Therapist
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Speech-Language Pathologist
Physical Health
The retirement of the Baby Boomer generation is creating one of the most significant demographic shifts in American history. As the population ages, the need for physical healthcare grows in tandem. The aging population does not only need medical doctors; it needs the specialized expertise of physician assistants, physical therapists, nurse practitioners, speech-language pathologists, holistic nutritionists, and exercise physiologists, among others, which make up some of the fastest-growing occupations in the country.
Mental Health
The state of mental health has reached crisis levels in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of all Americans will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lifetime. Depression is the third most common cause of hospitalization among middle-aged adults and over 47,000 Americans commit suicide every year. Mental health professionals fight this epidemic with awareness, compassion, prevention, and treatment. Degree programs stress both social awareness and scientific knowledge. Given the wide scope of mental health and a renewed focus on integrative care, careers in this field range from substance abuse counselors and behavioral analysts to licensed psychiatrists.
- Bioinformatics Scientist
- Biomedical Engineer
- Biomedical Equipment Technician
- Diagnostic Molecular Scientist
- Embryologist – Reproductive Health
- Epidemiologist
- Genetic Counselor
- Hematologist (Oncologist)
- Microbiologist
- Ophthalmic Technician
- Pathologist
- Pathologists’ Assistant
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Technician
- Radiologic & MRI Technologist
Lab & Biomedical
If healthcare had a physical brain, it would be located in the lab. Patient-facing care providers rely on the hard-nosed science performed in labs to inform their diagnoses and treatment plans. Pharmaceutical and biomedical advances similarly depend on the closed-door research at laboratories to change the scope of what is possible. This is science in its purest form, and degree programs in this field stress the core fundamentals that lay at the foundation of medicine. At the same time, they explore the rapid innovations in technology that are transforming healthcare as we know it. From automation and 3D printing to robotics and nanotech, the future is here—and it’s in the lab.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Healthcare speaks its own language. It’s natural to have questions and the HealthcareDegree.com FAQ section is here to help. From term definitions to career roadmaps and job title comparisons, we provide the answers you need in plain English and walk through them step-by-step.
The HD Blog
Healthcare is changing all the time. Our blog helps you keep pace. Here you will find posts that are relevant from the time you first apply to a degree program all the way through graduation. We feature interviews with professors and program alumni, briefs on key healthcare laws and policies, professional advocacy issues, and other resources. If you’re going to pursue a career in healthcare, you have got to catch up with the conversation. Get a head start by checking out our blog.