Chiropractors
Job prospects should be good; employment is expected to grow faster than average because of increasing consumer demand for alternative health care. Chiropractors must be licensed, requiring 2 to 4 years of undergraduate education, the completion ... [... more]
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Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
Faster than average employment growth and excellent job opportunities are expected. Clinical laboratory technologists usually have a bachelor's degree with a major in medical technology or in one of the life sciences; clinical laboratory ... [... more]
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Employment growth is expected to be faster than average as sonography becomes an increasingly attractive alternative to radiologic procedures. More than half of all sonographers were employed by hospitals, and most of the rest were employed by ... [... more]
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Dietitians and Nutritionists
Most jobs are in hospitals, nursing care facilities, outpatient care centers, and offices of physicians or other health practitioners. Dietitians and nutritionists need at least a bachelor's degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, food service ... [... more]
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Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides
Occupational therapist assistants generally must complete an associate degree or a certificate program; in contrast, occupational therapist aides usually receive most of their training on the job. Employment is projected to grow much faster than ... [... more]
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Occupational Therapists
Employment is expected to grow much faster than average and job opportunities should be good, especially for therapists treating the elderly. Occupational therapists must be licensed, requiring a master's degree in occupational therapy, 6 months ... [... more]
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Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides
Employment is projected to increase much faster than average. Assistants should have very good job prospects; on the other hand, aides may face keen competition from the large pool of qualified applicants. Aides usually learn skills on the job, ... [... more]
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Physical Therapists
Job opportunities should be good, particularly in acute hospital, rehabilitation, and orthopedic settings. Physical therapists need a master's degree from an accredited physical therapy program and a State license, requiring passing scores on ... [... more]
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Recreational Therapists
Recreational therapists will experience competition for jobs. A bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation is the usual requirement for entry-level positions. Recreational therapists should be comfortable working with persons who are ill or who ... [... more]
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Speech-Language Pathologists
About half worked in educational services; most others were employed by health care and social assistance facilities. A master's degree in speech-language pathology is the standard credential required for licensing in most States. Speech-language ... [... more]
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Athletic Trainers
Long hours, sometimes including nights and weekends, are common. A bachelor's degree is usually the minimum requirement, but many athletic trainers hold a master's or doctoral degree. Job prospects should be good in the health care industry, but ... [... more]
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Audiologists
More than half worked in health care facilities; many others were employed by educational services. A master's degree in audiology (hearing) is the standard level of education required; however, a doctoral degree is becoming more common for new ... [... more]
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