Something for Everyone
With a broad range of career paths, skill sets, and educational requirements, a career in healthcare offers unmatched emotional and financial rewards with plenty of room for growth. Careers fields include administration, diagnostics, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, medical research, and more.
Administration
Secretaries and administrative assistants in the healthcare industry typically maintain medical records, schedule patient appointments, handle bookkeeping, and perform other duties as assigned within a clinical setting. An advanced degree or technical training is often required.
Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma/GED/Advanced Degree
State Media Wage: $33,660
Pharmacy Technicians
Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma/GED/On-the-Job Training, Vocational Certification
State Level Wages: $32,750
Dental Assistants
Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma/GED/OJT/Certification or Advanced Degree
State Media Wage: $38,810
Registered Nurse
Registerd nurses assess and care for ill or injured patients, develop treatment plans, update medical records, and provide medical advise for treatment and disease prevention. Certification or licensing is required to practice nursing in the state of Florida.
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree
State Level Wage: $65,830
Clinical Research Coordinator
Clinical research coordinators plan, direct, and oversee clinical trials and case studies. Many recruit and screen clinical trial participants and provide progress reports. An advanced degree is typically required for this career.
Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma, Associates or Bachelor’s Degree
State Level Wage: $77,050
Radiologic Technologists
Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma/GED/Advanced Degree
State Media Wage: $33,660
Healthcare Career Pathways
High School Diploma or GED
Home Health Aide
Physical Therapist Aide
Medical Secretary
Certificate/Apprenticeship
Medical Billing and Coding
Pharmacy Technician
Massage Therapist
2-Year Degree (AA/AS) Plus Work Experience
Radiologic Technologist
Surgical Technologist
Physical Therapist Assistant
4-Year Degree (BA/BS)
Social Worker
Chemist
Microbiologist
Nurse (BSN)
Master's/Doctorate Degree
Nurse Practitioner
Marriage and Family Therapist
Mental Health Therapist
Earn More with Interest
The O*NET® Interest Profiler™ provides users with a list of careers based on a 60-question interest inventory, which is broken down into six categories: Realistic, Investigative, Social, Enterprising, Conventional, and Artistic. Careers related to each cluster are further broken down into one of five job zones to illustrate the length of preparation needed in terms of education, training, and experience to pursue that career path.
Local Training Providers
Indian River State College
Treasure Coast Technical College
Academies of Cosmetology
Accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences, Academies of Cosmetology provides hands-on training for those looking to pursue a career in massage therapy. The program covers anatomy, physiology, Swedish and deep-tissue massage, Chinese medicine, and more.
Fortis Institute
FORTIS offers nursing, medical, and dental programs at its Port St. Lucie campus to prepare students for entry-level employment in healthcare.
CVS Health
Keiser University
Keiser University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Keiser offers a broad selection advanced degree programs and certifications in healthcare.
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Employment growth projection in healthcare through 2029
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Employment growth for registered nurses from 2019 to 2029
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Employment growth for medical and health services managers from 2019 to 2029
Testimonials
“I started out as a certified nursing assistant. Being a CNA, you do a lot of the day-to-day care, and you’re also the eyes and ears for the nurses. It’s a great opportunity. There’s so many things you can do. There’s so many different paths you can take. You can go from just an entry-level job and keep going to school, keep working, and pretty much just work your way up the ladder.”
“It’s the perfect field if you want a secure job. Everybody is getting older. Everybody needs help at one time in their lives. I think there has to be a special kind of person to be in this field. You have to be good with people. You have to like people and enjoy being around them.”
“I enjoy touching the lives of others and being there for them in their time of need and sometimes it’s the worst day of their life and I am glad that I’m able to be there and make a difference.”
In-Demand Career Pathways
Skilled Trades
Careers in construction are not only scalable but also in-demand. There’s no set path for everyone. You can start out as a general laborer then transition to a skilled tradesman through certification and on-the-job training. With unlimited entry points and plenty of room for growth, you’re bound to find a career path that’s right for you.
Healthcare
With a broad range of career paths, skill sets, and educational requirements, a career in healthcare offers unmatched emotional and financial rewards with plenty of room for growth. Careers fields include administration, diagnostics, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, medical research, and more.
Manufacturing
Historically, a career in manufacturing has been hands-on, but the 21st century production line demands less physical labor and more critical thinking. Digitization and advancements in robotics have led to an increased demand for higher skill, higher-wage jobs, which often require certifications and/or degrees for this higher level of performance.