Health Care Schools in Arizona - AZ

These Arizona colleges and universities offer online and campus based degree programs that can help you develop the skills you'll need to start or advance a career in health care. Find programs designed for careers in medical assisting, psychology, health care management, human resources, IT, and much more. Health care is multi-faceted and we can help you match a degree to a career.

• Health Care and Related Degrees offered at our schools in Arizona
• What are the fastest growing careers in Arizona health care?
• Who are the largest health care industry employers in Arizona?

Fastest Growing Health Care Careers in Arizona

There are a number of factors contributing to the growth in the health care industry, mainly the increasing elderly population. The trend is projected to continue as the country's general population also continues to grow. Growth has created a demand for highly skilled and educated professionals in all areas of the health care industry. In Arizona, those careers in highest demand are medical assistants, pharmacy technicians, dental assistants, dental hygienists, physician assistants, network systems analysts and administrators, registered nurses, and surgical techs. These careers are projected to see the greatest growth through the next decade. To be eligible for these careers, a two or four year degree is often required. We have listed programs that can help you prepare for IT, Health care management, medical assisting and many other careers below. Find schools now.

Arizona Health Care Industry's Largest Employers

Some of Arizona's largest employers are in the health care industry. We have compiled a list of those employers and a bit about the organizations. These are large organizations and offer career opportunities for those with medical and non-medical backgrounds.

• Scottsdale Health Care: Employs over 6,700 staff and physicians in home health, hospitals and medical centers, family practice offices, and related facilities.
• Banner Health: Facilities located in Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Page, Phoenix, Pinal County, Scottsdale, Tempe, and Williams.
• Catholic Healthcare West: Hospital facilities located in Phoenix, Chandler, and Gilbert.
• Sun Health Corporation: Sun Health Boswell Hospital in Sun City makes up a large portion of their employees with around 4,000. Also operates Surprise Urgent Care.
• Mayo Clinic: Located in Scottsdale/Phoenix. The Mayo clinic ranked 59th overall on the 2008 Fortune Magazine 100 best companies to work for based on an employee opinion survey, culture and policies.
• Abrazo Health Care: Serves Maricopa, Gila and Pinal Counties. Operates Arrowhead Hospital in Peoria, Maryvale Hospital Medical Center, Paradise Valley Hospital, Phoenix Baptist Hospital, and West Valley Hospital Medical Center. Abrazo Health Care is also affiliated with the Phoenix Health Plan/ Community Connection.
• TMC Health Care: Operates Tucson Medical Center
• University Medical Center: Located in Tucson and has nearly 3,500 employees.
• Northern Arizona Health Care: Located in Flagstaff.
• Yuma Regional Medical Center

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