Texas Health Care Schools and Careers

Health care is one of the fastest growing industries throughout the United States, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it will provide 3 million additional jobs by 2016. This includes not only clinical jobs, but also service-oriented and administrative or managerial jobs.

• Find schools in Texas that offer Health Care Related Degrees
• What are the fastest growing Health Career Careers in Texas?
• Who are the largest employers in Texas in the Health Care field?

Fastest Growing Health Care Careers in Texas

An expanding aging population and an older health care workforce ensure that there will be openings for stable employment in all levels of medical care, and the state of Texas is part of this trend. Health care jobs are plentiful throughout the country, but are especially high and in demand in some of the largest states, including Texas.

Some of the fastest growing health care professions in the state of Texas according to America's Career InfoNet, are personal and home care aides, physical therapist assistants, physician assistants, pharmacy technicians, cardiovascular technologists and technicians, home health aides, and occupational therapist assistants. Additionally, according to the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas will need another 138,000 nurses and nurses aides within seven to ten years.

If you live in the Big Country region of Texas, you may want to read about Big Country AHEC and their student and professional programs. Here is an interview with Kelly Cheek, Big Country AHEC Center Director, AHEC Meets Big Health-Care Needs in Big Country Texas

Who are the Largest Health Care Employers in Texas?

• University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center: Located in Houston, this facility has excelled in providing cancer care, research, and education. It employs more than 17,000 people.
• University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center: Located in Dallas, this renowned institution employs approximately 10,000 people.
• Children’s Medical Center in Dallas: One of the largest pediatric medical facilities in the country, this is a private, non-profit facility and has won numerous awards.
• Methodist Hospital in Houston: This private, nationally ranked hospital is one of the state’s largest non-profit hospitals.
• Scott and White Memorial Hospital: Located in Temple, this nationally ranked hospital employs approximately 7,000 people.

Most of these jobs require some advanced education, though many require less than four years. The state of Texas is abundant with vocational and training programs to help meet this need and prepare the state’s workforce to care for its population. Check out the links provided here to help you find which school can help you prepare for the career in health care that you desire.

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