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If you are looking for a job, you should look into the fastest growing occupations and where, in Houston, to get trained.
Fastest Growing Occupations 2002-2012
1. Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts- Salary range: $18,610-$96,860. This field is projected to grow by 57 percent by 2012. The rapid spread of computers and technology will be looking for workers to develop and maintain systems for new technologies. Analysts typically solve problems related to computer technology to meet organizational needs. Career education around Houston in this field: Westwood College, Remington College, Texas School of Business, Everest Institute and American InterContinental University.
2. Physician Assistant- Salary range: $16,460-$74,390. Expected growth by 2012 – 49%. Assistants are formally trained to provide healthcare services (diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative) as delegated by a physician. Many assistants work in primary care specialties including: pediatrics, family medicine and general internal medicine. Career education around Houston in this field: Westwood College, MedVance Institute, ATI Career Training Center, Remington College, Texas School of Business, Everest Institute, American InterContinental, Sanford-Brown College.
3. Medical Assistants- Salary range: $16,460-$74,390. The medical assistant field expects to see a 60 percent increase by 2012. Medical assistants typically perform administrative and clinical tasks for physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners to help keep their offices running smoothly. Specialized assistants may include: casting of feet (podiatric) and testing eye muscle function (ophthalmic). Career education around Houston in this field: Westwood College, MedVance Institute, ATI Career Training Center, Remington College, Texas School of Business, Everest Institute, American InterContinental, Sanford-Brown College, St. Leo University.
4. Medical Records and Health Information Technicians- Salary range: $16,460-$74,390. Expected growth rate by 2012 is 47%. Organization and evaluation of healthcare records are typically the main responsibility of the medical records and health information technician. These records include: symptoms, medical history, results of examinations and tests, and diagnoses and treatments. Career education around Houston in this field: Westwood College, MedVance Institute, ATI Career Training Center, Remington College, Texas School of Business, Everest Institute, American InterContinental, Sanford-Brown College, St. Leo University.
5. Computer Application Software Engineers- Salary range: $18,610-$96,860. The computer software engineer career field is projected to increase by 46 percent by the year 2012. Computer software engineers generally design and develop new computer software systems by incorporating new technologies in a growing range of applications. Professionals in this field analyze users' needs and design computer applications or specialized utility programs using multiple programming languages, depending on the program's purpose. With the rapid growth and continual change in the technology industry, computer software engineers are expected to be in high demand. Career education around Houston in this field: Westwood College, Remington College, Texas School of Business, Everest Institute, American InterContinental University, Saint Leo University, DeVry University – Oakbrook Terrace.
6. Physical Therapist Aids-Salary range: $16,460-$74,390. With the growing number of individuals with disabilities or limited function, employment in the physical therapist aide career field is projected to increase by 46 percent. Physical therapist assistants and aides are responsible for providing services to help improve mobility, relieve pain or prevent permanent physical disabilities of patients with injuries or disease. The demand for physical therapist assistants and aides is expected to grow faster than many other career fields through 2012. Career education around Houston in this field: Westwood College, MedVance Institute, ATI Career Training Center, Remington College, Texas School of Business, Everest Institute, American InterContinental, Sanford-Brown College, St. Leo University.
7. Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors-Salary range: $7.09-$26.22 per hour. The need for fitness trainers and aerobics instructors is projected to increase by 45 percent from 2002 to 2012. Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors lead individuals and groups in various exercise activities. Helping clients assess their level of physical fitness and achieve fitness goals are the typical responsibility of a fitness trainer or aerobics instructor. As more people spend more time and money on fitness and activity, the employment of fitness trainers and aerobics instructors is expected to grow rapidly. Try A.T. Still University of Health Sciences – Mesa.
8. Database Administrators-Salary range: $16,460-$74,390. Careers as database administrators are projected to increase by 44 percent by the year 2012. Database administrators typically work with database management systems software to effectively extract data and present that data in an understandable fashion. The database administrator is responsible for understanding every facet of the organization's database system including: performance, modification, security and the platform on which the system is running. Database administrators are expected to be among the fastest growing occupations through the year 2012. Career education around Houston in this field: Westwood College, Remington College, Texas School of Business, Everest Institute, American InterContinental University, Saint Leo University, DeVry University – Oakbrook Terrace
9. Veterinary Technologists and Technicians-Salary range: $16,170-$33,750. The veterinary technologist and technician career field is expected to grow by 44 percent by the year 2012. State-of-the-art veterinary care is expected by many owners of pets and other animals. To provide this service, veterinary technologists and technicians typically perform medical tests, and treat and diagnose medical conditions in animals. Some veterinary technologists and technicians find opportunities in wildlife medicine, livestock management, pharmaceutical sales or biomedical research. Job openings for veterinary technologists and technicians are expected to be one of the fastest growing occupations through 2012. Career education around Houston in this field: Penn Foster Career School, U.S. Career Institute – Certificate.
10. Dental Hygienists-Salary range: $8.45-$39.24 per hour. Opportunities in the dental hygienist career field are projected to increase by 43 percent by 2012. Dental hygienists help patients develop and maintain good oral health by examining patients' gums and teeth, remove deposits from teeth, take and develop dental x-rays, explain the relationship between diet and oral health, inform patients how to select appropriate toothbrushes and floss, and more. Dental hygienists are trained to use handheld, rotary instruments used to clean and polish teeth, as well as syringes with needles to administer local anesthetics. The demand for dental hygienists will continue to rise with greater emphasis on the importance of quality oral health and the retention of natural teeth. . Career education around Houston in this field: MedVance Institute, ATI Career Training Center, Texas School of Business, Everest Institute, American InterContinental University, Saint Leo University, and A. T. Still University of Health Sciences – Mesa.
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U.S. Career Institute is mentioned as providing training for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians. They also specialize in training for Medical Assistants, Medical Records and Health Information Technicians and Dental Assistants for the above.
Thank you Kevin! The more information we can share to those in need...the better we'll all be!
I appreciate your addition~
Thanks for the useful info James!!
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