It's easy to get started in the healthcare field. Many jobs require only a high school diploma, and employers provide the additional training you will need.

Of course, more training usually means higher pay — and there are many opportunities to take additional courses to move up a career ladder. By clicking on any of the job titles below, you will be able to view a detailed job profile that provides information on salary, demand, the kinds of organizations that hire workers in this field, and much more.

You will also find an example of how you might connect this job to related occupations in order to build a job progression that helps you meet your ultimate career goals.

Select from the links below to view PDF-formatted files of these healthcare job descriptions. Education levels will vary, but job titles are listed according to the expectations of the majority of employers

Jobs requiring vocational training or short-term training certificates

Dental assistant Emergency medical technician Home health aide Licensed practical nurse Medical assistant Nursing aide (assistant) Pharmacy technician

Jobs requiring an associate degree

Dental hygienist Medical records technician Physical therapy assistant & aide Radiologic technologist & technician Registered nurse Respiratory therapist

Jobs requiring a bachelor's degree

Dietitian & nutritionist Environmental health specialist Health service manager Medical laboratory technologist & technician Occupational therapist Physician assistant Social worker, medical & psychiatric

Jobs requiring a master's or professional degree

Dentist Pharmacist Physical therapist Physician & surgeon Speech pathologist & audiologist