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Join DFW's Thriving Health Care Community
Health care jobs are booming, growing 15% in just the last five years! In the next ten years, the Dallas-Fort Worth area will get over 75,000 new health care jobs. If you're looking to start a rewarding career, this is your chance to jump in, even if you're just starting out or learning new skills.
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Registered Nurse (RN)
Growth Potential
Robust
Work Environments
Hospitals, Clinics, Home Health Care, Schools, Public Health Facilities
Job Security
High demand across all healthcare settings.
Training / Education
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Becoming a Registered Nurse
Dallas College, offers a degree program for those interested in becoming a registered nurse. Dallas College offers financial aid, the Dallas County promise, and the Rising Star Program for those in need of tuition assistance.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Medical Assistant
Growth Potential
Expanding
Work Environments
Medical offices and clinics, hospitals, specialty practices, outpatient care centers.
Job Security
Secure due to versatile role in healthcare facilities.
Training / Education
Most of these occupations require a certification or diploma.
Becoming a Medical Assistant
Dallas College, offers a degree program for those interested in becoming a registered nurse. Dallas College offers financial aid, the Dallas County promise, and the Rising Star Program for those in need of tuition assistance.
Medical Assistant
Pharmacy Technicians
Growth Potential
Growing
Work Environments
Retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, compounding pharmacies, mail order and online pharmacies.
Job Security
Reliable, with ongoing need in retail and hospital pharmacies.
Description
Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, managing inventory, and interacting with patients to collect information and process prescriptions.
Becoming a Pharmacy Technician
ReadyToWork is a best-in-class workforce development and corporate training provider committed to increasing economic mobility. ReadyToWork Offers Pharmacy Technician training. Learn more about the program.
Pharmacy Technician
Dental Assistant
Growth Potential
Steady
Work Environments
Dental offices, community dental services, dental schools and colleges, hospital dental departments.
Job Security
Stable, with consistent need in dental practices.
Description
Dental Assistants enhance the efficiency of dental offices by assisting dentists during procedures, preparing patients for treatment, and handling clerical tasks, ensuring a smooth and comfortable experience for patients.
Becoming a Dental Assistant
The Dental Assisting program at Dallas College prepares students for vital roles in dental healthcare. Through hands-on training, students learn to assist dentists during procedures, manage patient records, and ensure the smooth operation of dental offices, setting the stage for a rewarding career in dental assisting. Learn more
Dental Assistant
Nursing Assistant
Growth Potential
Rising
Work Environments
Nursing homes and long-term care facilities, hospitals, home health agencies, hospice care.
Job Security
Strong, especially in long-term care and home health.
Description
Nursing Assistants provide crucial support in patient care, assisting with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and offering the compassion and comfort that is essential to the patient's well-being.
Becoming a Nursing Assistant
Dallas College’s Certified Nurse Aide program trains students to provide essential care to patients in various healthcare settings. Students gain practical skills in patient hygiene, vital signs monitoring, and basic medical procedures, preparing them for entry-level positions as nurse aides. Learn more
Nursing Assistant
Vocational Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN)
Growth Potential
Solid
Work Environments
Skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, hospitals, home health services, schools, and daycare centers.
Job Security
Good, with a particular need in care facilities for the elderly.
Description
Vocational Nurses, also known as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), provide basic nursing care under the direction of registered nurses and doctors, from monitoring patients’ health to providing basic care like changing bandages and administering medication.
Becoming a Vocational Nurse
The Nursing program at Dallas College offers a comprehensive education for aspiring nurses. Students receive in-depth training in patient care, medical ethics, and clinical practices, with opportunities for hands-on experience in healthcare environments, leading to careers as registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs). Learn more
Vocational Nurse
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