Washington Health Careers Guidebook Trends in Healthcare Careers Krista Loney, MPA Director, Eastern Washington Area Health Education Center

Where We’ve Been 2004-2014

Where We Were 2004-2014

Top Washington Healthcare Jobs Most in demand: Home health aide Physical therapist Emergency medical technician Nurse practitioner Occupational therapist Physician assistant Diagnostic medical sonographer Optician

Where We’re Headed 2016-2026

Where We Are Headed 2016-2026

Where We Are Headed 2016-2026 Of the 10 fastest growing occupations, 5 are healthcare Employment in health care and social assistance sector is projected to add nearly 4 million jobs by 2026, approximately one-third of all new jobs. It will become the largest major sector by 2026

Factors Contributing to this Growth A growing population More people who are older Chronic conditions Medical advances Health insurance reform

New Jobs By Industry Sector New Jobs by Industry Sector, Projected 2012-20 Industry Sector New Jobs Offices of health practitioners 1,226,000 Hospitals, private, state and local 826,000 Nursing and residential care facilities 761,000 Home health care services 716,000 Outpatient, laboratory, and other ambulatory care services 522,000

Occupations with the most new jobs - hospital

Occupations with the most new jobs - offices

Occupations with the most new jobs – nursing and residential

Occupations with the most new jobs – home health

Occupations with the most new jobs – outpatient, lab, etc.

Fastest Growing Healthcare Occupations Projected 2016-2026, Bureau of Labor Statistics

Home Health Aides Percent change projected 2016-26 Employment change in thousands National Median Annual Wages Washington State median annual wages 47.3 431.2 $22,600 $25,978 What would I do? Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands. Where would I work? Settings include peoples homes. What do I need to know? Educational requirements for home health aids vary by employer. Aides who work for organizations that receive funds from Medicare or Medicaid must complete formal training, while those who work for private companies do not have to meet these obligations. Home health aides may look to the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) to become certified. To earn their credentials, applicants must complete 75 hours of training, demonstrate their skills and pass a written examination.

Personal Care Aides 38.6% 777.6 $21,920 $23,100 Percent change projected 2016-26 Employment change in thousands National Median Annual Wages Washington State median annual wages 38.6% 777.6 $21,920 $23,100 What would I do? Personal care assistants may help their patients with daily needs and activities. This may include feeding them, helping them walk, doing housework, organizing schedules, and going shopping. The duties depend on the client. The required training varies by the place you work in, e.g. a personal home or nursing home. They differ from home health aides in that they can't provide medical services. Where would I work? Personal homes or nursing homes. What do I need to know? You don't need high school equivalency or prior training to obtain personal and home care aide positions, you may want to take some classes to prepare for the career. Certificate programs generally include coursework and clinical experience in basic nursing and specialized care. You would likely learn how to draw blood, operate heart monitors and other medical equipment. If you are interested in obtaining certification, the National Association for Home Care and Hospice provides national certification opportunities.

Physician Assistants 37.3% 39.6 $101,480 $107,390 48 Percent change projected 2016-26 Employment change in thousands National Median Annual Wages Washington State median annual wages Directions to a Career in Health page # 37.3% 39.6 $101,480 $107,390 48

Nurse Practitioners 36.1% 56.1 $100,910 $107,102 58 Percent change projected 2016-26 Employment change in thousands National Median Annual Wages Washington State median annual wages Directions to a Career in Health page # 36.1% 56.1 $100,910 $107,102 58

Physical Therapy Assistant Percent change projected 2016-26 Employment change in thousands National Median Annual Wages Washington State median annual wages Directions to a Career in Health page # 31% 27.4 $56,610 $58,206 12

What this Means in Terms of Education…

Job Growth and Higher Education By 2020, 65% of all jobs in the economy will require post secondary education and training beyond high school

Job Growth and Higher Education What that looks like in terms of educational attainment:

Job Growth and Higher Education What skills are in most demand?:

Careers With a High School Diploma Occupation Percent change projected 2016-26 National Median Annual Wages Directions to a Career in Health page # Home health aid 47.3% $22,600 n/a Personal care aid 38.6% $21,920 Opticians $36,250 79

Careers With an Associates Degree Occupation National Median Annual Wages Directions to a Career in Health page # Dental Hygienists $74,070 23 Nuclear Medicine Technologist $75,660 39 Radiation Therapist $80,570 40

Careers With a Bachelors Degree Occupation National Median Annual Wages Directions to a Career in Health page # Athletic Trainers $46,630 9 Dieticians and Nutritionists $59,410 62 Recreational Therapists $47,680 n/a

Careers With a Masters Degree Occupation National Median Annual Wages Directions to a Career in Health page # Genetic Counselors $77,480 n/a Occupational Therapist $83,200 10 Orthotist/Prosthetist $66,240 73

Careers With a Doctoral/Professional Degree Occupation National Median Annual Wages Directions to a Career in Health page # Audiologist $75,920 9 Dentist $158,120 24 Chiropractor $68,640 46

Hard Facts and What This Means for You and Your Students Reality check, coming right up!

Encourage Students The EWAHEC offers Scrubs Camps several times per year. Students interested in a healthcare career should attend these! Encourage shadowing as much as possible Not sure what’s available as far as youth-serving programs? Checkout the new tool created by the Washington AHECs in partnership with UW, the Pipeline Mapping Project

Have a Back-up Plan! Encourage students to follow their dream of whatever healthcare career they are going for, but encourage them to have a backup plan. Statistically, 1 student in 6 gets into Nursing school.

School is Expensive! Students can begin applying for scholarships as early as their sophomore year. Use apps like Scholly to help find scholarships in your area Known that BILLIONS of dollars in scholarships go unawarded each year because nobody applies Encourage students to create 3-5 essays to use as a template, and customize

Start Now! You have a copy of the EWAHEC Directions to a Career in Healthcare at your chair. This is for you to take home. This guide was originally created by the AHECs in New Hampshire, and was sourced with their permission. Encourage students to look into unknown healthcare careers Medical Dosimetry, anyone? Cardiac Perfusionist, yes please!

Questions? Call or email me anytime! kloney83@ewu.edu 509-828-1381