1. Explore Careers in Health Care Funding for the Youth First Career Guides program is provided by the Division of Business Partnerships, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. We are an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

6. Alaska Occupations by Employment Outlook Top 11 were all health careers. All were reported as Robust Growth with VERY High openings, in no particular order. Dental Assistants Dental Hygienists Healthcare Support Workers Home Health Aides Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Medical Assistants

7. Medical and Health Services Managers Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Nursing Assistants Personal Care Aides Registered Nurses

8. Let’s talk TIME and Money When it comes to health careers, TYPICALLY, the longer you go to school, the higher your salary will be…

9. Certified Nursing Assistant/Aid........................................$29,870 Dental Assistant...............................................................$36,730 EMT/Paramedic.................................................$34,073/$43,198 Licensed Practical Nurse.................................................$36,000 Medical Assistant.............................................................$31,770 Medical Coding Specialist................................................$34,320 Pharmacy Technician.......................................................$33,760 Radiographic Technologist...............................................$57,470 Alaska Dept. of Labor April 2013

10. Dental Hygienist.....................................................$70,210 Dietitian...................................................................$62,750 Industrial Hygienist..................................................$76,830 Medical Laboratory Technologist.............................$66,740 Registered Nurse.....................................................$63,260 Respiratory Therapist...............................................$67,220 Social Worker...........................................................$44,460

29. Surgical Technologist Surgical technologists prepare for and assist with surgical procedures. During surgery, technologists pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and their assistants. Median Wage in Anchorage - $23.88/hr Typical program – 2 years

31. Pharmacist Pharmacists dispense drugs that are prescribed by doctors and other health care workers. Those who work in hospitals or clinics advise medical staff on the selection and effects of drugs. They monitor patients' drug use to make sure they do not take drugs that have harmful interactions. Median Wage in Anchorage - $60.18/hr Typical program – 6 years

45. Avoid Barriers to Employment in Health Care  Professional Appearance, no offensive or excessive tattoos or piercings, THINK TWICE!  Drug/alcohol related offenses  Driving record

46. Introduction to Health Science Professionalism in Health Care Medical Terminology Emergency Trauma Technician Emergency Medical Technician Math in Health Care Personal Care Assistant Certified Nursing Assistant Other Activities Job Shadowing Career Fairs Mini Medical School