There are so many specialty areas and career options in health care. Careers vary from payroll and billing, administration and IT, community and social care, pharmacy and nursing homes, to name a few. There’s a career in health for you with opportunities to suit varying education and experience levels. Learn more about the high-demand careers in health.
This pathway includes occupations related to the tests and evaluations that aid in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries or other physical conditions.
The therapeutic services pathway works with patients to provide care, treatment, or counseling to improve health status over time.
The support services pathway includes occupations that work behind the scenes to assist and interact with other professionals in accomplishing their duties.
The biotechnology research and development pathway uses advancements in science and technology to improve care.
This pathway includes occupations that manage patient information, financial information, and other computer applications related to health care.
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The District of Columbia identified 11 high-demand, high-growth careers.
Employment in health occupations is projected to grow 16 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than other occupational groups, adding about 2.6 million new jobs. This projected growth is mainly due to an aging population, leading to greater demand for health services.
Perhaps the biggest reason to pursue a health career is to make a difference in the lives of others. You will contribute to creating a healthier world whether you work as a medical assistant, pharmacy tech, administrator or home health aide, there are many opportunities right here in the District of Columbia.
The DC Health Care Workforce Partnership is managed by the District of Columbia Hospital Association Program Services Company, Inc.
The DC Health Care Workforce Partnership is funded wholly or in part by the Government of the District of Columbia Workforce Investment Council (WIC).