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Have you been interested in beginning a new career but are worried about paying for education? In 2014, congress passed legislation that provides federal funding to job seekers needing access to training services.
This federal funding consists of grants administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S. Department of Education. Since it is a grant, you don’t have to pay it back like you would a student loan.
The purpose of federal funding is to provide everyone with the opportunity to get a good job in high-demand industries, such as healthcare.
Workers in the healthcare industry are in high demand as the industry is projected to grow 15% by 2029. Now is a great time to begin training for a career in the field, and the below positions are a great, fast way to start:
1. Behavior Technician Specialist: This career specializes in psychology and behavioral health. The average annual starting salary for this position is $29,000. Skills for this career include:
Implementing behavior-analytic services
Teaching patients daily life skills
Recording and analyzing data
Reducing and avoiding behaviors
Possessing knowledge of various behavioral and psychological disorders
2. Medical Assistants: Medical assistants are needed in every medical facility. They serve a vital role in keeping up the flow of the medical practice. The average annual starting salary for this position is $30,000. Skills for this career include:
Understanding medical terminology
Using diagnoses and procedure codes
Administering medications
Recording vitals
Recording medical histories
Handling laboratory specimens
3. Phlebotomy Technician: If you’re comfortable around blood and laboratory settings, then this could be a great career for you. Phlebotomy technicians take blood for various diagnostic tests. The average annual starting salary for this position is $30,000. Skills for this career include:
Knowledge of disease processes
Collecting blood and non-blood specimens
Properly labeling specimens
Assembling and maintaining proper equipment
4. Medication Care Coordinator: This is a great entry-level position for anyone interested in working in a pharmacy. The average annual starting salary for this position is $31,000. Skills for this career include:
Processing prescription requests
Accurately dispensing medications
Preparing and processing insurance claims
Maintaining accurate patient records
Utilizing medical terminology
5. Patient Care Technician: This career requires specific personality traits such as empathy, stamina and time management. The average annual starting salary for this position is $37,000. Skills for the career include:
Knowledge of medical terminology
Performing basic care needs
Monitoring vital signs
Performing diagnostic tests
Administering medications
Are you ready to begin your journey towards a rewarding career in the healthcare industry? Begin by checking your eligibility for federal funding here. Once you’ve established eligibility, you can choose a program of study and begin the application process.
For more information about federal funding programs, contact the American Job Center at (877) 872-5627 or email at [email protected].
Federal funding has workforce grants and training funds available for the healthcare industry. MedCerts offers many certification programs that meet the federal funding requirements. The healthcare industry is expected to grow, so you can advance your career within it.
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