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UNLOCK THE KEY TO YOUR FUTURE WITH A CAREER IN THE HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY Mary Ward Work-Based Learning Coordinator Orleans-Niagara Career and Technical Center Why a career in Health Care may be the right choice for you *************************** Health care is one of the largest industries in the country. The health care industry is expanding quickly and is in need of qualified workers. The industry is predicted to grow by 30%, adding nearly 3.5 million new jobs between 2002 and 2012. Health Care Industry Family Tree Health Care Products Medical Devices Medical Equipment & Supplies Medical Products Distribution Health Care Services Health Care Plans Home Health Care Hospitals Long-Term Care Facilities Medical Laboratories & Research Medical Practice Management & Services Prescription Benefits Management Specialized Health Care Services Health Care Profession Skills Ability to work under pressure. Need to be in good physical condition to lift and carry. Competent in giving and receiving verbal and written communications. Have good problem solving skills Must be clearheaded, promote confidence and calmness, and use good judgment. Job Titles---------Part 1 Just to name a few Ambulance Attendant Biomedical Equipment Technician Certified Nursing Assistant Dental Assistant Dental Laboratory Technician Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Medical Laboratory Technician Medical Secretary Nurse, Licensed Practical Job Titles ---------Part 2 Optician Orthodontic Technician Orthotics Technician Orthotist Paramedic Pharmacist Assistant Pharmacy Technician Podiatric Assistant Prosthetics Technician Surgical Technologist And many more!!!! Finding the Key to success Enroll in CTE Classes Maintain good grades Complete all graduation requirements Create employment contacts Know your D.A.T.A. Market yourself and your abilities Expected Income—Just to name a few Dental Assistant $16.24/hr Dental Hygienist $27.20/hr Dental Lab Technician $15.40/hr Emergency Medical Technician-- $40,000- $46,000 Surgical Technologist $26,000 and $36,740 Medical Secretary $23,940 + Registered Nurse 48,090 + Education is the Key 2 year colleges Finger Lakes Community College www.fingerlakes.edu (585) 394-3500. Nursing: Nancy Clarkson, ext. 7344. FLCC offers nursing, EMT, health care, respiratory care, athletic training. Genesee Community College www.sunygenesee.cc.ny.us (585) 346-5070. Nursing: Betty Lapp, (585) 343-0055. GCC offers nursing, health studies, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist assistant, and respiratory therapist. Education is the Key---continued Monroe Community College www.monroecc.edu (585) 292-2000, Brighton campus. Nursing: Laurel Sanger, (585) 292-2453. Offers registered nurse, licensed practical nurse to registered nurse, certified nurse assistant, radiology technology, health studies, massage therapy, and health information technology-medical records. Education is the Key 4 year colleges State University College at Brockport (SUNY) www.brockport.edu (585) 395-5323 Nursing: Linda H. Snell SUNY Brockport offers degree programs in nursing and health science. University of Rochester (UR) School of Nursing www.urmc.rochester.edu/SON (585) 275-2375. Contact: Elaine Andolina. Roberts Wesleyan College www.roberts.edu (585) 594-6000. Nursing: Susanne Mohnkern, (585) 5946330. Roberts Wesleyan offers a nursing degree program. Help People, Feel Good and Get Paid To Do It! Local Employers Medina Memorial Hospital Lakeside Memorial Hospital Strong Memorial Hospital Highland Hospital Other employers in Western New York Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Brooks Memorial Hospital BryLin Hospitals Buffalo General Hospital Catholic Health System of WNY Children's Hospital of Buffalo Cuba Memorial Hospital Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Millard Fillmore Health Services Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Olean General Hospital Roswell Park Cancer Institute WCA Hospital Westfield Memorial Hospital Could this be you someday????? Lock in your future with a great career choice in the HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY!!!!!!!!!