The Majority Of Jobs In Healthcare Today Require Certifications, Especially Without A Bachelor's Degree
A large amount of jobs in healthcare today do require certifications and degrees, and some of them require not only a degree or two, but years of extensive education. However, there are also jobs available for people looking to work in the field of healthcare without needing a Bachelor’s degree.
Our research partner, Burning Glass, has compiled specific data to feature the actual amount of jobs within the healthcare industry that require certifications. And, the percentage of healthcare roles that require certifications is…
As you can see, it is almost three out of four jobs in the healthcare field that require a certification, for those with less than a Bachelor’s degree. These can include certifications for roles at the assistant level to doctors and nurses, technicians who provide basic screenings, support staff for all areas of the hospital and clinics, dietary aides, billing and coding positions, physical therapy assistants, and even for hygienists. The healthcare industry is both vast and growing, so gaining one or more certifications right away can help you with the longer-term trajectory of your career.
There are many roles and career paths within the large professional field of healthcare, and there are lots of jobs suited to all different personality types and interests, too. If you think a job in healthcare may be for you, check out some of Stride’s Career Prep options to learn more!
And, if you are interested in learning even more about the top skills needed for nursing jobs, be sure to check out this Stride Insights article here!
