1. 30 Minutes Presentation on Health Services for Nepris Team
Uchey Dijeh MPH, DrPH candidate

2. OUTLINE BRIEF INTRODUCTION HEALTHCARE OVERVIEW
KEYNOTES ON HEALTH SERVICES CAREERS WITHOUT DEGREES
TOP 10 HEALTH SERVICES CAREERS WITHOUT DEGREES AND ANNUAL SALARY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
REFERENCES

3. HEALTHCARE OVERVIEW
Healthcare is the fastest growing sector in the United States;
*Hospitals *Skilled Nursing Facilities *Health Research and Development centers *Community Healthcare Centers *Aging Residencies, *Group Homes and In-Home *Mental Health Facilities
Demand for healthcare jobs is increasing every year
Healthcare will become the largest employment sector of the U.S. by 2024

4. KEYNOTES ON HEALTH SERVICES CAREERS WITHOUT DEGREES
Note that, some of these careers may require training and/or certification ranging from 5 days to 12 months
Due to the intricate nature and complexities surrounding:
* care and safety of patients,
* adherence to medical compliance and policies
* protection of patient health information

5. TOP 10 HEALTH SERVICES CAREERS WITHOUT DEGREES
Health Service Career Titles
Description
Median Salary
Certification/
Training 1
Licensed Practical Nurse
work under both registered nurses and physicians to provide basic nursing care
$42,490
LPN must earn a practical nursing diploma (about a year to complete) 2
Medical Billing and Coding
 The interpreters of the medical process, review chart notes, assign codes to correlate with types of health service
$36,000
Many do in 9 months and can earn additional 21% more 3
Dental Assistant
 perform tasks such as taking and developing X-rays, preparing and sterilizing instruments, and assisting the dentist during treatment procedures.
$34,500
Most States and employers require it (complete in 9-24 months) 4
Medical Administrative Assistant
perform basic administrative tasks. collecting patient information, scheduling appointments 
$32,240
Most employers require it (complete in as little as 9 months) 5
Occupational Therapist Aide
Alternative ways in performing daily activities stroke patients and victims of related neurological disorders
$29,040
Not licensed but certification maybe required

6. TOP 10 HEALTH SERVICES CAREERS WITHOUT DEGREES
Health Service Career Titles
Description
Median Salary
Certification/
Training 6
Medical Assistant
 Taking a patient’s vital signs, helping a physician with examinations, administering injections or preparing a blood sample for lab work
$29,960
Most employers prefer certified MA. (complete in as little as 12 months) 7
Pharmacy Technician
fill prescriptions, recording information to fill prescriptions both in person and over the phone, organizing inventory, accepting payment, processing insurance and more
$29,810
Many states require it. (complete in as few as 9 months) 8
Certified Nursing Assistant
often work in nursing homes or hospitals to provide basic care to elderly and highly-dependent individuals..
$25,710
State-approved education program (complete in 4-12 weeks) 9
Physician Therapy Aide
set up equipment, help transport patients, and perform clerical tasks as needed
$23,880
Most states may require (complete in 3-12 months) 10
Home Health Aide
assist clients in their own residences with daily personal tasks. Help clients organize their schedule, drive them to medical appointments and assist them in shopping for groceries
$21,920
formal training and certification (complete in days)

7. Q & A

8. References
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