Healthcare career pathways
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Required Education
Short Term Training 0-1 Years
Certification or Assoc. Degree 1-2 years
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Degree + Certification
Masters Degree
Advanced Degree
Hospital and/or Health Systems
Patient Service Rep
(no certification required)
(no certification required)
Certified Nurse Assistant
Certified Medical Assistant
Surgical Tech
Registered Nurse
(typically BSN)
(typically BSN)
Nurse Practitioner
Physician Assistant
Physician (MD)
Required Education
Short Term Training 0-1 Years
Certification or Assoc. Degree 1-2 years
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Degree + Certification
Masters Degree
Advanced Degree
Allied Health
Phlebotomist
Pharmacy Tech
(none required, on the job)
(none required, on the job)
Pharmacist
(Pharm D)
(Pharm D)
Radiographer Technologist
Respiratory Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Speech Therapist
Physical Therapist
(DPT)
(DPT)
Required Education
Short Term Training 0-1 Years
Certification or Assoc. Degree 1-2 years
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Degree + Certification
Masters Degree
Advanced Degree
Long Term Care & Skilled Nursing
Unit Aide
Personal Support Specialist
Paid Feeding Assistant
Certified Nurse Assistant
Certified Residential Medication Aide
Home Health Aide
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Registered Nurse
(RN)
(RN)
Registered Nurse
(BSN)
(BSN)
Director of Nursing
(Degree + Experience)
(Degree + Experience)
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
Required Education
Short Term Training 0-1 Years
Certification or Assoc. Degree 1-2 years
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Degree + Certification
Masters Degree
Advanced Degree
First Responder
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
Paramedic
Registered Nurse (RN)
Physician Assistant
Required Education
Short Term Training 0-1 Years
Certification or Assoc. Degree 1-2 years
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Degree + Certification
Masters Degree
Advanced Degree
Dental & Oral Health
Certified Dental Assistant
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Therapist
Dentist,Orthodontist, Endodontist
Required Education
Short Term Training 0-1 Years
Certification or Assoc. Degree 1-2 years
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Degree + Certification
Masters Degree
Advanced Degree
Children's Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health Professional (BHP)
Ed Tech 1
Ed Tech II
Ed Tech III
Board Certified Assistant BehaviorAnalyst BCaBA (degree +)
Board Certified Behavior AnalystBCBA (masters +)
Occupational Therapist
Speech Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
School based clinician
Required Education
Short Term Training 0-1 Years
Certification or Assoc. Degree 1-2 years
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Degree + Certification
Masters Degree
Advanced Degree
Adult Mental Health
Direct Service Provider (DSP)
Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist
Certified Residential Medication Aide
Mental Health Rehab Tech 1
Mental Health Rehab Tech
Residential Coordinator
Case Manage
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Psychiatrist
Required Education
Short Term Training 0-1 Years
Certification or Assoc. Degree 1-2 years
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Degree + Certification
Masters Degree
Advanced Degree
Recovery/Substance Use Disorder
Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialists (CIPPS)
Certified Peer Recovery Coach
Alcohol and Drug Counseling Aid
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Case Manager
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Certified Clinical Supervisor (Masters +)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Registered Nurse Psychiatric and Addiction Recovery
MD/DO Addiction Specialist
Required Education
Short Term Training 0-1 Years
Certification or Assoc. Degree 1-2 years
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Degree + Certification
Masters Degree
Advanced Degree
Behavioral Health
Registered Behavior Technician
Certified Residential Medication Aide
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Psychiatric Nurse
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists
Psychologist
Psychiatrist
