Introduction to Careers in Healthcare

Explore key resources to learn about various healthcare careers, workforce statistics, and how to get started—especially for students.

Career Exploration Resources

• Occupational Outlook Handbook – Healthcare Occupations
  U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
  https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/

• Healthcare Occupations: Characteristics of the Employed
  Spotlight on Statistics – BLS, 2023
  https://www.bls.gov/spotlight/2023/healthcare-occupations-in-2022/

• Nursing Workforce Fact Sheet
  American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
  http://www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/fact-sheets/nursing-workforce-fact-sheet

Skills & Characteristics of Healthcare Professionals

• 10 Must-Have Characteristics of Health Care Professionals
  University of Minnesota - College of Continuing and Professional Studies
  https://ccaps.umn.edu/story/10-must-have-characteristics-health-care-professionals

For High School Students

• How to Start Your Healthcare Career Journey in High School
  Healthcare Career Central
  https://healthcarecareer-central.com/how-to-start-your-healthcare-career-journey-in-high-school/

Interactive Tools

• Health Career Quiz
  Your Free Career Test
  https://www.yourfreecareertest.com/career-tests/health-career-test/