Industry Growth
What population group is driving healthcare growth?
Aging baby boomers
What is the primary function of healthcare?
Treat patients with illness or injury
What is an example of an entry-level healthcare job?
Personal Care Aide
What is telehealth?
Remote healthcare services through technology
About how many people work in healthcare and social assistance?
21 million
By 2028, how many Americans will work in healthcare?
Nearly 1 in 7
What type of care helps patients maintain health and avoid illness?
Wellness/preventive care
What training is needed to become a CNA?
4–12 week training + state certification or Associate degree
Give one example of a wearable health device.
Smartwatch/heart rate monitor
What type of careers can be entered with only a high school diploma?
Personal care aide, medical secretary, therapy aide, etc.
What is one reason more people have access to healthcare today?
Expanded insurance models
What type of care provides comfort for those with incurable conditions?
Palliative care
Which level requires a bachelor’s degree?
Advanced
What is one benefit of telehealth?
Expands access/reduces staff burden
What’s a healthcare career requiring short-term training?
Phlebotomist, EMT, LPN, etc.
Name one area of healthcare projected to grow due to destigmatization.
Mental health, behavioral health, substance abuse
Providers are increasingly measured by what two factors?
Patient satisfaction and outcomes
What’s the process of moving from aide → CNA → RN → NP called?
Career laddering
What role do AI nurse coaches play?
Assist patients with monitoring and coaching
Name one bachelor’s level career in demand.
RN, Nutritionist, Radiation Therapist, etc
Compared to the average 5% job growth, how much will many healthcare jobs grow?
25% or more
Rehabilitation belongs to which healthcare function?
Helping patients recover from conditions/injuries
Why do credentials matter so much in healthcare?
Jobs are defined by education, certification, and licensure
Why is protecting patient data increasingly important?
More records are digital/online
What’s one graduate-level healthcare career requiring licensure?
Physician, Surgeon, Pharmacist, Psychologist, etc.