Georgia Said:

What is a high-paying job in the medical field that only requires 4-5 years of college?

We Answered:

Occupational therapist: master's degree or higher in occupational therapy is the typical minimum requirement for entry into the field.Median annual wages of occupational therapists were $66,780 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $55,090 and $81,290. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $42,820, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $98,310.http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos078.htm

Occupational therapist assistant:An associate degree from an accredited academic program is generally required to qualify for occupational therapist assistant jobs. Median annual wages of occupational therapist assistants were $48,230 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $39,240 and $57,810. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $31,150, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $65,160. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos166.htm

speech-language pathologist:A master's degree is the most common level of education among speech-language pathologists. Median annual wages of speech-language pathologists were $62,930 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $50,330 and $79,620. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $41,240, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $99,220. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos099.htm

Respiratory therapist:An associate degree is the minimum educational requirement, but a bachelor's or master's degree may be important for advancement. All States, except Alaska and Hawaii, require respiratory therapists to be licensed.Median annual wages of wage-and-salary respiratory therapists were $52,200 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $44,490 and $61,720. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $37,920 and the highest 10 percent earned more than $69,800.http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos321.htm

Registered nurse:The three typical educational paths to registered nursing are a bachelor's degree, an associate degree, and a diploma from an approved nursing program. Median annual wages of registered nurses were $62,450 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $51,640 and $76,570. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $43,410, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $92,240.http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm

Physician assistant:Physician assistant educational programs usually take at least 2 years to complete for full-time students. Most programs are at schools of allied health, academic health centers, medical schools, or 4-year colleges; a few are at community colleges, are part of the military, or are at hospitals. The median annual wage of physician assistants was $81,230 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent of physician assistants earned between $68,210 and $97,070. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $51,360, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $110,240.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos081.htm

Licensed practical nurses (LPNs), or licensed vocational nurses (LVNs):Most practical nursing training programs last about 1 year, and are offered by vocational and technical schools or community or junior colleges. Median annual wages of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses were $39,030 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $33,360 and $46,710. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $28,260, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $53,580. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos102.htm

Dental hygienist:Most dental hygiene programs grant an associate degree, although some also offer a certificate, a bachelor's degree, or a master's degree. A minimum of an associate degree or certificate in dental hygiene is generally required for practice in a private dental office. A bachelor's or master's degree usually is required for research, teaching, or clinical practice in public or school health programs. Median annual wages of dental hygienists were $66,570 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $55,220 and $78,990. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $44,180, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $91,470. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos097.htm

Physical therapist assistant:Most physical therapy aides are trained on the job, while almost all physical therapist assistants earn an associate degree from an accredited physical therapist assistant program. Median annual wages of physical therapist assistants were $46,140 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $37,170 and $54,900. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $28,580, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $63,830. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos167.htm

Vanessa Said:

looking 4 a job in medical billing, even if its pure data entry or as receptionist. any 1 know were hiring?

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Victoria Said:

Im about to enlist in the air force in mar 2010, how can I get a medical job and take the PA program n 4 years?

We Answered:

you need to go to to proper schooling to become a PA, you cant just say "oh i know that!" and get a medical liscence.
the PA program is COMPLETELY different from enlisting. in a nut shell you go to school to become a PA (a civilian school)and the AF pays for it, and in return you owe them X amount of years.
there is no air force school for PA (like theres a school to be a mechanic, etc). there are medics in the air force and they spend their whole carreer doing the grunt work in hospitols (taking vitals, changing bed pans, etc).
not sure what you can really volunteer for at a hospitol with only 1 year of colledge education. filing papers perhaps?

Melinda Said:

Medical jobs that only require 4 years of college?

We Answered:

almost any kind of nursing degree is less than 4yrs
more specialized things like radiology tech are probably a couple of years
Pharmacist - 5-6 yr college program - starting salary 80,000+

Jordan Said:

Just got laid off from job and 4 months pregnant need medical insurance in nj?

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healthquotes.awardspace.info - try this one. My sister had no problem with her insurance coverage while being pregnant.