Jobs for health-diagnosing and treating practitioners are forecast to increase by 28% through 2010, which includes growth of 43% for physician assistants, 35% for physical therapists, and 38% for respiratory therapists. Health technologists and technicians, meanwhile, can expect growth of 26%, including increases of 37% for dental hygienists, 48% for medical records and health information technicians, 25% for diagnostic medical sonographers, and 26% for radiologic technologists and technicians. Healthcare support occupations are expected to grow by 37%, including increases of 53% for medical assistants and 44% for physical therapist aides.
Health & Medical Schools, Programs & Courses
in Dallas
Subjects listed are highlights of programs
and/or courses offered.
Sanford-Brown Institute - Dallas Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Assistant, Surgical Technology, Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
TechSkills Medical Administrative Assisting, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Transcription
Westwood College Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing and Coding, Medical Transcription
Why Dallas is a Great Place to Study Health & Medical
With more than 50 hospitals within city limits and the outlying suburbs, Dallas offers a wealth of opportunity for students interested in allied health careers. The city is home to the corporate headquarters of Tenet Healthcare Corp., one of the largest publicly-owned healthcare companies. To meet the demand for well-trained health professionals, the city has numerous schools, including the well-known University of Texas Southwestern Allied Health Science School. Not surprisingly, allied health career opportunities are increasing rapidly in Dallas.
Other Resources for Health & Medical Education and Careers in Dallas
Health & Medical - Employers / Internship Opportunities in Dallas
Allied health students are usually assigned clinical rotations, or internships, according to agreements their schools have with hospitals and other local healthcare facilities. In Dallas, potential employers and sites of rotations include:
