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	Northwest Workforce Development Area Employment Projections 2009-2014 Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San Juan Counties
Health Care Jobs	Change to: National Employment Projections

There are many jobs from which to choose in the health care field, as the data presented below shows. You should be aware that the labor market information shown here are projections based on past growth and other factors, and give an indication as to which specific jobs in the health care field are likely to see growth over the next year or so. However, this information is no substitute for direct contact with local employers, as you pursue your job search, or conduct research into a health care career. The data presented here is meant to serve as a general guide in your search for a career in the health care field. Still undecided? Complete a Career Assessment.

The occupations most in demand in the Northwest Region as determined
by the Northwest Alliance for Health Care Skills are:

Nursing Assistants	Radiologic Technologists	Medical Assistants
Specialty Registered Nurses	Registered Nurses	Licensed Practical Nurses

Occupation	Estimated Employment 2009	Projected Employment 2014	Growth Rate	Average Annual Total Openings
2009-2014 Long Term Projections
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	27	30	2.1	1
Dental Assistants	567	612	1.5	26
Dental Hygienists	281	303	1.5	7
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners	3,915	4.777	2.5	170
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All	14	15	1.4	1
Health Educators	66	70	1.2	2
Health Technologists and Technicians	2,869	3,086	1.5	97
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations	7,623	8,220	1.5	279
Healthcare Support Occupations	4,436	4,770	1.5	149
2009-2014 Long Term Projections
Occupation	Estimated Employment 2009	Projected Employment 2014	Growth Rate	Average Annual Total Openings
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other	187	202	1.8	7
Home Health Aides	870	939	1.5	27
Information and Record Clerks	6,052	6,477	2.0	221
LPN	817	875	1.4	31
Massage Therapists	106	116	1.8	4
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians	106	115	1.6	5
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists	44	47	1.3	2
Medical and Health Services Managers	148	158	1.3	5
Medical and Public Health Social Workers	123	132	1.4	4
2009-2014 Long Term Projections
Occupation	Estimated Employment 2009	Projected Employment 2014	Growth Rate	Average Annual Total Openings
Medical Assistants	550	597	1.7	20
Medical Equipment Preparers	106	115	1.6	4
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians	418	451	1.5	13
Medical Secretaries	934	1,013	1.6	36
Medical Transcriptionists	223	242	1.6	8
Nuclear Medicine Technologists	29	32	2.0	1
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants	1,375	1,456	1.2	36
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	34	37	1.7	1
2009-2014 Long Term Projections
Occupation	Estimated Employment 2009	Projected Employment 2014	Growth Rate	Average Annual Total Openings
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides	2,300	2,453	1.3	65
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	92	98	1.3	3
Occupational Therapist Assistants	14	15	1.4	0
Occupational Therapists	118	127	1.5	4
Occupl. and Physical Therapist Assnts and Aides	160	173	1.6	5
Other Health Practitioners And Technical Occupations	329	357	1.6	12
Other Healthcare Support Occupations	1,976	2,144	1.6	79
2009-2014 Long Term Projections
Occupation	Estimated Employment 2009	Projected Employment 2014	Growth Rate	Average Annual Total Openings
Personal and Home Care Aides	1,283	1,341	.9	34
Physical Therapist Aides	62	68	1.9	2
Physical Therapist Assistants	81	87	1.4	3
Physical Therapists	181	197	1.7	5
Physician Assistants	87	93	1.3	3
Radiological Technicians and Technologists	207	224	1.6	8
Registered Nurses	2,599	2,803	1.5	103
Rehabilitation Counselors	530	560	1.1	19
Respiratory Therapists	118	129	1.8	6
Respiratory Therapy Technicians	12	13	1.6	0
Surgical Technologists	64	69	1.5	2

Source: Workforce Explorer

	How to Use this Site
	The navigation bar at the top of this page will take you to the Occupation Reports for the selected occupations. Use this information to make an informed choice about careers in the health care sector. This site does not cover "all" of the health care sector's occupations. It is a selected representation of the opportunities available in the field.