Healthcare
From the Set Careers with Earning Potential
Healthcare is the largest industry in the US and in many other countries. Healthcare workers range from paramedics, nurse assistants, and medical transcriptionists, to nurses, massage therapists, and nuclear medicine technologists. Although they have different job duties, most healthcare workers are caring and dedicated to helping others and have strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills. In this book, you'll learn about job duties for various healthcare workers, how to enter the field, key skills for success, methods of exploring healthcare careers while in school, and much more. Healthcare is just one of more than 15 exciting titles in the Careers with Earning Potential series. Readers will discover fascinating careers that typically do not require a bachelor's degree but provide a good middle-class income. In the other two titles, they will learn how to present themselves professionally in their job application materials and during the employment interview, as well as how to become invaluable in the workplace.
SLJ Review of Careers with Earning Potential
Gr. 7 Up—As college costs soar and exploring alternatives to traditional four-year degrees becomes more popular, this series offers high school and early college students valuable insights into rewarding careers that require diverse skills and education without always necessitating a college degree. The series continues to expand, with these latest books highlighting high-earning, sometimes nontraditional career paths in fields such as healthcare, podcasting, entrepreneurship, hospitality management, construction, and real estate. The notable value of these books is that they are detailed, comprehensive, and informative without being dry. They are as engaging as they are educational, with a focus on practical strategies to help readers stand out in the job market. The visual elements reflect workplace diversity, while long sections of text are broken up with engaging graphics and fast facts that offer practical insights for building a successful career in any of these fields. Each book includes actionable steps and practical advice for further exploration. VERDICT: A valuable resource for students seeking educational alternatives to traditional college pathways.