Careers in healthcare include a wide range of possibilities, and education is a necessity. If you've ever thought about becoming a Medical Assistant or Surgical Technologist, you will first need training in a healthcare-related field to help you gain the skills and experience necessary. Find your calling with a host of exciting career opportunities.

• Cardiovascular Technician
• Dental Assistant
• Diagnostic Medical
  Sonographer
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Office Biller
• Massage Therapist
• Pharmacy Technician
• Surgical Technologist

According to the U.S. Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics, many jobs within the healthcare industry are projected to grow much faster than average over the next 8 years. Check out the following and see if one of these in-demand jobs is right for you:

Job Growth through 2016:

• Medical Assistant jobs - 35% - source
• Dental Assistant jobs - 29% - source
• Cardiovascular Technician jobs - 26% - source
• Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - 19% - source
• Massage Therapist jobs - 20% - source
• Pharmacy Technician jobs - 32% - source
• Surgical Technologist jobs - 24% - source

How to pay for college

• Students can apply for federal loans, grants and other financial assistance
• Financial assistance programs may include:
• Private Loans
• Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
• Federal Stafford
• Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• Federal Pell Grant
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Financial aid is available for those who qualify
• Not all federal aid is need based, some students or parents may qualify regardless of income