HEALTH CARE CAREERS

Luther College is proud of its long history in preparing students for lives of work and service in the field of health care. The following information has been gathered by faculty and staff on campus as a means of better assisting students who are considering health care as a career. This information is provided for advising purposes only; it is not intended to solely convey the breadth or depth of information needed to make sound career decisions. Students should consult with their adviser or one of the faculty contacts listed for each specific health care career.

Each section of the Guide highlights a career using the following standard format:

• Nature of the Work
• Working Conditions
• Employment
• Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement
• Job Outlook
• Earnings
• Sources of Additional Information
• Sample Luther Curriculum
• Campus Contact(s)

The section headings and content are taken primarily from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). The OOH is used as the primary reference because the consistent format enables easy comparisons, using similar definitions, across occupations. In addition, the OOH provides job projections and salary information.