Caring for Communities

Healthcare & Human Services

Connect your people skills with technical know-how. Build your career caring for your community.

The ability to aid others in a moment of need is possible through many career pathways. Connect your people skills with technical know-how to provide quality healthcare to the members of your community.

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Healthcare in South Central Kentucky

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Your Pathwayin Healthcare

Your future starts here. Explore in-demand careers across South Central Kentucky and find the path that’s right for you.

  1. High School Diploma Jobs for you Average Salary Range
  2. Certification, Apprenticeship, & Job-Training Jobs for you Average Salary Range
  3. Associate’s Degree Jobs for you Average Salary Range
  4. Bachelor’s Degree Jobs for you Average Salary Range

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High Demand Positionsin Healthcare

Nurse Practitioners

Minimum Required Education: Master’s Degree

Average Annual Salary: $118,400

Medical and Health Service Managers

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Average Annual Salary: $108,400

Physical Therapists

Minimum Required Education: Doctoral Degree

Average Annual Salary: $97,200

Registered Nurses

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Average Annual Salary: $82,300

Occupational Health and
Safety Specialists

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Average Annual Salary: $78,900

Physical Therapist Assistants

Minimum Required Education: Associate’s Degree

Average Annual Salary: $62,000

Healthcare Social Workers

Minimum Required Education: Master’s Degree

Average Annual Salary: $61,900

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

Minimum Required Education: Master’s Degree

Average Annual Salary: $59,300

Dental Assistants

Minimum Required Education: Post Secondary Non-Degree Award

Average Annual Salary: $44,700

Medical Assistants

Minimum Required Education: Post Secondary Non-Degree Award

Average Annual Salary: $38,900

Resources

Resources to start building your pathway are available throughout the community and through educational fields. Local schools are just one of many resources, and in the surrounding area these programs and career models are offered. See what’s available in your community.

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