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Allied Health is a term used for a wide range of healthcare professionals that make up more than half of all healthcare industry workers. This broad term includes everything from occupational therapists and ultrasound technicians to paramedics and pharmacists, and that is just touching the surface! Other healthcare professionals, such as nurses and physicians, depend on Allied Health professionals to the get the job done.
Many high-level and management in Allied Health require a degree for employment, however there are those that only require a diploma or certificate. In fact, some positions don't require any special training or certification at all. In those instances employees are expected to learn the duties of that position on the job. Many trade and medical schools offer programs for prospective students looking to work as an Allied Health professional.
If you are interested in a career in Allied Health, you can join the millions of people across the US and Canada that work as Allied Health professionals in a variety of settings, including clinics, hospitals, research centers, and private practices..
Career Outlook - Canada
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(source: Service Canada's Jobfutures.org) |
| NOC Code |
3235 |
| Career Outlook |
Good |
| Average Annual Salary |
$29,400 |
Career Outlook – United States
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(source: Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook) |
| Career Outlook |
Good |
| Average Hourly Salary |
$30.03 |
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