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3 Unique Professions in Health Care

Mandl School prepares students for successful careers in the booming health care industry.

By Sarah Lozanova, for Mandl School, The College of Allied Health

 

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Health care professionals are in demand across the United States. It’s predicted to be one of the fastest-growing fields over the next decade.
A career is more than just a job. It’s something many people dedicate 40 hours a week — or more — to for decades. A rewarding career can be an essential component of a fulfilling life and provide financial security. Workers tend to be drawn to the health care industry because they want to help people and contribute to patients’ well-being while earning a living.

With unemployment rates at record highs, it’s important to choose a career path carefully, keeping future demand upon graduation in mind. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the health care industry will be one of the fastest-growing fields over the next decade. That’s good news for people joining the industry, as growth can lead to abundant career opportunities, more-lucrative positions and greater job security.

Health care professionals are in demand across the United States, so workers can choose from a wide selection of locations and settings. And because the industry is so varied, there are many specialties to learn about and explore.

Mandl School: The College of Allied Health in New York City offers programs in numerous medical specialties. The programs combine classroom learning in midtown Manhattan with real-world experience to prepare students for specific career paths in the medical field. The school offers associate degree and certificate programs that range from 42 to 85 credits.

Here are three unique programs at Mandl School that train students for in-demand, highly sought-after careers.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Ultrasounds are commonly used by health care professionals to diagnose and treat a variety of health conditions. Because ultrasounds are a noninvasive way to identify ailments, their use is widespread. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the demand for trained sonographers will grow much faster than average.

Mandl School offers a 90-week, 85-credit associate degree to help technicians launch their careers. Students gain extensive knowledge in physics, disease processes, physiology, cross-sectional anatomy and sonographic techniques that are necessary to create ultrasound images. Students can then sit for the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography certification examination.

Surgical Technologist

These technicians assist doctors and medical staff before, during and after surgeries. As critical members of surgical teams, they help sterilize equipment, transfer patients, clean and dress incision sites, and prepare operating rooms for patients. The job outlook is strong for surgical technologists, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

At Mandl School, the 75-week surgical technologist program consists of 62 credits. Students take coursework in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, pathophysiology and microbiology. Students then gain specialized skills in logging patients’ vital signs, handling surgical instruments, performing wound care, assisting surgeons and responding to emergencies. Students are then eligible to take the certified surgical technologist exam.

Respiratory Therapist

From premature infants to elderly patients with lung disease, a wide range of people have breathing problems. Medical professionals use several different treatment methods for such issues, including chest physiotherapy and aerosol medications. Trained respiratory therapists care for patients with breathing issues, sleep abnormalities and cardiopulmonary disorders, and job opportunities are available in many settings. Demand for trained respiratory therapists is expected to climb over the next decade.

Mandl School’s respiratory therapy program spans 75 weeks and requires 68 credits. Students first take classes in microbiology, psychology, anatomy and physiology. After that, coursework includes learning about cardiopulmonary diseases and respiratory therapies. Graduates of this associate degree program are eligible to take the test to obtain the registered respiratory therapist credential.

Mandl’s programs, which also include Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Health and Human Services, and Healthcare Administration are professionally oriented to help ensure student success. Small classes and experiential learning help open career doors in a variety of settings. Now is an excellent time to explore a career with a strong job outlook upon graduation.

For more information about health care-related programs at Mandl School: The College of Allied Health, visit mandl.edu.

 

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Surgical Technologist Career

Mandl School Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist

You want to start a career in the health profession as a Surgical Technologist? This is honorable and will certainly be rewarding. Yet, the thought of beginning a journey towards a real career in medicine can feel overwhelming. Mandl College is proud to be that first step to achieving your goals. There are two important words that describe our approach. Opportunity and Teamwork. Part of our mission of giving opportunity is our understanding that one cannot succeed without becoming a valuable member of a team. Just as a hospital, medical office or clinic, Mandl offers an environment that thrives on teamwork. It is the perfect place to begin understanding and immersing yourself in the medical team culture. Being supported and supporting others make for a happy, productive and meaningful educational experience. It leads to a career that is all of those as well as profitable and exciting.

Work alongside doctors.

Speaking of teamwork and excitement, surgical technologists work alongside doctors and other medical professionals. They are always part of a very special mutually respectful team doing stimulating and fulfilling work. At Mandl we make sure our students have all of the necessary skills and are thoroughly prepared for the demands of this job. We even have a fully equipped clinical skills lab outfitted with standard operating room equipment right in our school. Mandl is particularly proud of its high caliber Surgical Technology program. We are excited to launch careers in a field that is projected to grow 12% between now and 2026. This is faster than the average for all occupations. This can be attributed to advances in medical technology that have made surgery safer leading to more operations being done to treat many different illnesses and injuries.

New York is highest demand and highest salary.

According to the United State Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, New York is in the highest demand and job opportunity category for surgical technologists in the country. New York is also amongst the highest paying states for surgical technologists. As a student in the Mandl Surgical Technology program you will be highly qualified and in demand in the growing and fulfilling field of surgical technology. You can experience the satisfaction and joy of helping others while changing your life for the better. Call one of our admission representatives today at 212-247-3434. Take that first step towards an exciting career!