Healthcare is becoming one of the largest and fastest growing industries in North Carolina and the United States. As the population ages there is an increasing need for good, qualified healthcare professionals. Advances in healthcare technology make the field even broader.
Northeastern North Carolina has consistently been a leader within the state for certifying pathways, the second of which was healthcare. Through meetings between educators, workforce development professionals and industry employers, healthcare pathways for students and displaced adults have been identified and clarified.
Counselors in schools, colleges and NC Works centers have been trained to assist individuals with creating their own journey through their chosen pathway, specific to their personal interests and circumstances. Choose from the menu below to learn more about this field in Northeastern North Carolina and visit www.NCWorks.gov to find your next career!
Pathway Planning Report
Health Care Pathway Certification: Approved February 2016 (scaled down)
One Year Check In
Health Care Pathway Resources
Pathways
- Therapeutic and Diagnostic Services
- Medical Office Administration
- Biotechnology Research and Development
Community College and University Links
| East Carolina University | |||
| Elizabeth City State University | |||
| NC Wesleyan College | |||
| Chowan University | |||
| Mid-Atlantic Christian University | |||
| Barton College | |||
| NC Central (RN to BSN online) |
Certified Local Implementation Pathways
College of the Albemarle area partners
Pitt Community College area partners
Halifax Community College area partners
Edgecombe Community College area partners
Career Examples (click for a link to O*Net)
Optician
Sonographer
Chiropractor
Medical Assistant
Medical Insurance
Forensic Scientist
Pharmacy Tech
EMT/Paramedic
Dietician
Medical Billing
Clinical Technician
Microbiologist
Radiologic Technologist
Veterinarian
Records Management
Process Engineer
Nanotechnology specialist