Healthcare.

What it takes.

• Strong math, science, and computer skills

• Attention to detail

• Desire to help others

• Satisfaction in teamwork

Look around you…

Did you know that healthcare careers are not limited to doctors and nurses? Using science and problem-solving skills, people in healthcare create new medications, discover cures for diseases, comfort the sick, and operate high-tech tools for diagnosing and treating illness and injury. Whether taking care of patients or working behind the scenes, healthcare in Alabama has an opportunity for everyone.

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Courses to take in high school.

Tuscaloosa City Schools Students

Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy (TCTA)
Health Science Pathway
Foundations of Health Science (490007)
Human Body Structures & Functions (490008)
Therapeutic Services (490023)
Patient Care Technician (490027)
Health Science Intenship (490013)
Senior Pathway Project (490045)

Sports Medicine Pathway
Sports Medicine (490011)
Intermediate Sports Medicine (490025)
Advanced Sports Medicine (490026)

Tuscaloosa County School System Students

Brookwood High School Career Annex

Hillcrest High School

Tuscaloosa County High School

*Note: Tuscaloosa County students may take courses at TCTA if their home school does not offer their desired course.

CAREERS IN MANUFACTURING, AUTOMOTIVE, & LOGISTICS
Occupation:	Education Required:	Average Annual Salary:
Biomed Electronics Technician	Associate Degree	$33,000 – $52,000
Certified Coding Specialist	Certificate / Associate Degree	$20,100 – $49,600
Certified Nursing Aid (CNA)	Technical Training	$17,000 – $27,000
Dentist	Doctorate	$91,000 – $250,000
Dental Hygienist	Associate Degree	$42,000 – $53,000
Lab Technician	High School Diploma / Certificate	$22,000 – $44,000
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)	Certificate	$30,000 – $40,000
Medical Assistant	Certificate	$21,000 – $25,000
Medical Coder	Certificate	$29,000 – $35,000
Medical Laboratory Technician	Associate Degree	$31,000 – $47,000
Nurse Practitioner (CNP)	Post-graduate (must be an RN with BSN to apply)	$92,000-$107.000
Paramedic	Certificate / Associate Degree	$27,000 – $42,000
Medical Transcriptionist	Certificate / Associate Degree	$17,000 – $31,000
Pharmacy Tech	Certificate	$21,000 – $29,000
Pharmacist	Doctorate	$94,000 – $122,000
Physical Therapist	Doctorate	$67,000 – $102,000
Physician / Surgeon	Doctorate	$146,000 – $401,000
Physician Assistant	Master’s Degree	$44,000-$145,000
Radiology / Technologist	Associate Degree	$36,000 – $55,000
Registered Nurse (RN)	Associate Degree / Bachelor’s Degree	$44,000 – $66,000
Respiratory Therapist	Associate Degree	$34,000 – $50,000
Speech Language Pathologist	Master’s Degree	$47,000-$99,000
Surgical Technician	Associate Degree	$27,000 – $44,000
X-Ray Technician	Associate Degree	$36,000 – $55,000

CAREER SPOTLIGHT

Physical Therapist

Physical therapists are healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages who have medical problems or health-related conditions limiting their ability to move and perform functional activities.

Ask Yourself…

Do you enjoy helping others?

Is science one of your favorite subjects?

Are you interested in hot the human body works?

43%

Growth Rate
for
Occupational Therapists

35%

Growth Rate
for
Nurse Practioners

39%

Growth Rate
for
Physical Therapist Aides