Healthcare Training
The number of healthcare opportunities available in Detroit is growing, but employers still find it hard to locate enough qualified jobseekers to fill the positions.
That’s why Detroit at Work has a wide range of training opportunities available to give Detroiters the skills they need to get into healthcare careers.
If you already have skills or experience, then go to the healthcare jobs page to see some of the positions that may be available. If not, visit a career center and speak with a career adviser for training opportunities that could open the door to your healthcare career.
Not sure whether a healthcare career is for you? Check out the table below to see some of the job opportunities available at all levels, what qualifications are required, and the average pay.
Health Care Career Sector
Tri-County Area Labor Market Information, Data for the Past 30 Days
Burning Glass and Economic Modeling Specialists International Data
Sector Overview
- Average Earnings: $60,835
- Industry Projected Growth in Next 5 years: 5%
Career Opportunities by Skill Level
| Preparation Level | Top Postings by SOC Occupation | Minimum Education Required | Median Earnings | Projected Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-Level (31% of Job Postings) | 1. Nursing Assistant | High School Diploma/Equivalency | $13.90 | 6% |
| 2. Medical Assistant | High School Diploma/Equivalency | $14.43 | 6% | |
| 3. Medical Records and Health Information Technician | Postsecondary Nondegree Award | $16.45 | 5% | |
| Middle-Skill (27% of Job Postings) | 1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse | Advanced Postsecondary Nondegree Award | $24.75 | 9% |
| 2. Radiologic Technologist | Postsecondary or Associate's | $25.75 | 1% | |
| 3. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Postsecondary or Associate's | $30.55 | 6% | |
| High-Skill (42% of Job Postings) | 1. Registered Nurse | Bachelor's Degree | $34.30 | 5% |
| 2. Medical and Health Service Manager | Bachelor's Degree | $46.67 | 5% | |
| 3. Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologist | Bachelor's Degree | $28.27 | 1% |
Top Certifications in Postings
- Registered Nurse
- Critical Care Registered Nurse
- American Heart Association Certification
- First Aid CPR AED
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Emergency Medical Technician
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- Nurse Practitioner
- Personal Care Assistant