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Ohio Health Care and Nursing Programs

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the health care industry was the largest employer in 2004, with 13.5 million jobs. The state of Ohio looks to follow this trend of high employment for health care workers. The Ohio Department of Labor predicts that by 2014, there should be 882,200 workers in the education and health services industry. People who would like to enter the health care industry should first seek out degrees from accredited nursing schools and medical institutions.

The length of your health care program will depend on your course of study. Nursing students can choose from 1-4 year programs that grant diplomas, associate's degrees, and bachelor's degrees. A vocational program for medical assistants may last 1-2 years. Currently employed nurses can gain nursing CEUs during semester-long programs. If you'd like to obtain an administrative health care position, a 2-year MBA in health care management might be a good fit. Regardless of your degree type, a health care training program can be an excellent way to gain expertise for your future career.

  Degree Programs in Ohio

Sanford-Brown College - Cleveland

Get the skills you need in Tech, Business, or Healthcare in as little as 9 months from Sanford-Brown College. Choose from convenient day, evening, and weekend classes. Learn more today.

Remington College - Cleveland

Enhance your marketable skill set quickly with Remington College. As a student, you will have access to focused classes and a team of career placement professionals.

Remington College - Cleveland West

Enhance your marketable skill set quickly with Remington College. As a student, you will have access to focused classes and a team of career placement professionals.

Herzing University - Toledo

Take control of your career at Herzing College in Birmingham, Alabama. Day and evening classes are offered in Business, Design/CAD, Electronics/Telecommunications and Information Technology.

    Vatterott College - Cleveland

    Advance your career with a certificate, diploma or bachelor's degree from Vatterott College. Our innovative, hands-on training helps you build the life you want.

    Harrison College - Columbus OH

    Get started on your career with an education from Harrison College. We offer more than 30 degree, certificate, and diploma programs in the fields of health sciences, veterinary technology, information technology, criminal justice, and business, in addition to our culinary arts academy.

    Antonelli College - Cincinnati

    Train for a career you'll love at Antonelli College. For more than 50 years we've helped students in Cincinnati and Mississippi launch or advance their career.

    Antonelli College- West Chester. A satellite facility of the Cincinnati Campus

    Train for a career you'll love at Antonelli College. For more than 50 years we've helped students in Cincinnati and Mississippi launch or advance their career.

    The College Network

    Start your nursing career with The College Network. Earn your NLNAC/CCNE accredited nursing degree online from one of our partner universities: Regis University, Indiana State University, Angelo State University and more at half the cost and time of traditional universities with no campus attendance, no wait list and local clinicals.

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