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HEALTH PROFESSIONS
The Occupations
Registered Nurse (ADN), LVN – RN Bridge, Licensed Vocational Nurse, AS in Pre-Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, BSN
About The Occupations
Health Professions offers many exciting and rewarding career opportunities. At Navarro College, we provide students with several avenues to assist in their pursuit of a career in health professions. Nurses, both RNs and LVNs, make up the largest portion of health care providers. The demand for nurses is expected to grow faster than the average for all other occupations. Nurses holding a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree often work directly with patients in important clinical care settings. RNs holding a BSN may qualify for managerial and leadership positions and are typically preferred in advanced specializations such as public health nursing, nursing forensics, nurse education, research, case management, and more. RNs provide direct patient care, assist physicians with procedures, and provide supervision for other health care workers. LVNs provide basic bedside care, perform procedures and treatments, assist RNs and physicians in providing care and treatments, perform procedures in physicians’ offices, and may provide supervision for nursing assistants and aides in long-term care facilities.
Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) play a crucial role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. They examine and analyze body fluids and cells. They examine specimens for bacteria, parasites or other micro-organisms; analyze the chemical content of fluids; match blood for transfusions, and test for drug levels in the blood. The MLT field is rated in the top 20 best jobs.
Occupational Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapist Assistants may work with individuals who seek to maximize the functional areas of their lives or are limited by physical disease or injury, psychological or social dysfunction, developmental or learning disabilities, or other disorders, trauma, or conditions.
Navarro College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Navarro College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Navarro College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
OUTLOOK | OCCUPATION |
Excellent | BSN |
Excellent | Registered Nurse |
Excellent | Licensed Vocational Nurse |
Excellent | Medical Laboratory Technician |
Excellent | Occupational Therapy Assistant |
Excellent | Physical Therapist Assistant |
POSITION | SALARY (PER YEAR) |
BSN | $65,000 - $92,000 |
Registered Nurse | $40,000 - $80,000 |
Licensed Vocational Nurse | $28,000 - $38,000 |
Medical Laboratory Technician | $41,398 |
Occupational Therapy Assistant | $50,000+ |
Physical Therapist Assistant | $50,000+ |
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor Elementary Statistical Methods and the Texas Workforce Commission.
Navarro College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Navarro College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Navarro College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
CONCENTRATION OPTIONS | DEGREE / CERTIFICATE TYPE | DEGREE PLANS |
Health Science | Associate of Science | View Degree Plan |
Mental Health | Associate in Applied Science | View Degree Plan |
Registered Nurse | Associate in Applied Science | View Degree Plan |
LVN to RN Bridge Option | Associate in Applied Science | View Degree Plan |
Licensed Vocational Nurse | Certificate | View Degree Plan |
Medical Laboratory Technology | Associate in Applied Science | View Degree Plan |
Occupational Therapy Assistant | Associate in Applied Science | View Degree Plan |
Physical Therapist Assistant | Associate in Applied Science | View Degree Plan |
Pre-Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Associate of Science | View Degree Plan |
RN to BSN Bridge | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | View Degree Plan |
Navarro College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Navarro College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Navarro College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).