Happy In Health Care


We need you! Health care, at its core, is about people caring for people. Health care professionals are vital to every community and in huge demand. If you want to make a difference in the lives of others, look at a career in health care. These careers are some of the most respected, exciting, rewarding and fulfilling careers a person can have.

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Top health careers in Kansas (PDF)
Health care schools in Kansas
Taking Your Next Steps in Health Care
Two-year degree training or less
Four-year degree or specialty training
Radiological Technologist
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient’s bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes.
Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist assess, treat and care for patients with breathing disorders. They assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians
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Advanced degree training
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
ARNPs diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a health care team. They may focus on health promotion and disease prevention, order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays and prescribe medication.
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistants provide health care services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. They conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, counsel patients and prescribe medication. PAs must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.
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