As in so many U.S. cities, job opportunities in allied health careers in Charlotte are growing and will continue to do so. According to projections through 2012, healthcare support occupations are forecast to experience overall growth of 32%, including increases of 29% for massage therapists, 51% for medical assistants, 45% for physical therapists aides, and 46% for physical therapist assistants. Growth of 30% is expected overall for healthcare practitioners and technical occupations, including increases of 39% for physical therapists; 40% for physician assistants; 39% for cardiovascular technologists and technicians; 28% for medical sonographers; 29% for radiation therapists; 27% for radiologic technologists and technicians; and 38% for respiratory therapists.
Health & Medical Schools, Programs & Courses
in Charlotte
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and/or courses offered.
Why Charlotte is a Great Place to Study Health & Medical
With forecasts for growth of well above 30% in many allied health professions over the next decade, Charlotte is a great destination for students interested in healthcare careers. The city offers a broad range of schooling options, with many choices in associate degree as well as graduate degree programs, and its top-ranked status as one of the most livable communities in the country makes it appealing not only to medical practitioners but also to the patients without whom they would have no work.
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Health & Medical - Employers / Internship Opportunities in Charlotte
Allied health students are usually assigned clinical rotations, or internships, according to agreements their schools have with hospitals and other local healthcare facilities. In Charlotte, potential employers and sites of rotations include:
