According the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the fastest growing
occupations occurring between 2000 and 2012 are:
Medical assistants
Network systems and data communications analysts
Physician assistants
Social and human service assistants
Home health aides
Medical records and health information technicians
Physical therapist aides
Computer software engineers, applications
Computer software engineers, systems software
Physical therapist assistants
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors
Database administrators
Veterinary technologists and technicians
Hazardous materials removal workers
Dental hygienists
Occupational therapist aides
Dental assistants
Personal and home care aides
Self-enrichment education teachers
Computer systems analysts
In an ongoing series, the Galt Global Review will look at these
occupations in more detail regarding what the job entails, the
knowledge and necessary skills required, as well as education and
salary information.
Medical Records & Health Information Technicians
Health Information Technicians are responsible for compiling and
maintaining patients’ medical records. They process patient
admission and discharge documents, and also review records for
completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations. Health
Information Technicians operate databases to collect, store and
analyze information. They transcribe medical reports and identify
patient data using standard classification systems.
Health Information Technician’s often take on a managerial
role in the supervision of clerical workers in the medical records
department. Experienced medical records and health information
technicians usually advance in one of two ways -- by specializing
or managing.
Many senior technicians specialize in coding, particularly Medicare
coding, or in cancer registry.
Becoming a Health Information Technician usually involves a degree
or diploma from college or university. In addition to a general
education, coursework includes medical terminology, anatomy and
physiology, legal aspects of health information, coding and abstraction
of data, statistics, database management, quality improvement methods,
and computer science.
Employment of medical records and health information technicians
is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations
through 2012, due to a boom in the number of medical tests, treatments
and procedures.
Average Salary: 27,693 (US)
Source: THE Salary Guide™ : hosted by The
Personnel Department at http://www.tpdsg.com/
Required Knowledge Includes:
Clerical
Customer and Personal Service
Computer and Electronics
Required Skills Include:
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Writing
Instructing
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Deductive Reasoning
Database Administrators
Database Administrators oversee all aspects of data systems, from
acquisition to guiding use to protecting vulnerable information.
They test programs, correct errors and develop ways to integrate
different products so they can work properly together. Under
their approval and supervision, new products are tested and improvements
to existing systems are made. Database Administrators train users
on new systems and also control users’ access. Working
as part of a team, they establish procedures and monitor database
performance.
Rapidly changing technology requires those entering this profession
to possess an increasing level of skill and education. Companies
now look for professionals who do not only have technical knowledge,
but also communication and other interpersonal skills.
While there is no one direct way to prepare for a job as a database
administrator, most employers prefer some formal college education.
A bachelor’s degree is a prerequisite for many jobs, although
some jobs may require only a 2-year degree. Relevant work experience
is also very important. For more technically complex jobs, persons
with graduate degrees are preferred.
Many employers seek applicants who have a bachelor’s degree
in computer science, information science, or management information
systems (MIS).
Average Salary: 65,707 (US);
Source: THE Salary Guide™ :
hosted by The Personnel Department at http://www.tpdsg.com/
Required knowledge includes:
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Administration & Management
Customer and Personal Service
Teaching
Economics and Accounting
Clerical
Required skills include:
Active Learning
Troubleshooting
Critical Thinking
Coordination
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Operations Analysis
Instructing
Fitness Workers
Fitness workers instruct or coach people in various exercise
activities. Because gyms and health clubs offer a variety of exercise
activities such as weightlifting, yoga, aerobics, and karate, fitness
workers typically specialize in only a few areas.
Fitness trainers help clients set and reach fitness goals. They
also demonstrate various exercises and help clients improve their
exercise techniques. A fitness worker is responsible for planning
routines, choosing different movement for each set of muscles,
and designing workouts that fit their clients’ fitness level.
He or she observes the client and makes corrections necessary to
increase the clients’ well being.
Personal trainers work with clients on a one-on-one basis in either
a gym or the client’s home.
Aerobics instructors conduct group exercise sessions that involve
aerobic exercise, stretching, and muscle conditioning. Some fitness
workers may perform the duties of both aerobics instructors and
fitness trainers.
Educational requirements for recreation workers range from a high
school diploma to graduate degrees for some administrative positions
in large public recreation systems. Full-time career professional
positions usually require a college degree with a major in parks
and recreation or leisure studies, but a bachelor’s degree
in any liberal arts field is generally sufficient. Many fitness
trainers often have a degree in kinestheology.
Average Salary: 40,393 (US)
Source: THE Salary Guide™ :
hosted by The Personnel Department at http://www.tpdsg.com/
Required Knowledge Includes:
Customer and Personal Service
Teaching and Coaching
Psychology
Kinestheology
Required Skills Include:
Active listening
Instructing
Reading Comprehension
WritingTime Management
Critical Thinking
Communication Skills
Social awareness and perceptiveness
Service Orientation
Active Learning
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