Idaho Healthcare Overview

In Idaho, the general population is expected to reach about 50% in retirement age by the year 2012. This figure is not unusual for population ages in some areas of the United States with it a well-known fact that the baby-boomer generation is the largest age-group in America, and that this age-group is reaching the age of retirement. What is unusual about Idaho is that this state is not expecting to experience massive healthcare industry shortage problems in response to their expected extra-large senior community.

When Idaho noticed that their future projected outlooks indicated that shortage areas would occur within healthcare professions, this state took steps to start increasing their training facility capacities to provide more new employees for their growing healthcare industry. Today, there are still some waiting lists in this state to get into training classes, but this is only a momentary problem.

For those choosing a healthcare career in this state, there are many job openings today. As the society demands more healthcare services new areas of employment open up that need individuals with training to fill. When new employees enter this expanding job market, older employees are being propelled forward with rapid career advancements and expanded benefits packages.

With the future outlook data for Idaho based upon only currently known facts, all Idaho health related fields should continue to expand through the year 2020 or beyond. Employment opportunities should continue to be available in this low crime, lower cost of living state until current situations change somehow.

Nobody is quite sure what might happen in Idaho if other states cannot get their healthcare shortage areas under control. Some predict that there is a possibility that an unexpected influx of retired individuals may enter the population if other areas of the country cannot provide adequate healthcare services. If this scenario comes to pass, those with healthcare training will be in very high demand within this state.

Online Colleges Offering Healthcare Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Accreditation  

Regis University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Accreditation  

The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Accreditation  

George Washington University is regionally accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Accreditation  

New England College Online is well known for excellence and is considered to be among the best accredited online colleges and universities. The institution has been awarded with regional accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Inc. (NEASC).

Campus Colleges Offering Healthcare Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Accreditation  

Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097) to award certificates and degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.

Accreditation  

Southern Careers Institute takes formal recognition seriously, and is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Southern Careers Institute is also recognized and approved by the Texas Workforce Commission, the Veterans Administration, as well as other federal and state agencies.

Accreditation  

Miller-Motte Technical College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award diplomas. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education.

Accreditation  

National Career Education is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) as a branch location of Institute for Business and Technology, Santa Clara, California.

Accreditation and licensing materials are on display in the school’s lobby.

  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
  • National Registry for medical programs (CCMA, RMA)
  • California State Department of Health Services, Laboratory Field Services for phlebotomy license.

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Medical Assistant
$25,577 - $32,483
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
$22,460 - $41,000
Athletic Trainers
$31,989 - $46,523
Audiologist
$47,500 - $62,307
Dental Assistant
$31,989 - $46,523
Dental Hygienist
$51,140 - $66,800
Pharmacy Technician
$20,500 - $30,700
Phlebotomist
$20,940 - $30,020
Physical Therapist
$54,883 - $71,352
Veterinarian Technologist
$20,560 - $31,520
Chiropractor
$45,000-$100,000
Family and General Practitioner
$120,000-$75,000
Internist
$120,000-$160,000
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
$60,000-$100,000
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
$200,000
Prosthodontist
$140,000
Speech-Language Pathologist
$51,367-$76,180
Optometrist
$81,110
Orthodontist
$142,000
Orthotist and Prosthetist
$50,000
Pathologist
$55,000 - $1,40,000
Pediatrician
$95,416 - $1,24,571
Pharmacist
$69,922 - $99,839
Podiatrist
$70,638 - $1,30,703
Psychiatrist
$1,30,000 - $1,60,000
Radiation Therapist
$70,000
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