Online Health & Medical Degree Programs

Online graduate and undergraduate degree programs in nursing, sports science, nutrition, health care, gerontology, occupational therapy, paramedic science, alternative medicine, and more.

"We are the creative force of our life, and through our own decisions rather than our conditions, if we carefully learn to do certain things, we can accomplish those goals." - Stephen Covey
Health is an incredibly broad field that extends from the clinical to the spiritual, with countless jobs at every degree level. And because of our ever-expanding understanding of the human body, new health-related sectors and jobs appear every year, making health one of the fastest growing industries today. With so many opportunities out there, the hardest part of breaking into health care is deciding which career track to pursue.

Health Degrees from A to Z

At one end of the health career training spectrum are those jobs that only require certificates or associate's degrees. From nursing to massage therapy to technician, you can acquire the requisite skills and training within twelve to twenty-four months. More specialized positions such as social workers and therapists typically require four years of career training at the bachelor's level. Specialists charged with diagnosing and treating often require graduate training via master's degrees or specialized professional diplomas (for example, doctors, surgeons, optometrists). Other tangential careers are focused on administration, policy, legislation, and regulations, from public health inspectors to hospital administrators to researchers. Bachelor's degrees for these administrative positions is sometimes sufficient, but for long-term career advancement, it's a good idea to obtain a master's degree or higher.

Depending on your degree and field, coursework might focus on biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, diet, exercise, massage therapy, physical therapy, clinical psychology, public policy, hospital ethics, and even business administration.

Online Degrees in Health

Online degrees offer tremendous freedom and flexibility, and thus, are ideally suited to a wide range of health-related careers. Massage therapy, nursing, and hospital administration, for example, are all popular programs within the distance-education sphere. Practitioner careers, on the other hand, typically require more on-the-job training and on-site instruction. While it is possible to complete a large percentage of physician training via computer, expect to complete at least some of your education on campus and through residence programs.

Career Options within Health

From 2006 to 2016, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the health care industry could increase by as much as twenty-two percent, which is twice the national average for most other industries. This makes health care one of the fastest growing in-demand career sectors around today. Much of this growth can be attributed to major advances in medical knowledge. Aging baby boomers increase the need for health care, which necessitates higher numbers of qualified graduates every year. So whether you intend to spend two years studying or six, you can expect to enjoy favorable demand if you have the requisite skills and training.

This explosive growth also bodes well for health care salaries as well. Current median salaries for nurses and anesthesiologists are $57,000 and $250,000 respectively, so it is reasonable to expect that these figures might increase in the coming years as demand continues to grow.

Online Degrees in Nursing

Online degree programs in nursing from accredited universities and colleges:
Online Degree for the Registered Nurse leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
NursingOnline Master of Science in Nursing, Forensic Nursing Certificate and more

Online Degrees in Health Care Administration and Management

Online degree programs in health care administration and management from accredited universities and colleges:
Geriatric Health Management, Applied Gerontology, Retirement Facility Administration and more
Health Care AdministrationOnline Masters Degree, Bachelor and Doctorate Degrees, and Online Certificate Programs
Health Information TechnologyHealth Information Administration, Medical Records, Information Coding and more
MBA for PhysiciansExecutive MBA, Physicians MBA and more

Online Degrees in Health Care

Online degree programs in health sciences from accredited universities and colleges:
Online Bachelor Degree, Associate, Masters, Ph.D. Degree and Online Certificate Programs
EMS & ParamedicParamedic Science, Emergency Medical Science, Emergency Health Services and more
Health & Medical SciencesOnline Bachelor Degree, Ph.D. and Masters Degree Programs in Health and Medical Sciences
Physician AssistantOnline Associate Degree, Bachelor and Masters Degree Programs in Physician and Medical Assisting
Radiologic ScienceRadiologic Technology, Medical Imaging, Radiography and more

Online Degrees for Allied Health Professionals

Online degree programs in allied health care professions from accredited universities and colleges:
Herbology, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Homeopathy and more
NutritionDietary Management, Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition Education and more
Quality Control and SafetyIndustrial Technology, Loss Prevention and Safety, Hazardous Materials Management and more
PharmacyPharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy Technician and more
Social WorkCommunity Services, Clinical Social Work, Native Human Services and more
Sports and FitnessAthletic Performance, Sports Medicine, Injury Management and more

Online Degrees for Therapy Professionals

Online degree programs in health therapy from accredited universities and colleges:
Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology and more.
Occupational TherapyOnline Masters Degree and Online Doctorate Degree Programs in Occupational Therapy.
Physical TherapyOnline Masters Degree and Online Doctorate Degree Programs in Physical Therapy.
Respiratory TherapyOnline Bachelor Degree, Associate Degree and Online Certificate Programs in Respiratory Therapy

Online Degrees in Dental Health

Online degree programs in dental health from accredited universities and colleges:
Online Bachelor Degree Programs in Dental Hygiene

Online Degrees in Health Promotion and Education

Online degree programs in health education from accredited universities and colleges:
Work Site Wellness, Health Risk Management, Health Promotion
Public HealthPublic Health Nursing, General Preventive Medicine and more

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