A career as a cardiovascular technologist is one of the specialty job opportunities in the medical field.  Its specialized nature doesn't support much career advancement, but the salary and prestige are excellent.

Child care providers held approximately 1.2 million job positions in the United States in 2002.  The ages they work with varies from infancy to early teens.  Most child care providers are self employed and work part time.  Others work full time in day care centers or local government educational programs.

Training to become a CNA can be the first step to a nursing career.  While the work is demanding and the pay is low, the learning experience offers potential to further one's career in the medical field with a minimum amount of education time.

The pay range for counselors varies greatly among the industry and depends upon factors like skill, experience, location and type of counselor.

An eye for detail and a penchant for accuracy are what being a court reporter is all about.  Besides recording the proceedings of a courtroom, the skills required to be a court reporter are the main components of closed captioning and teletype services for the deaf.  Besides the growing legal system, new laws to benefit the hearing impaired make court reporting a growing field.

Becoming a dental assistant offers one of the fastest educational paths to entering the rapidly expanding healthcare field.

For a flexible schedule, great pay and tremendous job prospects, a career in dental hygiene is a great choice for many students.