Western Kentucky University

Health Careers Resource Guide

Health Careers Resource Guide

(last update - June 2011)

The information in this guide has been compiled to assist students in locating the schools that provide programs best suited to meet the student’s higher education needs to prepare for health careers.

This resource guide contains traits for success, basic descriptions, educational requirements, average starting salaries, and places to work for multiple health related career opportunities offered in the state of Kentucky. Each career option lists contact information for the schools. The degrees and/or other credentialing available at that school are also included.

In addition, professional organizations related to various careers are listed. The resource guide contains a record of all Kentucky educational facilities, financial assistance information, and a glossary of college terms and health professionals’ language.

This resource guide can be used to assist guidance counselors and teachers as they help students focus on health career paths. In addition, students can share this with family and friends desiring possible health careers.

Last update 2/27/12 rg


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Bowling Green, KY 42101-1038
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