If you have a passion for helping people and an interest in problem solving, you are a good candidate for the fast-growing healthcare industry. Whether you are one-on-one with patients or working behind the scenes, healthcare is one of the most in-demand fields with plenty of jobs and opportunities.
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Home Health Care Aide | $ 12.52 |
| Nursing Assistant | $14.17 |
| Medical Assistant | $16.27 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $16.47 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic | $18.37 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician | $23.74 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $28.85 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $32.83 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $44.75 |
| Physical Therapist | $46.84 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $54.29 |
| Pharmacist | $59.17 |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Allied Health | Bay High School |
| Allied Health | North Bay Haven |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technician - ATD | Florida Panhandle Technical College |
| EMT | Chipola College |
| Fire Fighter/Emergency Medical Technician | Florida Panhandle Technical College |
| Health Sciences | Gulf Coast State College |
| Hemodialysis Technician | Florida Panhandle Technical College |
| Massage Therapy | Tom P. Haney Technical College |
| Medical Administrative Specialist | Tom P. Haney Technical College |
| Medical Administrative Specialist | Tom P. Haney Technical College |
| Medical Coder/Biller - ATD | Florida Panhandle Technical College |
| Nursing | Chipola College |
| Paramedic | Chipola College |
| Patient Care Technician | Florida Panhandle Technical College |
| Pharmacy Technician | Florida Panhandle Technical College |
| Phlebotomy | Florida Panhandle Technical College |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Gulf Coast State College |
| Practical Nursing | Tom P. Haney Technical CollegeFlorida Panhandle Technical College |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Business/Management Health Sciences | Gulf Coast State College |
| College of Health | Florida State University (Bay County) |
| Nursing | Northwest Florida State CollegeGulf Coast State College |
| Professional Health | Florida State University (Bay County) |
| Public Health | Florida State University (Bay County) |
See a complete list of Bay County Career Academies.
Advanced Manufacturing
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Arts, AV Technology and Communication
Business and Professional Services
Construction and Architecture
Distribution Logistics & Transportation
Engineering and Technology
Hospitality and Tourism
Information Technology and Cybersecurity
Public Service and Education
IMPORTANT: In each potential pathway, the ability to transfer credits from one program level to the next is dependent on a variety of factors. Statewide articulation agreements may assist in these efforts but are not available for all potential career pathways. Ongoing guidance from academic career advisors and supervisors throughout your education and training pathway is recommended.
Note: Entrepreneurial skills are frequently incorporated in different Career Pathways programs to help students prepare to launch and contribute to successful enterprises of all types.
*Salary information source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics. The final education and wage rate is the decision of the hiring employer.