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 | $12.30 |
| Nursing Assistant | $13.96 |
| Health Care Support Worker | $14.68 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistant | $15.36 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $16.61 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $32.27 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $31.96 |
| Medical and Health Service Manager | $43.99 |
| Physical Therapist | $46.22 |
| Pharmacist | $57.83 |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant (Acute and Long Term Care) | South Walton High School |
| Biomedical Sciences | South Walton High School - Magnet Innovation Center |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | Northwest Florida State College |
| Health Services | Northwest Florida State College |
| IV Therapy | Emerald Coast Technical College |
| Medical Coder/Billing | Northwest Florida State College |
| Nursing | Northwest Florida State College |
| Patient Care Technician | Emerald Coast Technical College |
| Pharmacy Technician | Emerald Coast Technical College |
| Phlebotomy | Emerald Coast Technical College |
| Practical Nursing | Emerald Coast Technical College |
| Radiography | Northwest Florida State College |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| College of Health | University of West Florida |
| Nursing | University of West Florida |
To find out more about Middle and High School Career Academies in Walton County, please contact Abby Kellam at (850) 892-1100 ext. 1553, or submit this form:
To find about more about Next and Later education and traning programs, please contact our partners.
See a complete list of Walton County Career Academies or for more information about career and technical education in Walton County middle and high schools, please visit Walton County Career and Technical Education.
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Architecture and Construction
Arts, AV Technology and Communication
Business Management and Administration
Engineering and Technology Education
Hospitality and Tourism
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety and Security, Education and Training
Manufacturing
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.