Nights, weekends, and overtime are required in some health occupations, and some may require outdoor work or travel. This section provides the information on employment projections or factors that will be affecting employment in the occupation in the state of Florida. Detailed information such as job openings occurring due to industry expansion, workers leaving the labor force for other employment, as well as projected employment changes for each district may be obtained from the Florida Department of Labor and Employment Security, Bureau of Labor Market Information. This section discusses the possibility for career advancement within the field. This section covers many of the educational requirements such as length of training for different levels of programs, some special requirements for entering the program, and samples of core courses of study.
Good communication skills in both writing and speaking are very important.
Maintaining good grades in high school is also important as admission to most health occupations is very competitive. This section indicates the occupations that are regulated by the state and provides requirements for obtaining state licensure. Certification usually requires graduation from an accredited training program, successful completion of a written or clinical examination, and some work experience. Voluntary certification is not required to get a job, however, many employers prefer applicants who hold the certification or are eligible. The benefits of being certified include proof of qualification, accessibility to a greater range of jobs, higher degree of professional prestige, eligibility for third party reimbursement, higher earnings, and greater potential for job advancement.