Allied Health
Healthcare trends and opportunities in California
The allied healthcare industry is a vital component of California’s healthcare system and accounts for close to 60% of all health care employment in the state. To further explore in-demand allied health occupations and assess their relevance to community college education and training, the Centers of Excellence coordinated a multi-regional effort, resulting in the following body of reports.
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Health Occupations in the Northern Inland and Coastal Regions (pdf), November 2012
Over the next 12 months, the healthcare sector is expected to hire 2,175 workers in the Northern Inland Region and 1,300 workers in the Northern Coastal Region to replace workers that are retiring and accommodate growth.
Also available, key findings for each region: Northern Inland Counties (pdf), Northern Coastal Counties (pdf)
Reports and Research
California
Healthcare Interpreters (pdf), March 2012
Community Health Workers (pdf), October 2011
Inland Empire
Healthcare Industry & Occupations (pdf), May 2012
As a seemingly recession-resistant field for job seekers to enter and retain employment, the healthcare sector offers jobs in a wide range of occupations and skill levels. The purpose of this study is to provide a snapshot of the Inland Empire’s healthcare labor market, identify workforce gaps, and recommend strategies for a sustainable healthcare workforce.
Northern California Region
Health Occupations in the Northern Inland and Coastal Regions (pdf), November 2012
Medical Imaging (pdf), December 2010
Careers in Allied Health (pdf), April 2009
Key Findings for the Northern California Careers in Allied Health study's three regions: Greater Sacramento (pdf), Northern Inland (pdf), and Northern Coastal (pdf).
San Diego-Imperial Region
Physician Assistants (pdf), August 2010
Allied Health Occupations (pdf), April 2009
San Francisco Bay and Greater Silicon Valley Regions
Allied Health Occupations (pdf), June 2010
Medical Laboratory Technicians (pdf), May 2009
Healthcare Occupations (pdf), May 2010
Home Health Care Aides (pdf), December 2008
Los Angeles and Orange County Regions
Health Information Technology (pdf), April 2010
Surgical Technologists in Los Angeles County (pdf),
May 2009
Psychiatric Technicians in Los Angeles County (pdf),
May 2009
Pharmacy Technicians in Los Angeles County (pdf),
March 2009
Medical Imaging Occupations (pdf), January 2009
Central Valley Region
Dental Occupations in the Central Valley Region (pdf),
May 2009
Contact one of our COE Directors for more information.
