Iowa has a lot to offer in the health sciences industry. The Opportunities in Health Sciences resource developed by the Iowa Department of Education is intended to provide the student, job-seeker, parent, educator, and others with a high-level view of in-demand or growing positions within occupation families, which include:
  • Direct Patient & Therapeutic Care
  • Community & Behavioural Health
  • Imaging & Diagnostic Testing
  • Biotechnology Research & Development
  • Health Informatics & Business Operations
  • Hospitality & Facility Management. 
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Opportunities in Health Sciences
Once you find a career of interest explore it further through the online Future Ready Iowa Career Coach tool, which allows readers to customize labor, salary, education, and other information based on their specific location within the state. 
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Iowa's Career Coach
Some health sciences careers have a  Registered Apprenticeship option. This option offers on-the-job (OTJ) training and related technical instruction (RTI) that allows Registered Apprentices to earn a paycheck from day one. Visit EarnAndLearnIowa.gov to learn more about these great opportunities.
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Iowa's Registered Apprenticeship Programs

Nursing

If you would like to research specific career opportunities related to nursing, the Nurse Journal offers a wealth of information about nursing degrees, programs, and career options.
Quality education is the foundation for a good nursing practice. The Nursing education programs taught in Iowa are approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Lists of the Iowa schools may be found on the Board's website: Nursing Education Programs
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Explore Nursing Careers