Health Care Educator Positions Are On The Rise In Dallas
As technology advances health care, the need for skilled, well-educated people to teach others is a necessity. Whether teaching in a formal classroom at an allied health institution, at a hospital as part of continuing education to develop new and advanced skills, or out in the community raising health awareness, health care educators are vital to the collective health of the world.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, "Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition," reports employment of instructional coordinators is projected to grow 13 percent from 2012 to 2022, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Employment growth is expected as schools focus on evaluating and improving curriculums and teachers' effectiveness. This is just in the education sector. In the healthcare sector, the protected growth is estimated to be higher as the population ages and the need for more information regarding healthcare and nutrition grows.
Vidya Ayyr works to identify public health needs, establishes outreach programs to support hospital efforts, and promote the health of Dallas County residents at Parkland Health and Hospital System. Ayyr earned a master's in public health from the University of Texas Health Science Center. "With the advanced degree you can further yourself and have the expertise to help someone else. Current tuition rates averaging $6,000-$10,000 a semester can create a financial barrier but I think master's degrees should be seen as an investment in your future," said Ayyr.
As vice president of organizational development and chief learning officer, it is the job of Dr. Sushma Aggarwal to make sure that the employees that work at Parkland Health & Hospital System have the skills, resources and learning experiences to build their career and provide the best patient care.
"Most people tell you to go with heart when deciding on a degree but if you really want to get value out of your education, look to the future. Aspire to get a degree by investing the time in researching what careers are growing that you will be passionate about," said Aggarwal.
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