Allied Health
Cardiovascular Technologist (Echocardiographer)—Regional Wage $20-$35/hr.
- Cardiovascular Technology program teaches students to perform diagnostic medical ultrasounds of the heart and vascular system.
- May be employed in physicians’ offices, diagnostic imaging facilities, or hospitals.
- Two year program.
- Considered an in-demand occupation.
- Prepares students to take the national board exams from ARDMS or CCI.
- Contact:
•Carvas College and Cardiovascular Technology Training
Richard Brown--(985) 801-0088
Respiratory Care Technician—Regional Wage $15-$18/hr.
- Works with patients who require assistance so that normal breathing and heart lung functions will be restored.
- Employment opportunities: Hospitals, adult, pediatric and neonatal intensive care units, outpatient home care, and diagnostic labs.
- Two-year, 5-semester program prepares students to sit for national RRT test.
- Little or no cost depending on location.
- Pre-requisite courses are required; admission is selective and requires application.
- Contact:
• Delgado Community College
Julie Thompson —(504) 671-6203
Pharmacy Technician—Regional Wage $10-13/hr.
- Prepare and dispense medications, provide information about medicines to healthcare professionals and patients, and manage and control distribution.
- In less than one year, students will be trained to sit for licensing test.
- Little or no cost depending on location.
- Admission is selective and requires application.
- Contact:
• Delgado Community College
Julie Thompson —(504) 671-6203
Emergency Medical Technician/Basic—Regional Wage: $12-15/hour
- Provide emergency pre-hospital medical care. Drive an ambulance, assess nature of illness or injury, and stabilize and transport patient.
- 4-month course prepares students to sit for state exam.
- Must meet minimum Work Keys score or appropriate levels in English and reading on COMPASS or college credits.
- Contact:
• Nunez Community College, Chalmette
Sandy LeBlanc (504) 278-6580
• Delgado Community College
Julie Thompson —(504) 671-6203
• Northshore Technical College
Dr. Eddy Anne Ouder (985) 543-4120
• National EMS Academy, Covington & Gretna
(866) 459-3500
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Paramedic—Regional Wage $15-17/hr.
- Lead emergency medical response team. Assess injuries/illness, administer and manage patient care in the field including necessary medicines, and transport as needed.
- One-year certificate program prepares students for state licensure test.
- Pre-requisite courses are required; admission is selective and requires application.
- Contact:
• Delgado Community College
Julie Thompson —(504) 671-6203
• Nunez Community College, Chalmette
Sandy LeBlanc (504) 278-6580
Surgical Technology—Regional Wage $10-14/hr.
- Prepare the operating room, assist with patient care, and provide a safe environment before, during and after procedures.
- 14-month program prepares students to sit for national certification.
- Pre-requisite courses are required; admission is selective and requires application.
- Contact:
• Delgado Community College
Julie Thompson —(504) 671-6203
Medical Assistant-Regional Wage $23,700-$33,050/yr.
- Employment is considered to grow much faster than average ranking Medical Assistants among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare.
- Job prospects should be excellent.
- About 62% of the MA’s work in offices of physicians’ offices.
- Most MA’s complete 1-2 year programs at a Technical or Community College and earn a certificate or diploma. Courses usually cover a diverse array of subject matter including; anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, keyboarding, transcription, record keeping, accounting, and insurance processing for example.
- MA’s are qualified to assist at the clerical and administration level in doctor’s offices and clinics as well as in direct patient care.
- Contact:
• Northshore Technical College
Dr. Eddy Anne Ouder--(985) 543-4120
•Carvas College and Cardiovascular Technology Training
Richard Brown--(985) 801-0088
Medical Lab Technician—Regional Wage $16/hr.
- Prepare tissue specimen slides for examination.
- Perform cell counts and urinalyses.
- Draw blood samples and perform tests.
- Two-year AA program.
- Work in hospitals, clinics, labs, physician offices, pharmaceutical companies and research institutions.
- Contact:
• Delgado Community College
Julie Thompson —(504) 671-6203
Medical Technologist —Regional Wage $21/hr.
- Works in all areas of the clinical laboratory including blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology and microbiology.
- Performs a full range of lab tests to uncover diseases such as HIV/AIDS, diabetes and cancer.
- Requires a four-year baccalaureate degree and completion of a certified medical technologist program.
- Job opportunities available in hospitals, independent laboratories, clinics and public health facilities.
- Contact:
• LSU Health Sciences Center
(504) 568-4246
Physical Therapy Assistant —Regional Wage:
$38,900/year
- 71% of jobs are in physical therapist offices or hospitals.
- Helps Physical Therapists provide treatment that improves patients' mobility.
- Therapy may include exercise, massage, electric stimulation, paraffin baths, hot and cold packs, traction and ultrasound.
- A PTA Associate of Applied Science degree can be obtained in three semesters at Delgado Community College.
- Contact:
• Delgado Community College
Julie Thompson —(504) 671-6203
Radiology Technician—Regional Wage $20/hr.
- Takes x-rays and administers non-radioactive materials into patients' bloodstreams.
- Prepares patients for procedures, keeps patient records and operates equipment.
- Primarily employed in hospitals; some jobs available in physicians' offices and diagnostic imaging centers.
- Can receive certification in other modalities such as CT, MR (Magnetic Resonance), mammography and ultrasound. Regional wages for specialities range from $32-$36 per hour.
- Associate degree obtained after a two-year program.
- Contact:
• Delgado Community College
Julie Thompson —(504) 671-6203
• North Oaks School of Radiologic Technology
(985) 345-9805
Veterinary Technician —Median Annual Wage $28,900/year
- Two years of education and training to enter the occupation as a technician.
- Perform many of the same duties that a nurse performs for a physician; record case histories, treat and diagnose medical conditions and diseases, care for small pets.
- Overall job opportunities are excellent as employment grows faster than average.
- Contact:
• Delgado Community College
Julie Thompson —(504) 671-6203
Physical Therapist —Regional Wage $63,240/year
- Typically obtains a Master's Degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
- 6 out of 10 therapists work in hospitals or physical therapists' offices.
- Assists patients in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injury or disease.
- Contact:
• LSU Health Sciences Center
(504) 568-4246
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