Build a career that helps people — and grows with you.
Explore high-demand healthcare careers that support patient care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, emergency services, and healthcare operations.
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Career Progression
Allied health professionals make up nearly 60% of the healthcare workforce and play a critical role in patient care. These careers offer multiple entry points, strong demand, competitive wages, and opportunities for advancement without following a traditional nursing pathway
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Entry-Level Careers
Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, Pharmacy Technician, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Patient Care Technician
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Complete a Nebraska-approved healthcare training program.
- Earn required certifications based on occupation.
- Meet employer-specific hiring requirements.
- Training: 2-12 months.
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Mid-Level Health Careers
EMT, Paramedic, Medical Laboratory Technician, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Surgical Technologist, Respiratory Therapist
- Complete a Nebraska-approved healthcare training program.
- Earn required state licensure or industry certification.
- Complete supervised clinical training.
- Meet employer and credentialing requirements.
- Training: 1-2 years.
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Advance Health Careers
Radiologic Technologist, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Healthcare Administrator
- Complete an accredited degree program.
- Obtain required professional licensure or certification.
- Complete supervised clinical training, internships, or residency requirements as applicable.
- Meet state and employer credentialing requirements.
- Training: 2-8 years.
Note: Salary and annual opening estimates are based on labor market analysis of occupations included within each pathway and are intended to provide a general overview of career opportunities in the Omaha area.
Employers that hire for these positions:
Connect with Healthcare Sector Strategy Workgroup partners and explore direct hiring pages.
Programs that may help pay for healthcare training:
Heartland Workforce Solutions can help eligible career seekers explore funding and support programs that may help pay for training related to healthcare occupations.
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Next Step
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Career Readiness to Eliminate Disparities (CRED)
Eligibility-Based
CRED may help eligible participants access career readiness support and training assistance for in-demand career pathways.
Funding is not guaranteed and depends on eligibility, program requirements, available resources, and whether the training aligns with approved career goals.
Allied Health Career Pathway Examples
Heartland Workforce Solutions can help eligible career seekers explore funding and support programs that may help pay for training related to healthcare occupations.