Healthcare Workforce Needs

By 2012, Oklahoma will experience a shortage of more than 11,000 health care personnel. By that time, 10 of the 20 fastest growing occupations will be concentrated in the health services area.

Increasing the number of students who enter health care education is crucial. SOTC can help alleviate the shortages in high demand professions such as nurses, medical lab techs, and parmedics.

No skill becomes stale or stays the same in health care! New research findings and technologies add fresh and ever-changing dimensions to all areas of health care.

A career in health is the smart choice!