Explore Health Care Careers at Oakton

Don’t miss free information sessions in August at the Des Plaines campus, showcasing Oakton’s degree and certificate programs. Faculty will be on hand to discuss course requirements and industry trends.

Find out what it takes to become a physical therapy assistant (PTA) on Monday, August 18. A PTA works under the direction of a physical therapist and helps rehabilitate people with injuries or diseases affecting muscles, joints, bones, nerves, or the cardiopulmonary system. Employment opportunities for PTAs are expected to grow nationally at a faster rate than most careers through 2020. Learn more at 4:30 p.m., in Room 1610.

Take a closer look at health information technology (HIT) on Tuesday, August 19. Health information technologists manage patient information for hospitals and other health care facilities and practitioners. Career prospects for health information technicians are promising. The U.S. Department of Labor states that the number of positions in this area is expected to grow by more than 27 percent through 2014 noting, “the demand for health services is expected to increase as the population ages. An aging population will need more medical tests, treatments, and procedures. This will mean more claims for reimbursement from insurance companies.” In Illinois, HIT is among the 50 fastest-growing occupations. This session commences at 6 p.m., in Room 1610.

For more information, visit www.oakton.edu/healthcareers or call 847.635.1700.