PETAP.org Announces Program to Help Future Medical Professionals Find Online Healthcare Schools

Online, July 1, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Due to baby boomer retirements, as well as the number of baby boomers reaching an age where more healthcare is necessary, the demand for healthcare professionals is expected to continue to grow. This increased demand means it's more important than ever for students to enter the healthcare industry.

Obtaining a healthcare degree over the internet can be challenging, due to requirements of hands-on experience. As a result, http://www.petap.org is announcing a directory of accredited online schools that will help students find the education they need to compete in today's healthcare field.

PETAP.org can connect students with educational opportunities in the following fields:

• Health Education Certificate-An online health education certification can qualify a student for work in fields like nutrition, fitness, and health instruction. Associates, bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees are also available in health education.

• Health Information Technician-A health information technician deals with patient records and billing. This is a growing field in which technology plays an ever-increasing part and the colleges recommended by PETAP.org emphasize information technology and its use in diagnosing and treating illness.

• Health Sciences-A health sciences degree can help prepare a student for working in a hospital or other medical facility, an insurance company, or a health-related governmental agency.

• Public Health-Public health workers have the rewarding task of helping those in need and giving back to the community. PETAP.org's directory leads students to an online accredited learning institution that will result in a job in public health program administration, health inspections, environmental health, or public education. A degree in public health also arms students for careers helping place foster children, finding housing for homeless citizens, and helping those suffering from addictions find treatment.

• Physician Assistant-Physician assistants are now the backbone of many medical offices, with a growing shortage of doctors. A physician assistant is often the first line of healthcare in many facilities, wrapping injuries, diagnosing health problems, and treating patients in private practices. Physician assistants are also found in veterinary offices and specialist offices.

While many healthcare fields will require practical experience before qualifying for employment, PETAP.org can get a student started on the educational requirements. Many students have found that an online education can provide the "book learning" portion of a student's education, with hands-on experience gained at a facility convenient to the student. In some cases, a student is required to occasionally visit a campus for labs. This can still be accomplished in a more convenient manner than attending school on campus full-time.

PETAP.org-Partners in Education & Tuition Assistance Programs-provides information about online education, as well as tuition assistance when needed. The site assesses a student's needs and provides information on colleges that fit.