By Reese Nelson
Believe it or not, the holiday season is almost over.
Are you ready to make - and keep - your New Year's career resolutions?
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According to Psychology Today, two key steps to making resolutions stick are: establishing clear objectives and identifying specific steps to pursue your goals.
Haven't started yet? Don't worry. It's not too late. Many schools start career training programs in January and let students enroll up to the last minute.
If a career change is at the top of your list this New Year...keep reading for some great options to put your resolution into action.
1. Medical Assisting Certificate
You can start prepping for a rewarding career in medical assisting with a one-year certificate program. When deciding on a medical assisting school, check to see if they are accredited. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, accredited medical assisting programs generally include an internship as part of their curricula.
Related Program:
Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting
Average Medical Assistant Salary: $28,300
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2. Paralegal Certificate
If you want to jump into a high-energy, in-demand career in law - and already have a bachelor's degree - start looking for schools that offer paralegal certificate programs. These programs typically take less than a year to complete and cover everything from the criminal justice system to legal research and writing.
Related Program:
Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies
Average Paralegal Salary: $46,000
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3. Medical Billing and Coding Certificate
If it's your New Year's resolution to find a stable career, you might want to look into schools that offer medical billing and coding certificate programs. This type of career training program generally takes about one year (or less) to complete and can prepare you to manage health information - one of the key sectors of the growing health care job market.
Related Program:
Associate's Degree in Medical Billing and Coding
Average Salary for Medical Records & Health Information Technicians: $30,610
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4. Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration
Health care reform is creating many new jobs in this field (we've already listed two), and if you want in on the action, you'll need the right education and training. The good news is that if you already have some work experience (prior experience in a health setting is a plus), a bachelor's degree in health care administration can position you for strong growth in this exciting industry.
Related Program:
Master's Degree in Health Care Administration
Average Salary for Medical and Health Services Managers: $80,240
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5. Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Is it your resolution to achieve bigger, better things in your professional life? If you've already got a few years of experience under your belt, and you think an MBA can benefit you, start researching business schools to see what they can offer. Most programs take about two years to complete, but keep in mind that if you decide on a part-time or online program (which many schools offer), it might take a bit longer. The upside is that you'll be able to stay in your current job while you study.
Related Programs:
Master's Degree in Management
Master's Degree in Marketing
Average MBA Salary: $80,292
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