Southern Oklahoma
Heathcare Careers
Beauty, Health and Wellness
Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Estheticians perform cosmetic skin treatments such as facials, body treatments, and waxing,
Usually work at a spa or salon.
Education: Complete a Licensed esthetics program of 600 hours of training and passing written and practical exam.
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Average Salary: $42,000-$65,000.
Projected 10 year job growth 17% between 2021-2031
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Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
Aesthetic Nurse Practitioners specifically focus on improving a clients appearance. This a medical service that can change a persons feelings of self worth and how they are perceived by the public. NP's can work with physicians or on their own with each patient. NP's can inject medication, assist with surgical procedures, sclerotherapy, laser skin treatments. etc.
Education: Complete an Bachelors degree Registered Nurse Program. Then apply and complete the ARNP program focusing on Aesthetics.
Must pass the RN and APRN exam.
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Average Salary: $123,000
Projected 10 year job growth 20% between 2021-2031
Health & Wellness Coach
A Health Coach helps you design a health and wellness plan that works for you. They will serve as a health behavior change expert. Help people create life style changes that are sustainable. Identify personal strengths within eight dimensions of wellness( spiritual, occupational, intellectual, social, physical, environmental, financial, and emotional)
Education: Enroll in a Training program approved by the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) and seek certification.
Average Salary: $48000-$$82000.
Projected 10 year Job growth %7-10% between 2021-2031.
Massage Therapist
Massage therapist use their hands, fingers, forearms as tools to manipulate clients muscles, soft tissues and joints. to promote general wellness. Improve physical function, reduce pain and stress and promote relaxation.
Education: Complete a state approved massage therapy program that includes completing 500-1000 hours of training. Must be licensed or certified in the state where they practice.
Average Salary: $42,000- $68,000
Projected 10 year job growth 20% between 2021-2031