Interested in a health career? Check out these resources!
Learn more about health careers and job opportunities within North Carolina. Explore your interests, learn what steps you can take now to plan your career path, and find out what health-related degree programs are in your area.
Navigate through the flyers below to learn more information about these careers:
- Dental Hygienist
- Medical Laboratory Technologist
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Sonography
- X-Ray Technician / Radiologic Technologist
You will find the latest information on health careers, as well as unique tools to help guide you as you prepare for a career in healthcare.
Healthcare Programs in NC Info Sheet
This document was developed by Area L AHEC to showcase the admission requirements for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Physical Therapist (PT), Pharmacist (Pharm D), and Physician Assistant (PA). At the end of the document, you will also see a list of schools that offer other health-related degree programs in NC. This list is not all inclusive, but highlights several opportunities.
Health-Related Degree Programs in our Region
Explore the health science programs within Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton, and Wilson County:
- Barton College
- Edgecombe Community College
- Halifax Community College
- Nash Community College
- NC Wesleyan University
- Wilson Community College
Check out scholarship opportunities available to you in Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton, and Wilson counties.