Loyola Marymount University has a health professional undergraduate program for students interested in becoming doctors, physical therapists, or other healthcare practitioners, while Mount St. Mary's College offers a physical therapy doctorate. Bryman College offers six allied health programs, including massage therapy and dental assisting. The University of California, Los Angeles has medical and dental schools, while the University of Southern California offers bachelor's degrees in dental hygiene, kinesiology, occupational therapy, and a doctorate in biokinesiology and physical therapy.
In Los Angeles County, forecasts through 2012 show healthcare support occupations growing by 30%, including increases of 33% for occupational and physical therapist assistants and aides, 15% for massage therapists, 55% for medical assistants and 50% for dental assistants. Health-diagnosing and –treating practitioners can expect an increase of 22%, including growth of 41% for physician assistants, 26% of physical therapists, 30% for respiratory therapists, 18% for radiation therapists and 30% for occupational therapists. Health technologists and technicians can expect overall growth of 23%, with particularly large increases for dental hygienists (51%), medical records and health information technicians (40%), and surgical technologists (34%).
Health & Medical Schools, Programs & Courses
in Los Angeles
Subjects listed are highlights of programs
and/or courses offered.
American Career College Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Claims Examiner/Biller, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Optical Dispensing, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technology
DeVry University Biomedical Engineering Technology, Biomedical Informatics, Health Information Technology
Why Los Angeles is a Great Place to Study Health & Medical
With more than 100 hospitals and dozens of good schools with allied health programs, Los Angeles is a great location for people interested in healthcare careers. The city boasts numerous institutions of medical learning, including the highly-regarded schools at the University of California and the University of Southern California. There are also several community colleges with expansive allied health education options. Healthcare jobs in Los Angeles County are increasing rapidly, ensuring that allied health students will thrive in this area of California.
Other Resources for Health & Medical Education and Careers in Los Angeles
Health & Medical - Employers / Internship Opportunities in Los Angeles
Allied health students are usually assigned clinical rotations, or internships, according to agreements their schools have with hospitals and other local healthcare facilities. In Los Angeles, potential employers and sites of rotations include:
