Nursing & Related Careers

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics overall employment in the nursing field is projected to grow by over 5 percent from 2024 to 2034. Wayne County has several opportunities available to get started in a nursing career. Take a look!

• Projected Employment
• Typical Wages
• Education, Certifications, Licensure & Apprenticeships
• Activities, Knowledge, Abilities & Skills
• Related Occupations

If you’re considering a healthcare career or a future career in nursing, one way to get started is to consider health related coursework in high school. After taking your required science coursework, consider advanced classes in anatomy and psychology, advanced science classes, or coursework at your local career tech center.

Some career tech programs offer health science classes to help students explore and prepare to enter the healthcare field. During these classes you’ll have an opportunity to take a deep dive into the medical field, learn medical terminology, explore healthcare careers, learn bedside care, and get hands-on, during a clinical experience.

Speak with your high school counselor about CTE coursework and see if it’s an option in your school district. Look for courses that include Health Sciences, Healthcare Foundations, or Health Occupations.

• Consider joining a pre-nursing club or pre-med club at your high school
• Talk with professionals in the field
• Schedule a Tour of a Nursing Program and Explore
• Consider Career Tech Education opportunities
• Volunteer at a local hospital
• Check our career focused videos online
• Consider Summer Camp Opportunities focused on Pre-Med or Nursing
• Train in first aid and CPR over the summer by contacting the American Red Cross or your local community/recreation center

Check to see if your school has a HOSA chapter

Certified Nursing Assistants provide basic patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Their work often includes feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving, transporting patients and changing linens.

Length of Training: Training is normally offered in 4 weeks or less; varies by institution

Medical Assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in doctors’ offices, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a physician.

Length of training: Varies by institution. Normally less than 1 year.

Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations in doctors’ offices, hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, or blood donor centers. This is an entry-level medical career that is often considered as a step toward more complex jobs like registered nurse or even medical doctor.

Length of Training: Training is normally offered in 4 weeks or less; Varies by institution.

• Detroit Business Institute:

19100 Fort Street, Riverview, MI 48193-6799

(734) 479-0660

• Excellent Choice Healthcare Training:

30100 Ford Road, Garden City, Michigan 48135

(734) 237-9128

• Genanscot Services:

Located in: Cornerstone Village

(313) 499-8415/8101

• Helping Hands:

Located in: Midtown

430 Mack Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

(313) 355-3258

• PCT Institute of Healthcare:

15340 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126

888-410-6416

• Phlebotomy Express Training Centers LLC:

17580 Wyoming, Detroit, MI 48221

313-341-5344

• Wayne County Community College District:

Northwest Campus, 8200 West Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48219

(313) 943-4000

• Yes We CNA:

1004 W Seven Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48203

(313) 400-7668

email Samania at info@yeswecna.com

16 years of age & older to begin program. Job Placement available.

Students can launch their healthcare careers through Henry Ford’s paid Apprenticeship Programs. Apprentices gain hands-on experience, earn industry credentials, and receive full-time pay while learning from experienced healthcare professionals. With healthcare jobs projected to grow 16% through 2030, these programs offer a direct path to stable, rewarding careers. Participants complete U.S. Department of Labor–approved training and certification exams, setting them up for long-term success in one of today’s fastest-growing fields.

Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurses monitor patients’ vital signs, administer basic patient care, discuss care and listen to patient concerns, report patients’ status and concerns to registered nurses and keep records on patients’ health. LPNs work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).

Length of Training: Approximately 1 year (requires completion of a practical nursing certification).

Registered Nurses (RN) assist physicians to provide treatment, administer medication, monitor patient progress, and educate patients and their families on disease prevention and post hospital treatment. They assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement treatment plans, and maintain medical records. RNs also provide supervision to Licensed Practical Nurses ( LPN). An associate degree is required, but the bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) is often preferred in a hospital setting. The BSN is also the gateway into career advancement. These careers include nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, supervisors and nurse educators. If a student begins with an associate degree program, advancement to the BSN is possible through an RN to BSN program at a university.

Length of Training: 3 to 4 years

FAFSA Code: 002270

FAFSA Code: 002282

FAFSA Code: 002315

FAFSA Code: 002323

FAFSA Code: 009230

FAFSA Code: 002329

FAFSA Code: 002259

FAFSA Code: 008906

FAFSA Code: 002290

FAFSA Code: 002303

FAFSA Code: 002325

FAFSA Code: 002328

• Obtain FSA ID
• Complete the FAFSA Form
• Add the FAFSA school code

• 1-2-3 approach to paying for college
• Comparing financial aid offers

• Decoding financial aid offers

This document includes just a sample of programs available in the Metro-Detroit area. Remember to check websites for program offerings. Your school’s career exploration tools will also highlight a variety of related careers and education and training institutions.

References: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook

Note: Inclusion of a program in our database does not indicate an endorsement by Wayne RESA. The database is for informational purposes only.

Department of Workforce Development, CTE, Adult Ed and Career Counseling