Online education could benefit healthcare workers

Online education could benefit healthcare workers

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of healthcare workers is expected to increase by 22 percent, which is double the national average for all other occupations. In order to meet the growing demand for trained professionals in this industry, a number of campus-based and online institutions have boosted the number of course offerings in this field.

For example, the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) - an international nonprofit trade association for the global healthcare industry - and the University of Richmond recently announced that they will offer an online certificate in medical tourism. Students who complete the program will earn continuing education units, as well as the professional studies certificate from the University of Richmond.

"We feel this program will be invaluable to potential students from around the world who are looking for certification in medical tourism," said Stephanie Bowlin, non-credit program manager at the University of Richmond.

Each course in the certificate program costs $199 and takes four weeks to complete.

By Mark Danson