Nursing Workforce Growth Projection

Demand growth is expected to continue for healthcare occupations (page 1 of 2) Top 3 healthcare occupations for each category with largest projected demand by category in Georgia Average Annual Openings Category Occupation title Nursing Care Home Health and Personal Care Aides 2020-2025 Forecasted job growth 2020 2025, % 66 10,099 16.3% We need more Registered Nurses 5,200 6.3% Nursing Assistants 4,575 1.5% Primary Medical Assistants 4.198 16.6% Care Primary Care community-based physicians and fewer specialists Commission Member Quote Nurse Practitioners 1,025 32.8% 99 Physician Assistants 536 21.1% Specialty Medical Assistants 4,198 16.6% Care Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians 1,079 8.3% Massage Therapists 587 32.8% Source: Lightcast TM (formerly EMSI-Burning Glass) 17

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