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Test your knowledge about Healthcare employment trends in Connecticut
August 2002

1. With the predicted increase of 26,000 jobs between 1998 and 2008, the Health Services industry in Connecticut will be in:

a) Second place among Connecticut industries
b) Fifth place among Connecticut industries
c) First place among Connecticut industries
d) Tenth place among Connecticut industries

2. The fastest growing need in the Health Services industry is expected to be for:

a) Pharmacists
b) Physical therapy assistants
c) Medical Assistants
d) Nursing aides

3. Which of the following Health Services occupations ranks highest for total openings?

a) Physicians
b) Nursing Aides/Orderlies/Attendants
c) Registered Nurses
d) Licensed Practical Nurses

4. Which Connecticut regional area will experience the greatest rate of growth in the Health Services industry?

a) Southwest (Fairfield County)
b) Capitol (Hartford area)
c) Western (Danbury, Waterbury & Torrington areas)
d) South Central (New Haven area)

5. How many of the new jobs in Connecticut will require a bachelors degree or higher?

a) Over half
b) Less than half
c) One third
d) One fourth

Data from the Connecticut Department of Labor, Office of Research, Forecast 2008: New Decade, New Careers, December 2001.

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