Technicians and Assistants

OccupationRequired EducationYears of Education
Cardiovascular TechnologistAssociate’s degree2 years
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Postsecondary non-degree award0 to 1 year
Dental AssistantPostsecondary non-degree award0 to 2 years
Dietetic TechnicianHigh school diploma or equivalent0 to 4 years
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)Postsecondary non-degree award0 to 2 years
Medical AssistantHigh school diploma or equivalent0 to 2 years
Medical Laboratory TechnicianAssociate’s degree2 years
Medical Laboratory TechnologistBachelor's degree4 years
Nuclear Medicine TechnologistAssociate’s degree2 years
Occupational Therapy AssistantAssociate’s degree2 years
Pharmacy TechnicianHigh school diploma or equivalent0 to 1 year
Physical Therapy AssistantAssociate’s degree2 years
Physician AssistantMaster’s degree6 years
Psychiatric TechnicianPostsecondary non-degree award0 to 1 year
Radiology TechnicianAssociate’s degree2 years
Respiratory Therapy TechnicianPostsecondary non-degree award1 year
Surgical TechnologistPostsecondary non-degree award9 months
Ultrasound TechnicianAssociate’s degree1 to 2 years
Veterinary AssistantHigh school diploma or equivalent0 years
Veterinary Technician Associate’s degree2 years