Jobs in health care saw significant growth in a weak economy last year. In fact it was one area that had consistent hiring at a time when there was stagnant job growth and a lack of hiring. There were several reasons for this but the two primary drivers for this will be aging population and changes in health care regulation.

As baby boomers begin to retire more attention will be paid on health needs. One trend with this population will be the desire to stay in their own home. Providing in home care for seniors will be one area that will see the demand for qualified health professionals. Health care reform is expected to give people more access to health care. There will be the need of professionals to meet this demand. There may also be a growth in specialist areas.  

More growth is expected for 2012 continuing from job growth the previous year. In December of 2011,  23000 health care jobs were added in December. One in five jobs created last year were in health care. The growth will be regional as well based on needs of local areas and states. Health care professions may also reflect the growing the demand for service related jobs. For example, more than 80 percent of the jobs created or forecast to be created in Colorado in 2011 and 2012 come from the areas of education and health services, professional and business services, and leisure and hospitality