Health professions: 3 areas that will be on the rise in 2022

During the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, many aspects of everyone's lives have changed, some drastically, others not so much. In terms of professions, we can say that healthcare, technology, and content creation are among those that have seen an increase in opportunities.

What will the future of professions be like after the pandemic?

There is a popular saying that great ideas are born in the midst of chaos. Although the pandemic is a tragedy, we can say that great solutions have emerged during this time, mainly with the help of technology.

The pandemic has forced many people to change their consumption, work and social habits. As a result, many companies have had to reinvent themselves in order to continue serving their customers without putting their employees at risk.

To prevent life from coming to a complete standstill, measures were taken that, until then, seemed temporary, but as time went by, it seemed more and more that they were here to stay. This is what we now call the “new normal”.

In the topics below we will talk about these changes and the areas of health that are highlighted. Check it out!

Changes that the pandemic brought to the market

2020 and 2021 were years in which new words were introduced into the daily lives of Brazilians. For example, “videoconferencing”, “home office”, “hybrid work”, among others.

As previously mentioned, in the beginning, the feeling was that Brazilians would not adapt to these new work models, however, according to a survey carried out by the telephone network Hey, 78% of the interviewees stated that they were interested in continuing to work in this model after the pandemic. 95% of the managers also stated that they agreed with this practice in the future, even with the hybrid model.

During this research, it was also proven that home office increased workers' productivity. It also reduced costs at fixed workplaces.

The current reality implies that for a company to remain in the market in a healthy way, there is no other way than to reinvent itself. With technology as an ally, of course.

Most popular health professions

Health professions have always been in high demand, mainly because they guarantee a good salary.

However, there are many more areas in healthcare than medicine. The pandemic has caused the demand for these professions to grow even more.

In the following topics, we will discuss the professions in this area that are best paid and in demand.

Highest-paying healthcare professions

According to a survey carried out by the Institute of Applied Economic Research (Ipea), the health areas with the best salaries are:

Medicine: average salary of R$8,400.00 per month. In the public health system, which hires a considerable number of professionals in the area, the highest salaries for doctors are in the Federal District, with an average of R$17,000, which can reach R$70,000 (data from the Government Transparency Portal);
Dentistry: average monthly salary of R$5,300.00. The dentist career is the second best in the country, when it comes to financial return. It is second only to doctors;
Veterinary: average of R$4,300.00 per month. According to the Federal Council of Veterinary Medicine (CFMV), the best salaries in the Veterinary career are in the public service and in the animal and veterinary products industry, where these professionals can earn up to R$30,000;
Pharmacy: average monthly salary of R$4,000.00. The minimum wage for pharmacists is set in each state according to the collective agreements signed by the unions. It may vary depending on the number of hours worked per week, the role and the sector;
Nursing: average of R$3,500.00 per month. According to Ipea, nursing is one of the professions that has created the most jobs in recent years. There is no single professional minimum wage for nurses in Brazil. The amount depends on the collective agreements signed by the unions in each state.

Professions in high demand in the health sector

The healthcare careers that are on the rise are almost the same ones that have the highest salaries. Coincidence or not, we have selected some of them for you to check out:

Medicine: investigates the nature and causes of human diseases, with the aim of finding cures and prevention. This professional's routine includes diagnosing, prescribing medications, ordering tests and performing surgeries;
Nursing: the professional in this area works in partnership with other professionals in the area, dedicated to promoting, maintaining and restoring the health of their patients, with the responsibility of supervising hygiene, feeding, administration of medicines and dressings;
Pharmacy: Pharmacists can work in clinical analysis laboratories, performing tests to diagnose and monitor diseases. In pharmacies, this professional is responsible for distributing medicines and handling formulas.

Future professions in healthcare

To conclude this article, we will talk about the healthcare professions that have great potential for growth in the future, once again, working side by side with technology.

Biotechnology: professionals in this area have the role of generating more quality for products in our daily lives, such as medicines and food;
Telemedicine: offers remote support in interpreting exams, issuing medical reports and even assisting with surgical procedures;
Pharmacogeneticist: personalizes the pharmacological treatment of patients, working on research and discovery of therapeutic advances with the aim of developing more efficient medicines;
Genetic “hacker”: It works to prevent and combat diseases, improving biological factors in human beings, at microbiological and cellular levels.

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Nathalia Silva November 1, 2021

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