What They Do: Assist nurses with basic patient care: bathing, dressing, mobility, vitals, and patient comfort. Typically work in hospitals, home care, or long-term care.
Training: 4–12 week state-approved course + MA CNA exam.
Typical Salary (MV): $22–$30/hour
Highly in demand due to staffing shortages.

What They Do: Support doctors and nurses in outpatient clinics: taking vitals, preparing patients, clerical work, basic procedures.
Training: 6–12 month certificate program.
Typical Salary (MV): $22–$28/hour
Specialty practices pay more.

What They Do: Provide emergency care, respond to 911 calls, transport patients, deliver life-saving interventions.
Training: 4–6 month EMT-Basic course + certification exam.
Typical Salary (MV): $22–$30/hour
Overtime & shifts can increase earnings.

What They Do: Fill prescriptions, manage inventory, assist pharmacists, communicate with healthcare providers.
Training: 4–9 month certificate + national certification.
Typical Salary (MV): $20–$26/hour

What They Do: Assist dentists during procedures, sterilize instruments, take X-rays, support scheduling.
Training: 9–12 month dental assisting program + radiology certification.
Typical Salary (MV): $22–$28/hour

What They Do: Draw blood, manage specimen processing, support medical labs.
Training: 8–16 week phlebotomy certificate.
Typical Salary (MV): $20–$26/hour

What They Do: Provide in-home care, support daily living activities, assist elderly or disabled clients.
Training: 2–6 week training program.
Typical Salary (MV): $19–$25/hour
Private pay clients sometimes offer more.

What They Do: Handle insurance claims, medical records, billing processes, and healthcare data compliance.
Training: 6–12 month certificate; fully remote options available.
Typical Salary (MV): $45,000–$60,000/year
Fully remote roles possible.

What They Do: Perform heart monitoring tests, support cardiology clinics, analyze basic cardiac results.
Training: 8–12 week certificate.
Typical Salary (MA): $22–$28/hour
(MV rates likely similar or slightly higher.)

What They Do: Provide non-clinical support to patients in mental health, addiction recovery, or crisis care settings.
Training: 3–6 month certificate or on-the-job training.
Typical Salary (MV): $20–$27/hour

What They Do: Provide therapeutic bodywork, pain relief, wellness treatments, often in spas or wellness centers.
Training: 500–650 hour state-approved massage therapy program.
Typical Salary (MV): $35–$60/hour
Plus tips; extremely strong demand on the island.

What They Do: Design fitness programs, coach clients, support lifestyle and wellness goals.
Training: National certificate (NASM, ACE, ISSA) — self-paced or 3–6 months.
Typical Salary (MV): $25–$50/session
Group classes can generate higher earnings.