How to Choose a Health Care Career
If you're interested in medicine, science, technology and helping others, a career in health care could be right for you. Health care is a growing field with many career opportunities and a stable outlook for the future. However, deciding what career to choose can be difficult because of the wide array of choices.
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Assess your aptitudes and interests. Think about positions or experiences you've had in the past that are similar to ones in health care. Take aptitude tests online and in books. Decide whether you can deal with the emotional aspects of caring for patients. If not, focus on careers that do not include patient involvement.
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Visit the National Institutes of Health website. You can browse the health care careers that relate to your personal interests. Careers are grouped into various categories with detailed descriptions.
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Volunteer at a local hospital. You'll get exposure to various health care jobs and gain some valuable experience.
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Talk to people who work in the fields you're considering. Contact local professionals and former classmates. Ask them for details about their jobs, what they like and dislike. If possible, shadow them on the job to get a better idea of what they do. Visit online forums related to the fields you're considering, read what people have to say and post questions.
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Read about careers and do online research. The Occupational Outlook Handbook and other job guides provide information about titles, along with salary and industry growth statistics.
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Decide on how much training you want to commit to. Some programs require at least a four year degree, while others have shorter specialized training. If you do not want to commit to four years of school, it may be better to start with a shorter program and go back to school once you're working.
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Evaluate the career paths and advancement opportunities for the careers you're considering. Determine whether it's easy to move up in the field you select and whether you will need additional training. Choose a path that can transfer your skills easily should you move on to something else in a few years.
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abhay
May 09, 2009
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