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Raine
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When do you know you want to go into health care?
I want to try going into health care but I dont know if its for me.
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Michel Davis
Medical student
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Cranston, Rhode Island
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I was 16 when I wanted to join the military. I knew it was the job for me and I knew I wanted to be in the healthcare field to help people. After spending 5 years in I realized that I still wanted to help people. I think a small part of us is always going to be worried if this is something for us because it is a big decision to join jobs in healthcare because they take a lot of time. I think if you are on the fence to shadow someone in healthcare and see what they do and spend time in the office. If you can’t shadow someone it can be helpful to volunteer in your local hospital to see what all is going on. It is a big decision, and it can be a hard choice, but I have faith you will make a good decision for youself.
Caroline Schmidt
Pediatric and neonatal Occupational therapist
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Hello!
My brother was very ill as an infant and child. I spent years in and out of hospital and waiting rooms. I saw the way doctors and nurses interacted with my parents and brother. The medical staffs kindness and compassion for helping my brother and my parents inspire me to want to do the same for other children and families.
Through years of self reflection and being open to volunteer experiences I found occupational therapy. I learned the value in helping a person become functional in activity or skill that was important to them, such as being able to get dress on their own or engaging in a life long hobby like gardening, cooking, or pet care.
Now I work I specialize in pediatrics and get to help children gain skills needed to engage in age appropriate activities such as writing, getting dressed, and my perosnal favorite learning to play!
Healthcare is an ever changing field with new career opportunities presenting themselves every day! If there is a client population you want to help, or an skill you want to improve for people chances are their is a career already out there! For instance in OT we can help people learnt o drive again, through therapeutic intervention, redesigning cars with client centered modifications.
Best of luck!
My brother was very ill as an infant and child. I spent years in and out of hospital and waiting rooms. I saw the way doctors and nurses interacted with my parents and brother. The medical staffs kindness and compassion for helping my brother and my parents inspire me to want to do the same for other children and families.
Through years of self reflection and being open to volunteer experiences I found occupational therapy. I learned the value in helping a person become functional in activity or skill that was important to them, such as being able to get dress on their own or engaging in a life long hobby like gardening, cooking, or pet care.
Now I work I specialize in pediatrics and get to help children gain skills needed to engage in age appropriate activities such as writing, getting dressed, and my perosnal favorite learning to play!
Healthcare is an ever changing field with new career opportunities presenting themselves every day! If there is a client population you want to help, or an skill you want to improve for people chances are their is a career already out there! For instance in OT we can help people learnt o drive again, through therapeutic intervention, redesigning cars with client centered modifications.
Best of luck!
Michelle M.
Entertainment Industry
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Michelle’s Answer
It's great that you want to go into the medical field. You don't know if it's where you want to be, but one thing I can say is that I am familiar with your town and it is booming with opportunities in the medical field. It's not so much a question of "when" you will know the medical field is for you, rather it's going to be when you obtain enough information about the many. many types of jobs out there that you can study.
I would advise starting small and one thing you can do is to read some medical magazines that will give you an idea of the industry of medicine and technology in Health Care. I will provide you with a link below for some magazines on line.
I would also like to suggest to you that there are many non-doctor and non-nursing jobs out there, too, if you find that those professions do not interest you. Some of the really well-paying, interesting jobs are : Orthotist and Prosthetist (creating medical devices for patients), Audiology (testing people's hearing), Physical Therapist, Vascular Technologist (test people's blood vessels and blood flow), Echocardiology (take images of people's hearts), Pharmacist, Speech-Language Pathologist, Ultrasonographer, and many more. You can even consider being a Personal Fitness Trainer or go into Medical Device Sterilization. The list goes on. You can research these individually by going to websites or in person to a library.
Many things will add up to you finally knowing that you want to go into the medical field. You will need encouraging, supportive people around you and patience as you explore the various types of jobs connected to health care and the medical field. We all eventually figure out what we want to do and sometimes that means being aware of the work we don't want to do. Keep in mind your personality, and what you are good at and what you may need work on. Also consider the length of time you are willing to dedicate to studying a chosen field.
I hope that this helps and I wish you all the best on making a choice that is best for you !
https://magazines.feedspot.com/healthcare_magazines/ MAGAZINES ABOUT THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY
I would advise starting small and one thing you can do is to read some medical magazines that will give you an idea of the industry of medicine and technology in Health Care. I will provide you with a link below for some magazines on line.
I would also like to suggest to you that there are many non-doctor and non-nursing jobs out there, too, if you find that those professions do not interest you. Some of the really well-paying, interesting jobs are : Orthotist and Prosthetist (creating medical devices for patients), Audiology (testing people's hearing), Physical Therapist, Vascular Technologist (test people's blood vessels and blood flow), Echocardiology (take images of people's hearts), Pharmacist, Speech-Language Pathologist, Ultrasonographer, and many more. You can even consider being a Personal Fitness Trainer or go into Medical Device Sterilization. The list goes on. You can research these individually by going to websites or in person to a library.
Many things will add up to you finally knowing that you want to go into the medical field. You will need encouraging, supportive people around you and patience as you explore the various types of jobs connected to health care and the medical field. We all eventually figure out what we want to do and sometimes that means being aware of the work we don't want to do. Keep in mind your personality, and what you are good at and what you may need work on. Also consider the length of time you are willing to dedicate to studying a chosen field.
I hope that this helps and I wish you all the best on making a choice that is best for you !
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Nicolas McKissack
Independent artist
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Nicolas’s Answer
You should know you you've wanted to take care of other people since a very young young age. Since the Healthcare system appeals to you, remember you can find jobs in many many different areas. To focus on only becoming a doctor is cliche in this day and age as there are many many different opportunities in all fields of Healthcare, medicine, and administration. You should find out what these people do behind the scene by doing things like researching and shadowing when the opportunity presents itself. When you think of Healthcare, are you thinking hands on or something in administration? Because a lot of people on the business side of things make more money than an actual doctor.
Dino Ubalde
Educator/Psychologist/Life Coach
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Tracy, California
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Dino’s Answer
Hello Raine, I appreciate your initiative in reaching out to us. Your query takes me back to my time with my students. I would always review their assessment test scores and consider their career interests, IQ, aptitude test results, personal and interpersonal values, and personality profiles. These are all crucial tools for assessing an individual's strengths and weaknesses. They are all based on the person's own tendencies and can help answer the question, "How do I know if I'm suited for a career in healthcare?"
In my opinion, a career in healthcare requires at least average intellectual abilities, as the field involves dealing with scientific concepts and laboratory work, which require scientific thinking, logical reasoning, and mathematical skills. Moreover, it's essential for an individual to have a genuine passion for helping others. So, if you have these qualities, a healthcare career could be a perfect fit for you!
Seek the assistance of career counselor for a much detailed career assessment to be more well-informed decision maker.
Listen to a career talks given by the school or community and gain career awareness.
Do some research in the library on occupational career options.
Interview people who are already in the field that you want to explore.
In my opinion, a career in healthcare requires at least average intellectual abilities, as the field involves dealing with scientific concepts and laboratory work, which require scientific thinking, logical reasoning, and mathematical skills. Moreover, it's essential for an individual to have a genuine passion for helping others. So, if you have these qualities, a healthcare career could be a perfect fit for you!
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DaSabria Dunbar, RPT
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DaSabria’s Answer
Hello there,
If you're someone who thrives on learning something fresh each day, and you're driven by a passion to connect with others and play a pivotal role in safeguarding their health, then a career in healthcare could be your calling!
Explore your passions and see if they resonate with any profession within the medical sphere. Consider the type of work environment that would best suit you and think about how you can strike a balance between your professional and personal life.
Moreover, don't hesitate to seek guidance from a mentor or do some research to aid you in making your decision. Wishing you all the best on your journey!
If you're someone who thrives on learning something fresh each day, and you're driven by a passion to connect with others and play a pivotal role in safeguarding their health, then a career in healthcare could be your calling!
Explore your passions and see if they resonate with any profession within the medical sphere. Consider the type of work environment that would best suit you and think about how you can strike a balance between your professional and personal life.
Moreover, don't hesitate to seek guidance from a mentor or do some research to aid you in making your decision. Wishing you all the best on your journey!
Michelle Selko, MS, OTR/L
occupational therapist
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Los Angeles, California
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Michelle’s Answer
Hi!
I knew I wanted to go into healthcare because I really liked to help people. I observed several different professions, volunteered at a physical therapy clinic and worked as an aide for an occupational therapist one summer. These activities helped me know what I thought would be a good fit for me and helped me eliminate others.
I knew I wanted to go into healthcare because I really liked to help people. I observed several different professions, volunteered at a physical therapy clinic and worked as an aide for an occupational therapist one summer. These activities helped me know what I thought would be a good fit for me and helped me eliminate others.
Stephanie Johnson
Dental Hygienist
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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Stephanie’s Answer
I would recommend volunteering at a healthcare facility or even more than one to see if caring for others and various ages is for you.