When someone mentions working in the health care industry many people’s first response is that they can’t stand the sight of blood. However, there are some areas of health care that don’t require working with body fluids everyday. But for those who aren’t afraid of a little blood, there are plenty of those positions as well.
One commonality of those working in health care is a genuine concern for others and a sense of fulfillment in helping people feel better. It is one of those, “make a difference” fields of work.
There are a multitude of different categories of health care including:
- Anesthesia
- Nursing
- Pharmaceutical
- Physical Therapy
- Nutrition
- Chiropratic
- Athletic Training
- Alternative Medicine
- Medical Assisting
- Mental Health
- Radiology
And of course . . .
Physicians
There are generally two types of physicians.
- General Medicine Physicians
- Specialized Medicine Physicians: These physicians have more specific areas of study relating to different body systems.These can include: cardiology, optometry, pediatrics, gerontology, oncology, orthopedics, Dermatology, etc.
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