Careers in the Health Care Industry
June 12, 2009 by Kate Lehnhof
Filed under Healthcare
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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Another career option in healthcare is healthcare administration. For students in high school interested in a career in healthcare administration, include courses in Math, English, Science, and Social Sciences. A foreign language such as Spanish could also work to your advantage. Entry-level positions in healthcare administration require a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree. Most Bachelor’s degrees in healthcare administration such as the one offered by California College San Diego covers basic theory and an overview of the healthcare industry. Also included in the curriculum is the development of skills such as financial management, leadership skills, business planning skills, and statistical analysis. A good healthcare administration degree equips students with knowledge about economics, law, legal and ethical concepts, and the organizational structure in the medical community.