interested in working in the health care field since I was a little girl. Originally I wanted to become a Pediatrician, but I changed my career path as I learned about all of the different opportunities available in the health care field. I 've worked as a medical assistant for the past five years and I am certain that I made the right choice by choosing a career in this field. I would like to advance in my career and continue to make a difference in the lives of the patient 's that I interact with. Although I enjoy working as a medical assistant, I would like to dedicate more time to patient education to disease prevention. After much consideration, I have decided to purse a career as a Health Educator. A health educator provides…
MY CHOSEN PROFESSION I have been an occupational therapy assistant for over 5 years. During my career I have gained knowledge about health and fitness. I have also learned about health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, and so on. I have always enjoyed working with people of various ages and conditions, and I want to share my ideas and knowledge to others as well. In order to do so, I have decided to pursue my bachelor of science in health science. I want to focus on being a…
Careers are something everyone has to think about eventually. It’s that inevitable threshold one must cross in order to further one’s life. Everyone has their own ideal career fitting for their particular interests. Some people pick careers based off of money since that itself provides many financial opportunities. Some people pick careers that is genuinely enjoyable for them to do, so they would not regret doing that job 20 years down the line. It’s not easy to select the best type of career…
My one year and five year post-baccalaureate plan after completing my Health Education degree is going to be filled. I plan on reflecting on the road that I took and the challenges I overcame to achieve this degree. In the first year after completing the program my academic plan, work plan and family plan will be suited to achieve my short term and long term goals. My vision is ambitious and bright, during the first year after graduation I am going to prepare for my CHES certification exam in…
If you want to become a health educator you’re requirements would be to teach people about the behaviors that provide wellness. They come up with a strategy to improve the health of people and communities. A community health worker collects the data and discusses health issues with the patients of the community and populations. They must work in many settings like, hospitals, doctors’ offices, businesses, and even colleges. Most of the health educators are required to work full time while others…
educational goals. Nursing school not only provided me with a wonderful job in which I could help people, but it also inspired me to accomplish more. After moving to Texas, I decided to continue my education at Houston Community College were I completed my Associates of Arts in Health and Medical Science. Thereafter, I enrolled at the University of Houston were I obtained my Bachelors of Science in Health. Shortly after completing my Bachelors of Science, I was offered a position with Lone…
Within the health care community, there are a variety of roles that have to be filled in order to maintain the quality of patient care. There are many that are responsible for said care of a patient. The first being a nurse practitioner who is someone who has more advanced clinical training than that of a registered nurse (AANP, 2015). They are becoming the choice for more and more patients as their regular doctors may not be available at the time they are needed. A nurse educator is someone who…
great societies of Egypt, Greece and Rome. How are these cultures similar in relation to health? How are they different? What health practices are still being used today? In these great societies and many others, medical information was passed down from generation to generation and the populace generally looked to some type of physician or medicine man for medical guidance, treatments, and cures. In, Egypt the role was filled by a priests who worked with spells incantations, exorcisms,…
There is an abundance of careers in the medical field, but I have an interest in surgical technology. I am intrigued by the steps and instruments required to perform a specific surgery and the body structure of humans. My interest sparked more when my friend who is a surgical technician explained to me how it is a rewarding career because she gets to improve her patients’ lives every day and experience new things. This is the perfect career path for me because I am passionate about making a…
Masters in Public Health Degree Program? Masters in Public Health courses are designed to provide health care professionals with the clearest picture of the ever evolving health care industry. These programs’ curriculum will equip graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the expanding needs and challenges of the industry. Masters in Public Health Degree Programs A Master of Public Health degree is a universally widely recognized credential for health care professionals who wish to…