| Explore Health CareersResources
It is very important for students to start researching career options as early as possible. This is especially important for those students thinking about a career in health care because there are over 250 career opportunities in the health care field! Thanks to the internet, career exploration and research can be easy and fun. These websites will be helpful tools in aiding the researching process:
NW PA AHEC Virtual Health Career Club Webcasts Please view the following recordings of Webcasts done in conjuction with our Virtual Health Career Club from December 2010 to June 2011. Click on the link of the career recording to begin (each are about 30 minutes in length). The "Chat" button is not available. If you view any of the videos we would love to hear from you with comments or questions. Please email Jane Mullinax. If you want to discuss anything shown in the videos don't hestiate to contact the NW PA AHEC for your healthcare career needs. Overview of Health Care Careers, Dr. Carolynn Masters (audio only) - Video 1 » The Importance of a Nurse Aide, Robert Galla - Video 2 » The World of the EMT/Paramedic, James Kifer, Jr. , EMT-P - Video 3 » The Goal of the Physical Therapist, Thomas M. Hudson, PT, MS, PCS - Video 4 » Living Fully as an Occupational Therapist, Erin Young , OT - Video 5 » All About Nursing – From LPN to MSN, Dawn Johnson, MSN, RN, Ed. - Video 6 »
Visit your specific section based on your school level to learn more about what types of Health Careers Opportunity Programming (HCOP) are available to YOU.
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