Can you recommend any courses I should take before proceeding further with my job research?
#dentistry #biology #medicine #healthcare
3 answers
Sydney’s Answer
Hi Ana,
If your interest in healthcare is in a front-line service position directly taking care of patients, I would recommend any courses that provide hands-on care for patients or look into volunteer opportunities where you get exposure to the day-to-day. As a nurse myself, it wasn't until I started taking care of patients for shifts in clinical rotations at university where I learned of my comfort and capability in dealing with blood, body fluids, and frankly - other unsightly happenings that occur in the hospital daily. My peers similarly went through the process and some discovered that front-line positions weren't for them.
If your interest is in laboratory work, I suggest taking on a student research position on campus if possible.
In all circumstances, touch base with your school counselor should that resource be available to you to ensure you are fulfilling course requirements for whichever career path you are considering!
Best of luck,
Sydney
Michael’s Answer
You need your basic science classes: biology, chemistry, and physics. Ideally, a couple courses in organic chemistry and/or biochemistry. Embryology and a language helps.
