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If you want to be in the healthcare field how long do you go to school for

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Thank you comment icon It really depends on what you are going to school for:) Jorden
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Lecia’s Answer

nursing assistant 3 - 6 months training and clinicals
medical assistant depends on state approx 1 yr
LPN 1 -2 years depending on state
RN 2-4 years depending on program
Advanced practice RN (many choices) 4 years plus 2-3 years additional education and training for advanced licenses
Medical school 4 undergrad yrs, 4 medical school yrs, and then a residency depending on chosen subspecialty typically 3 to 7 years.
THis is just a few of healthcare opportunities- You can start out in a starting field and progress while working, that is the good news.
ems- emergency medical field- prehospital- ambulance care etc.- can vary from 1 yr to 4 yr or more education.
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Richard’s Answer

Nurse: 2 or 4 year college degree
Nurse practioner: 4 year degree plus master's
CRNA: 4 year degree plus CRNA training after 2 years of ICU work
PA: 4 year degree plus 2 year of PA school
MD: 4 year college degree, 4 year medical school, 3-6 years of residency
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Elyse’s Answer

Hi there,
It depends on what you want to do specifically. If it’s Nursing you can finish in 4 years!


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Thank you comment icon Thank you I was told like 2-3 so I just wanted to know for sure Marie
Thank you comment icon It also depends on the person and situation too! It can vary :) Elyse T.
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Estelle’s Answer

As a gynecologist, I can tell you what it took to get to the place I am right now. I went to college for four years and received a degree in biology. I took the MCAT, and did four years of medical school. After that, I did a 4-year residency in obstetrics and gynecology. Best of luck in whatever career you decide on!
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Heather’s Answer

Healthcare is such a broad option. If you are looking at doing Nursing you can you get your associates degree in 2 years and a Bachelor's degree in 4 years.
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David’s Answer

Depend on what kind of health care profession you are trying to do or be, I would say 18 months to 10 years depend on how much and the level you are trying to reach. 18 months are the basic and quick, 2 years is a start like Technician to Associate Degree , 4 years with a Bachelor Degree, 5 years and more for Master, Doctoral or PHD., MD, DPD and etc. so it is really depend.
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Rachel’s Answer

I can provide the answer for the role of physicians in surgery. This field requires a medical doctorate. This means that you will have to complete college with a bachelor’s degree as well as all of the Pre-med requirements. GPA should probably be 3.5 or better. You will also have to score well on the MCAT. Once accepted to medical school, as long as you pass your classes and perform reasonably well during your four years of medical training, you can apply for a general surgery 5 year residency. Following that, you will apply for a 1-3 year fellowship. This = 14+ years of school after high school.
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Camellia’s Answer

The University of San Francisco has a great nursing program if that is something you are interested in.
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