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Elizabeth
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What type of programs that I could do relating to the medical field?
I want to pursue the medical field and I want to gain some medical experience for the future. #medicine #healthcare
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Tia Jefferson
Public Health Nerd
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I'm excited that you are interested in the medical field. I became interested in healthcare during my first year of college. I suggest finding a part-time position in the business office of a hospital or other healthcare facility, such as a health center, board of health, or doctor's office. You can also volunteer - that's how I got my first job. My best advice is to get as much hands on experience as you can working in various healthcare environments.
Education and credentials are important, but any experience you can gain while you're in school will make you a stronger job candidate when you graduate. Happy to answer any other questions you have.
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Education and credentials are important, but any experience you can gain while you're in school will make you a stronger job candidate when you graduate. Happy to answer any other questions you have.
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Melissa Evans
Clinical Laboratory Science
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The medical field is so big! There are so many possibilities!
I am a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (also know as Medical Technologist) and work in a Laboratory. While in college, I worked as a Phlebotomist and thought this was a great way to learn about the medical field. While I was a Phlebotomist, I received on the job training and learned about working with other areas of the hospital, such as nursing. Some areas have certifications for Phlebotomy that are short courses (6 weeks or so) at Junior Colleges. Even though this is an entry level position in a hospital, the pay is above minimum wage, which helped while I was in college. Other college students that I worked with during those couple of years, were Nursing students, pre-Med students, Pharmacy students, as well as Clinical Laboratory Science majors and I think this was a great place to learn for all of us.
I am a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (also know as Medical Technologist) and work in a Laboratory. While in college, I worked as a Phlebotomist and thought this was a great way to learn about the medical field. While I was a Phlebotomist, I received on the job training and learned about working with other areas of the hospital, such as nursing. Some areas have certifications for Phlebotomy that are short courses (6 weeks or so) at Junior Colleges. Even though this is an entry level position in a hospital, the pay is above minimum wage, which helped while I was in college. Other college students that I worked with during those couple of years, were Nursing students, pre-Med students, Pharmacy students, as well as Clinical Laboratory Science majors and I think this was a great place to learn for all of us.