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LaRissa
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Hopewell, Virginia
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If my strengths are critical thinking and compassion and my hobby is playing soccer what type of careers or industries might best fit me? What other strengths or experiences might I need for the suggested careers? ?
Im a junior in high school preparing to join a career but I'm still unsure. As of right now I am on the path of becoming a graduation Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). I want to go into healthcare because I know that I can help people and I have the ability to do so but I've also become interested in joining the Air Force.
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Cheri Hall
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Hello LaRissa,
It appears you're on the right track, having already initiated your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training. Your critical thinking skills and empathy will undoubtedly be beneficial in any profession you decide to pursue. Given your interest in sports, you might want to explore careers in Athletic Training or Physical Therapy. Your current CNA training could serve as a solid foundation for these professions.
Athletic trainers collaborate with doctors, coaches, and physical therapists to prevent, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate injuries and illnesses in athletes and other patients. They are often the first medical professionals on the scene during sports events to evaluate injuries. They also devise injury prevention and treatment strategies for athletes and help create safe training programs at high schools and colleges. To become an athletic trainer, you'll need to complete high school, earn a bachelor's degree from a four-year college, and then pursue a master's degree in Athletic Training.
Physical Therapists, on the other hand, are licensed medical practitioners who work with a wide range of patients affected by diseases, injuries, and movement disorders. They may assist an athlete recovering from an injury or surgery, but their work extends beyond athletes. They also help patients who have been in accidents or suffered a stroke, teaching them how to walk again. To become a physical therapist, you'll need to complete high school, earn a bachelor's degree from a four-year college, and then pursue a doctorate degree, which takes an additional three years. At the end of your education, you'll have earned your Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
Finally, considering your interest in the Air Force, it's worth noting that both Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists are employed there. Athletic trainers serve in various roles, including at the Air Force Academy, the Special Warfare Training Wing, and the Air Force Special Operations Command. Physical Therapists work with injured airmen and contribute to wellness promotion.
It appears you're on the right track, having already initiated your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training. Your critical thinking skills and empathy will undoubtedly be beneficial in any profession you decide to pursue. Given your interest in sports, you might want to explore careers in Athletic Training or Physical Therapy. Your current CNA training could serve as a solid foundation for these professions.
Athletic trainers collaborate with doctors, coaches, and physical therapists to prevent, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate injuries and illnesses in athletes and other patients. They are often the first medical professionals on the scene during sports events to evaluate injuries. They also devise injury prevention and treatment strategies for athletes and help create safe training programs at high schools and colleges. To become an athletic trainer, you'll need to complete high school, earn a bachelor's degree from a four-year college, and then pursue a master's degree in Athletic Training.
Physical Therapists, on the other hand, are licensed medical practitioners who work with a wide range of patients affected by diseases, injuries, and movement disorders. They may assist an athlete recovering from an injury or surgery, but their work extends beyond athletes. They also help patients who have been in accidents or suffered a stroke, teaching them how to walk again. To become a physical therapist, you'll need to complete high school, earn a bachelor's degree from a four-year college, and then pursue a doctorate degree, which takes an additional three years. At the end of your education, you'll have earned your Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
Finally, considering your interest in the Air Force, it's worth noting that both Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists are employed there. Athletic trainers serve in various roles, including at the Air Force Academy, the Special Warfare Training Wing, and the Air Force Special Operations Command. Physical Therapists work with injured airmen and contribute to wellness promotion.