Medical Careers

Medical Careers

Medical Careers : How to Become a Doctor

What are some medical careers you can have with just 4 years of college?

Im still in high school and im debating whether I want to pursue a medical field or not.

Because I have other jobs on my mind too..
so could you guys help me out =]

Medical careers do not always require a four year degree many can be achieved with less than four years. Nursing requires either a two year degree or a four year degree. However a four year degree in nursing will open opportunities for management and nurse practitioner roles. Respiratory Therapist, X-Ray Technician, several lab roles, LPN, CNA, paramedic, are just a few that require less than four years of school.

The main thing you need to remember with health careers they are a 24 - 7 / 365 days a year job. Meaning most health careers will require weekend work, working on holidays, and may also require you to work overnight. In return you get training and fairly good pay.

3 Medical Careers to Explore (if you don't want to go to med school)

Maybe you've always dreamed of stitching up wounds, setting bones, and saving lives, but the thought of spending 11 years in medical school makes your head swim. Or maybe you want to have a hands on role in treating patients, but you don't want the responsibility (or the headaches or the hours or the schedule) of being a doctor. Have no fear—below are some great medical careers that will allow you to help people and practice medicine without devoting a decade of your life to school.

Physician Assistant Careers
Education Requirements: A Bachelor's degree plus 2 years at an accredited physician program (6 years total)

This is the one the fastest-growing fields in health care, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected 39% growth through 2018. Working under the direction of a physician, physician assistants provide a wide range or primary care services, from examining patients to casting broken bones to prescribing medications. Internal medicine, pediatrics, family medicine and emergency medicine are just a few of the fields they work in. For more information, including career details and salary information, visit this physician assistant career profile.

Registered Nurse Careers
Education Requirements: A two-year Associate's degree, three-year nursing diploma, or four-year Bachelor's degree

Registered nurses are in demand, so if you're looking for a career in the medical field, this is a great option. Nurses work directly with doctors to admit patients, diagnose diseases, provide treatment, and formulate follow-up and aftercare plans. Best of all, there are many ways to start this career path depending on your personal, financial and educational goals.  For more information about becoming a registered nurse, visit this registered nurse career profile.

Paramedic Careers
Education Requirements: a high school diploma and a diploma/certification from a formal emergency medical technician training program

Paramedic careers are the stuff that TV dramas are made of. They're the first ones to respond to a 911 call, a natural disaster, or any other trauma situation. Paramedics provide life-saving diagnoses and treatment on the way to the hospital, ranging from endotracheal intubations to emergency childbirths. For more information on paramedic careers, degrees and salaries, check out this paramedic career profile.

 

 

About the Author

Noel Rozny writes myPathfinder, the bi-weekly career blog for the myFootpath website. myFootpath is a resource to help you in your search for a college, degree program, career, graduate school, and non-traditional experiences. Visit www.myfootpath.com to start your college or degree program search.

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