Health careers
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This wiki is in very early stages and is a work in progress.
This page contains all notes on health careers over and above what we put in our career profile. Read the profile first, here.
Contents
Profile type
Exploratory
More information on individual options
Dentist
Pharmacist
Podiatrist
Optometrist
Physician assistant
Physical therapist
Occupational therapist
Speech pathologist
Dental hygienist
Diagnostic radiographer
Dietitian/nutritionist
Respiratory therapist
Ex phys/sports science
What is this career path?
What does the work involve?
What are the major stages of this career?
What are the major sub-options within this path?
What is it like day-to-day?
What are the people like?
Personal fit
Entry requirements.
What does it take to progress?
Who should especially consider this option?
Barriers
Career capital
Common exits
Culture
Exploration value
Role impact
Direct impact potential
Earnings potential
Advocacy potential
Job satisfaction
Alternatives
Past experience
Take action
Learn more
Next steps
Best resources
The Bureau of Labour Statistics for the US and Prospects for the UK both produce useful guides. Some of the professions have had more in depth guides written about them which you could look for using this. It's worthwhile looking for 'day in the life' resources for whichever profession you're interested in, such as this for physical therapy.
