Research your career of interest:
Browse the internet.
Research at your library.
Contact your Area Health Education Center (AHEC).
Ask your counselors or teachers about the career.
Talk to a professional who works in the career of interest:
What is an average day like in their profession?
What is the most enjoyable part of their job?
What other health professionals do they work with?
What type of education is required for their profession?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of their job?
Get experience working in a health care setting:
Volunteer at a hospital or health clinic.
Mentor with someone in your career interest.
Learn basic skills such as CPR and First Aid.
Take related classes while in high school:
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy and Physiology
Health Care Science/ Health Occupations Classes
Algebra, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus/ Calculus
Spanish
For more information contact: Lake Country Area Health Education Center 11937 US Hwy 271, Tyler TX 75708-3154, 903-877-5788, www.lcahec.net.
Other resources when trying to find out more about the health career of choice: