What to do When Considering the Health Care Field

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

West Texas Area Health Education Center
3601 4th St, Mail Stop 7150
Lubbock, Texas 79430
Phone: (806) 743-3644 
www.westtexasahec.org

Other resources when trying to find out more about the health career of choice:

• ExploreHealthCareers.org
• H.O.T. Jobs