What to do When Considering a Career in Healthcare

Research Your Careers of Interest

• Browse the internet.
  • ExploreHealthCareers.org
  • H.O.T. Jobs
• Research at your library.
• Contact your Area Health Education Center (AHEC).
• Ask your counselors or teachers about the career.

Talk to Professionals in Your Careers 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 & 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