Education, Education, Education

Looks like that is the answer when considering a career in the health care field. You can probably find a “job” in a health care setting right out of high school – maybe a file clerk at a hospital or an assistant of some kind, but if you’re looking for a job that leads somewhere – a career – you should think about at least one year of education following high school.

Easy Career Path Selection

Find out what kind of education you need for different careers. Which careers should you consider, based on the length of training and education that is most suited to you? Some careers require a one-year certificate, while others require up to 12 years of post-secondary education!

Here’s a quick look at how much education is required for health care careers.

Certification in Health Care : There are professional standards for many careers related to health care. Often, in addition to a college or university education, professions require a period of supervised training (or internship) followed by an exam in order be certified by the profession’s governing body.

(1-3 Years)
Personal Support Worker Acupuncturist Massage Therapist Biotechnologist Cardiology Technologist Radiation Technologist Ultrasound Technologist Optician	Dental Assistant Dental Hygienist Denturist Medical Secretary/Health Record Technician Medical Laboratory Technologist Paramedic/Ambulance Attendant Registered Practical Nurse
(3-4 Years)
Gerontologist Dietician Health Care Manager Midwife Public Health Inspector Kinesiologist Occupational Therapist	Physiotherapist Podiatrist/Chiropodist Respiratory Therapist Addictions Counsellor Optometrist Registered Nurse
(5 Plus Years)
Naturopath Pharmacist Chiropractor Family Therapist Psychiatrist Psychologist	Dentist Audiologist/Speech Therapist Family Doctor Physician Specialist Nurse Practitioner Veterinarian