CONTINUING EDUCATION
Healthcare Career Reboot: Pathway to Becoming a Health Professional
Ready to pursue a rewarding career in healthcare?
This six-week course is designed for adults considering a return to school to pursue a career in the healthcare field. Whether you are looking to change careers or advance in your current path, this program provides the essential tools and knowledge to navigate the transition into healthcare education successfully.
This course provides a comprehensive roadmap to help adult learners navigate the process of returning to school and embarking on a career in healthcare.
Course Objectives
- ✓ Career Exploration: Understand various health professional career options and find the right fit for your goals.
- ✓ Educational Pathways: Learn the educational requirements and pathways for different healthcare careers.
- ✓ Application Mastery: Navigate the application process for healthcare programs with confidence.
- ✓ Financial Planning: Develop practical financial plans for returning to school.
- ✓ Success Skills: Enhance time management and study skills tailored for healthcare education.
- ✓ Foundational Knowledge: Build foundational knowledge in healthcare-related subjects to prepare for your coursework.
6-Week Course Schedule
Topics: Overview of healthcare professions; roles and responsibilities of different healthcare professionals; job outlook and salary expectations.
Activities: Guest speaker from a healthcare professional; group discussion on career goals and interests.
Assignment: Research and present on a chosen healthcare career.
Topics: Types of healthcare degrees and certifications; prerequisite courses and admission requirements; bridging programs for non-traditional students.
Activities: Panel discussion with representatives from local healthcare education programs; workshop on identifying and meeting prerequisites.
Assignment: Create an educational plan outlining steps to meet prerequisites.
Topics: Overview of the application process for healthcare programs; writing personal statements and preparing for interviews; gathering and submitting required documents.
Activities: Mock interview sessions; personal statement writing workshop.
Assignment: Draft a personal statement for a healthcare program application.
Topics: Overview of financial aid options (grants, loans, scholarships); budgeting for tuition and living expenses; working while studying: part-time jobs and flexible work arrangements.
Activities: Presentation by a financial aid advisor; budget planning exercise.
Assignment: Develop a financial plan for returning to school.
Topics: Effective time management techniques for balancing school, work, and personal life; study skills and learning strategies for adult learners; stress management and self-care.
Activities: Time management workshop; group discussion on balancing responsibilities.
Assignment: Create a weekly study and time management schedule.
Topics: Basic medical terminology; introduction to anatomy and physiology; overview of healthcare ethics and patient confidentiality.
Activities: Interactive medical terminology quiz; group activity on ethical scenarios in healthcare.
Assignment: Complete a foundational knowledge assessment quiz.
Final Project: Develop a comprehensive plan outlining your path to becoming a health professional, including career choice, educational pathway, financial plan, and time management strategy. Present this plan in the final class session.
What This Course Covers
Career & Education
Identify the healthcare role that matches your interests and understand the academic journey required to get there.
Application & Finance
Get step-by-step guidance on applying to programs and managing the costs of your education.
Academic Readiness
Strengthen your study habits and build the foundational skills necessary for rigorous healthcare coursework.
Time Management
Learn how to balance the demands of school with your existing professional and personal responsibilities.
Course Materials
- • Recommended textbooks and online resources for healthcare education.
- • Templates and guides for personal statements, resumes, and financial plans.
Who Should Enroll?
This course is specifically designed for adults who have been out of school and are now considering a career change or return to education within the healthcare sector. Whether you have a background in another field or are looking to re-enter the workforce, this program will help you build a solid foundation for your next chapter.
Take the Next Step
Invest in your future and gain the clarity and confidence needed to pursue a career in healthcare. Enroll in the Healthcare Career Reboot program today.
Course At A Glance
- Format: In-Person | 6-Week Course
- Instructor: Dr. Ellen C. Miller, Senior Associate Dean, Pre-Health Advising
- Schedule: Tuesday Evenings, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
- Eligibility: Adults considering a career in healthcare
- Tuition: $199