Careers in Primary Care
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine is a health focused field on preventing, diagnosing, and treating sports-related injuries. It merges medicine, exercise science, and physical therapy to help athletes and active individuals stay at their best. Key aspects include a…
Speech Pathology and Audiology
Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists are dedicated professionals who help people communicate and hear better. They work with individuals of all ages to diagnose and treat speech, language, and hearing issues. These specialists are patient, attentive, and…
Recreational Therapy
Recreational Therapy is a specialized field within healthcare that uses recreational activities to help individuals improve their physical, emotional, and mental health. Recreational therapists design and implement personalized treatment plans using activities such as sports, arts…
Licensed Practical Nurse
Scholarships Available! A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a vital healthcare professional who provides essential nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses and doctors. They are responsible for tasks such as monitoring patient health, administering…
Surgical Technologists
Surgical Technologists are vital healthcare professionals who play a crucial role in the operating room. They prepare patients for surgery, sterilize instruments, and assist surgeons during procedures, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Their quick thinking and attention…
Nursing
Nurses provide patient care, administer medications, and collaborate with healthcare teams to promote and maintain the health of individuals across diverse settings.
Medical Assistant
Medical assistants support healthcare professionals with administrative and clinical work by assessing patient’s history, vitals, scheduling, sterilizing medical equipment, and providing patients with compassion. It is a great steppingstone if you're looking to further your healthcare career in nursing, physician assistant, and other medical studies. Medical assisting is expected to grow by 23% in 2024.
Lactation Consultant
Lactation consultants (LCs) specialize in assisting and supporting breastfeeding mothers to ensure successful breastfeeding experiences. “Lactation consultant” refers to International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) who can treat, diagnose, and prescribe medication for patients. Connect with our partners to learn about current scholarship opportunities!
Doula
A doula is a trained professional who supports people of childbearing capacity physically, emotionally, and informatively during and after they’ve had a baby. This field provides opportunity for labor or postpartum doulas, infant feeding educators, lactation consultants, childbirth educators, and other positions in advocacy and leadership.