Do you know what you want to do with your life following high school? If not, don't worry. It's just as important to know what you DON'T want to do before you head off in a new direction. As you think about career opportunities and life choices, and what differences you are going to make in the world, think about choosing a career in health care. The opportunities are unlimited!
Whether or not you:
- Are a young man or woman;
- Are seeking a two-year degree, a four-year degree or are interested in
a quicker certification process;
- Enjoy traveling or staying close to home;
- Prefer working as a team or individually; or
- Like working in direct patient care, or prefer a business office setting…
...there is a job in health care especially for YOU! Health care offers so many different career opportunities, that the toughest part may be choosing where to start. This Web site was designed especially for people like YOU! This is the place to connect with the resources you need for your adventure into health care careers!
For Parents, Teachers and Counselors:
Parents, teachers and school counselors will want to check out the learning aids and promotional items offered by the Oklahoma Hospital Association that will liven up any health care careers presentation. There's even a speaker's kit for novice presentors! Click here for product descriptions and a link to the order form. To go directly to the order form, click here.
How
to make the most of your visit
to Okhealthcareers.com:
Start by clicking here for an overview of just some of the over 200 health care careers to choose from, their training requirements, which Oklahoma schools offer degrees or certification in those areas, and the approximate starting salaries those jobs will bring in Oklahoma. Be sure to take time to also browse through the links at the left of this page.
If you're a high school or middle school student and interested in exploring the possibility of a future career in health care, a good place to start is http://www.virtualjobshadow.com. This site features interviews with real life health care practitioners, and offers the opportunity to "experience" what they do in the course of a day ... without ever leaving your computer screen! And be sure to connect with the Oklahoma State Area Health Education Center in your quarter of the state. Ask about their hands-on experience programs, M.A.S.H. Camps, and other amazing programs for students! You can start by clicking on this link: http://www.ahec.okstate.edu.
Information about Oklahoma universities, colleges and tech schools offering training in health care careers is just a click away on Okhealthcareers.com. Click here for a listing that will connect you with school Web sites ... and with real people who can help you!
Click on our Paying for School page for links to online scholarship information. There's financial help available to help you fund your health care education!
There are also many hospitals in Oklahoma that offer health career development assistance for new students, for non-traditional students entering a second career, or for health care professionals looking for refresher courses. Internships, externships, apprenticeships and job shadowing are available at most Oklahoma hospitals.
No career search is complete without an examination of local demand for particular skillsets. For an up-to-date look at Oklahoma's current market for health care jobs, go to www.okhealthjobs.com.
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Oklahoma Hospital Association
Oklahoma Health Care Workforce Center
655 Research Parkway, Suite 440
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Phone: (405) 319-8690; Fax: (405) 424-4507
Questions and Comments:
Sheryl McLain, Executive
Director
http://www.okhealthcareworkforce.com
http://www.okoha.com
