Useful Tips

When considering a career in health care:

• Competition for enrollment in some health care programs can be tough. Be sure to apply early, know the deadlines and meet them.
  
  
• Choose at least three programs that you are interested in and willing to
  pursue. Apply for all of them with equal care and thoroughness.
  
  
• For programs that require college work - such as physician, registered
  nurse, physical therapy, etc. - grades are important in getting accepted.
  
  
• In programs that require clinical practice, check on the number and locations
  of openings for clinical study. These programs may limit enrollment, and you
  may have to go to a different school in order to reach your goal.
  
  
• Be sure the program you choose qualifies you for registration, certification or
  licensure, if required, and that the school is recognized by the appropriate
  accrediting agency.
  
  
• Don’t limit yourself to preparing for only one career, especially for programs
  with limited enrollment, such as medical school. Acceptance requirements are
  high and competition is tough. Consider an education that will allow you to
  work in another related field.
  
  
• Know the job outlook before you pursue any career. If you want to live in a
  certain area, find out about the job market there. As the information below
  shows, job opportunities in health care are good.