Unit One: Why Health?
In this Unit, we’ll begin by exploring what health means and what it looks like around the world. There’s such a big need for health care workers. We’ll then introduce a constellation of health care professions including jobs in direct patient care, community and social services, science and technology, policy, and leadership. Embark on a career path where you can spend your life doing what you love, while making a difference in people’s lives!
Unit One: Why Health?
In this Unit, we’ll begin by exploring what health means and what it looks like around the world. There’s such a big need for health care workers. We’ll then introduce a constellation of health care professions including jobs in direct patient care, community and social services, science and technology, policy, and leadership. Embark on a career path where you can spend your life doing what you love, while making a difference in people’s lives!
Health Means
Health Careers, Backstage Pass
The Balancing Act: Values & Vocational Courage
Quest Toolkit Download:
What does health mean to you? (Google Drive / MS Word)
Health is everywhere and health may mean different things to many people. What does health mean to you? What does health mean to your peers?
Health Careers Scavenger Hunt (Google Drive / MS Word)
There are hundreds of different jobs in medicine. This activity is designed to introduce you to different healthcare professions and some of the websites where you can find more information about health-related occupations.
Resources:
Healthcare Careers
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic (BLS) “Occupational Outlook Handbook” is a great source of career information about hundreds of health-related occupations.
My Next Move is another tool for exploring careers.
ExploreHealthCareers.org is a website that gives students (and educators) accurate, up-to-date information about the health professions.