HLT 600 Establishing My Academic and Career Path
HLT 600 Establishing My Academic and Career Path
1) Complete this assignment as outlined in “HLT 600 Establishing My Academic and Career Path.”
Establishing My Academic and Career Path
As you begin the transition from academic courses to career opportunities, reflect on how the strategies already discussed can help to guide you through the process. Consider the degree path you have chosen and what additional skills or activities you should engage in beyond the academic learning in your courses to be successful. What initiatives and goals do you have for this career? Begin and continue to establish your academic journey and career goals.
Individual courses within the program will offer opportunities through assignments that develop particular skills pertinent to specific career requirements and transfer of acquired knowledge. Other courses and specific assignments such as interview, practicum, and capstone projects provide opportunities for students to be exposed to relevant problems and creative activities in health care. These opportunities will require students to apply techniques acquired from the classroom to active investigation with experienced mentors in the field.
Research where to find career openings in your chosen field, select a position you might be interested in, and identify the qualifications and experience required. Identify these requirements as you progress through the coursework provided in your program. Take initiative to inquire and explore as you make connections with your coursework and career goals. Some items to consider further are membership in a professional association, the use of Internet job boards for research into future trends, licensure compliance throughout the country/world, and occupational conditions such as location, shifts worked, required equipment, or safety standards.
Listed below are some suggestions related to the types of information that you may want to include in this section of the document:
1) Who? Who would make up my network (e.g., peers, instructors, professionals, colleagues) essential to success in my chosen field in relation to this particular course?
2) What? What are my findings from researching competencies and/or certification requirements for my specific job role in relation to this course?
3) When? When should I begin to make the connection between my course of study and my career goals?
4) Where? Where does this course fit in my career goals? Where could I schedule an interview or internship to bridge the theory in my course with the practice of a job in the field?
5) Why? Why are peer-reviewed articles important and what is the significance of them in a career in health care?
6) How? How does this course relate to the requirements of my career goals? How can I make a link between the course and career experience that I need?
Focus on the concepts and skills learned from this course and spend time reflecting on Who, What, When, Where, Why,or How, in establishing your academic and career path. Examples are provided below. The table will continue to expand as you progress through the course.
| Date | Category (Who, What, When, Where, Why, or How) | Comment | Required Follow-Up |
| 1/21/2011 | Who | EXAMPLE: Donald Duck – Current manager of the T&D department at ABC hospital. He has agreed to act as a professional mentor as I complete this program. We discussed the capstone project deliverable and steps required for approval. | |
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| 1/29/2011 | What | EXAMPLE: Read an article entitled, “Health Care Delivery Dynamics.” This may be my target topic for project: | |
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| 2/10/2011 | When | EXAMPLE: Obtain evidence of research project approval from ABC hospital. (5/31/2010) | |
| 2/17/2011 | Where | EXAMPLE: Professional health care association – ACHE (American College Health Care Executives). Made contact and inquiries. | |
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| 2/24/2011 | Why | EXAMPLE: Based on recent readings, identify five reasons the project would be beneficial to my organization (e.g., improve patient care, enhance hospital efficiency, save money, make money, improve quality, etc.). | |
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| 3/02/2011 | How | EXAMPLE: Tour health care setting (hospital, nursing home, home health agencies, or insurance company) facility and interview IT security officer to gain understanding in the field. (04/12/2010) | |
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Establishing My Academic and Career Path
Introduction
It’s never too early to start thinking about careers, and it’s never too late either. If you’re already in high school and are considering going to college, take some time to think about what career path will best suit your interests and personality. If you’re still at home, talk to your parents or teachers about this process as well. After all, everyone has different opinions on how best to prepare for graduation day—and once you get there, things can change quickly!
Talk to an advisor.
Talk to an advisor.
An advisor is there to help you with your academic and career plans, as well as provide advice on how to apply for financial aid. Getting the right guidance can make all the difference between accomplishing your goals and being stuck in a rut or never reaching them at all.
Take a career assessment test.
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What are the different types of tests available?
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Which test should you take?
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How long does it take to complete a test?
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What are the costs involved in conducting these assessments, and what are their benefits?
Consider your interests.
You might be interested in a career as a firefighter, but not good enough at math to be an engineer or physics. You might want to study music and play the guitar, but not have any real interest in science.
Consider your interests: What are the things that you enjoy doing? How can I use these skills in my future career? What are some of the things I’m good at doing (or not so good at)?
Talk to a teacher or mentor.
One of the best ways to find out about your own interests and skills is by talking to someone who knows more than you do. A teacher or mentor can help you think about what careers might be right for you, how much time and effort it will take, and how much money they require.
They can also help point out any gaps in your knowledge that need filling before moving on to more advanced classes or degrees. They may suggest classes that would benefit from additional study; they might tell stories about their own experiences as students; they may even offer tips on applying for internships or jobs after graduation (which are often an important first step).
It’s never too early to start thinking about careers but don’t be afraid to change your mind once you start college either.
You might be surprised by the number of people who say they have a good idea of what they want to do with their lives, but then change their minds after college. It’s important not to get too attached to one career path before you’ve even graduated high school. The truth is that it’s never too early to start thinking about careers and finding out what you’re passionate about doing, but don’t be afraid if something doesn’t work out as planned!
If you ever feel like your current job isn’t giving birth exactly what you want out of life (or if there are other factors at play), try another one instead—especially when taking into account the fact that careers change over time as technology evolves and skills become obsolete due to new advancements within our industry (like artificial intelligence).
Even though everyone has their own unique set of experiences from which they draw inspiration from when creating goals for themselves later on down the road—and sometimes these goals will include specific career paths—it’s important not only for yourself but also those around us all understand how much power comes from being aware ourselves too!
Conclusion
It’s never too early to start thinking about careers but don’t be afraid to change your mind once you start college either.
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