Download or read book Jump Starting a Career in Hospitals Home Health Care written by Jeri Freedman and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2013-12-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The health care industry offers many opportunities for a challenging and fulfilling career with only two years of post-high school education. Workers in the hospital and home health fields provide essential care around the clock to some of the most vulnerable patients and the elderly. Readers explore a range of career options within these fields, including practical or visiting nurse, social service aide, home health aide, and medical equipment technician, among others. Clear, accessible text and evocative photos give a sense of each job's responsibilities and work environment. Useful information about training requirements, certification and licensing tests, and paths to advancement empower readers to pursue their goals.
Download or read book Jump Starting a Career in Mental Health and Therapy written by Corona Brezina and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mental health care is a challenging and rewarding field in which compassionate professionals provide patients with treatment that can help them heal and recover from mental illness. Therapists and other mental health workers treat a wide range of medical problems related to patients' emotional, psychological, and social health. This book describes several career paths that are personally fulfilling and essential for patient care, including psychiatric technicians, nursing assistants, medical assistants, orderlies, pharmacy technicians, and medical transcriptionists, among others. Some counselors, for instance, specialize in substance abuse treatment, and their expertise is in high demand because of the opioid crisis that is afflicting the nation.
Download or read book Jump Starting a Career in Nursing written by Jeri Freedman and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This indispensable volume explores the range of jobs and settings in which one can work in the nursing field with two years or less of training, including certified nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, licensed visiting nurse, registered nurse, clinical nurse, cardiac care nurse, labor and delivery nurse, neonatal nurse, and pediatric nurse, among others. It examines each job's activities, academic needs, and certification and licensing requirements. Illuminating sidebars describe actual aspects of a nurse's work, such as that of a pediatric nurse and that of an army nurse. Practical tips for the job search, writing a resume, and interviewing are also presented.
Download or read book Jump Starting a Career in Health Information Communication Record Keeping written by Jeanne Nagle and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2013-12-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding a job in healthcare is no easy task, especially in two years, but this title teaches readers how by focusing in on jobs, such as transcriptionists, health information managers, and administrative staff, that are accessible to those with two-year degrees. Further, this book guides readers through the maze of industry terminology and practices that can often discourage young job-seekers.
Download or read book Jump Starting a Career in Medical Technology written by Amie Jane Leavitt and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2013-12-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In hospitals and clinics, there are people who, among other thing, take X-rays, MRIs, CAT-scans, and ultrasounds. And there are those who repair that same equipment. There are also people who work in research laboratories, veterinary offices, and dental and ophthalmology offices. All of these people work in the field of medical technology. Readers will get a detailed description of some of these jobs as well as a selection of in-depth personal interviews with people who are currently employed in the industry. They will find out what education they'll need, how to find a job, and how to climb the health-care ladder as a medical technology professional.
Download or read book Jump Starting a Career in Pharmaceuticals written by Tamra B. Orr and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2013-12-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For readers interested in becoming a pharmacy technician, manufacturing technician, pharmaceutical sales representative, pharmacy billing specialist, pharmacy records manager, or pharmacy clerk, among other jobs, this guide encourages them to start doing their homework now by taking any high school, honors, college prep, or community college science and math classes available. Invaluable information regarding job training, certification, and associate's degrees is provided. The relative merits and advantages of online, community college, traditional university, and 2- and 4-year programs are analyzed and discussed. Networking is also emphasized. This valuable volume will help direct readers to a great pharmaceutical industry career.
Download or read book Jump Starting a Career in Veterinary Medicine written by Jeri Freedman and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many veterinary jobs can be obtained with two years or fewer of training, in clinical practices, animal hospitals, zoos, aquariums, and wildlife research and rehabilitation. Careers described include animal care attendant, veterinary technician, veterinary receptionist, veterinary lab assistant, and kennel and shelter attendant, among related vocations. Sidebars illustrate the real-life experiences of a veterinary assistant, a wildlife technician, a veterinary technician, and an equine veterinary technician. Each job's activities, academic requirements, and certification and licensing requirements are explained in an easily accessible format. This handy guide offers details on applying for veterinary jobs, tips for interviewing, and strategies for career advancement.
Download or read book Jump Starting a Career in Dietetics Nutrition written by Ann Byers and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2013-12-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nutrition is the study of food composition and the effect of the various components of food on the body. Dietetics is the application of the principles of nutrition to health. This resource explains the training and certification required for dietitians and nutritionists, the types of career choices (clinical, public health, and food service), and possible career paths (practitioner, educator, researcher, administrator, and consultant). Sidebars include the professional experiences of a registered dietitian, dietetic technician, community nutritionist, and a supermarket dietitian. The text assesses clinical nutrition and dietetics, community nutrition, food service systems, nutritional counseling, and careers in business and industry.
Download or read book Jump Starting a Career in Physical Therapy Rehabilitation written by Marcia Amidon Lusted and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2013-12-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jobs in physical therapy and rehabilitation are an excellent choice for those who want a secure, in-demand career that makes a difference in people's lives. In many states, rewarding positions in the field can be accessed with an associate's degree. Working under the direction of physical therapists and occupational therapists, PT assistants and aides help patients recover from injuries, illnesses, and surgery, while OT assistants and aides help patients with disabilities learn skills to function successfully in everyday life. Enhanced with sidebars and vivid photos, the text describes typical working environments, tasks, equipment, and approaches in these fields, as well as the education needed to start a career.
Download or read book Your Future as a Physical Therapist written by Rachel Given-Wilson and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physical therapists have a deep knowledge of how the human body works, whether the patients are athletes, children, the elderly, or any of many others who need help with movement, strength, and flexibility. This comprehensive narrative guides readers through the options for choosing a physical therapy program, considering a workplace and specialization, and some of the specific challenges and rewards of the job. Featuring profiles of real-life professionals and tips and tricks for making the most of the job search and interview process, this inspiring volume gives aspiring physical therapists the tools they need to plan their careers.
Download or read book What Degree Do I Need to Pursue a Career in Nursing written by Linda Bickerstaff and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2014-12-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nurses are in short supply, and the shortage will become greater in the future. Nursing schools are expanding the number and scope of the courses they provide in an attempt to address this shortage. Men, for whom nursing is considered a nontraditional profession, are being encouraged to pursue nursing careers. This informative volume presents the wide variety of skills and preparation necessary for nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses and licensed vocational nurses (LPNs/LVNs), registered nurses (RNs), and nurse specialists. It also explains the many certificates and degrees that can be earned to prepare nurses for caring for patients in various settings.
Download or read book Careers in Women s Health written by Jeri Freedman and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Careers in medicine are among the highest-paying and most in-demand jobs. The field of women's health offers secure jobs at all levels from medical assistant to physician. This indispensable volume explores the range of jobs and settings in which one can work in the field of women's health. It provides details on each job's activities and academic requirements. It includes tips on high school coursework, on-site training, college programs, and certifications for these positions. A hands-on reference, it also offers advice on locating and applying for jobs in this interesting and fulfilling field.
Download or read book Electrician written by Jeri Freedman and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Electricians link buildings to power. Discover what it takes to work in this challenging field in Electrician.
Download or read book Plumber written by Jeri Freedman and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plumbers are important workers on construction sites. Without them, toilets wouldn't flush, faucets wouldn't run, and buildings might flood. Discover what it takes to work in this challenging field in Plumber.
Download or read book Nursing Workforce Development written by Brenda Cleary, PhD, RN, FAAN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2005-04-12 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of an AJN Book of the Year Award! This book looks at ìlong-termî fixes being developed in response to the nursing shortage, through regional collaborations of government, health care institutions, and schools of nursing. It is based on the premise that factors around the supply and demand for nurses are locally based, since nurses tend to be educated and work in the same geographic area. Successful strategies implemented in many states are provided as ìexemplarsî throughout the book, which include collaborations between service and education to provide greater educational mobility and programs for workplace satisfaction. The book grew out of the Robert Wood Johnson-funded Colleagues in Caring Project, which was created to help mobilize regional cooperation around nursing workforce issues. The book includes practical information on: How to Obtain Funding for Nursing Workforce Coalitions Gathering Nursing Workforce Data Redesigning the Nursing Workforce Influencing Nursing Workforce Policy Strategies for Nursing Workforce Development The Future of the Nursing Workplace For Further Information, Please Click Here!
Download or read book Health IT JumpStart written by Patrick Wilson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-10-13 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IT professionals can learn how to launch a career in health information technology Government regulation is mandating that all physician practices, hospitals, labs, etc. move to electronic health records (EHR) by 2014, which, in turn, will create a demand for IT professionals to help medical facilities make this transition as smooth as possible. This book helps IT professionals make the move into health information technology (HIT) and shows you how EHRs can be securely created, maintained, distributed, and backed up under government regulations. The author duo is a pair of HIT experts who understand how medical data works and willingly share their expertise with you so that you can best serve this emerging, evolving market. You'll quickly benefit from using this book as your first step to understanding and preparing for a job in HIT. Opens the door to researching how to make the move from IT to the up-and-coming field of health information technology (HIT) Guides you through the four aspects of HIT: government regulation and funding, operational workflow, clinical understanding, and the technology that ties it all together Prepares you for the healthcare market with a roadmap of understandable advice that escorts you through complex government information Pares down the extraneous material and delivers the need-to-know information on securely maintaining electronic health records Jump into the up-and-coming world of health IT with this helpful and insightful book.
Download or read book Jumpstart Your Career written by Dr. Ferris E. Merhish and published by Author House. This book was released on 2007-03-12 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: JUMPSTART YOUR CAREER The Nuts and Bolts for Entering the Workforce for the first time. The book is not only designed to provide help for the "Nephrite" job seeker looking for emoployment, but provides trainng and information to help you keep your job, and get along with others, as well as advance once the job seeker get hired and more. The book is to be used as a tool in the same way one would have used my first book: 7,001 RESUMES - The Job Search Workbook. As in my first book JUMPSTART YOUR CAREER starts out with the basic orientation information and then moves to areas such as what is the right job for the applicant. As the book moves along the books will explore Developing Interviewing Skills, Personality and Job Success, What to look for as a First Time Job Seeker and more. Traditionally job search books are going to cover how to develop cover letters or letters of application and the various types of resumes and you are going to find this information provided there, But, the books goes on from there, it will provide the job seeker with job sources, an index of Associations, State Employment Agencys, Federal Job Information Centers, Head Hunters, and more This new book also points out many of the responsibilities that come once ann individual enters the world of work; Legal Problems at Work, Employer-Employer Relations, Why an Individual should have a Savings Plan, What is a Budget, Handling a Checking account, Planning for Retirement, and much, much more.
