I want to get a certification or degree in the healthcare field... hopefully something that will require 2 years of school (associates degree) or less. Any recommendations what certification or degree you think I should get?
I love working directly with people, I have excellent communication skills, but I CANNOT handle a field where death happens a lot, and I also can't do anything in a dental office. Any help would be appreciated.
2007-06-18 06:06:55 · 5 answers · asked by baby_savvy 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Health Care
The reason I can't do anything in a dental office is because I get REALLY grossed out when I see anyone brushing their teeth, spitting, or talking with spit or toothpaste in their mouth - all of which happen quite often at the dentist's. B4 you ask, yes I brush my teeth... I don't know why but it just makes me sick to see other people doing it. When I was little the sight of a commercial with someone brushing their teeth would make me gag. I am not that bad anymore, but I still don't want to be around it all day!
2007-06-18 13:16:37 · update #1
For either a two year degree or certificate at a community college, you can go into Health Care Administration, Medical Transcription, Medical Assistant (doctor's office), Lab Tech, X-Ray tech, or Medical Coding and Billing. Most pay fairly well, problably the Medical Assistant gets paid less. I left Nursing out since you deal with death a lot in that field.
You could also become a Tumor Registrar, which keeps cancer stats for the CDC.
2007-06-18 06:14:33 · answer #1 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I work as a Head-Senior with mental health adults. But ive worked in other care fields before that. Heres a list of some useful certifications you should go for. They will ALL really improve your chances of getting the job you want. Those marked with a one star * do not need to ever be redone. Those with three stars *** need updating every three years.
*NVQ Levels 2 (Health and Social Care)----- This is a requirement now when you go to work in any care or nursing home. It doen't matter if you havent got it but you must be willing to do the course. It took me approx 6 months to complete but they give you a year.
*NVQ Level 3 (Health and Social Care)------ You CAN skip Level 2 and move straight onto this one. This is where you would be working at a senior level in healthcare of any sort working your way upto deputy manager. I've recently completed this course. Your given a year to complete it.
*NVQ Level 4 (and / or) RMA (Resigistered Managers Award).
***INFECTION CONTROL INTERMEDIATE LEVEL. You can do this through a company called Distant Learning which are through a college in your area.
What about physiology, psychology, Sociology etc?
2007-06-18 08:40:59 · answer #2 · answered by Mystic Magic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a certified medical assistant CMA. I went to school full time for 5 quarters. For maybe one or two quarters longer, I could have been an RN and made twice what I make now. Working in a MDs office, you do everything a nurse does, but get paid much less! and work twice as hard.
2007-06-18 06:31:44 · answer #3 · answered by ~SheSul~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im wondering why you cant do anything in the dental office? I am majoring to be a dental hygienist. Look into that. If not then I would say health administration.
2007-06-18 06:41:40 · answer #4 · answered by ♥RN♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion could be to get your degree. then you may upload the certs for extra leverage while interviewing for a job. Employers will continuously seek for the degree first. They sense it exhibits your 'stick-to-it' attitude. The certs will purely be frosting on the cake. wish this enables.
2016-09-28 00:53:29 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋