I have some concerns about going into the healthcare field?
K2 asked:
1) I’m worried that if I go into healthcare, I’m stuck doing only that job. For example, I’m worried that I’ll become a physical therapist and then I’ll only be able to be a physical therapist. Will I even be able to do other jobs in healthcare?
2) I’m worried about catching a serious disease (like STDs, HIV/AIDS, etc.) if I work in healthcare. How likely is it that I’ll catch one?
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1) I’m worried that if I go into healthcare, I’m stuck doing only that job. For example, I’m worried that I’ll become a physical therapist and then I’ll only be able to be a physical therapist. Will I even be able to do other jobs in healthcare?
2) I’m worried about catching a serious disease (like STDs, HIV/AIDS, etc.) if I work in healthcare. How likely is it that I’ll catch one?
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February 12th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
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I am originally from UK- I trained there as a physiotherapist (different name same profession as physical therapist) it has allowed me to work in a lot of different settings-amongst them- acute medical care in a hospital based situation, specialised care in a rehab unit for neurological patients mainly head injury and spinal cord injury which let me work and travel with the spinal injuries team for different ‘games’ …it allowed me to be able to find a job here in the states working in Illinois for a home health agency and then from there to a hospital setting in CA with a rehab unit and teaching program …what I am saying here is instead of giving up and wasting my credentials when I got bored or fed up in a situation I was able to find something in a new situation /setting and still work my profession which as you can see is very varied in its application- only being a physical therapist gives you many , many opportunites for growth and experience!
February 15th, 2010 at 12:07 am
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Healthcare is a very rewarding field im a navy corpsman been 1 for 3yrs = to an LPN and i do alot cuz if u choose a specialty ur stuck but RN u do alot. And to answer disease part doesnt happen often, its all how careful u r
February 18th, 2010 at 11:06 am
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Even in these rough times, there are some fields that actually see growth during a recession – and healthcare is one of them.
Demand for healthcare is relatively unaffected by recessions because people feel that healthcare is a necessity rather than an option. According to an article from the Bureau of Labor Statistics*, studies have shown from the 1980s that healthcare is one of the career fields that always sees a growth increase during recessions.
In fact, healthcare will see an increase in career opportunities, expected to grow 22% through 2016**. This means that there should be plenty of options for secure careers in the healthcare field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 7 of the 20 fastest-growing occupations are in healthcare-related careers. That means, with the right medical training, individuals can find employment and stability, even during recessions.
One of the most secure careers is medical assisting. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that medical assisting is expected to grow 35% through 2016. You can find Medical Assisting programs with MedTech College. The School offers personalized attention and hands-on training for this in-demand career. As a medical assistant, you can assist doctors and nurses in procedures, fill out forms, draw blood, perform numerous lab tests, and work in the front of medical offices. You can learn more at
Hope that helps!