Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare
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Approx. 19 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course introduces students to various healthcare job roles and the skills required to succeed in these roles. It also covers the healthcare industry and its structure, as well as emerging trends and challenges.Key Learning Points
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of healthcare job roles and the skills required to succeed in these roles
- Learn about the healthcare industry and its structure
- Discover emerging trends and challenges in healthcare
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $33,610
- India: ₹2,41,000
- Spain: €17,940
- USA: $33,610
- India: ₹2,41,000
- Spain: €17,940
- USA: $104,280
- India: ₹7,50,000
- Spain: €58,310
- USA: $33,610
- India: ₹2,41,000
- Spain: €17,940
- USA: $104,280
- India: ₹7,50,000
- Spain: €58,310
- USA: $109,820
- India: ₹7,89,000
- Spain: €64,430
- USA: $33,610
- India: ₹2,41,000
- Spain: €17,940
- USA: $104,280
- India: ₹7,50,000
- Spain: €58,310
- USA: $109,820
- India: ₹7,89,000
- Spain: €64,430
- USA: $53,120
- India: ₹3,81,000
- Spain: €23,050
Related Topics for further study
- Healthcare Job Roles
- Healthcare Industry
- Emerging Trends
- Skills for Healthcare Jobs
- Challenges in Healthcare
Learning Outcomes
- Understand various healthcare job roles and the skills required for each role
- Gain knowledge about the healthcare industry and its structure
- Learn about emerging trends and challenges in healthcare
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of healthcare industry
- Interest in healthcare job roles
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online
- Self-Paced
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Notable People in This Field
- Surgeon and Author
- Cardiologist and Digital Medicine Researcher
Related Books
Description
This course aims to help high school students, recent graduates, and those considering career transitions explore health care career options and learn strategies for entry into the health care workforce and health related fields.
Outline
- Why Health?
- Health Means...
- Health Careers, Backstage Pass
- The Balancing Act: Values & Vocational Courage
- Syllabus
- Schools and Institutions Page
- Grading and Logistics
- Meet Your Instructors
- Toolkit (Download)
- Resource Toolkit
- Medical Glossary
- Quest: Health Careers Scavenger Hunt
- Day in the Life Snapshots
- Day in the Life: Clinical Part 1
- Day in the Life: Clinical Part 2
- Day in the Life: Clinical Part 3
- Day in the Life: Clinical Part 4
- Day in the Life: Clinical Part 5
- Day in the Life: STEM Part 1
- Day in the Life: STEM Part 2
- Day in the Life: Leadership
- Day in the Life: Policy
- Day in the Life: Public Health & Bioinformatics
- Day in the Life: Military and Industry
- Day in the Life: Community Part 1
- Day in the Life: Community Part 2
- Day in the Life: Community Part 3
- Keeping it Real - Healthcare Career Journeys
- Introduction to Keeping it Real
- Former Gang Member's Path to a Healthcare Career
- Challenges, Bumps in the Road, and Opportunities
- Even Top Ranking Leaders Can Have Non-Linear Career Trajectories
- Opportunities That Present Themselves
- Passion for Social Justice
- Toolkit (Download)
- Quest: Strengths
- Start on your Career Portfolio
- Personal Story
- What is Your Story?
- Students at Various Points in Their Careers
- Toolkit (Download)
- Quest: Write an Elevator Pitch
- Career Portfolio Check-In
- Professional Networking
- Who is in Your Network?
- Toolkit (Download)
- Career Portfolio Check-In
- Resume
- How Do You Write a Good Resume?
- Toolkit (Download)
- Quest: Resume
- Quest: Writing Your Resume
- Career Portfolio Check-In
- Cover Letter
- How Do You Write a Cover Letter?
- Toolkit (Download)
- Quest: Cover Letter
- Career Portfolio Check-In
- Interviews
- How Do You Nail an Interview?
- Toolkit (Download)
- Quest: Preparing for an Interview
- Career Portfolio Check-In
- Supplementary Topics
- Why is Your Online Presence Important?
- How Will You Share Your Story?
- The Gift of Influence
- Mindfulness as a Strategy
- What Educational Credentials Do Employers Look For?
- How Do You Finance Your Education?
- How Can You Thrive in Diverse Environments?
- Pursuing a Global Health Career
- Keep Going!
- Most Memorable Moments
- Toolkit (Download)
- Plan Your Next Steps
- Reflection
Summary of User Reviews
The Healthcare Jobs course on Coursera has received positive reviews from its users. Many found the course informative and engaging, with practical advice for job seekers in the healthcare industry.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Practical advice for job seekers in the healthcare industryPros from User Reviews
- Informative and engaging course content
- Practical advice for job seekers in the healthcare industry
- Good platform for networking with other healthcare professionals
- Flexible schedule for completing the course
- Well-structured course with clear learning outcomes
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course content to be too basic
- Limited interaction with course instructors
- Technical issues with the platform
- Some users felt the course was too expensive
- Course may not be suitable for those with significant experience in the healthcare industry
Dr. Melissa A. Simon
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