Healthcare Careers 101: Find Your Path in the Medical Field
What you'll learn
- Identify various career paths in the healthcare industry and their educational requirements.
- Compare clinical, administrative, and support roles in different medical settings.
- Evaluate personal interests and strengths to determine a suitable healthcare career path.
- Create a basic career roadmap with next steps for certification, education, or job entry.
Requirements
- No healthcare background or degree is required.
- This course is beginner-friendly and designed to help you explore your options.
- Just bring curiosity and a willingness to learn!
Description
Unsure which healthcare career is right for you or your students? Start here.
Healthcare Careers 101: Find Your Path in the Medical Field is a beginner-friendly guide designed for adults—including career changers, parents of students, educators, and curious professionals—who want to better understand the wide world of healthcare.
This course walks you through clinical, non-clinical, and administrative roles, helping you (or the students you mentor or support) make informed decisions about healthcare careers. Whether you’re exploring this path yourself or guiding someone else, you’ll gain clarity and confidence on what comes next.
In this course, you’ll learn:
The day-to-day duties, education, and certification requirements for popular healthcare jobs
Key differences between short-term certifications and full degrees
How to match a career path to your interests, personality, and long-term goals
How to build a personalized action plan and timeline
Important Note: This course is intended for adults age 18 and older. If you’re a parent or educator supporting a young learner interested in healthcare careers, this course is designed to help you guide their journey effectively. Learners under 18 must be supervised by a parent or guardian when using Udemy.
No prior experience needed—just a desire to learn, explore, and plan ahead.
Who this course is for:
- High school or college students exploring healthcare careers.
- Career changers considering a move into the medical field.
- Aspiring professionals looking for clarity on clinical vs. non-clinical paths.
- Anyone interested in working in healthcare but unsure where to begin.
Instructor
- 4.6 Instructor Rating
- 294 Reviews
- 6,471 Students
- 5 Courses
Dr. Alexis Collier empowers students with practical knowledge and skills. She is known for her compassionate teaching style, which inspires learners to excel. With a diverse background in healthcare and the nonprofit industry, she is dedicated to helping students achieve their goals and make meaningful contributions in their chosen fields.