Interested in the health care industry? 4 tips to explore
There are many professions within the health care industry. You could become a nurse or doctor, or help others through physical therapy. You may want to get into a specialized area such as dentistry or optometry. You could study disease through public health or care for animals as a veterinarian.
Whatever your interests are, CU Boulder has many opportunities to help you get started on this path. Here are some ways to explore the health care industry.
Join health professions student groups
Share your commitment to service and passion for helping others by getting involved. Check out these health professions student groups available at CU Boulder.
Joining these groups can help you develop skills needed for the health care industry. These skills include:
- Communication: Effective communication is necessary for sharing vital information that could affect a patient’s health. Forming relationships with patients, their families and others in the health care field is important.
- Problem solving and adaptability: Health conditions can change rapidly. Adapting and remaining calm under pressure will help you quickly assess the situation and make decisions.
- Teamwork: Health care professionals often work together to ensure they’re providing a high level of care and safety.
Use your resources
You have access to resources about the health care field through Health Professions Advising. Attend upcoming workshops and events to learn, and get expert advice from professionals in the community. You could start making connections to shadow a local healthcare professional and ask questions about their career path.
This small group session will answer the most common questions about health professions, help you understand the basic requirements (including prerequisite coursework) and introduce you to essential resources and services at CU to support your preparation. Please RSVP through Handshake.
Upcoming sessions: Nov. 12, Nov. 14, Nov. 19, Nov. 21, Dec. 3 and Dec. 5
Get experience
Search for opportunities to volunteer and become more informed about healthcare fields. Discover opportunities to gain experience through:
- Student Employment: Log in and search using keywords like “health care.”
- Handshake: Log in and search by industry, job function or keyword.
- Volunteer Resource Center: Search the calendar or organization database.
- Health Promotion: Search through programs with peer health promotion and wellness coaching.
Explore majors
There are many majors and programs that can help you prepare for a future in health care. These include: