Are you interested in becoming a chiropractor?  First you must obtain the necessary degree, a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.). Many people think that chiropractors only fix back pain, and while that is a treatment they often provide, chiropractors are trained to treat a variety of issues through chiropractic methods.
Chiropractors do not obtain an M.D. or D.O. degree. They don't go to a medical school, but attend chiropractic school after a minimum of about two years of undergraduate coursework. However, many chiropractors do complete a bachelor's degree prior to entering chiropractic school.
Learn more about how to become a chiropractor and what to expect in your career as a chiropractor in the new chiropractor career overview.
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Become a Chiropractor - Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) originally appeared on About.com Health Careers on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 at 20:54:15.
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Is There A Doctor On The Slopes? It Could Be You! originally appeared on About.com Health Careers on Thursday, February 18th, 2010 at 20:43:16.
Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) are projected to be among the top 30 fastest-growing occupations over the next ten years, and the top six most in-demand health careers. Therefore, it's a great time to look into this nursing career that requires only about one year of education after completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
If you are interested in a nursing career, becoming an LVN or LPN can offer a great opportunity to grow into more advanced nursing careers if you desire, with programs such as an LVN to BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) program. Due to the relatively lower barrier of entry, LVN/LPNs are typically not paid quite as high as registered nurses (RN). However, you can choose to further advance your career at a later date with additional coursework and degrees, if you decide that you want to earn more and be eligible for higher-level nursing roles.
More: How to Become an LVN/LPN
LVN, LPN Nursing Careers originally appeared on About.com Health Careers on Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 at 19:55:58.
This week is National Nurse Anesthetist Week, a great time to explore a career as a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). Each year, since 2000, the last week of January is designated as the week to recognize the important role of nurse anesthetists and the rewarding careers CRNAs enjoy in the medical field. A CRNA is an advanced practice nurse, meaning they have a master's level degree in nursing and have a greater level of clinical authority than many other nurses who have a bachelor's degree, or associate's degree, for example.
CRNAs work in a surgical setting, providing anesthesia to patients during an operation, and they function as an extension of the anesthesiologist team. CRNAs work in hospital operating rooms, or they can work in outpatient surgery centers or dental offices. Due to the level of education required, as well as the level of responsibility entailed in working as a CRNA, the compensation is among the highest-paying nursing careers as well.
More: How to Become a CRNA | American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
National Nurse Anesthetist Week 2010 originally appeared on About.com Health Careers on Sunday, January 24th, 2010 at 17:32:37.
Explore A Career As A Medical Social Worker
Have you ever wondered what medical social workers do, or how to become a medical social worker? Each year, the month of March is designated as National Social Work Month. Therefore, this could be a great time to explore a career as a medical social worker, including how to become qualified for the role, and what to expect in terms of pay, hours, and a "day in the life". Social workers wear many hats, but if you are up to the challenge of a very hectic, unpredictable work schedule, plus being on-call for emergencies, a career as a medical social worker may be for you.
Medical social workers have many options in terms of employers, including hospitals, medical offices, schools, hospice, addiction treatment centers, and abuse shelters. Most medical careers are about helping people, and medical social workers certainly offer critical aid to many people who are in need of social services, guidance, and support in a variety of settings.
March is National Social Work Month originally appeared on About.com Health Careers on Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 22:13:47.
Are you seeking a medical job that's a real "gas"? All kidding aside, careers in anesthesiology offer a fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding health career working in the operating room (OR). Most anesthesiologists work in hospital ORs, while others work in outpatient surgery centers, medical offices, or dental offices. Careers in anesthesiology are some of the most lucrative of all healthcare careers, because of the training required, and the nature of the work, which is very high-risk, and high-pressure. Additionally, careers in anesthesiology often require being on call at night and on weekends on a regular basis. (The frequency of call depends on the surgical volume, and the number of anesthesiologists who are sharing the call schedule.)
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthesia (gases and/or injections) before and during surgery or a surgical procedure. As another career option, some anesthesiologists specialize in pain management. Pain managment specialists run an office-based practice administering injections and other treatments to help patients manage chronic pain.
If becoming a doctor is not an option for you, but you're interested in working in a surgical setting, you may want to explore a career as a CRNA. A CRNA is an advanced practice nurse who also administers anesthesia to patients during surgery in place of the anesthesiologist. CRNAs work as an extension of anesthesiologists, performing essentially the same duties, but must work at a facility where an anesthesiologist is on staff and can provide oversight such as quality control or emergency back-up, if needed.
More: Anesthesiologist Career Profile | CRNA Career Profile
Careers In Anesthesiology originally appeared on About.com Health Careers on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 at 22:14:50.
