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.
Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare
Northwestern UniversityAbout this Course
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Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Approx. 19 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
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Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university with campuses in Evanston and Chicago, Illinois, and Doha, Qatar. Northwestern combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment that transcends traditional academic boundaries.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
Why Health?
Careers where you can make a difference in people's lives
3 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 23 min), 7 readings, 2 quizzes
3 videos
Health Careers, Backstage Pass11m
The Balancing Act: Values & Vocational Courage6m
7 readings
Syllabus10m
Schools and Institutions Page10m
Grading and Logistics10m
Meet Your Instructors10m
Toolkit (Download)10m
Resource Toolkit10m
Medical Glossary10m
1 practice exercise
Quest: Health Careers Scavenger Hunt30m
1 hour to complete
Day in the Life Snapshots
Healthcare professionals briefly describe what they do and introduce medical terminology
1 hour to complete
14 videos (Total 62 min)
14 videos
Day in the Life: Clinical Part 25m
Day in the Life: Clinical Part 35m
Day in the Life: Clinical Part 43m
Day in the Life: Clinical Part 52m
Day in the Life: STEM Part 15m
Day in the Life: STEM Part 24m
Day in the Life: Leadership4m
Day in the Life: Policy5m
Day in the Life: Public Health & Bioinformatics 4m
Day in the Life: Military and Industry3m
Day in the Life: Community Part 15m
Day in the Life: Community Part 24m
Day in the Life: Community Part 34m
3 hours to complete
Keeping it Real - Healthcare Career Journeys
Personal stories & career journeys of health professionals and students
3 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 30 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes
6 videos
Former Gang Member's Path to a Healthcare Career5m
Challenges, Bumps in the Road, and Opportunities5m
Even Top Ranking Leaders Can Have Non-Linear Career Trajectories5m
Opportunities That Present Themselves5m
Passion for Social Justice4m
1 reading
Toolkit (Download)10m
2 practice exercises
Quest: Strengths30m
Start on your Career Portfolio30m
2 hours to complete
Personal Story
Packaging your personal story to increase your professional opportunities
2 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 14 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes
1 reading
Toolkit (Download)10m
2 practice exercises
Quest: Write an Elevator Pitch30m
Career Portfolio Check-In30m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM CAREER 911: YOUR FUTURE JOB IN MEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE
by TGSep 12, 2016
I took this course, because I'm an CNA and a CHHA. I want to become an RN, and this course runs down everyone's job in Healthcare. It's been very interesting to see every job in the healthcare field.
by RMOct 21, 2016
Very Helpful! However, I don't know why I would pay for the certification?
by KSJan 16, 2019
Perfect for anyone advancing down the Health career pathway!
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