Basic Overview Healthcare careers can be rewarding if you enjoy helping others, solving problems, working as part of a team, and continuing to learn throughout your career. While no single personality is “perfect” for healthcare, understanding your interests, strengths, preferred work environment, and long-term goals can help you determine whether a healthcare career is the right fit. Is […]
Basic Overview If you enjoy working with children, there are many healthcare careers that provide opportunities to support pediatric patients and their families. Professionals such as Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapist Assistants, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Registered Nurses may work with infants, children, and adolescents in hospitals, schools, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation facilities, and […]
Basic Overview Allied health refers to healthcare professions that support patient care, rehabilitation, diagnosis, and wellness outside of physician and nursing roles. Allied health professionals work in a variety of healthcare settings and often specialize in areas such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and patient support services. Understanding allied health careers can help you identify educational […]
Basic Overview Nurse Practitioners, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and Occupational Therapists are among the healthcare professions projected to experience strong employment growth in California through 2032. According to California workforce projections, Nurse Practitioners lead the group with projected growth of 58.6%, followed by Physical Therapist Assistants (41.8%), Occupational Therapy Assistants (33.3%), and Occupational […]
Basic Overview Before starting a healthcare career, it is important to understand educational requirements, licensure pathways, workplace environments, and long-term career goals. Healthcare includes a wide range of professions, from nursing and rehabilitation to occupational therapy and physical therapy, each with different responsibilities and educational pathways. Exploring your interests and career objectives can help you identify the healthcare profession […]
Many people are interested in healthcare careers but are not planning to attend medical school. Fortunately, healthcare includes a wide range of professions that support patient care, rehabilitation, education, and wellness through different educational pathways. Whether you are a recent high school graduate, changing careers, or exploring healthcare for the first time, understanding the options […]
A Basic Overview: A Day in the Life of an OTA Student: Inside Stanbridge University’s Schedule Pursuing a career in occupational therapy begins long before graduation. For students enrolled in an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program, each day is structured to build both academic understanding and practical competence. From classroom learning to skills labs and […]