Healthcare Careers 101: Find Your Path in the Medical Field
Healthcare Careers 101: Find Your Path in the Medical Field. Explore clinical, administrative, and allied health roles, education paths, job outlooks, and career planning tools.
Course 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.
