Career Identification 1. Identify a healthcare career you are interested in pursuing. 2. Discuss why you are interested in selected healthcare profession. 3. Describe the role and responsibilities of the selected profession. 4. Identify settings in which the selected professionals practice. 5. Describe salary range (lowest to highest) for this profession or career. B. Educational requirements 1. Identify an accredited graduate or other professional program of study to meet selected career goal. (Note: If your career interest is Nursing, focus on requirements for obtaining a BSN degree in an accelerated or second-degree program). 2. Include the name of degree or certificate awarded after completion of accredited graduate or other professional program of study. 3. Describe the admission the admission requirements for graduate or professional program including • undergraduate degree/courses required • grades required • GPA • Other requirements? (Observation hours, recommendation letters, etc.) 4. Identify requirements for completion of graduate or professional program including coursework required, clinical requirements (if any), length of time to complete. C. Accreditation/Certification/Licensure 1. Identify the accrediting agency of the selected graduate or other professional program and explains why accreditation is needed. 2. Describe the degree, certification, or license required to practice in chosen state
