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This manual is a concise reference guide for careers in the health care field. It is written primarily as a source
for high school students, but may also be used by community college students, guidance counselors, health care
recruiters, persons who have been out of the work force for a period of time and wish to return, and for those who
want to change careers.
The description of each health career in this manual includes all or more of the following descriptions:
| Healthcare career descriptions include: |
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Job functions and responsibilities |
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Job outlook |
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Educational requirements |
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Recommended high school courses |
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List of local community colleges, universities, vocational/technical schools, and other educational institutions that provide
accredited training programs |
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Financial aid information |
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A reference source of health care organizations and associations |
The information in this manual was developed by the Human Resource Services division of the Metropolitan Chicago
Healthcare Council (MCHC). MCHC is an association composed of more than 140 hospitals and other health care
organizations in the greater metropolitan Chicago area and throughout Illinois.
Funding for the Health Careers Guide was provided by MCHC as well as through grants from the Chicago Area
Healthcare Human Resource Executives Association and the MacNeal Health Foundation.
This information has been compiled with data obtained from the medical and allied health associations and societies
and from government publications. The information in this manual is as current and as accurate as possible;
however, because of the rapidly changing nature of scientific developments in medicine and the continued
accreditation of new training programs, the publishers of this manual cannot assume responsibility or liability for
unintentional errors or omissions.
Should additional information be needed, contact the Human Resource Services Department at the Metropolitan Chicago
Healthcare Council, at (312) 906-6000 or contact any of the hospitals, associations or colleges listed in the
additional resource section of this manual.
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