Medical Career Options

February 9, 2004

Do you know what you want to do with your life following high school?

• What is your life going to be like?• What career should you choose?

Don’t limit yourself!

Health care opportunities are unlimited!

There is a job in health care especially for YOU!!

Do you care about other people & their problems?

Do you enjoy learning new things?

Do you dig deeper than teachers require?

Do you enjoy using your hands, eyes and mind to gather information?

Are you interested in how the human body functions?

Are you intrigued by the ways medicine can be used to improve life?

If you have answered “yes” to most of these questions, chances are you have the right stuff to take on a career in medicine.

Am I the right kind of person?

Careers in MedicineOpportunity

Allows you to help people

Action You are not tied to a desk all the time

Respect You are an important part of the community

Security Allows you a good living with a secure future

Excitement Changes daily, hardly ever boring

Mobility You are in demand wherever you choose to live

Flexibility Gives you many career options from the same education base

Got Time? How Got Time? How Much?Much?

Health Care Education Programs By Length Of Training

Trade/Vocational

• Practical Nurse Massage Therapist • Dental Laboratory Technologist • Emergency Medical Technician • Paramedic• Health Information Transcriptionist • Medical Assistant • Dietetic Technician • Pharmacy Technician • Cardiovascular Technologist • Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician • Surgical Technologist • Ophthalmic Medical Personnel & Lab Tech

Usually involves completion of coursework ranging from short-term to 12 – 18 months

This is a sampling of the multitude of options available

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician

• Chemical Technician• Dental Hygienist • Health Information

Technician • Biomedical Equipment

Technician • Medical Records

Technician • Funeral Director • Registered Nurse • Diagnostic Medical

Sonographer

Community CollegeCompletion of coursework ranging from 2 – 3 years

• Radiation Therapist• Occupational Therapy

Assistant • Speech Language

Pathology Assistant • Physical Therapy

Assistant • Registered Respiratory

Therapist • Veterinary Technician • Medical Assistant• Radiographer • Paramedic• Optician

This is a sampling of the multitude of options available

• Biochemist• Chemical Technician• Clinical Laboratory Scientist • Athletic Trainer Fitness

Specialist • Health Care Services

Administrator• Registered Dietitian • Health Information Manager • Biomedical Engineer• Counselor• Registered Nurse

Undergraduate UniversityCompletion of coursework ranging from 4 – 5 years

• Public Health Educator • Nuclear Medicine Technologist• Public Health Inspector• Radiation Therapist• Music Therapist • Registered Occupational

Therapist (OTR)• Orthotist & Prosthetist • Polysomnographic

Technologist• Histologic

Technologist/Technician

This is a sampling of the multitude of options available

• Health Care Services • Administrator • Biochemist • Health Science Librarian • Medical Illustrator • Physician Assistant • Counselor• Social Worker • CRNA Nurse • Midwife • Psychologist

Master’s DegreeBachelor’s degree + completion of additional coursework ranging from 1 – 3 years

• Nurse Practitioner • Biostatistician• Epidemiologist• Industrial Hygienist • Public Health Educator• Public Health Inspector• Toxicologist• Art Therapist • Audiologist • Physical Therapist• Speech Language Pathologist • Public Health Nurse

This is a sampling of the multitude of options available

Doctoral Degree

Research Scientist

Psychologist

Biostatistician

Epidemiologist

Toxicologist

Physical Therapist

Master’s degree + 2 – 3 years of post graduate coursework

This is a sampling of the multitude of options available

Professional Degree

ChiropractorDentist

Physician Pharmacist Podiatrist

Veterinarian Optometrist

Bachelor’s degree PLUS 4 years of post-graduate training and an extended clinical residency

This is a sampling of the multitude of options available

What can I do now in high school to prepare?

• Physics 40S • Chemistry 40S • Math 40S (Pre-calculus or applied)• Biology 40S or 40G

(optional – but a wise choice)• English 40S or French 40s

High School Academics

SENIOR 4

Personal Mastery

• Self-management• Self-awareness• Skill development• Stress-management• Social relationships

• Advanced placement programs

• Exchanges• Special interest clubs

Take advantage of opportunities for enrichment

such as:

DO WELL IN SCHOOL!

Use your time in high school to develop good study habits,

manage your time effectively and learn about the world around you!

Not just for science “nerds”!

A well-rounded education is just as appropriate as one that focuses solely on science.

Computers, math, history and drama; these subjects all have a place in a health career.

How much does it cost?

Undergraduate University Costs in Manitoba

Reasonable Costs Breakdown

(Rent Unfurnished Apartment)

Cost Item Cost for 1 year (2 semesters/8 months)

Tuition $6250

Misc. (school costs) $1800

Rent $4400

Misc. (apartment) $320

Food $1480

Health Insurance (single) $320

Clothing $600

Transportation (bus pass) $480

Misc. (entertainment, etc.) $2000

Utilities (phone/electric) $480

Estimated Total $18130

NOTE: This table represents an estimate of costs in Canadian dollars, for a single student living at a very modest level for one calendar year period at the University of Manitoba.

Non-resident and International student will be more. Personal lifestyles may vary cost.

Source: http://www.gov.mb.ca/educate/sim/english/pages/costs_undergrad.html

Tuition FeesFaculty/School/Program

Approximatetuition/year-(2003/2004)

Book/Supply Fees

Dental Hygiene Diploma $8,302 $1,500

Dentistry Degree $13,854 $9,800

Human Ecology Degree $3,215 $900

Medical Rehabilitation Respiratory Therapy-Degree $4,708 $895

Medical Rehabilitation Physical Therapy-Degree $4,237 $895

Medicine Degree $6,982 $3,300

Nursing Degree $3,899 $2,955

Pharmacy Degree $6,612 $1,200

Physical Education & Recreation Studies

Athletic Therapy-Degree $3,842 $900

Science Degree $3,445 $900

University 1 - $3,050 $900

NOTE: The table represents what an average student in an undergraduate program might pay during the regular academic year (Sept – April) and is based on five courses (30 credit hours) The approximate tuition fees/year listed includes the student organization fee and endowment fee. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your specific choice of courses. The amount given for books/supplies may be reduced by purchasing used books/supplies. *International students are required to pay an additional differential fee of 75%.

SOURCE: http://www.umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/finances/tuition_statistics

Program/Faculty Diploma 2 year 3-year 4-year4-year

Advanced4-year

Honours

Dentistry2 294,396

Dental Hygiene3 97,484

Human Ecology 38,295

Medicine2 150,069

Medical Rehabilitation

48,118

Nursing 22,332 44,997

Pharmacy 65,824

Science 24,590 30,737 30,737

1 Program costs are calculated by multiplying the average cost per credit hour in a given faculty by the number of credit hours required to attain a degree. The number of credit hours required for a degree are taken from the General Calendar.

2 The cost for programs in the faculties of Dentistry and Medicine are calculated by multiplying the cost per standard student by the number of years required to obtain a degree.

3 The Diploma program in Dental Hygiene is a three year program. Annual Financial Report March 31, 2002.

Source: www.umanitoba.ca/admin/institutional_analysis/isbook/students/programcosts_tuition/undergrad_program_costs_03.pdf

U of M – Undergraduate Total Program Cost1 2001-2002

Grants & Bursaries & Scholarships

• awarded through academic achievement, community involvement or athletics

• applied for; companies, service clubs, foundations, etc.

There are a variety of scholarships, awards and grants available to help finance your education.

http://www.canlearn.ca

http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/

Scholarship possibilities:

How much $$$can I expect to make?

Resource: http://www.labourmarketinformation.com

NOC Title Wage Low Wage High

3111 General Practitioner/Family Medicine/Specialist 31,000 360,000

3113 Dentist, Optometrist, Chiropractor 99,800 214,000

3114 Veterinarian 49,000 80,000

3131 Pharmacist 22,000 124,800

3132 Dietician and Nutritionists 35,000 67,000

3142 Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists 32,000 53,000

3151/3152

Registered Nurses, Nurse Supervisor 26,500 63,000

3214/3215

Respiratory Therapists, Medical Radiation Technologists

34,300 52,700

3222 Dental Hygienist/Dental Therapist 27,800 64,500

3233 Licensed Practical Nurse 17,250 41,800

3234 Ambulance Attendant/Paramedical Occupations 29,700 60,200

3411/3414

Nurses Aides, Orderlies and Patient Services, Assisting roles 15,800 40,900

WAGES - HEALTH OCCUPATIONS

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and career options

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