| Personal Characteristics |
| ____ | I prefer to watch "ER" on TV rather than "NYPD Blue." |
| Consider HIT, NUR, PHB, RAD, or RES |
| ____ | I prefer to watch "Chicago Hope" on TV rather than "Law and Order." |
| Consider HIT, NUR, PHB, RAD, or RES |
| ____ | I enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. |
| Consider PHB, RAD, RES, NUR |
| ____ | I enjoy an orderly, structured work flow. |
| Consider HIT |
| ____ | I have good communications skills. |
| Consider NUR, RES |
| ____ | I enjoy working directly with a variety of people. |
| Consider PHB, NUR, RAD, RES |
| ____ | I am able to juggle a number of projects at once. |
| Consider NUR, RES |
| Academic Interests |
| ____ | I enjoy and/or am successful in biology classes ("C" or better). |
| Consider HIT, PHB, NUR, RAD, RES |
| ____ | I enjoy and/or am successful in anatomy and physiology classes ("C" or better). |
| Consider HIT, PHB, NUR, RAD, RES |
| ____ | I enjoy and/or am successful in chemistry classes ("C" or better). |
| Consider NUR, RES |
| ____ | I enjoy and/or am successful in math classes ("C" or better). |
| Consider NUR, RAD, RES |
| ____ | I particularly enjoyed MRT-110 "Medical Terminology." |
| Consider HIT, PHB, NUR, RAD, RES |
| ____ | I particularly enjoy keyboarding. |
| Consider HIT |
| Personal Interests |
| ____ | I like to solve puzzles such as crossword, word search, etc. |
| Consider HIT, RAD |
| ____ | I am detail-oriented. |
| Consider HIT, PHB |
| ____ | I enjoy mysteries. |
| Consider HIT |
| ____ | I enjoy working on group projects. |
| Consider NUR, PHB, RES |
| ____ | I enjoy working independently. |
| Consider HIT, PHB, RAD |
| ____ | I am interested in running computer programs. (Examples: Word, Power Point; Excel) |
| Consider HIT |
| Medical Interests |
| ____ | I am most interested in new techniques and testing associated with the diagnosis of disease. |
| Consider RAD |
| ____ | I am most interested in delivering new methods of treating disease. |
| Consider NUR, RES |
| ____ | I am most interested in compiling, organizing, and presenting data that monitors trends and issues associated with diseases. |
| Consider HIT |
| ____ | I am interested in a health care career with a lot of patient contact. |
| Consider PHB, NUR, RAD, RES |
| ____ | I am interested in a health care career with no patient contact. |
| Consider HIT |
| Career Goals |
| ____ | I would like to pursue a career in health care, but have limited time and resources. |
| OR |
| ____ | I am interested in health care, but am uncertain about which direction to go. |
| For either of these circumstances, consider pursuing a certificate program: - Consider starting with PHB if you are interested in RAD, or RES
- Consider starting with Medical Transcription or Coding Specialist Certificate, if you are interested in HIT
- Consider starting with a Certified Nurse Assistant course if you are interested in nursing
- Once you have completed one of the certificate programs listed above, consider taking RES-200, EKG Application and Theory
Advantages: - Marketable skills in a short period of time
- Insider's view of the health care professions that require a two-year degree for entry level
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| Career Goals |
| ____ | I would like to pursue a two-year health science program, but I cannot attend classes full-time. |
| Consider completing the General Education Courses first and then completing your program of choice. Consult the "Where Do I Start?" handout for specifics. |
| ____ | I would eventually like to earn a baccalaureate degree. |
| Consider HIT, NUR or RES. All of these programs of study can lead to a four year degree. The Nursing Program offered at Moraine Valley currently has 2-plus-2 agreements with 4-year institutions. Contact the program coordinator for more information! |
| ____ | I would like some flexibility in choosing an employment setting. |
| Consider HIT, PHB, or NUR. Graduates of these programs have been hired in a variety of clinical settings. |
