Question

What advice would you give a teenager who believes that they would like to pursue a career within Allied Health? How could you best direct them on a path or explain to them the industry growth or job security? What would you advise to be the best qualities and characteristics to be successful in that path?

Answer 1

Allied health professionals involve the segment of the workforce that delivers services involving the identi cation, evaluation and prevention of diseases and disorders; dietary and nutrition services; and rehabilitation and health systems management.

Professions that are often listed as “allied health” include many of the well-known non-nurse, non-physician health care providers including audiologists and speech language pathologists; physical therapists, occupational therapists and respiratory therapists; diagnostic medical personnel. Examples :-

Physician Assistant.

Ultrasound Technician.

Medical Assistant.

Public Health.

Laboratory Technologist.

Health Information Technician.

Respiratory Therapist.

Occupational Therapist.

I would suggest them that one of the best allied health profession and the one which has more career option is Respiratory Therapist.

Qualities and Characteristics required to be successful in this path :-

Passion for the job.

Good communication skills.

Ability to multitask.

Fit and active.

Good problem solving skills.

Empathy and compassion.