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You are here: Home / Education / Pursuing a Healthcare Career

Pursuing a Healthcare Career

February 10, 2018 by Guest Contributor

Should You Go Back to School Online?

If you dream of working in the healthcare industry, you can study for a degree that allows you to pursue many career options. Instead of getting your education in a traditional classroom, you can earn your degree online through an accredited program. Here are some of the main reasons why you might consider earning your healthcare degree online.

Learn at Your Own Pace

If you think that time constraints and complex subject matter will stand in your way of earning your degree, studying online gives you the chance to learn at your own pace. Many of the course materials can be reviewed on a particular school’s website whenever it’s most convenient for you. This will allow you enough time to fit in your schooling between work and family responsibilities. Of course there are still deadlines, in most programs (although not all) you will have weekly deadlines but you can do your assignments at any point during the week that is convenient for you, whether it is 9 AM, 3 PM or 3 AM.

Study in an Overlooked Field

Online degree programs sometimes highlight career fields that are often overlooked by traditional colleges. These overlooked jobs often pay hefty salaries and need people who have the right training. You may be able to find a degree program that allows you to study technical writing, medical transcription, or for a healthcare informatics degree or some other lesser known field.

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Save Money on Transportation

Having to commute to classes can eat away at your budget. You won’t have to worry about fueling and repairing your vehicle as often when you stay off the road and attend your classes at home online. If you rely on public transportation, you can avoid paying bus or cab fares by studying for an online degree.

Even the Playing Field

In many cases, an online degree will put youon an even footing with people who’ve earned their degrees the traditional way. However, you still need practical experience and so it is important to consider what type of experience you will be getting with the program. For example, if you apply your degree toward a nurse practitioner position you are certainly not going to be allowed to work on live patients without actual hands on experience. So be sure to investigate what types of practical experience will be involved in the program.

Connect with Technology

The online education route gives you the chance to connect with technology and become more savvy on the latest developments. Using technology to complete your studies will help you especially if you already have a job and are looking to change careers because you will be able to study and work from home for the majority of the program.

There are many advantages that go along with earning your degree online. Going back to school online is a great way to get a fresh start on your career prospects and sharpen your skills for the future. Just be sure to check out the accreditation and placement statistics of the program you choose to pursue.

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