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Alternative Health Careers
Panel Discussion

This panel discussion took place April 10th, 2007.
Insights were offered from:

* Sandy Forseth, Child Life Specialist
* Bryant Carlson, Master's of Public Health student
* Heather Zierhut, Genetic Counselor

Moderated by Paul Timmins, CLA Career and Community Learning Center.

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Welcome and Introductions
Meet the panelists and get a taste of the information that will be covered.

Advice for students exploring alternative health careers
The panelists weigh in on their advice to you as you explore!

How the CCLC can help you explore
Curious about alternative health careers? Find out how the CCLC can help you explore!

Who can help me gain experience?
It is crucial for all health care fields to gain experience through volunteering and job shadowing (among other options!). Find out how you can gain these experiences and which offices on campus to visit for assistance.

Child Life Specialist

What is a Child Life Specialist?
Find out what why this position is important!

What is a typical day for a Child Life Specialist?
How early does the day begin? What variety does a Child Life Specialist see during a day?

How do I become a Child Life Specialist?
What majors are encouraged?

What courses should I take to become a Child Life Specialist?
What formal education should I have as an undergraduate to be an effective Child Life Specialist?

Child Life Specialist Certification Program
How long is it? What does it entail?

Suggestions when applying to a Child Life Specialist program
What should you do to prepare? How can you stand out from the crowd?

Public Health
Administration & Policy

A Student's Journey
Learn about the long and windy road that Bryant took to get to Public Health as a career option, and the benefits he saw from his journey.

Public Health Administration & Policy vs. Master's of Healthcare Administration
Curious about the similarities and differences?

I want to take time off before graduate school
Thoughts about taking time off and what you can do in that time away from school.

Public Health Education programs
What if you are more interested in educating the public than working on the administration side?

Grant writing
In this profession (and many others!), grant writing is a large part of the job.

How to Prepare for Graduate School in Public Health
What courses and experiences are encouraged?

Suggestions when applying to a Public Health program
What should you to do prepare? How do you stand out from the crowd?

Genetic Counselor

What is a Genetic Counselor?
Who do they work with and why?

Where do Genetic Counselors work?
Hospitals? Offices? Both?

One Student's Journey
Why did Heather choose to be a Genetic Counselor?

How to prepare for a program in Genetic Counseling
Recommended courses and experiences

Suggestions when applying to a Genetic Counseling program
What should you do to prepare? How can you stand out from the crowd?

Related Links

Child-Family Life Services
At the U of M Children's Hospital

Child Life Council
An overview of the profession and lots of links to explore!

School of Public Health
At the University of Minnesota

MN Department of Health
Check out the "Hot Topics" area!

Explore Genetic Counseling
What is the profession all about and how can you explore your options?

Genetic Counseling Master's Program
The UMTC offers a Master of Science degree in Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology and Genetics with a track of study emphasizing Genetic Counseling. This degree is offered through the College of Biological Sciences.

Genetic Counselor Contacts
Looking for someone to shadow or talk to about the field? Check out this list of genetic counselors from Fairview-University.

Institute of Human Genetics
Through the UMTC Medical School


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