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Allied Health Industry
Are you thinking of a career in the health industry, but not quite sure which particular field to enter? There are so many different career pathways and possible occupations within the health industry. Allied health professionals are a major part of the health industry.
Allied health professional provides essential care for people of all ages with chronic illnesses, mental health issues as well as people suffering disabilities. They work within multidisciplinary health teams and independently to provide support for a vast range of patient’s needs. There is such a broad array of careers in the allied health industry.
Here are some occupations that may attract your attention:
- Arts Therapy
- Audiology
- Chiropractics
- Dietetics
- Exercise Physiology
- Genetic Counselling
- Medical Radiation
- Music Therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Optometry
- Orthoptics
- Orthoptics
- Prosthetics
- Osteopathy
- Perfusion
- Physiotherapy
- Podiatry
- Psychology
- Counselling
- Social Work
- Sonography
- Speech Pathology.
If you are looking to forge a career in the healthcare industry there is something to cater for almost every interest, skill and talent.
You might also consider something a little more creative like Art Therapy. Arts Therapists work with individuals or groups using art processes such as visual arts, drama, dance and movement to improve physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. They work across a range of health settings including private practice, community health, education, hospitals, mental facilities, rehabilitation facilities, the disability sector, aged and palliative care.
Something completely different is a Perfusionist who predominantly work in operating theatres in private and public hospitals. They also work in intensive care units, general, orthopaedic, vascular and neurosurgical operating theatres: cardiac catheter laboratories and research laboratories. They operate the heart-lung bypass machine during surgery to maintain a safe and stable condition while surgeons repair the heart.
As you can see there are many occupations within the healthcare industry just waiting to be explored. You are able to access information on all the various occupations within the Allied Health Industry by visiting the AHPA website:
https://ahpa.com.au/what-is-allied-health/.
For a comprehensive list of courses (including the many double-degree options) on offer at Victorian universities, TAFEs, and Private Providers, visit VTAC.
You can also explore further using the Career Targets on the Doncaster Careers website.
Donna McKinlay
Careers Support
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