the career of cardiology
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The Career of Cardiology
By: Breanna Tidwell
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IntroductionWhy I chose this career
I want to help people The heart is one of the most important
organs I would be changing people’s lives I want to do something important with
my life
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Nature of Work What they do
Treat heart defects, infections, heart arrhythmias, and hypertension
Diagnose the problem Prescribe medication Monitoring patients after surgery
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Working Condit ions Medical clinics Hospitals Self employed 50 to 60 hours a week Usually on call
Work with a close team of nurses and other doctors
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Training, Qualifi cations, Advancement 4 years of a bachelor degree in college Write the Medical College Admission Test 4 years at medical school 3 year residency in internal medicine 3 years of training in cardiology
Must be patient compassionate Hard working
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Job Outlook/Employment
The need for doctors will always exist The elder population is growing so the
need for doctors will increase Once you start working at a hospital you
will usually work there your whole life From 2006 to 2013 employment for
physicians and surgeons will increase 1,456
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Advancement and Earnings Entry wage: $52.97 an hour
› $110,180 a year Median wage: $80.00 +an hour
› $166,400+ a year Experienced wage: $80.00 + an hour
› $166,400+ a year
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Uses of Technology in Career Stethoscope
Ultrasounds
Blood pressure monitors
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SummaryNo this is not appealing to me anymore. I like to be outside and I do not want to have to work very long hours. In this job you are almost always on call for patients.
And I don’t want to go to school for 14 years.
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Works Cited
www.Careercruising.com
http://www.cardiosmart.org/cardiosmart/default.aspx?id=192
http://www.healthgrades.com/cardiology-directory