We’re here to help with your career planning needs. You can also schedule a meeting with your Career Coach in your LMS for support with:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Elevator Pitch
- Job & Clinical Search Strategies
- Interview Preparation
Career Strategies
Welcome to the Career Strategies page!
What is a Career Strategy?
A career strategy is a personalized plan that combines your career goals with actionable steps such as building your resume, developing industry-specific skills, preparing for interviews, expanding your professional network, and identifying potential employers. Rather than waiting until graduation to think about your next move, a career strategy helps you take intentional steps throughout your educational journey.
Working with a Career Coach can help you create a strategy tailored to your goals, experience, and career field. Your coach can provide guidance, accountability, and industry insights to help you overcome obstacles, stay motivated, and make informed decisions as you prepare for employment. Together, you’ll develop a plan that supports both your short-term objectives and long-term career success.
Visit our dedicated pages for more information about steps to building your strategy!
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Clinical Questions
Certifications in the healthcare field are essential for demonstrating a professional’s competency and readiness for practice. All clinical requirements must …
Students are encouraged to begin seeking clinical site opportunities in their area as soon as they begin their MedCerts program …
Like a job search, securing a clinical site requires time, effort, and patience. Students who visit sites in person, network …
While we cannot provide a comprehensive list of specific sites, students can reference their Clinical Site Idea List for inspiration …
MedCerts encourages students to visit sites in person first and to let them know what specific requirements they need to …
It can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months to complete your clinical requirements depending on site volume …
Clinical Sponsorship
MedCerts does not locate, identify, or guarantee clinical sites for students. Students are responsible for securing their own …
Students must meet the following criteria to be eligible for clinical sponsorship:
If you have a question about state approvals, …
If the student speaks to a clinical site and they request sponsorship before accepting the student, the student must submit …
The Clinical Site Information Form is used when a student has spoken with a site who has agreed to host …
Students will need to provide the following information. All fields are required.
Students can use the Notes section to include …
Onboarding and Clinical Documentation Questions
If onboarding is required, the student will receive an email from the Onboarding Coordinator with the next steps. The Onboarding …
A site will typically require students to provide and complete additional documentation before scheduling their rotation. These requirements allow students …
Clinical requirements differ from site to site, but here are some common ones that you can expect to be asked …
Immunization Records
Ask your health care provider for a copy of your immunization records
If your health care provider does …
Your clinical supervisor will need to sign off on all requirements completed. Students can submit their signed and completed documentation …
Exam Questions
Once you have completed your program, please reach out to your Student Success Advisor for assistance with exam registration. You …
Students are encouraged to secure a clinical site and begin their clinical hours before registering for their exams. However, they …
After you have completed your clinical requirements, submitted your documentation, and passed the certification exam, your full certification will be …
