I'd like to change careers, and get into healthcare...?

...and wonder what area would take the least amount of time in education. I am not lazy, and I'm not looking for a free ride. I'm just broke, and need to work full-time. Once I get my foot in the door, I can take more courses whenever possible. I am very interested in Polysomnography, but I can't find any courses for it anywhere near me. I'm not fresh out of school, and have mostly management background. I am NOT interested in Nursing at all. Polysomnography, MRI Tech, something in a doctor's office, etc. Thanks.

I posted this question in the Education category, and got only a few answers. I'm kind of lost on ideas here.

maybe some distance learning courses. You could take the general courses at your local college. Find out who offers a degree in Polysomnography, and what classes are required. You could take all the classes that you could at your local school and find out about the others on a correspondence or online learning program, which most schools offer. If you write to the director of admissions and tell them what you are interested in and why your interest lies in that area, I think they would be more than happy to work with you in whatever way they could. Having someone with personal experience and that kind of dedication to a particular field, I'm sure there is a shortage of people.... Good luck! If you need me to help gather information, let me know!

of course! let me know if there is anything else I can do. Report It

resp. therepy

Well I got my freelance geinacology degree at the local bar. Try there first you may be surprised what you come up with. I mean look were it got me!

You could contact all the schools in your area and find out what kind of programs they have. I have a cousin that is studying to be a physical therapy assistant. It's a one year program. But check them all out, and look at dentistry also. Make a chart of them, that will make your decision easier!

check out the local colleges and universities in your area and find out what programs they offer. then go talk to an advisor tell him or her what you are looking for and they will be able to help. Take night classes to start and maybe some web-based classes. That way you can still work full time and be in school. It's a lot of hard work and will keep you busy, but it's worth it in the long run!!! I am doing both at this moment and I have a child so I do konw what kind of crazy it can be.

Good luck

You can try medical transcriptionist. I have a friend who does it from home so she can be with the kids...

I'm currently enrolled at Clayton College for Natural Health. Do you have an interest in ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE. I didn't do my research for schools just jumped on the first one I saw advertised so do your "homework" for a school, that is if that's your interest.

DOC

Most of that training is on the job training. You must take general nursing courses and see if you can get a job as a lab technician in an xray laboratory. They will set you up for further classes at the hospital that are not part of college and cost a small fortune if you don't work for them. Start by going to the hospital and filling out an application. At least then you will get some partcular information as to what that employer is looking for you to do to get the job you want or even if they have a position available for you to fill. Good Luck.