WetFeet Insider Guide to Careers in Health Care

Secondary health care is a sweeping term that is often applied not only to caregivers and technicians with critical therapeutic roles within the traditional Western medical system, but also to alternative medicine practitioners with primary diagnostic and therapeutic responsibilities. Secondary health care provides ample opportunity for competent, compassionate people to earn a living while dramatically improving the lives of their patients—typically with far fewer years of study than it takes to become a nurse, doctor, or other primary care provider. Interested in getting involved in important, life-changing work? Not afraid of an environment that is potentially hectic and high-pressure? Then check out this brand new guide and learn more about:

• The secondary health care industry as it pertains to four broad categories: aide/assistant, technician, therapist, and alternative medicine practitioner
  
• The multitude of aide and assistant, technician, therapist, and practitioner positions available
  
• The compensation attached to the various levels of secondary health care work
  
• The often-times flexible hours that attract people to this industry
  
• Typical days in the lives of a physical therapist, emergency medical technician, and acupunturist
  
• Ways to move into the job you want and what kinds of career paths are good options for you
  
• More!