Discussion Topic

As you finish this capstone in your degree program, think about where you want to be as a health care professional in 1 year, 5 years, and 10 years. Lifelong learning will be essential to your professional growth and meeting your career goals.

Research the professional organizations, certifications, and continuing education that you think will help you in your career path. Consider organizations outside the health care industry, too, if they match your career goals. For instance, if one of your career goals is becoming a project manager in a health care organization, an organization whose focus is project management is a good match for your professional interests.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• Which professional organizations, certifications, and continuing education do you think are a match for your career goals in health care?
• What opportunities for continuing education and professional development did you find?
• How does membership in the professional organizations you researched benefit your career path?