CAREER SPOTLIGHT
Pharmacist
By: Minal Minhas
Pharmacists are healthcare specialists who specialize in the proper use, storage, preservation, and distribution of medication. They must go through a path to become a pharmacist. Following high school, you will enroll in an undergraduate program at a university. Normally, you would study science for two years or more. After that, you'll apply to a pharmacy program at a university, which will take another four years to finish. They may advise you on how to take dosage and warn you about any potential side effects when taking certain medications. They fill prescriptions from doctors and other healthcare providers, depending on the health issues you have (e.g. fever, runny nose, rashes). Pharmacists also help in medication development and testing. They are employed in pharmacies, medical clinics, hospitals, colleges, and government agencies.
Learn more here:
Pharmacist - Explore Health Care Careers - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science
How to become a pharmacist | Undergraduate Programs | University of Waterloo
What Skills should a Pharmacist Have Today
What Is a Pharmacist?
Code of Ethics for Pharmacists - School of Pharmacy
Code of Ethics for Pharmacists - School of Pharmacy
Registered Practical Nurse
By: Belinda Chen
A Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), also known as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a licensed professional who uses their skills and education to assist patients with general or straightforward health conditions. They commonly work in the community, hospitals, schools, clinics, to provide quality care to people of all ages. Although they study the same source knowledge as Registered Nurses (RN), RPN’s can obtain their diploma and start work much earlier than an RN. Some of the duties of an RPN are taking a patient’s vital signs, recording their general health throughout the day, and preparing the patient and room for examination should it be needed. They also educate patients regarding different tests, if needed, and maintain one’s Electronic Medical Records (EMR) for any disease prevention such as immunization, pap smears etc.
Learn more here:
RPN Job Description
Nurses: Do You Know the Difference Between RN, RPN, and NP?
RN, RPN and LPN requirements in Canada - National Nursing Assessment Service
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
By: Ashkan Akbarpour
Cardiothoracic Surgery, a pinnacle of medical expertise, focuses on intricate procedures involving the heart and thoracic cavity. Skilled cardiothoracic surgeons conduct life-saving interventions, from heart surgeries like bypass procedures and transplants to lung surgeries and trauma management. Becoming a cardiothoracic surgeon demands years of rigorous education, starting with undergraduate studies and progressing through intensive postgraduate training. These professionals are known for their precision, unwavering commitment to excellence, and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure. In a dynamic field, they continually update their knowledge to stay at the forefront of medical advancements, collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient well-being, marking their profession as one of noble service and lifesaving impact.
Learn more here:
How to Become a Cardiothoracic Surgeon (8-Step Guide Plus Skills) | Indeed.com Canada
Tuition Fees | MD Program
Cardiovascular/ Thoracic Surgery Profile
Interviewing | MD Program
Academic Requirements | MD Program
