Anything in Medical Field that doesn't require strong math (degree, accountant, careers)
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Trying to advise daughter who wishes to do something/anything, in the Medical Field. Wants to go to school to do something in that area. But she is not strong in math and science. In fact, pretty weak.
Anything that anyone can think of. I had advised Medical Billing and Coding, but am concerned that will be off-shored before long if it isn't already.
Anybody know of a medical field she could train in, that wouldn't require she be an ace at things like Chemistry/Biology/Physics, etc.
One thing thats interesting to me is the level of math required in College, verses what you actually use in your occupation. Im an Accountant and had to take up to Business Calc in my degree. I can honestly tell you that I use nothing but basic BASIC algebra at the most in my job. I have several friends that are nurses and medical assistants, they use some conversion formulas and basic math in their jobs, not Algebra 2 or Calculus.
I honestly think that its the Universities attempt to pump up the perceived skillset of the graduates, rather than an actual representation of the level of math they will use in the field.
That being said, tell her to get over it. Most people I know that "arent good at math" are simply using that as an excuse to not try.
But she is not strong in math and science. In fact, pretty weak.
Anybody know of a medical field she could train in, that wouldn't require she be an ace at things like Chemistry/Biology/Physics, etc.
I was going to come in and tell you that it shouldn't be a problem until you also mentioned science. I don't know how far up the medical ladder you are talking about when you refer to the medical field. I know you mentioned that medical coding or billing is not something you want her to consider. But I can tell you that if your referring to anything MD related and she is truly not strong at science she can forget about it. My sister is finishing up the academic curriculum part of her 4 years of med school and science is the majority of her material.
She may have a good shot at being an RN or LPN. In those fields she may be able to get by with weak math and moderately good skills in science. I did some light research into those fields when my sister asked me to look up careers in the medical field. However, I honestly don't have in depth knowledge regarding those fields because I never researched them.
I don't know the training requirements, but can she look into something like Ultrasound tech, Radiology tech, etc? Or physical therapy? I would think the hard math/science needs are lower than nursing or some other medical careers, but I'm not sure.
I'm an Occupational Therapist, and the only math I had to take was basic Statistics. Only science just Anatomy and Physiology and Kinesiology. I too am bad at math and science but did fine (with a tutor for Statistics only because I took an accelerated summer course). Writing skills were much more important. PT is similar but requires Physics.
It is harder to be admitted to PT programs than medical school, and both are graduate school level. Based on what the OP said her daughter would never be admitted.
It is harder to be admitted to PT programs than medical school, and both are graduate school level. Based on what the OP said her daughter would never be admitted.
You never know, I quit high school and got a GED, then did really well in community college and not only got into a very prestigious program/school, I got a $3000 per year academic scholarship. Did OP say what daughter's grades are like right now? Not being good at math or science doesn't mean bad GPA overall.
She could also do a PT or OT assistant program in 2 years and still get out and make $30-$35 an hour.
Trying to advise daughter who wishes to do something/anything, in the Medical Field. Wants to go to school to do something in that area. But she is not strong in math and science. In fact, pretty weak.
Anything that anyone can think of. I had advised Medical Billing and Coding, but am concerned that will be off-shored before long if it isn't already.
Anybody know of a medical field she could train in, that wouldn't require she be an ace at things like Chemistry/Biology/Physics, etc.
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