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Career day in 10th grade is the day I learned about the field of radiology. I went home and researched radiology right away. I found radiologic technologist and decided to make this my career goal. I applied to the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, went through the process, and here I am ready to graduate from the Medical Imaging program. This was my first time setting a career goal and achieving it. This motivates me to continue to set high goals and make plans to surpass my pervious goals. Once registered as a radiologic technologist, there is plenty of opportunity to accomplish goals. A career is something you can continue to work on even when you think you are accomplished. I look forward to all the opportunities …show more content…

The program I wish to have been enrolled in and graduate from is Alvernia’s online Health administration program. It is a 123-credit program with 37 credits being specific in Business and 26 credits in Healthcare, and the remaining credits in liberal arts (Alvernia). Since I will have an associate degree after graduation, I anticipate most of my credits will transfer, which would then lead to less credits needed to obtain my bachelors. This program will qualify me to work in healthcare, corporate, or federal agencies (Alvernia). I would be able to work as a: hospital and nursing home administration, practice manager, director of operations, personal care home and assisted living manager, billing manager and health insurance claims manager (Alvernia). While enrolled in a bachelors’ program, I plan on being employed with a full-time job. Through applying for a full-time position at Reading Health System or other facilities with a full-time position open. This will be a heavy work load for me, but I believe I would be able to manage it. I worked through my high school and Medical Imaging education. Completing my bachelor degree will also be another financial responsibility which is why I would prefer to be employed full-time. By this time, I would have had to complete two separate- 24 continuing education credits and renewed my certification and registration …show more content…

While in the program, I hope to shadow in different management environments like hospitals, doctors’ office, or a director of operations. I want to achieve this degree through Alvernias’ Master program. It is an additional one year 30-credit Master of Business Administration degree program offered if you are enrolled in the bachelor program (Alvernia). Certification in Healthcare Administration is not necessary, but brands you as a more qualified candidate to an employer. The American Association of Healthcare Administration Management (AAHAM) is a national society that professionals can join and receive certification. This membership will help enhance networks with peers, give career support, professionalism and provide revenue cycle knowledge (AAHAM). I will join online by submitting an application and paying a $199 fee. After finding a position where I’m able to excel and grow professionally, I want to prepare to take my certification of AAHAM Certified Revenue Cycle Professional. The requirements for this certification is two years of experience in the field and at minimum an associate degree (AAHAM). I still want to keep current with my radiologic technologist requirements, so I must complete the Continue Qualifications Requirements (CQF) every 10 years (ARRT). “CQR helps identify gaps in knowledge and skills that might cause you to fall behind

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