Imagine stepping into a busy hospital....monitors beep, nurses hurry past, and doctors work quickly to help their patients. Everywhere you look, healthcare heroes are hard at work — caring for people, solving problems, and saving lives. But not everyone wears a white coat! Some are nurses or doctors, others are speech pathologists, physical therapists, chaplains, or managers who keep everything running smoothly.
If you love the idea of helping people feel their best and making a difference, a career in healthcare could be an exciting path for you!
Parent Insight: According to the Mayo Clinic, healthcare careers are projected to grow by 16% through 2030, with 1.8 million job openings anticipated each year from 2022 to 2032.
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Learn more about healthcare professions in today’s podcast episode and enjoy a fun matching activity that highlights different healthcare roles! |
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What Jobs Are in a Hospital?
InquisiKids Daily Podcast
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Hospital Badge & Matching Activity
Printable Worksheet
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What Jobs Are in a Hospital? InquisiKids Daily Podcast | | | Hospital Badge & Matching Activity Printable Worksheet |
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In today’s podcast, we explored some of the amazing jobs inside a hospital — from occupational therapists to nurse practitioners. But there are many more careers that help patients every single day! In today’s Sonlight Community Spotlight, you’ll meet several Sonlighters that have worked in a range of healthcare roles! |
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Esther
Clinical Pharmacist for 18 Years
Clinical pharmacists help patients get the best results from their medications and work alongside doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Favorite Sonlight Product/Book: Just Dance
Homeschooling?: Yes, homeschooling her 3 kids.
Favorite Part of the Job: She loves that she gets to apply her continuously updated knowledge into daily medication decision-making for patients. |
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Her Advice to Learners:
"If you are interested in this role, you should have a strong foundational knowledge in chemistry, biology, and mathematics as well as communication and critical thinking skills."
*Pictured Esther at work!
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Her Advice to Learners: "If you are interested in this role, you should have a strong foundational knowledge in chemistry, biology, and mathematics as well as communication and critical thinking skills." *Pictured Esther at work! | |
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Sheila
Medical Billing Technician for 12 Years
Medical billing technicians help hospitals and doctors’ offices handle the money side of healthcare. When you visit a doctor, they create a bill for the care you received. The medical billing specialist makes sure those bills are sent to insurance companies, paid correctly, and organized so the hospital runs smoothly. You can think of them as financial helpers who make sure doctors and nurses can focus on taking care of patients instead of paperwork.
Favorite Sonlight Product/Book: The Heartwood Hotel
Homeschooling?: Yes, she is homeschooling her daughter who is in the first grade now.
Favorite Part of the Job: She loves that she can work from home so she can be with her daughter while working. |
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Her Advice to Learners:
She recommends considering a certification with AAPC or AHIMA to advance in medical coding, as well as medical billing and coding certifications, which offer great alternatives to a 4-year university degree in terms of cost and time.
*Pictured a patient receiving their medical bill
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Her Advice to Learners: She recommends considering a certification with AAPC or AHIMA to advance in medical coding, as well as medical billing and coding certifications, which offer great alternatives to a 4-year university degree in terms of cost and time. *Pictured a patient receiving a medical bill | |
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Jacob
Pediatric Neurosurgeon for 12 Years
A pediatric neurosurgeon is a special kind of doctor who helps kids and babies when there are problems with the brain, spine, or nervous system. They do delicate surgeries to fix things like injuries, tumors, or conditions a child was born with. You can think of them as “brain and spine problem-solvers” who use their skills, steady hands, and special tools to help kids heal, grow, and live healthy lives.
Favorite Sonlight Product/Book: Exploring American History
Homeschooling?: Yes, his oldest 3 kids are being homeschooled, and his 2 younger children will be in the future.
Favorite Part of the Job: He loves that no two days at work are exactly the same, and he is proud to work for NeuroKids, helping train neurosurgeons in other countries on how to manage complex pediatric problems. |
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His Advice to Learners:
Entering this career path—"it is a long road, but it is very much worth it if you enjoy the process."
*Pictured Jacob in surgery!
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His Advice to Learners: Entering this career path—"it is a long road, but it is very much worth it if you enjoy the process." *Pictured Jacob in surgery | |
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Sonlighter
Hospital Chaplain for 24 Years
A hospital chaplain is a spiritual caregiver who supports patients, families, and staff during times of loss, illness, and/or crisis.
Favorite Sonlight Product/Book: The History / Bible / Literature curriculum
Homeschooling?: Yes, homeschooling 1 child.
Favorite Part of the Job: Their favorite part of the job is being able to serve God while caring for and comforting patients, families, and staff. And, supporting people of all different beliefs and backgrounds during difficult times, offering hope and a listening ear right when it’s needed most. |
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Advice to Learners:
"I would advise a student to take time for personal discernment and seek a clear calling, as this work requires deep commitment, compassion, and resilience."
*Pictured a hospital chaplain praying with a visitor
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Advice to Learners: "I would advise a student to take time for personal discernment and seek a clear calling, as this work requires deep commitment, compassion, and resilience." *Pictured a hospital chaplain praying with a visitor | |
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Ages: 6-10
Discover how a love for biology led June Almeida to become a virologist!
*TW: divorce, loss of sibling
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Ages: 5-7
Explore all the different things doctors can do and about the different roles they can have!
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*NOTE: Please note that some recommended books may include references to evolution or other topics you may not agree with. We encourage you to review the books and either skip certain sections or use them as opportunities to discuss your family's beliefs with your child.
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