1. The Career of Cardiology By: Breanna Tidwell

2. Introduction Why I chose this career I want to help people The heart is one of the most important organs I would be changing people’s lives I want to do something important with my life

3. Nature of Work What they do Treat heart defects, infections, heart arrhythmias, and hypertension Diagnose the problem Prescribe medication Monitoring patients after surgery

4. Working Conditions Medical clinics Hospitals Self employed 50 to 60 hours a week Usually on call Work with a close team of nurses and other doctors

5. Training, Qualifications, Advancement 4 years of a bachelor degree in college Write the Medical College Admission Test 4 years at medical school 3 year residency in internal medicine 3 years of training in cardiology Must be patient compassionate Hard working

6. Job Outlook/Employment The need for doctors will always exist The elder population is growing so the need for doctors will increase Once you start working at a hospital you will usually work there your whole life From 2006 to 2013 employment for physicians and surgeons will increase 1,456

7. Advancement and Earnings Entry wage: $52.97 an hour $110,180 a year Median wage: $80.00 +an hour $166,400+ a year Experienced wage: $80.00 + an hour $166,400+ a year

8. Uses of Technology in Career Stethoscope Ultrasounds Blood pressure monitors

9. Summary No this is not appealing to me anymore. I like to be outside and I do not want to have to work very long hours. In this job you are almost always on call for patients. And I don’t want to go to school for 14 years.

10. Works Cited www.Careercruising.com http://www.cardiosmart.org/cardiosmart/default.aspx?id=192 http://www.healthgrades.com/cardiology-directory