Health Career Resources for Students & Counselors

To increase opportunities for SUU students to collaborate on interprofessional wellness initiatives to improve the health and wellness of rural communities and vulnerable populations in southwestern Utah. The project will also provide an opportunity for SUU health profession students to encourage students in rural communities and minority students to consider different types of careers in healthcare.

SUU College of Health Sciences and Utah Health Scholars students enrolled in courses aligned with the IPE Mobile Health Program, including but not limited to Agriculture Science, Exercise Science, Master of Athletic Training, Nutrition Science, Nursing, Physical Education, and Outdoor Recreation. Other SUU Departments and programs whose faculty and students work to promote health and wellness in rural and underserved communities are encouraged to contact Reed Muir to learn how they can be involved in the IPE Mobile Wellness Program.

The SUU IPE Mobile Wellness Program seeks community partners including schools and school districts, senior centers, early childhood education programs, and others working to improve health and wellness in rural communities and vulnerable populations in southwestern Utah. Interprofessional student teams and faculty can provide health and wellness education on nutrition, physical activity, healthy lifestyles, and access to community, state, and federal programs to improve Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).

Community-based organizations can contact Reed Muir for more information on developing a partnership with the SUU IPE Mobile Wellness Program.

Bureau of Labor Statistic's Occupational Outlook Handbook A comprehensive guide to health care careers, schooling and work settings.

Career Info Net Videos of many health careers, information on schools and financial aid.

Career Opportunities for Nurses: Key information here includes comprehensive studies on the growth of remote healthcare work at global companies and careers for nurses.

Careers.Utah.gov Utah's Career Connection Deciding what you want to do with your life can be overwhelming. Going to college, enrolling in career and technical training, taking a great job, or starting your own business are all possibilities. Whether you're investigating careers, exploring education and training, or looking for a job, this website has tools and information to help you make informed.

Degrees in Mental Health: Information on beginning a career in behavioral health care.

Explore Health Careers is a free, multi-disciplinary, interactive health careers website designed to explain the array of health professions and provide easy access to students seeking information about health careers.

Family Nurse Practitioner Resources: Learn more about the career of a Nurse Practitioner, including employment curricula and hundreds of in-depth write-ups and reviews on medical employers nationally.

Health Administration Degrees and Careers: Information on the top careers in health care management and administration.

H.O.T. Jobs! "A Cool Guide to Health Careers" Information from Texas AHEC

Medical Mysteries An interactive online game about infectious disease & health careers.

Addiction Center: Specializing in resources on different drugs, mental illnesses and treatment options specifically for college students and special populations.

Alcohol Rehab Guide: Provides comprehensive, reliable information on the various aspects of alcohol abuse and addiction. This offers support and guidance for those who are struggling, as well as their parents, family members, friends, and community members. The World Health Organization estimated that approximately 3.3 million people die each year from alcohol abuse. The goal of the Alcohol Rehab Guide is to provide helpful information to as many people as possible on alcohol abuse, addiction, and recovery options.

Opioid Help: This organization specializes advocating the potential dangers of opioid abuse and education about this public health crisis. Opioid Help is an information hub that contains up-to-date news regarding the opioid epidemic, as well as vital resources for those currently struggling from addiction to help them recover.

Rehab Spot: A sister site to Addiction Center that's geared toward individuals getting their life back through love and support. This site focuses on helping individuals struggling with addiction and their concerned loved ones with finding a treatment center that caters to their specific needs.

Treatment Centers: Treatment Centers.net has combined the government's national treatment center database with modern location technology to help people find local addiction treatment centers. Find a Center Near You technology uses the location of your computer/tablet/smartphone to generate a list of addiction treatment centers near you.