Consider a Career as a Physical Therapist What is Physical Therapy? Physical therapy is an allied health profession geared toward the prevention of movement dysfunction, and toward the improvement of physical capacity. Physical therapy promotes optimal health and its primary goal is to assist individuals achieve the highest possible level of independence and functioning. Therapists… Read more »
Consider a Career as a Pharmacist What is Pharmacy? Pharmacists working in different settings mix and dispense prescribed medications and provide consultative services to patients and other health care professionals. Pharmacists may work as individual practitioners or as part of health teams that include physicians, nurses and rehabilitation professionals, social workers, and dieticians. Pharmacists are… Read more »
I only receive 80 per cent of my pay. By choice! Let me give you some background. Three years ago I moved to Kenora, Ontario, when I accepted my new job as a Systems Administrator. As I got used to the fast pace of my new position, I also began getting used to the slower… Read more »
STUDENT: Meghan Roberts This week, we meet a first-year student who’s already presenting her historical research at symposiums. Meghan Roberts, a student in Athabasca University’s Bachelor of Arts program, tells what sparked her keen interest in history, particularly the Viking Age. She also describes some of her research, and explains how an undergraduate student can… Read more »
Consider a Career as a Speech-Language Pathologist What is Speech-Language Pathology? Speech-language pathologists (S-LPs) are health care professionals involved with the assessment and treatment of disorders related to language, speech, and hearing. Moreover, they have a pivotal and active role in cognitive communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency. They may also be referred to as speech… Read more »
STUDENT: Carmen Boudreau-Kiviaho Athabasca students are scattered all over the world! Canadian-born Carmen Boudreau-Kiviaho, a Master of Arts?Integrated Studies (MAIS) student at AU, has lived in Finland for nearly the past 10 years. She explains why she chose to relocate to Finland, and how the MAIS, particularly in Canadian Studies, will give her an edge… Read more »
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder that blocks air flow in and out of the lungs. In asthmatics, the airways may overreact and spasm when exposed to certain triggers. Triggers can include tobacco smoke, air pollution, dust mites, pet dander, exercise, cold air, and pollen. As well, airways may become irritated and fill up with… Read more »
Consider a Career as a Dentist What is dentistry? Dentistry is the discipline concerned with oral health. Dentists are health care professionals involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders of the mouth and teeth. Education and training The practice of dentistry is a regulated health profession in Canada. A provincial or territorial regulatory… Read more »
STUDENT: Heather Atkinson This week’s profile introduces Heather Atkinson, a new Athabasca University student who’s taking the courses she needs to follow her dream of becoming an English teacher. The stay-at-home mom, who lives about an hour from Edmonton, explains why distance education works so well in her situation. She also tells how she persuades… Read more »
Consider a Career as a Registered Nurse What is nursing? The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) describes nursing as the profession of educating and treating patients. Registered nurses (RNs) inform the public about various medical conditions. Furthermore, registered nurses provide guidance, advice, and support to patients and their families. RNs monitor patients? symptoms, administer treatment and… Read more »