Opportunities in Eye Care Careers [Paperback]

Kathleen Belikoff (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 007141150X | ISBN-13: 978-0071411509 | Publication Date: September 26, 2003 | Edition: 1

OPPORTUNITIES IN . . . SERIES PROVIDES VALUABLE CAREER INSIGHT TO STUDENTS AND JOB SEEKERS!

The most comprehensive career book series available, Opportunities in . . . explores a vast range of professions.

Each book offers:

• The latest information on a field of interest
• Training and education requirements for each career
• Salary statistics for different positions within each field
• Up-to-date professional and Internet resources
• And much more

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From the Back Cover

Your passport to a successful and rewarding career

Are you looking for the latest information to open the door to the career of your dreams? The nation's largest career books series, VGM's Opportunities in . . . series gives you the inside scoop on more than 100 professions as well as on all the essential aspects of your potential career, no matter how specialized the field. From the latest training requirements to current salary statistics to the lowdown on life on the job, each book is packed with comprehensive, up-to-date information to help you confidently pursue the profession that's right for you!

In this revised edition of Opportunities in Eye Care Careers, you'll find:

• Tips on determining if you have the skills, interest, and temperament to make it in the field of eye care
• Reliable resources for internships, university degree programs, and professional training
• Detailed descriptions highlighting the specific qualifications and job responsibilities required of ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians
• An expansive overview of possible work settings, including private practice, public health clinics, research labs, and industry
• The latest information on earning potential and upcoming employment outlook
• Strategies for launching a career, including required certification and licensing

Take the stress out of the career selection process with this indispensable guide that functions as your own personal vocational counselor. You'll find enough expert advice to make an informed, intelligent choice about your career--and your future.

About the Author

Kathleen Belikoff until recently served as information specialist for the world-renowned Scheie Eye Institute. She is currently a health-care consultant.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (September 26, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 007141150X
• ISBN-13: 978-0071411509
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #702,009 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #94 in Books > Medical Books > Allied Health Professions > Optometry

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