Qualifications for careers

Educational requirements for specific careers 

Should I Become a Doctor?

Doctors provide a wide range of medical care to people with injuries, diseases, or illnesses. Doctors treat internal disorders, analyze test results, perform physical examinations, prescribe medications, and carry out many other duties essential to patient care. M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) and D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) are the two categories of physicians. Both types of physicians use the same treatment methods, but D.O.s place emphasis on preventive medicine and holistic care.

Although the majority of physicians work on a full-time basis, the work environment of doctors varies depending on their specialization and employer. Those working in private practice will earn higher salaries and have more control over their schedules. Surgeons and other hospital-employed doctors will often work long, irregular hours, spending much of their time on their feet. While stressful, helping people can be rewarding.

Career Requirements

Degree Level	Doctoral
Degree Field	Medicine
Licensure/Certification	M.D.s must pass all three steps of the USMLE; D.O.s must pass the COMLEX-USA; board certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is optional
Key Skills	Attention to detail; problem solving, leadership, empathy, and communication skills; medical software, Microsoft Excel, accounting software; ability to use a variety of medical and diagnostic equipment
Salary	R263 5766,44 per year (Mean annual salary for all physicians and surgeons)

Technician

Essential Information

Computer information technicians, also called computer user support specialists, customer service technicians and systems administrators, provide technical advice and assistance to computer users. They install, repair and maintain computer software and hardware. They may work on an organization's computer systems or network or operate help desks. Education levels among computer information technicians vary, and there are various opportunities to obtain professional certification.

Required Education	Minimum of an associate's degree OR Work experience plus certification
Other Requirements	On-the-job training Professional certification
Projected Job Growth (2012-2022)*	17%
Median Salary	R661302,90 per annual

Radio Presenter

Essential Information

Radio presenters, also known as announcers, may write and deliver sports, news and weather reports. They are also responsible for presenting and interviewing special guests as well as acting as moderators for discussions. A bachelor's degree in broadcasting supplemented with experience will most likely serve as an aspiring radio presenter's strongest tools to help them start a career.

Required Education	Bachelor's degree generally required
Other Requirements	Internship or experience usually necessary
Projected Job Growth (2012 - 2022)*	0% (no change) for radio and television announcers
Mean Salary	R555322.20 for announcers in radio and television broadcasting

Lawyer

Essential Information

Lawyers advise clients in legal matters. Also called attorneys, lawyers may advocate for their clients and defend them in court. These roles require lawyers to have extensive training in legal procedure, writing and research. After earning an undergraduate degree, aspiring lawyers must complete law school and earn a Juris Doctor (J.D.). All lawyers must pass their state's bar exam to practice.

Required Education	J.D.
Other Requirements	State bar exam is the equivalent of licensure for lawyers
Job Growth (2012-2022)*	10%
Median Salary	R1587627 per annual

Teacher 

Should I Become a Teacher?

Teaching is a diverse profession that involves working with students to help them obtain certain knowledge or master specific tasks. This article looks at the occupation of teaching at the elementary and secondary school levels and at special education teaching for all levels. Every state requires that public school teachers be licensed by completing education requirements and passing examinations. A bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement for license. Elementary teachers hold bachelor's degrees in education, while high school teachers have degrees in a subject area. Special education teachers may major in special education or in a content area with a minor in special education. In some states, teachers must go on to earn master's degrees after obtaining license.

Career Requirements

Degree Levels	Bachelor's degree minimum; master's or doctorate degree preferred
Degree Field	Education, specific teaching area
Experience	Student teaching experience is mandatory
Licensure/Certification	In most cases, licensure and certification as a teacher is required
Median Salary (2014)	R75 1726,80 per year (for elementary school teachers) R82 4093,70 per year (for secondary teachers) R75 7282,80 per year (for special education teachers)

Social worker

Should I Become a Social Worker?

People interested in helping others work through difficult life situations may want to consider a career in social work. Social workers provide direct services or clinical counseling to help clients assess and change harmful or unhealthy situations. They work in a variety of settings including nursing homes, hospitals, private practices, schools, and community mental health clinics. Caseloads may be heavy, causing stress and long work hours for many social workers. However, social workers can rest assured knowing their services are having tangible benefits for their clients.

In addition, a Masters in Social Work (MSW) is a very versatile degree which can be used as a stepping stool for other career tracks including public health and policy. Most entry-level positions require a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). An MSW is necessary for other positions, including that of clinical social worker. All states have associated certification requirements. The following table describes some of the typical qualifications necessary for this career.

Career Requirements

Degree Level	Bachelor's degree; master's degree required for advancement
Degree Field	Social work
Certification	All states have license and certification requirements
Experience	1-2 years experience preferred
Key Skills	Strong people skills, compassion, organizational, time-management, problem-solving, communication, knowledge of social work and psycho-social practices
Salary (2014)	R 82 0899 (Median annual salary for social workers)

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