As you finish this capstone in your degree program, think about where you want to be as a health care professional in 1 year, 5 years, and 10 years. Lifelong learning will be essential to your professional growth and meeting your career goals.

Research the professional organizations (requiring membership), that might provided certifications, and continuing education that you think will help you in your career path. Consider organizations outside the health care industry, too, if they match your career goals. For instance, if one of your career goals is becoming a project manager in a health care organization, an organization whose focus is project management is a good match for your professional interests. 

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 

• What is your career choice, desired professional role? What are the requirements? (education, experience, and so forth) FIELD REIMBURSEMENT MANAGER is my career choice
• Which professional organizations (not an employer, but an organization who requires membership,) might provide certifications, and continuing education do you think are a match for your career goals in health care? AAPC is my chosen membership.
• What opportunities for continuing education and professional development did you find?
• How does membership in the professional organizations you researched benefit your career path?