u/Ok-Astronomer-2105

Hello all,

I am a rad tech student looking to change my major due to health issues. My school offers an HIM program that is completely online. I qualify for admission because I have an associate's degree in pre-health along with a couple years of experience in various healthcare roles (CNA, scheduler, PT aide, etc). I am wondering what kind of positions I could qualify for with a bachelors in HIM. I am also wondering what the job market is like. I am not familiar with HIM so I would appreciate any thoughts or insight regarding what it is like to work in this field. Thank you.

Hello everyone,

I am currently a first semester rad tech student. I have X-linked hypophosphatemia. It is currently well controlled, but I still experience a lot of joint pain, intense fatigue, and other issues (mild scoliosis, osteopenia, knee pain due to prior surgeries). I love school and I am excelling in my classes, but I worry that working in this field will be too physically demanding for me, especially long term if my symptoms progress.

I am wondering if there are certain settings or modalities that are less physically demanding than others? Or if I should quit while I am ahead and explore other career options? I am supposed to start clinicals next quarter, but I am considering switching majors to health information management instead. Thank you in advance!