FNHA Health Careers Guidebook
The FNHA Health Careers Guidebook is designed to empower and support First Nations, Métis and Inuit students who are interested in pursuing rewarding careers in health care. Whether you are starting high school or about to graduate, or if you are upgrading your education or pursuing post-secondary, this guidebook is for you.
Explore over 70 health care careers, download the guidebook here.
Health career pathways
The guidebook explores clinical and non-clinical roles including nursing, mental health, health administration, technology roles, oral health, pharmacy and much more.
Each of the 70+ career profiles include information on required education, skills and earning potential. The guidebook also includes stories from First Nations health care professionals, sharing their experiences in navigating their chosen career paths.
There is also a whole section dedicated to careers available at FNHA, and information on our student programs! If you or someone you know is considering a career in health care as a First Nations, Métis or Inuit person, this guidebook is for you.
Scholarships and bursaries
Our scholarships and bursaries spreadsheet compiles a multitude of student resources for First Nations peoples entering a career in health care:
- Scholarships, bursaries and other post-secondary financial support
- BC post-secondary institutions and indigenous adult and higher learning institutes
- Aboriginal student resources
- Education resources
- Pre-Health Programs
- Summer Programs
- If any updates contact careers@fnha.ca
Tip: Connect with and research the websites of the professional college, association or union related to your specific health field of study such as registered nursing as they may offer support for their students and members.