LOVE OF MEDICINE SPURS ON KELLY
AFTER 13 years of working in the banking industry, Kelly Coonan is ready to chase his dream.
“I wanted to be a part of the health industry since school, however, following the guidance of teachers, parents and peers I took a scholarship and completed a Business (Accounting) degree instead,” he said.
Ten years on, his desire to delve into health got the better of him.
“I have worked for four years in frontline banking and nine years in people management and thought ultrasound was a great way to use my skills with interacting with people to assist diagnosis,” he said.
“So I’ve decided to follow my passion.”
Mr Coonan, 31, is now enrolled in CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Medical Sonography and Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography in Brisbane.
Having just completed his third year of the bachelor, he will start his fourth year graduate diploma in term one kicking off next month.
“I’ve been interested in medical field since I was a teenager,” Mr Coonan said.
CQUniversity is well known for their wide range of health courses, including chiropractic, exercise and sports sciences, nursing, occupational therapy, paramedic science, podiatry, public health, speech pathology and more.
Many of the university’s health courses are even available via the university’s renowned online mode.
Mr Coonan said that although this degree was ‘by far more challenging’ than his previous one, he was pleased he made the decision to change careers.
“While I’ve enjoyed working in banking and am thankful for all of the experiences I have gained over the years, I can’t wait to get started in a career that I truly have a passion for,” he said.
For more information about CQUniversity’s range of courses available to start this March, across health and a wide range of other fields, search ‘CQUni’.
Tel: 132 786 cqu.edu.au
A CAREER in the early childhood education and care industry is dynamic, challenging and extremely fulfilling, according to Australian Child Care Career Options (ACCCO) principal Narelle Cossettini.
“It is important to consider that the demand for workers in long day care, kindergartens, school aged care, and education support, continues to rise each year,” she said.
“Individuals who enjoy nurturing, developing and educating young children are best suited to pursuing vocations in these very important environments.”
ACCCO first opened its doors in Brisbane 22 years ago.
“With a vision to deliver quality, industry focused training, ACCCO has surpassed all ambitions,” Ms Cossettini said.
“Now a leading training provider, ACCCO delivers quality, practical based training all throughout Australia. Standing out from other training providers, ACCCO is regarded for the valuable face-to-face and on-the-job training that students receive throughout their course.
“Students also benefit directly from the fact that ACCCO specialises only in early childhood education and care qualifications.
“The high degree of industry engagement and connection that ACCCO offers assists graduates when seeking employment. ACCCO students have higher employment outcomes than all other training providers across Australia.
“Education and care services actively seek out ACCCO graduates because of their high-quality training, with employers recognising the exemplary skills and practices from students who have trained with ACCCO.
“All courses are designed and developed for the industry; nationally recognised and accredited; and, offered in flexible delivery modes including class based and externally with local trainers in regional areas.”
Tel: 1300 139 406 accco.com.au