Cardiovascular Technology student is making healthcare better

Math always came easily to Scott. So when he earned a bachelor’s degree in physics and math, imagining himself on the teaching side of the desk felt like the obvious next step.

But a few years after graduation, Scott arrived at a crossroad. He wanted a career that aligned with his strengths, and allowed him to connect with people in a way that felt more immediate.

At the same time, heart health was a personal concern. Scott lives with arrhythmias, and several family members have faced cardiovascular issues. Helping to care for palliative relatives pushed him to think more deeply about the science behind the heart, why problems develop and how technology helps diagnose them.

Those experiences, paired with the desire for a new direction, led Scott to Mohawk College’s Cardiovascular Technology (728) program. It was an enterprising move toward a career with impact.

“Being able to identify with who you are interacting with in a personal way and establish a connection not only makes the whole experience easier for everyone involved, but I really do think that it gives you an aspect to care that you can’t just learn,” Scott says of the perspective his own health journey brings to his future career.

Read the full story on the Mohawk College blog: Turning personal experience into a career path

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