Requirement
5. Visit a health care professional at their workplace
Required Often forgotten
One career from any of the lists in requirements 1 to 4. Then discuss with your counselor (a) why they chose their career, (b) what they most like about their job, (c) their biggest challenges, (d) the tools and instruments they may use, (e) the most surprising aspect of their career, and (f) the continuing education required to maintain certification.
Notes and warnings
Note. The requirement ends with a discussion with your counselor of six things, (a) to (f), so ask the professional about each of them during the visit.
Where this step comes from
- Health Care Professions Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-26), Requirement 5 · Says "Select one career from any of the lists in requirements 1, 2, 3, or 4" and lists six things to discuss, (a) to (f), which are summarized in this step.