Introduction to Health Careers (High School Juniors Only)

Program Goals

All students will:

• Prepare for National Skills Certificates and/or credentials.
• Be successfully exposed to all careers that are aligned within this program.
• Be proficient in their career major and demonstrate proficiency through hands-on performance and theoretical testing.

Program Description

• Shadow health care professionals in a variety of clinical settings to observe patient care.
• Practice ethical standards, confidentiality, leadership, and professionalism when interacting with patients, clients, and coworkers.
• Develop student interest in a health care profession by using college level curriculum.

Employment Opportunities

• Cardiovascular
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Emergency Medical Services
• Health Information Management
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Laboratory
• Occupational Therapy
• Pharmacy
• Physical Therapy
• Physician’s assistant
• Pre-Med
• Respiratory Care
• RN/LPN
• Speech Pathology
• Surgical Technology