Healthcare careers focus on the health and wellbeing of patients and advancing the cause of medicine. Work is performed in hospitals or clinics generally, but can also be found in offices, nursing facilities and, increasingly, in people’s homes. Technology has been transforming healthcare in recent years, allowing patients to receive better care and live longer, more productive lives.
WHAT WILL I DO?
- Nurses, therapists, and physicians work directly with patients to diagnose, treat, and comfort their patients
- Medical assistants and health information specialists keep history of medical records for insurance or future use
- Medical technicians and researchers work behind the scenes in the laboratory, analyzing blood samples and x-rays or developing new cures for illnesses
IS THIS FOR ME?
- Good with people
- Patience
- Empathetic
- Flexible
- Attention to detail
- Strong communication
WHAT JOBS CAN A HEALTHCARE PATHWAY LEAD TO?
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Dietitian
- Health Information Technician
- Home Health Aide
- Medical Billing Coder
- Pharmacy Technician
- Physician
- Registered Nurse
- Therapist
COURSES
Introduction to Medical and Health Careers
Introduction to Medical and Health Careers provides students the opportunity to explore a wide variety of careers in an assortment of medical/healthcare settings. The course is designed to provide students the chance to see if a career in medical/health science is right for them. If they determine they have the interest, it can help them narrow down the possible careers they may consider.
Nursing Assistant
This course emphasizes the role of nursing assistant and home health aide as a valuable member of any health care team. The course will introduce and prepare students for entry-level jobs in nursing homes, hospitals and other healthcare facilities. It also serves as an entry point for students interested in careers that require two- and four-year-degrees.
Food and Nutrition
Students will explore the role that food plays in everyday life. Emphasis will be placed on students to be good decision makers about their holistic health and wellness and the role that food plays in these decisions. Food safety, preparation, presentation and artistics will be includes in all units for this course.
