Health Services Career Possibilities


High School Graduate
 
Diagnostic Aide Assistant level in: Assistant level in:
Receptionist   Therapy Aide   Veterinary Aide
Nurse Assistant/Patient Care   Dental Aide   Dietary Aide
Technician   Medical Records Aide   Phlebotomist
  Fitness Aide   Pharmacy Aide

Certificate - Associate Degree (1-3 years, may begin in the 11th Grade)
 
Licensed Practical Nurse Dental Hygienist Respiratory Technician
Registered Nurse (ADN) Dental Assistant Dietary Technician
Medical Records Veterinary Technician Paramedic
Medical Assistant Physical Therapy Assistant

Apprenticeship (4-6 years, may begin in 12th Grade)
 
Medical Secretary Technician: Technician:
Central Processing   Pharmacy   Industrial Hygienist
  Emergency Medical   Laboratory
  Medical Assistant   Medical Records
  Respiratory   Dietary

Baccalaureate (4-6 years, may begin in the 11th Grade)
 
Chiropractor Therapist: Dispensing Optician
Registered Nurse (B.S.N.)   Physical Health Care Management
Pharmacist   Occupational Research Chemist
Medical Records Manager   Horticulture Nutritionist/Dietician
Veterinarian   Speech Radiology Technician
Health Educator   Drama/Music/Art Sports Medicine
Sanitarian   Exersize Biomedical Engineering

Graduate Degree (3-6 years, may begin after Baccalaureate)
 
Medical Doctor Physician Assistant Clinical Psychologist
CSW/ACSW Social Worker

These are only a few of many related careers, as many options are developing in these businesses and industries.  Your school's library or career resource center can provide additional information in MOIS, SIGI Plus, Discover, Bridges, and other references.


Recommended Courses


9th Grade
Core Curriculum:
10th Grade
Core Curriculum:
11th Grade
Core Curriculum:
12th Grade
Core Curriculum:
University University University University
English: Advanced English I English: Advanced English II English: Advanced English III English: Advanced English IV
Math: Algebra I or Geometry Math: Geometry or Algebra II Math: Algebra II or Trigonometry Math: Trigonometry or Calculus
Science: Biology Science: Chemistry Science: Physics Science: Advanced Topics or Biology II
Social Studies: Integrated Social Studies I Social Studies: Integrated Social Studies II Social Studies: Government/Economics Social Studies: Psychology, Parenthood, Sociology, or Current World Affairs
Physical Education/Health
College/Technical College/Technical College/Technical College/Technical
English: General or Advanced English I General or Advanced English II General or Advanced English III General or Advanced English IV
Math: Basic Algebra or Algebra I Math: Algebra I or Geometry Geometry or Algebra II Math: Algebra II or Trigonometry
Science: Biology or Life Science Science: Physical Science or Chemistry Science: Earth Science, Chemistry, or Physics Science: Biology II or Physics
Social Studies: Integrated Social Studies I Social Studies: Integrated Social Studies II Social Studies: Government/Economics Social Studies: Psychology, Parenthood, Sociology, or Current World Affairs
Physical Education/Health

Recommended Electives


9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Foreign Language: Spanish I or German I Foreign Language: Spanish II or German II Foreign Language: Spanish I/III or German I/III Foreign Language: Spanish II/IV or German II/IV
Tech/Business: Business Services Technology I Tech/Business: Computer Math I, Computer Technology Tech/Business: Computer Math II or Computer Technology
Speech/Drama

Enrichment Electives


9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Art I Art I/II Art I/II/III Art I/II/III/IV
Band, Choir, or Chamber Ensemble Band, Choir, or Chamber Ensemble Band, Choir, or Chamber Ensemble Band, Choir, or Chamber Ensemble
Nutritional Education Nutritional Education Nutritional Education Nutritional Education
Physical Education II/III Physical Education II/III Photography
Single/Married Life Single/Married Life Single/Married Life
Speech/Drama Yearbook Yearbook


St. Clair Technical Center



School to Registered Apprenticeship

    Check with your High School Counselor about the opportunities for apprenticeship in Health Care occupations.


College Dual Enrollment

    Students who have passed the High School Proficiency Test may elect to complete core course work at a college in the same subject areas or take specialty courses not offered at the high school with the local school paying the tuition.


Articulation Agreements

    Articulation agreements with St. Clair County Community College allow college credit for those high school students who have demonstrated a mastery level of knowledge and skills in articulated courses.  Contact your high school counselor to determine if any courses in your career program are included in these agreements.