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Arts & Communication/Business
Management:
Accounting Specialist
 Chef
Training
Commercial Art
Computer & Accounting Technologies
Computer Networking & Repair
Graphic Arts
Information Technologies
Interior Design Applications
Legal/Medical Office Technologies
Environmental/Agricultural
Systems:
Agricultural Diesel Mechanics
Diesel
Mechanics
Floriculture
Landscape & Greenhouse
Technologies
Powersport Engine Technology
Veterinarian Assistant
Health Services and Human
Resources/Services:
Career
Paths: Teaching
Profession
Cosmetology
Early
Childhood Education
Health
Careers
Hospitality Services
Industrial Services
Public Safety Technologies
Industrial & Engineering
Systems:
Auto
Collision Repair
Automotive Technologies
Building Trades/Carpentry
Career Based Intervention
Computer Design/3D Modeling
Electrical
Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
Precision Machining
Pre-Engineering
Welding Fabrication |
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This exciting,
fast-paced program prepares
students for a career in the
medical field directly after
high school or after additional
education and/or training. In
the second year of the program,
students have the option of a
cooperative work experience or a
mentoring and college work
experience if they meet the
criterion. |
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Career & Technical Skills:
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Junior Year
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Senior Year
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Vital Signs
Medical Abberviations &
Terminology
EKG
Dental Assisting Skills
Sterile Technique
Laboratory Skills
Standard Precautions
Patient Care Skills
Dental Basics & Cements, Stone
Model
& Impressions Shadowing
Anatomy & Physiology
(required Science course) |
2 Options
- Coop Program or
- Mentoring/College Coursework
Medical Terminology
Ethics
Diseases
Death & Dying
Assessment
Psychiatric Disorders
Structure and Funtion (A & P) |
Enrollment Requirements:
- 8 credits required for admission
- Senior year - job in a health field
- Uniforms per specified program
- Preference in admission will be given
to students who are on track for
graduation,
passed Biology with a “C” or better, and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or
better
Certification Opportunity:
Nurse Aide State Test
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Clinicals at nursing home
State Testing Nursing Assistant (STNA)
Articulation Agreements/Tech
Prep/Dual Enrollment Opportunities:
Dual enrollment offered to qualified
students with Northwest State
Community College for academic courses
College credit offered senior year in
General Psychology, Human Growth,
and Development, and College Algebra
Further Education:
- Two- or four-year technical degree in
many areas of the medical field,
including registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, radiological
technician,
lab assistant and physical therapy
- Entry level positions available upon
graduation include nurse’s aide,
dental assistant, and pharmacy assistant
Career Opportunities:
Average annual salary is $33,450
- Nurses (RN/LPN)
- Pharmacy Technician
- Dental Assistance
- Medical Assistant
- Lab Assistant
- Dental Hygentist
- Vet Assistant
Youth Leadership
Organizations:
Skills USA
Did You Know.......
the health field is one of the fastest
growing fields today? It offers exciting
and challenging careers with great
career opportunities with a two-year
degree.
For more information
on any of these programs, please contact
your high school guidance counselor or
call the Four County Guidance Office at
(800) 589-3334. |
