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The Healthcare and Social Assistance Pathway is part of the Innovation Career Pathways program, a program supported by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Students take courses at Frontier and participate in a 100-hour internship with one of our industry partners. Students in this pathways also earn industry recognized credentials, including OSHA 10 General Safety certification (valid for a lifetime) and CPR/First Aid (valid for 2 years) and Stop the Bleed (valid for a lifetime).
What kinds of careers can this pathway prepare you for?
Some of the top, in-demand jobs in Massachusetts that students can pursue with and without an advanced degree include:
With a high school diploma and under 2 years of training
With a high school diploma and under 2 years of training
Medical Assistant
Dental Assistant
Certified Nurses Aide
Home Health Aide
Pharmacy Technician
Veterinary Technician
Patient Care Technician
Sterilization Technician
Behavioral technician
Residential Service Worker
Instructional Aide
Direct Care/Support Professional
Supported Employment Worker
With 2+ years of training or a college degree
With 2+ years of training or a college degree
Registered Nurse
Physician
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Dental Hygienist
Speech therapist
Radiology & Ultrasound Technician
Pharmacist
Social Worker
Case Manager
Substance Abuse Counselor
Community Health Educator
Home Care and Hospice Coordinator
Coursework
Technical Courses
Ten (10) credits are required from this category.
Introduction to Healthcare (5)*
CPR/First Aid (2.5)
Health Trainer (2.5)
Sports Medicine (2.5)
Advanced Courses
Two (2) courses and a minimum of ten (10) credits required from this category.
Biotechnology (5)
Human Anatomy and Physiology (5)
Physics (5)
AP Biology (10)
AP Chemistry (10)
AP Physics (10)
* Required course.
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