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What is SHSM?
What is SHSM?
The Health and Wellness SHSM gives students in grade 11 and 12 a head start by developing sector-specific skills and knowledge before graduation. It offers the opportunity to explore careers in healthcare and community services, all while earning valuable certifications like First Aid and CPR. Through hands-on experiences and co-op placements, students gain practical skills in fields such as nursing, social work, and nutrition. This program thoroughly prepares students for various post-secondary pathways, including apprenticeships, college, university, or entry-level positions in the workforce.
Pursuing a SHSM enables students to:
Customize their secondary school education to suit their interests and talents
Develop specialized knowledge and skills that are valued by the sector and postsecondary education institutions
Earn credits that are recognized by the sector and postsecondary education institutions
Acquire sector-specific and career-relevant certification and training
Gain confidence in their knowledge of the SHSM Sector
Identify, explore and refine their career goals and make informed decisions about their postsecondary destination
Remain flexible, with the option to shift between pathways
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Cheat Sheet
Cheat Sheet
SHSM Health and Wellness Career Possibilities
Apprenticeship: Early Childhood Educators, Educational Assistants, Social Workers
College: Dental Hygienists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, Licensed Practical Nurses, Paramedics, Respiratory Therapists
University: Pharmacists, Registered Nurses, Dentists, Dietitians, Optometrists, Chiropractors, Physicians
Workplace: Nurse Aides, Program Leaders in Fitness, Receptionists, Personnel Clerks
PLUS MANY MORE!
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