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The Medical Careers Pathway provides students the opportunity to explore and prepare for a future in a variety of health service related careers.
The Medical Careers Pathway provides students the opportunity to explore and prepare for a future in a variety of health service related careers.
"Earning my CNA License has been one of my greatest accomplishments of high school. I have earned a part-time job because of this program. It has had such a positive impact on my life."
"Earning my CNA License has been one of my greatest accomplishments of high school. I have earned a part-time job because of this program. It has had such a positive impact on my life."
Gillian, Class of 2018
Gillian, Class of 2018
Careers in Health Services include:
Careers in Health Services include:
Click on a career below and learn more about salary, employment outlook, and the steps needed to follow this career pathway.
Click on a career below and learn more about salary, employment outlook, and the steps needed to follow this career pathway.
College Majors in this pathway include:
College Majors in this pathway include:
There are a variety of colleges, universities, and technical schools that offer degrees and training. Click on a major below to see some options in this region.
There are a variety of colleges, universities, and technical schools that offer degrees and training. Click on a major below to see some options in this region.
Course Offerings
Course Offerings
Medical Careers 1
Medical Careers 1
This course is recommended for students who wish you pursue a career in the medical field. Students will be introduced to basic nursing concepts, theories and medical terminologies and abbreviations.
This course offered to students in grades 10, 11, and 12.This course is recommended for students who wish you pursue a career in the medical field. Students will be introduced to basic nursing concepts, theories and medical terminologies and abbreviations.
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
The structure and function and of the human body are examined in this course in extensive detail. Content includes the various systems of the body such as those that involve locomotion, digestion, circulation, respiration, excretion and reproduction. The course will provide a comprehensive understanding for students whose future interest may lie in the biological sciences, medicine, nursing, physical therapy, medical technology, dentistry and other related health sciences.
The structure and function and of the human body are examined in this course in extensive detail. Content includes the various systems of the body such as those that involve locomotion, digestion, circulation, respiration, excretion and reproduction. The course will provide a comprehensive understanding for students whose future interest may lie in the biological sciences, medicine, nursing, physical therapy, medical technology, dentistry and other related health sciences.
Medical Careers 2
Medical Careers 2
A Nursing Assistant Certification and Registration can be earned after successful completion of this course. It is mandated by the state regulations that each student must complete a minimum of 120 hours of theory and 60 hours of clinical experience. A recommendation of the teacher/coordinator is necessary for acceptance into this program.
This course is for students in grades 11 and 12.A Nursing Assistant Certification and Registration can be earned after successful completion of this course. It is mandated by the state regulations that each student must complete a minimum of 120 hours of theory and 60 hours of clinical experience. A recommendation of the teacher/coordinator is necessary for acceptance into this program.
Medical Terminology UCONN ECE
Medical Terminology UCONN ECE
This course provides an introduction to an mastery of medial terminology through presentation of word roots, prefixes and suffixes. It provides meanings for these medical terms in the context of the structure and finction of the human body.
This course provides an introduction to an mastery of medial terminology through presentation of word roots, prefixes and suffixes. It provides meanings for these medical terms in the context of the structure and finction of the human body.
Medical Careers 3
Medical Careers 3
This course if offered to students planning to attend college in the medical field. Students will explore the world of basic pharmacology, consumer safety laws, and medial abbreviations and terminologies related to subject matter. Patient shadows will be incorporated at local health care facilities to correlate medication use with diagnoses.
This course if offered to students planning to attend college in the medical field. Students will explore the world of basic pharmacology, consumer safety laws, and medial abbreviations and terminologies related to subject matter. Patient shadows will be incorporated at local health care facilities to correlate medication use with diagnoses.
Personalized Learning Experience
Personalized Learning Experience
Platt High School now offers Personalized Learning Experiences (PLE) which allow students to customize their educational program to pursue areas of interest or investigate a career outside of the traditional classroom setting. Students will work with a staff member to design a program with measurable learning objectives and must demonstrate mastery of the program components. Students may earn credit based on successful completion of the PLE. For more information see your School Counselor.
Platt High School now offers Personalized Learning Experiences (PLE) which allow students to customize their educational program to pursue areas of interest or investigate a career outside of the traditional classroom setting. Students will work with a staff member to design a program with measurable learning objectives and must demonstrate mastery of the program components. Students may earn credit based on successful completion of the PLE. For more information see your School Counselor.
For more information on college & career opportunities in this pathway, visit your Naviance Family Connection page or one of these other resources:
For more information on college & career opportunities in this pathway, visit your Naviance Family Connection page or one of these other resources:
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