The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that there will be 3.5 million new jobs in health services!! NWTC ALLIED HEALTH MEDICAL CAREERS Program
This upper level program is designed for students who are planning to attend college or other medical training programs and pursue careers in medicine, nursing, physical therapy, radiologic imaging, laboratory technology, dental hygiene, veterinary technology, or sports medicine. Students in the first year of this class will earn one credit in Anatomy & Physiology. Additionaly students may earn 14 transcripted college credits. Students will explore the symptoms of disease and wellness that may occur in the human body during a person’s life. These students will also have field placements in actual medical settings to help them apply their academic learning to real life situations. Students will participate in group activities designed to promote individual growth and the development of leadership skills. If you like working with people and you enjoy science and medical technology, consider this program.
The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that there will be 3.5 million new jobs in health services!!
Allied Health Medical Careers I– 927 first year student
PREREQUISITES: This class is open to all 11th and 12th graders who have earned a “B” or better in level 424/425 Biology. This class meets two periods per day for all three trimesters for 3 credits. Students earn one credit in Anatomy & Physiology upon completion of this class. (A minimum of 1 period per day for all 3 trimesters.)
OPTIONS: Students may be scheduled for just one trimester or just one period with SPECIAL permission from the Tech Center Guidance Office.
Allied Health Medical Careers II – 967 second year student
PREREQUISITES: This class is open to all 12th graders who have earned a “C” or better in Allied Health for the year. This class meets two periods per day for all three trimesters for 3 credits.
OPTIONS: Students may be scheduled for just one trimester or just one period with SPECIAL permission from the Tech Center Guidance Office.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN ALLIED HEALTH
Physician’s Assistant, Nurse, Sports Medicine, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Physical Therapist, Respiratory Therapist, Emergency Medical Technician, Veterinary Technician, Dental Hygienist |