Midland College/MISD Health Sciences Academy Wendy Wood-Collins, RN Cliff Goble, RN Heather Escobedo, RRT received packet when you signed in Introduce myself, students, Hissel You are here because you have expressed an interest in a health career. Midland Department of Health Tour We will be available for questions after the presentation or during the tour.

Health Care Industry to add more jobs than any other industry. Health Care is expected to add more jobs than any other industry. The need is projected to be increased by 25%. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, The health care workforce need is expected to grow faster than any other industry.

HealthCare Occupations Nursing RN, LVN, CNA Nurse Practitioner Emergency Medicine EMT Paramedic Physician Physician’s Assistant Respiratory Therapist Sonographer Radiology Technician Electrocardiographic Technician Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Pharmacy Pharmacy Technician Healthcare is always a growing industry with a variety of careers to choose from. Because of the responsibility of healthcare, most require some form of training or college degree. This sets healthcare workers apart as professionals. While you are in high school, you can learn the foundation principals of most healthcare careers through the Midland College programs offered here at the ATC.

HealthCare Occupations (continued) Dentistry Dental Hygienist Dental Assistant Vision Care Optician Optometrist Forensics Science Biomedical Engineer Medical Research Specialist Laboratory Science Phlebotomist Massage Therapy Athletic Trainer Mental Health Services Counselor Social Worker Health Information Management Health Care Administration

Can you see yourself as a responsible health care professional?

Health Science Academy CNA 11th grade Patient Care Tech 12th grade Health Science Academy CNA 12th grade Principles of Health Science 9th grade Medical Terminology 10th grade Health Science 11th grade EMT 12th grade Senior year take certification class. Prepare for employment or going on into college health science program Cords for certification Pharmacy Tech 12th grade

Health Sciences Foundation Grade 9-11 Wellness & Health Promotion Intro to Health Professions Communication Medical Terminology Body Systems Pathophysiology Basic Health Skills

12th grade Certificate Options EMT Pharmacy Tech Patient Care Tech Certified Nurse Aide Phlebotomy EKG Tech