1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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

5. Can you see yourself as a responsible health care professional?

6. 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

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

8. 12th grade Certificate Options
EMT
Pharmacy Tech
Patient Care Tech
Certified Nurse Aide
Phlebotomy
EKG Tech