Career Trees

Entry Level Careers

• Medical Assistant
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Pharmacy Technician
• Patient Care Technician
• Certified Nurse Aide
• Dental Assistant
• Optical Technician
• Physical/Occupation Therapy Aide
• Health Unit Coordinator
• Phlebotomist

Technical Careers

• Medical Lab Assistant
• Certified Medical Assistant
• Sonographer
• EMT/Paramedic
• Registered Nurse
• Surgical Technician
• Registered Dental Hygienist
• Respiratory Therapist
• Physical/Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Optometry Technician

Professional Careers

• Athletic Trainer
• Dentist Optometrist
• Medical Lab Technologist
• Forensic Scientist
• Pharmacist
• Physical/occupational Therapist
• Speech/Language Therapist
• Registered Nurse
• Physician Assistant
• Physician

12 Segments

1. Anatomy and Physiology
2. Legal Responsibilities
3. Infection Control
4. Client Status
5. Workplace Safety
6. Healthcare Delivery Systems
7. Ethics
8. Clinical Skills
9. Wellness
10. Healthcare Communications and Terminology
11. Health Informatics and Technology
12. Career Readiness

Indispensable Skills

1. Ability to pass TB test
2. Crime free as outlined by Public Act 27.28 and 29 in (2006)
3. Ability to lift 50-100 pounds
4. Nicotine Free
5. Sterile procedures and infection control
6. Good personal hygiene
7. Ability to use medical and diagnostic equipment
8. Caring and empathetic
9. Ability to memorize and apply information
10. Attain stamina to stand for long periods of time
11. Ability to apply scientific method

State/National Certifications

• American Heart Association - Bloodborne Pathogens
• American Heart Association - BLS Healthcare Provider CPR
• American Heart Association - Heartsaver/CPR/AED/First Aid
• American Red Cross - Emergency Responder
• CPCT/A Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant
• Emergency Medical Responder
• Emergency Medical Technician
• MI - Certified Nurse Aide
• NASM Personal Trainer
• OSHA 10

*Certifications may vary by Campus, please see instructor for details