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Direct Patient Care Career Pathway The Great Northwest 2023-2026
EXPLORE: Click on the links to find the job titles that seem most interesting to you to learn more! Save any jobs you are interested in from this career pathway in your XELLO account so that you can create an Academic and Career Plan (ACP) later on. The careers listed below reflect the high skill, high demand direct patient care jobs needed in Wisconsin. Not all healthcare careers will be represented on this pathway.
Educational Level May also require work experience	Allied and Health Professionals (Non-Nursing and Non-Behavioral Health Careers)	Nursing	Mental and Behavioral Health	Diagnostic Services ( Imaging/Laboratory)
High School Diploma/Equivalency	Activities Assistant Dietary Aide Home Health Aide✶⚪ Patient Customer Service Representative✶⚪ Patient Advocate ⚪ Personal Care Aide⚪ Transporter Mental Health Navigator Anesthesia Technician �Range $17,100-$43,710 $10/hour-$17/hour
Additional Training, Certificate Program, or Technical Diploma	Direct Care Professional ✶⚪ Nursing Assistant ✶⚪(Beneficial for any future direct patient care careers) Range $29,500-$39,230 $13/hour-$18/hour			Medical Lab Assistant⚪ EKG Technician Ophthalmic Lab Technician ⚪ Phlebotomist ⚪ Dental Lab Technician ⚪ Range $25,680-41,010
	Dental Assistant ✶⚪ Emergency Medical Technician ✶⚪ Medical Assistant✶⚪ Patient Care Technician ✶⚪ Pharmacy Technician✶⚪ Community Health Worker⚪ Sterile Processing Technician⚪ Range $19,320-51,390	Licensed Practical Nurse ✶⚪ Range $32,660-50,950	Mental Health Technician ✶⚪ Peer Support Specialist Range $28,380-67,340
		Licensed Practical Nurse ✶⚪ Range $32,660-50,950
Registered Apprenticeship	Medical Assistant ✶⚪ Pharmacy Technician ✶⚪ Range $26,220-47,110
Associate Degree	Occupational Therapy Assistant ⚪ Paramedic⚪ Physical Therapy Assistant ⚪ Respiratory Therapist⚪ Surgical Technologist ✶⚪ Dental Hygienist ✶⚪ Range $43,330-76,050	Registered Nurse (ADN) ✶⚪ Range $55,870-93,990	Community and Social Service Specialist ⚪ Substance Abuse Counselor✶⚪ Psychiatric Technician ⚪ Range $17,330-40,410	Nuclear Medicine Technician Cardiovascular Technician⚪ Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technician ⚪ Radiologic Technologist ⚪ MRI Technician Diagnostic Medical Sonographer/Ultrasound Range $29,510-97,290
Bachelor Degree, Masters, and Ph.D.	Doctor⚪ Occupational Therapist ⚪ Pharmacist ⚪ Physical Therapist ⚪ Speech Language Pathologist ⚪ Public Health Professional⚪ Physician Assistant ✶⚪ Community Health Educator Range $41,990-194,400	Clinical Nurse Specialist ⚪ Nurse Anesthetist ✶⚪ Nurse Practitioner ✶⚪ Nurse Midwife⚪ Professor or Nurse Educator ✶ Registered Nurse (BSN) ✶⚪ Public Health Nurse⚪ Range $46,870-202,680	Counselor ✶⚪ Psychologist ⚪ Psychiatrist ✶⚪ Social Worker ✶⚪ Range $27,180-125,990	Clinical Laboratory Scientist /Medical Technologist⚪ Nuclear Medicine Technologist ⚪ Radiologic Assistant Radiologist ⚪ Medical Physicist Range $41,260-85,510
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✶ BRIGHT OUTLOOK = these jobs are expected to grow in the future – which means more opportunities for you! ⚪ XELLO = you can learn more and save this job in your Xello account (note: some job titles might look a little different in Xello)

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Patient Care Career Pathway In Hurley High School A career pathway in high school must include: �• A sequence of courses (including at least 2 CTE courses) • Two of the following components: Career and Technical Student Organization, Work-based Learning, � Industry Recognized Credential, College Credit Opportunity
Career and Technical Education Courses	Must include a sequence of at least TWO Career and Technical Education courses. Should align with Education Building Blocks for the pathway: Anatomy & Physiology Chemistry 1 & 2 Nursing Career Exploration			CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAMS
Additional Employer Recommended Courses	Should align with Education Building Blocks for this pathway: Health 9			Statewide: DVR-Transition Services Regional: NTC Career Day Local: Xello Mock Interviews
Career and Technical Student Organization	CTSO Crosswalk
Work-Based Learning Program Options	Youth Apprenticeship- Health Science (450 hrs/year; 1-2 years) Local Work-based Learning Programs that meet state quality requirements
	Direct Care	Nursing	Behavioral Health		Diagnostic Services
Industry Recognized Credential Options Learn the skills that employers want to see! Italics = must be 18 years old to obtain *This certification is eligible for reimbursement through the technical incentive grant	Basic Life Support (AHA) or Professional Rescuer (ARC) CPR/AED and First Aid Certified Nursing Assistant* (DHS)

College Credit Opportunities	You can find the list of college credit opportunities included in the postsecondary options for this pathway HERE. Medical Terminology Math for Health Professionals Nursing Assistant
2020-2022