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Patient Care Career Pathway

Prosperity SW

2021-2022

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Educational Level

May also require work experience

Therapeutic Services

Diagnostic Services

Direct Care

Nursing

*crosses Direct Care & Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health

High School Diploma, Certification

Activities Assistant           Dietary Aide            Home Health Aide ✶        Housekeeper ⚪           Medical Secretary ⚪

Patient Advocate           Personal Care Aide ✶⚪         Transporter�Range $19,710-$47,040

Certification or

Technical Diploma

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Nursing Assistant ✶⚪ (strongly recommended for all Therapeutic Service careers)

Range $21,960-$40,620

Licensed Practical Nurse ⚪

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�Range $34,560-$63,360

Registered Apprenticeship

Medical Assistant ✶⚪

Range $25,820-$48,720

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Associate Degree

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Registered Nurse (ADN) ✶⚪

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Range $52,080-$111,220

Community and Social Service Specialist

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Range $23,750-$54,230

Bachelor Degree and beyond

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Community Health Educator 

Counselor ✶

Psychologist ✶⚪

Psychiatrist ✶⚪

Social Worker ✶⚪

Range $35,740-$208,000+

Postsecondary Options

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Postsecondary Options

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Postsecondary Options

✶ BRIGHT OUTLOOK = these jobs are expected to grow in the future – which means more opportunities for you!

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Patient Care Career Pathway

Wauzeka-Steuben 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:

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Medical Terminology

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CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAMS

Relevant Academic Courses

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Should align with Education Building Blocks for this pathway:

  • Biology, Advanced Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Health Careers
  • Forensic Science
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Biology

Statewide:

  • Wisconsin AHEC

Regional:

Local:

Career and Technical Student Organization

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Work-Based Learning Program Options

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Direct Care

Nursing

Behavioral Health

Diagnostic Services

Industry Recognized Credential Options

Learn the skills that employers want to see!

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Italics = must be 18 years old to obtain

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*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) Eligible for CTE Incentive Grant
  • Medication Aide/Assistant* (DHS)
  • Feeding Assistant* (DHS)
  • Emergency Medical Responder* (NREMT)
  • Medical Assistant* (AAMA, AMT, NHA)
  • Pharmacy Technician* (PTCB)
  • Emergency Medical Technician* (NREMT)
  • Medication Aide/Assistant* (DHS)
  • Phlebotomy* (AMT, NHA)
  • Phlebotomy Technician* (ASCP)
  • IV Technician* (ASCP)
  • EKG Technician* (NHA)

College Credit Opportunities

You can find the list of college credit opportunities included in the postsecondary options for this pathway HERE.

2021-2022