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Healthcare: Patient Care Career Pathway

MadREP Region

2024-2026

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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

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  • Activities Assistant 
  • Dietary Aide              

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Medical Secretary ⚪

Patient Scheduling/Health Unit Clerk

Range $19,370-$41,190

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Certification or

Technical Diploma

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

Range $27,550-35,930

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Range $31,520-$76,670

Range $22,700-$46,560

  • Licensed Practical Nurse ⚪

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�Range $41,360-$49,890

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Range $26,660-$56,770

Registered Apprenticeship

  • Medical Assistant ✶⚪

Range $33,600-$41,880

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Associate Degree

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Range $22,700-$68,590

  • Registered Nurse (ADN) ✶⚪

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Range $64,890-$86,460

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Range $27,190-$49,800

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Range $36,590-$87,680

Bachelor Degree and beyond

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▲-Requires Masters Degree or above

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Range $48,080-$166,000

Range $62,530-$223,370

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Range $30,240-$116,620

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Range $38,670-$93,530

Postsecondary Options

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Postsecondary Options

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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!

⚪ 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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Healthcare: Patient Care Career Pathway

at Deerfield High School

Your Academic and Career Plan (ACP) for this career pathway starts here…

Use this page to figure out which classes and activities you will take to prepare for this career pathway. Record your plan in XELLO.

Career and Technical Education Courses

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Start creating your professional network through CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAMS. Record your experiences in XELLO.

Other Recommended Courses

  • Health Sciences 1 - The whole individual (WVS)
  • Health Sciences 2 - Patient Care and Medical Services (WVS)
  • Medical Terminology (WVS, Madison College, UW-Colleges online
  • Nursing Assistant (Quality CNA)
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology
  • AP Biology

Statewide:

  • Wisconsin AHEC

Regional:

Local:

  • Job Shadows
  • Deerfield Career Day

Career and Technical Student Organization

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Work-Based Learning Options

Industry Recognized Credential Options

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Italics = must be 18 years old to obtain

Direct Care

Nursing

Behavioral Health

Diagnostic Services

  • Basic Life Support (AHA) or Professional Rescuer (ARC) CPR/AED and First Aid
  • Certified Nursing Assistant* (DHS)
  • Medication Aide/Assistant* (DHS)
  • Feeding Assistant* (
  • Pharmacy Technician* (PTCB)
  • Emergency Medical Technician* (NREMT)

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  • Phlebotomy* (AMT, NHA)

College Credit Opportunities

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

College Courses Offered at Your High School

Transcripted Credit

  • Math Reasoning (MATC)

AP and/or IB Courses

AP Biology

AP Calculus

College Courses You Can Take at a College Campus

Application Deadlines:

October 1st: Spring Courses February 1st: Summer Courses (ECCP only) March 1st: Fall Courses

Start College Now

  • Medical Terminology (MATC)
  • Principles of Health Science (MATC)
  • Nursing Assistant (MATC)
  • EMT Basic (MATC)
  • Emergency Medical Responder (MATC)

Early College Credit Program

  • Medical Terminology (UW Madison)

2022-2024