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Patient Care Career Pathway

New North Region

2020-2021

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.

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          TransporterRange $18,800-$53,210

Certification or

Technical Diploma

Nursing Assistant (CNA) (strongly recommended for all Therapeutic Service careers)

Range $21,960-$40,620

Licensed Practical Nurse

Range $34,560-$63,360

Peer Support Specialist

Range $29,540-$80,900

Associate Degree

Dental Hygienist

Gerontology

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Paramedic

Physical Therapy Assistant 

Respiratory Therapist

Surgical Technologist

Range $35,390-$76,260

Registered Nurse (ADN)

Range $52,080-$111,220

Bachelor Degree and beyond

Clinical Nurse Specialist  

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) 

Nurse Practitioner

Professor or Nurse Educator

Registered Nurse (BSN)

Range $60,420-$143,230

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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Health Science Patient Care Career Pathway

at Plymouth 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

  • Medical Terminology TC
  • Human Diseases for Health Profession TC
  • Culture of Healthcare TC
  • Digital Literacy for Healthcare TC
  • Human Growth

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

Other Recommended Courses

  • Anatomy and Physiology AS
  • Advanced Chemistry TC
  • Advanced Biology TC
  • AP Statistics

Statewide:

Regional:

Local:

  • INSPIRE

Career and Technical Student Organization

Work-Based Learning Options

Industry Recognized Credential Options

Italics = must be 18 years old to obtain

Direct Care

Nursing

Behavioral Health

Diagnostic Services

  • Patient Service Specialist Certification
  • Certified Nursing Assistant* (DHS)
  • Emergency Medical Responder* (NREMT)

College Credit Opportunities

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

  • Medical Terminology, Lakeshore Technical College
  • Human Diseases for Health Profession, Lakeshore Technical College
  • Digital Literacy for Healthcare, Lakeshore Technical College
  • Advanced Chemistry, Lakeland University
  • Advanced Biology, UW - Oshkosh

AP Courses

AP Statistics

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

Juniors and seniors who are interested in enrolling in a course not offered at the high school level may elect to enroll in a similar course at a Wisconsin Technical College. If a student completes all requirements, the course can count for both college and high school credit. Requests will be approved based on alignment with the student’s academic and career plan and if there is a comparable course offered at the high school level. You can find the list of college credit opportunities included in the postsecondary options for this pathway HERE.

Early College Credit Program

Students at public and private high schools in Wisconsin can earn college credit through the Early College Credit Program (ECCP), formerly known as Youth Options. A student selected for the program may be permitted to enroll in a UW System institution, or an alternative private, non-profit institution of higher education (IHE) to take one or more courses for which the student may earn high school credit, post-secondary credit, or both. Requests will be approved based on alignment with the student’s academic and career plan and if there is a comparable course offered at the high school level. You can find the list of college credit opportunities included in the postsecondary options for this pathway HERE.

2021-2022