P O R T E R C O U N T Y
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
1005 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET, VALPARAISO, INDIANA 46383
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CALL DEB, KELLI, KATE,
OR JON IN THE CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION OFFICE 219-531-3170
Health Careers
Can
you control your emotions in the event of an accident? Would you be able
to help a stray dog needing assistance? Could you imagine working in a dental
office? If the answer to any of these questions describes you, then you might
be the perfect student to enroll in the Health Careers Class. Health careers
are the fastest growing occupational area in the economy with a tremendous
demand for trained employees.
on
the vast number of diverse health career options including nursing, dental,
radiography, phlebotomy, emergency medical technician, veterinary medicine,
pharmacy, among the many other opportunities. You will learn about medical
procedures in a hands-on environment. Many career options will be discussed.
You will learn about basic anatomy and physiology as well as medical terminology.
This class prepares you for the world of work, post-secondary training, or
for additional advanced career and technical education courses such as Health
Occupations, Dental Health, or Fundamentals of Sports Medicine. This class
will help you select the correct career path for your future! Upon successful
completion of this class, you will earn up to six credits from Ivy Tech Community College.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
| Vincennes University | Valparaiso University |
| Indiana Wesleyan University | IUPUI |
| Lincoln Tech (Melrose Park) | Indiana University Northwest |
| Ivy Tech Community College | Saint Francis College |
| Kaplan College | Indiana State University |
| Marian College | Baker College |
| Purdue North Central | University of Southern Indiana |
WAGES
| H.S. and Career & Technical Education Graduate: | $7.50-$15.00/hr. | |
| Additional Technical Training: | $10.50-$32.50/hr. |
Grade 11,12 Credits 6-9