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 Occupations

If you're looking for the opportunity to succeed and have dreams of helping others, then focus on this career. Growth patterns for employment in this field are projected to increase through the year 2010. This program will equip you with a working knowledge of different occupations within the medical field. You'll learn the skills and procedures necessary to function in such health agencies as hospitals, nursing homes, or doctors’ offices. You can also use this education as a stepping stone to pursue further education in the medical field. And, if you qualify, you’ll even receive a State Nurse Aide Certificate.

       EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES 

Vincennes University Saint Francis College
IUPUI Marian College
Ivy Tech Community College University of Southern Indiana
Indiana State University Indiana Wesleyan University
Purdue North Central Indiana University Northwest
Valparaiso University Davenport University
Lincoln Tech (Melrose Park) Baker College

       WAGES

H.S. and Career & Technical Education Graduate:   $7.50-$15.00/hr.
Additional Technical Training:   $10.50-$32.50/hr.

Grade 12       Credits 6-9