Introduction to Medical Careers
Are you a 9th grader curious about becoming a doctor, nurse, dentist, or healthcare worker someday? The Introduction to Medical Careers course is designed just for you! This course gives students an exciting look into the world of medicine and
health-related jobs.
Introduction to Medical Careers, part of the Human Services Cluster, is a year-long 9th-grade class that will focus on numerous aspects of medical careers with an emphasis on units that are taught in WMCTC’s current medical programs to include: Health Science Technology, Dental Occupations, and Sports Medicine.
PROGRAM CONCENTRATIONS:
What is Healthcare?
Learn how doctors, nurses, hospitals, and clinics work to help people stay healthy.
Explore Medical Careers
Discover jobs like surgeons, veterinarians, EMTs, physical therapists, dental hygienists, and more.
Pathways to a Medical Career
Find our what school subjects, college degrees, and training programs are needed for different careers.
Basic Medical Skills & Terms
Get introduced to real medical words and tools used by professionals every day.
Professionalism & Ethics
Learn the importance of teamwork, respect, and doing the night thing in healthcare settings.
Anatomy & Physiology
Explore how the human body is structured and how it functions.
Medical Terminology
Learn to speak the language of healthcare professionals.
Human Body Systems
Understand how body systems work together to keep us healthy.
Medical Ethics
Discuss real-world scenarios and ethical decision-making in healthcare.
Career-Focused Units
Featuring lessons inspired by WMCTC programs.
- Health Science Technology
- Dental Occupations
- Sports Medicine
And More!
Including infection control, patient communication, and safety practices.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION ELIGIBLE: NA
MEDIAN SALARY (Via O*NET OnLine):
Biomedical Scientist $91,100
Clinical Laboratory Technologist $60,780
Epidemiologist $81,390
Physician Assistant $131,020
Physician/Family Practitioner $224,640
Registered Nurse $86,070
COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES: NA
CLINICAL PARTNERSHIPS OR CONNECTIONS WITH:
Frederick Living
Phoenixville Hospital
Pottstown Hospital
Program Syllabus - Syllabus Link
Program Task List - Task List Link
CAREER OPTIONS:
Anesthesiologist
Biomedical Scientist
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Epidemiologist
Microbiologist
Nurse Practioner
Occupational Therapist
Physician
Physician Assistant
Physical Therapist
Registered Nurse
CERTIFICATIONS:
OSHA 10-Hour Certification