Do you like helping others? Does learning about diseases fascinate you? If so, the Riverside HS Health Occupations CTE program is a fit for you! In this program, you will explore the human body, diseases, and treatment. You will practice patient care and measure vital signs. You will have opportunities to connect with healthcare professionals to learn about this as a career path. In this program, you will engage with a variety of health occupation skill sets and can earn a healthcare pre-apprenticeship certificate.
CTE classes meet graduation requirements and help you gain skills for various careers in health occupations. Even if you do not end up in this exact career path, you will gain valuable skills that transfer to the path you end up choosing. Participating in a CTE program looks great on your resume and looks impressive when applying to college or apprenticeship programs.
How to join this CTE program: When you select your elective class(es) choose one of the introductory class(es) to see if it is a fit for you. If you like the class, then you can take the intermediate and advanced classes throughout high school.
What is a healthcare pre-apprenticeship certificate? Students that earn 3 credits in the Health Occupations CTE program and meet certain requirements can earn a Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI) healthcare pre-apprenticeship certificate. Pre-apprenticeship is a great way to test drive a healthcare career and gain industry-recognized skills. Earning a certificate gives you a competitive advantage when applying to an Apprenticeship program after high school.
Pursuing an Apprenticeship after high school is a great way to earn money while learning on the job. This can help jump-start your career in healthcare with no debt. Students with a certificate go straight to an interview when applying for the Certified Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship program at Long-term Care Works. Or you can earn additional points when applying for the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program at Allied West Health.
Talk to your teacher about how to join the pre-apprenticeship program.
