HEALTH PROFESSIONS career program:
14 PATHWAYS

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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Pathway
If you have a general interest in health care, a desire to help others, and an interest in life-long learning, a career in health science might be right for you. Many employment opportunities are currently available in health science. Most are in the private sector including hospitals and clinics, but public health organizations also hire for a variety of positions. 
Medical/Clinical Assistant Pathway
People in this profession perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
Athletic Trainer Pathway
People in this profession evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.
Dental Assistant Pathway
​People in this profession perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.
Pharmacy Technician Assistant Pathway
People in this profession prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.
Nursing Assistant Pathway
People in this profession provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.
Health Unit Coordinator Pathway
People in this profession might compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. 
Electro-Cardigraph Technology Pathway
People in this profession conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions, lung capacity, and similar tests.
Medical Lab Technician Pathway
People in this profession perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist​ Pathway
People in this profession perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.
Emergency Medical  Technology (EMT) Pathway
People in this profession assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
Phlebotomy Technician Pathway
People in this profession draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.
Physical Therapy Pathway
People in this profession assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.

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​hEALTH SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY OCCUPATIONS

High school diploma
Most jobs in these careers require a diploma and some previous work experience.
Experience or associate’s degree
Most jobs in these careers require community or technical college training, related work experience, or an associate’s degree.
Bachelor’s degree
Most jobs in these careers require a four-year degree and often require related experience.
Graduate degree
Most jobs in these careers require a graduate degree and extensive related experience.

PERSONAL SERVICES career program:
3 PATHWAYS

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Cosmetology Pathway
People in this profession provide beauty services, such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May shampoo hair, apply makeup, dress wigs, remove hair, and provide nail and skincare services.
Available through Educators of Beauty at all area CEANCI schools as a regional program.
Barbering Pathway
People in this profession provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair; trimming beards; or giving shaves.
Nail Technician Pathway
People in this profession clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.

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PERSONAL SERVICES occupations

No education requirements
Most jobs in these careers have no training or experience requirements; some might require a high school diploma.
High school diploma
Most jobs in these careers require a diploma and some previous work experience.
Experience or associate’s degree
Most jobs in these careers require community or technical college training, related work experience, or an associate’s degree.

HUMAN SERVICES career program:
7 PATHWAYS

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Work & Family Studies Pathway
Family and Consumer Sciences courses help students to develop the knowledge and skills that are used to manage one’s family and career efficiently and productively. Course topics typically include foods and nutrition; apparel; childcare and development; housing, interior design, and maintenance; consumer decisions; personal financial management; interpersonal relationships; and careers available in family and consumer sciences.​
Social Work Pathway
Counseling and Mental Health courses provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a counseling and mental health career through simulated environments. These courses allow students to apply their knowledge of ethical and legal responsibilities, the limitations of these responsibilities, and the implications of their actions. ​
Apparel & Textile Pathway
Focuses on the study and application of functional and aesthetic design, human factors research, production planning, manufacturing processes, quality assessment, and distribution systems of textile products. Additional topics include consumer and industry textile trends; industry specific terminology; advanced design applications; project development, management, and supervision; safety codes and procedures; portfolio development and presentation; client relationships; and individualized proficiency in textile/design skills. 
Adult Development & Aging Pathway
Elder Care courses emphasize the care of human beings as they grow older. These courses involve the study of the biological, physiological, social, and psychological needs and concerns of the elderly, and deal with the aging process, death, and dying in a realistic manner. Elder Care courses may cover work and personal habits appropriate to the field and may also offer the opportunity to explore various careers.
Foods, Nutrition & Wellness Pathway
Nutrition and Wellness courses focus on how physical, mental, social, psychological, and emotional wellness are related to food, food selection, and health. Topics typically include dietary needs across one’s lifespan, stress management, special dietary issues, and eating disorders as well as societal and genetic health issues that are addressed through the prevention education component of the class. Other topics covered range from healthy food selection, label reading, and diet analysis to understanding additives, making wise food choices, and dealing with food allergies.
Child Care Provider Pathway
Child Care courses provide students with knowledge about the physical, mental, emotional, and social growth and development of children from birth through pre-school age. Main topics include the fundamentals of collaborating with infants, toddlers, and older children; providing healthy environments; evaluating childcare settings; and examining the practices, regulations, and opportunities in the childcare industry. Often Child Care courses provide students with practical experience, including observation time in a childcare center. Advanced topics may include various learning theories; development of activities; operation of a childcare center; recognition of childhood diseases, abuse, and neglect; and first aid/emergency training.​
Housing & Human Environments Pathway
Emphasizes applying the fundamental processes of artistic expression to design an interior living or working space. Students analyze and apply a variety of media, techniques, and processes in their interior design work. Courses may also include an understanding of aesthetic issues associated with interior design. Students study the art or process of designing the interior of a room or building and focus on enhancing the interiors of a space to achieve a healthy and more aesthetically pleasing environment. Students will study interior designs from historical, contemporary, and world cultures. Students engage in critique of their interior designs, the designs of others, and designs by professional interior designers for the purpose of reflecting on and refining work for presentation.​

Human services occupations

High school diploma
Most jobs in these careers require a diploma and some previous work experience.
Experience or associate’s degree
Most jobs in these careers require community or technical college training, related work experience, or an associate’s degree.
Bachelor’s degree
Most jobs in these careers require a four-year degree and often require related experience.
Graduate degree
Most jobs in these careers require a graduate degree and extensive related experience.
Pathway information provided by the Illinois State Board of Education. Occupation videos and links provided by careeronestop.com
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