Career Pathways
Health
And
Bioscience

Chicopee Public Schools

Success Is A

Journey - Yours Begins Now !

Chicopee Comprehensive High School
617 Montgomery Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3534
Web page http://comp.chicopee.mec.edu 

Chicopee High School
650 Front Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 594-3437
Web page  http://chs.chicopee.mec.edu/default2.htm

W here might this pathway

lead me?

• Medical Office Assistant
• Dentist
• Surgical Technician
• Physician
• Dental Assistant
• Practical Nurse
• Registered Nurse
• Home Health Aide
• Nutritionist
• Biomedical engineer
• Physician Assistant
• Medical Records Transcriptionist
• Medical Technologist
• Dietitian
• Dental Hygienist
• Physical Therapist
• Microbiologist
• Athletic Trainer
• Obstetrician
• Audiologist
• Biologist
• Exercise therapist
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Medical Assistant
• Pharmacy Assistant

Graduation Requirements

For all Pathways

Grade 9 English Math Science World Culture and Civilization Movement Ed 9 / Contemporary Issues in Health Career Pathways * 7.5 credits available for course selection**	Grade 10 English Math Science American Government * Lifetime Fitness 10 * 15 credits available for course selection**
Grade 11 English Math Science U.S. History P.E. / Health * Fine Arts * 10 credits available for course selection**	Grade 12 English Fine Arts * 27.5 credits available for course selection**

Foreign Languages can be beneficial in this pathway, please consult with your guidance counselor for advice.

* Semester Course

** See Guidance Department

Core Recommendations

Depending on career choices students may select the Health Careers progression (I - IV) or Applicable Science/Math, and Vocational Technical courses are selected with the help of Guidance to allow a successful transition from high school to post-secondary education and/or career

Additional Course Recommendations Based on Area of Concentration

In view of the many careers available in this pathway and the varying skill levels needed to follow them it is important that students:

• explore their career choices fully
• seek the assistance of their

  Guidance Counselor,

  Teachers,

  Parents

  or Career Specialists

Suggestions To Keep In Mind

• Students should try to take as many career specific classes as possible. This will give them the necessary background that they will need in pursuing their career goals.
• Applicable Vocational / Technical offerings
• Students should maintain an up-to-date portfolio. This will show your acquired skills and accomplishments.
• Students should participate in career- related work experiences, internships, job shadowing and community service experiences to reflect their interests.
• Remember: The only place that Success comes before Work is in the dictionary.

Do You ...

• Like direct personal contact to help people and animals?
• Have an interest in biology and chemistry?
• Enjoy work of a scientific and technical nature
• Like collecting and analyzing data?
• Have patience and concern about people and animals?
• Enjoy taking responsibility?
• Like work that requires attention to detail?
• Enjoy teamwork?
• Have the ability to transfer skills and learn new ones in order to perform many functions in the workplace?
• Enjoy activities concerned with the communication of cheer and compassion?

• Willing to use logical step-by-step procedures to complete a task?
• Able to work well under pressure?
• Willing to perform a variety of duties which may change often?
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing?

If you answered

YES

to any of the above - maybe this Pathway is for

YOU ! Co-Curricular Activities

Education and interests may be expanded through experiences outside the classroom.

These additional experiences can provide valuable work and social skills needed in tomorrow's workplace environment.

These activities also help to demonstrate that you are dependable, motivated and prove invaluable to you when applying for work, college admission or scholarships. You may be interested in participating in some of the following activities available at school or in the surrounding communities.

Community Activities

Community volunteer : Area hospitals / clinics health care facilities, M.S.P.C.A., Charitable fund raising events

Organization memberships: Boys / Girls Scouts, 4-H Club,

Part-time employment: Area hospitals / clinics health care facilities, M.S.P.C.A., Medical laboratories, Pharmacies, Research facilities, etc.

Internships / Apprenticeships / Shadowing: Medical laboratories, Pharmacies, Research facilities, etc.

Campus Activities

Athletics

Blood Drive

SADD

School Clubs

Science Club

Ecology Club

Yearbook

Honor Societies

International Club

Refer to your Student Handbook for a complete listing of all available clubs and activities.

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