Title: Investigate career opportunities available in health and medical science.
Course: Health and Medical Sciences Exploratory (18 weeks) (14001-18) > Section: Exploring Health Care as a Career

Investigation for each teacher- or student-selected career pathway should include the

- scope of practice (i.e., specific job tasks and responsibilities)
- settings and populations
- preapplication requirements for program of interest
- educational requirements
- wages and earning potential
- certification/licensing requirements
- career ladder
- advantages and disadvantages
- related professional organizations and publications.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What education is needed for different levels of healthcare positions?
- What are the career benefits of participating in Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)? In professional healthcare organizations?
- What is a career ladder?
- What is a potential healthcare career that you may be interested in? What level of education does one need to reach this goal? What classes should one take in middle and high school to prepare for these future goals?
- What specific tasks and responsibilities make this particular healthcare profession personally interesting?

Teacher Resources:

- ONet
- Job Accommodating Network (JAN)
- Virginia Healthcare Workforce: Gender/Ethnic Diversity