WHAT is the Medical Careers program?

This program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in a health field. Students will develop technical and personal skills necessary to succeed as a health care professional.

WHY should I take the Medical Careers program?

Classes at the Saginaw Career Complex are different than those offered at your home high school. You learn by doing - not just reading, listening, and memorizing. And you learn out in the real world, on-the-job, with real people.

There are over 200 careers in the health area. This program gives insight into careers in fields such as: medical imaging, pharmacy, dental, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, veterinary medicine, mortuary science, medical laboratory and many more. These careers are explored through the work-based learning component of the curriculum.

You will also earn a competency certificate in Medical Careers from the Saginaw Career Complex, which says you've learned actual job skills at high standards set by business and industry. Your parents will love it, so will colleges and employers.

WHAT will I learn in the Medical Careers program?

You will learn about:
• Communication and Interpersonal Relations
• Personal Health and Wellness
• Work Ethics
• Safety
• Emergency Care
• Medical Math
• Medical Terminology and Abbreviations
• Diagnostic Procedures
• Transporting and Positioning
• Hygiene and Personal Patient Care
• Infection Control
• Pre-Anatomy / Physiology
• Employability Skills
• Nutrition

You will learn and apply these principles in a state of the art medical education lab. You will also learn and practice skills in real work environments.

For more specific areas of study click here to see more about the curriculum.

WHAT are my job prospects?

Outstanding! Employment of medical personnel is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2008 as the health services industry expands due to technological advances in medicine, and a growing and aging population. It is one of the fastest growing occupations.

WHERE can I go after completing the program?

Your training in Medical Careers gives you exciting options:

• Entry-level employment - Students might begin their careers at pharmacies, veterinary clinics, or other health care facilities.
• Continued Education - Students may continue their education with the advantage of articulating college credits at the same time they are earning their high school diploma, and they don't have to pay for it! After successfully completing the program, students may articulate credits at Delta College or Ferris State University. The articulation process will give students a head start on their post-secondary education, as well as save them a considerable sum of money. In addition, students are also ready to enter industry/employer-sponsored training programs.

WHO are the teachers?

The Medical Careers program has a dynamic duo that brings an enormous amount of experience and education to the classroom in order to teach students, and to share with them the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in a medical environment.

In addition to a warm smile and a bundle of energy, Mrs. Linda Holmes brings her education, training, and experience to the Medical Careers program at the Saginaw Career Complex. Mrs. Holmes has a BSN Degree from Wayne State University and she is currently working on a Master's Degree. In addition, she is also certified in CPR/AED For the Professional Rescuer and First Aid  for the State of Michigan. Being a registered nurse for 15 years has allowed Mrs. Holmes to hold nursing positions in long-term facilities as an Assistant Director of Nursing, as well as, a Nurse Aide Trainer. Mrs. Holmes also puts her knowledge and talents to use as a Train-the-Trainer professional, which includes being a Clinical Skills Observer for the State of Michigan's Department of Consumer and Industry Services. WOW! This is one busy and involved educator!

Ms. Engelhardt, as the second part of this dynamic duo, is eager to share her knowledge and experiences with her students.  "The medical profession has been very good to me, and I want students to know about the many opportunities available in the medical field."  To her students, Ms. Engelhardt stresses the very serious nature of professions in the medical field including quality of life issues, empathy, integrity, and confidentiality.  This high quality teacher brings a lot to hte classroom each day, including a warm smile to greet each student.

WHAT are the admission requirements?

Students admitted to the Medical Careers program at the Saginaw Career Complex must:

• Have an interest in the career pathway of Health Service
• Be a high school junior or senior
• Be on track for high school graduation
• Have good attendance habits
• Be willing to attend the Saginaw Career Complex or work-based learning facility for half the school day

WHAT does it cost?

Nothing! Eligible high school students may attend free of charge.

HOW do I enroll?

You can enroll by completing just a few easy steps. Click here to get started:

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