HEALTH OCCUPATIONS

     It is estimated that more than two million new Health Occupation jobs will be created in the United States this year. Health Care professionals are needed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. This means job security for you with an added bonus of a flexible work schedule.

     From observing CAT Scans to Emergency Rooms, the Health Occupations program at the Career and Technology Center at Fort Osage offers an introductory overview of over 200 health careers. Health Care occupations include surgery, nursing, radiology, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and many more.

     This program gives you a practical approach to classroom activities by placing you in real, not simulated, learning environments as you observe firsthand patient care and medical technology applications.

     Upon completion of this course, you can be certified as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).  You will have all the information you need to decide on the Health Occupation that is right for you. Contact your high school counselor for more details.