This course is designed to empower high school students to take charge of and set a course for their future. It will also prepare them to graduate with marketable skills and real-world work connection. Careers in the healthcare industry are robust and growing nationwide; however, it is actually experiencing a shortage of workers. The Department of Labor predicts that 8 of the 20 fastest growing occupations are in healthcare service. The need of healthcare professionals in the US is expected to increase by 27 percent by the year 2014. The course allows students to recognize their unique abilities relating to healthcare careers and assists them to find a pathway to success. This class will give students the opportunity to explore health science careers and evaluate personal career aspirations. They will discover and develop foundation skills that are essential to all health care workers.
