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Healthcare Occupations
MMSD CTE Programs of Study are a series of connected education courses, experiential learning opportunities, and career support strategies aimed at helping students personalize and achieve their own educational and career goals.
The Healthcare Occupations Program of Study offers a sequence of courses specifically designed to prepare students for employment and postsecondary options in therapeutic services, diagnostic services, support services, health informatics, biotechnology research, health education, public health, and other related industries.
High School Course Catalogs
Courses
- Health Science Exploration
- Introduction to Animal Sciences
- Body Structure and Function
- Human Body System
- *Medical Terminology DTC
- Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Physical Therapy 1
Experiential/Work-based Learning Options.
- Job - Shadowing
- Career Internships
- Youth Apprenticeship: Dental Assistant, Dietary Aide, Medical Assistant, Medical Imaging, Medical Lab Asst, Nursing Assistant, Optical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomist, PT-Aide
Dual Credit Opportunities
- Medical Terminology DTC
Career & Technical Student Organizations
Industry Certificates For High School Students
- Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry Certification
- EMR
- EMT Basic
- Firefighter I, II
Post Secondary Options
Explore options in Health and Wellness, Healthcare Management, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Gerontology, Cardio technology Invasive, Dental Hygienist, Anesthesia Technology, Biotechnology Laboratory Management, Cancer Information Management, Midwife (Direct Entry), Health Technology Management, Athletic Training, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science, Cognitive Science, Exercise Physiology, Food & Nutrition, Food Science, Health Science/Studies, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Physiology, Spanish/English Healthcare Interpretation, Speech Pathology & Audiology
MMSD Graduation Requirements
Students need 22 credits to earn their diplomas. In addition, students need to pass the State of Wisconsin Civics Exam.
- English: 4 credits
- Math: 3 credits
- Social Studies: 3 credits
- Science: 3 credits
- Physical Education: 1.5 credits
- Health: .5 credits
- Financial Literacy: Complete .5 Personal Finance or Independent Living
- Humanities: 1 credit
- Civics Exam: Must Pass
Xello - MMSD Career Exploration Platform
As an MMSD student, you can explore all the six career paths (2 & 4 Year College, Apprenticeship, Job Training, Job/Employment, Military, and Gap Year) through Xello. Create an account today and find out which path is right for you!
Contact us at:
careerandtechnicaleducation@madison.k12.wi.us