Introduction & Basic Overview

Choosing a Healthcare Pathway

Low Int – High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

This unit is built around a conversation between a counselor and a student who is exploring careers in healthcare. It introduces the concept of career pathways and entry-level opportunities as well as job advancement. The unit includes a vocabulary preview as well as reading and listening comprehension tasks.

Focus

healthcare careers

Vocabulary

vital signs
stackable certificates
entry-level job
job stability
advance
career ladder pathways
A spinning paper plane