Short Training Programs
Choosing a Healthcare Pathway
Low Int – High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12
This unit focuses on a conversation that introduces short certificate programs, such as home health aide, dental assistant, and medical assistant. It stresses the importance of building skills, gaining experience, and continuing along a career pathway. The unit includes a vocabulary preview and reading and listening comprehension tasks.
Focus
healthcare careers
Vocabulary
dental assistant
clinical work
dental hygienist
high-demand job
medication
home health aide