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Fast-Track to Healthcare: Launch Your Career Right After High School!

This course provides an overview of short-term healthcare certificate programs that allow students to quickly enter rewarding careers in healthcare right after high school, covering job roles, training requirements, & career potential.
Dr. L, PhD, MN, RN
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1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week
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1 year access
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1 hour per week. included
Certificate of Completion
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Class Experience

In "Fast-Track to Healthcare: Launch Your Career Right After High School!", students will learn about a variety of healthcare careers they can pursue with short-term certificates, many of which can be completed in as little as 4 weeks to 12 months. Focusing on roles such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Pharmacy Technician, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and more, this course will cover key topics like job responsibilities, training requirements, typical work environments, salaries, and career advancement opportunities. Ideal for older kids and teens interested in becoming doctors, nurses, or other health professionals, this course offers hands-on learning and key insights into medicine and healthcare careers. Start your healthcare journey today!

With these fast-paced certificate programs, learners can quickly enter the workforce, earn competitive salaries, and take advantage of high-demand healthcare jobs without years of schooling. The combination of quick entry, strong earning potential, and job security makes this an exciting and accessible option for high school graduates looking to make an immediate impact in the healthcare field. 

The course is structured into an easy-to-follow module, allowing students to progress at their own pace through engaging content such as interactive slides, video clips, quizzes, and fun activities. We will focus on various healthcare careers from patient care roles to medical and diagnostic technician roles, with real-world examples to help students understand the impact and excitement of each role.

Asynchronous and self-paced, this course gives learners the flexibility to complete activities on their own schedule while still having access to the instructor via messaging for questions or additional guidance. My teaching style emphasizes clear, relatable explanations, and I aim to make learning interactive and enjoyable with hands-on activities embedded throughout the course. With a combination of informative content and self-guided discovery, students will come away inspired and prepared to start their journey into healthcare careers!

Please note, this class does not provide medical training or medical services.

Careers highlighted in this course include Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aide (HHA), Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Medical Coding and Billing Specialist, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Surgical Technologist, Patient Care Technician (PCT), Sterile Processing Technician, Ophthalmic Assistant, Behavioral Health Technician, Dental Lab Technician, Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Physical Therapy Aide, Medical Transcriptionist, Emergency Room Technician (ERT), Dialysis Technician, Certified Medical Assistant (MA), Doula, Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician, Health Unit Coordinator, and Dental Assistant.

Learning Goals

Learners will explore a range of short-term healthcare certificate programs and understand the roles, responsibilities, and work settings for each.
Learners will be able to outline the educational pathways, certification processes, and training lengths for each healthcare career presented.
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Syllabus

1 Lesson
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Lesson 1:
🚀 Fast-Track to Healthcare: Launch Your Career Right After High School! 🚀
 Ready to kickstart your career right after high school? In this course you'll explore exciting healthcare jobs that you can get with short-term certificates—many in just a few months! From saving lives as an EMT to assisting in surgery as a tech, you'll discover high-demand roles with great earning potential. Learn the training needed, job responsibilities, and how to get started fast, all while preparing to make a real impact in the healthcare field! 
39 mins of video lessons

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Inspiration Jar: Collect sparks of brilliance.
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Wage information provided by US Bureau of Labor Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/
Joined July, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Nursing from University of Washington
Master's Degree in Nursing from University of Washington
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from University of Washington
I teach a variety of classes focused on science, health and the human body, healthcare careers and pathways, and nursing. With over a decade of nursing experience, I currently run a nursing school at a local community college, which includes several certificates listed in this presentation. My educational background includes a doctorate, master's, bachelor's, and associate's degrees in various nursing and healthcare disciplines.

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