Jenifer Castro. A Healthy Start to a Successful Career. Registered Nurse CAREER CLUSTER. Health Science

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1 Jenifer Castro High chool: West Potomac Academy/West Potomac High chool CE Programs of tudy: Health and Medical ciences Additional tudies/raining: Marymount University, Major: Nursing Industry Certifications Offered: DANB-Radiology; Workplace Readiness kills for the Commonwealth CAREER CLUER Health cience A Healthy tart to a uccessful Career he courses Jenifer Castro took at the West Potomac Academy helped her to follow her career path in healthcare and inspired her to someday teach at an FCP Academy. Jenifer is currently studying to be a nurse at Marymount University and served as a long-term substitute in the dental careers class at Falls Church Academy! Jenifer says, he Academy classes I took introduced me to a variety of healthcare options, while providing me with the experiences and certifications that allowed me to work in a dental office. I owe my success in nursing school to my Academy classes and I hope to someday return to teach an Academy class. Registered Nurse Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members. Registered nurses work in hospitals, physicians offices, home healthcare services, and nursing care facilities. Registered nurses must also be licensed. Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow percent from to, faster than the average for all occupations. Growth will occur for a number of reasons, including an increased emphasis on preventative care; growing rates of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and obesity; and demand for healthcare services from the baby boomer population, as they live longer and more active lives. Electives to ake in High chool Biology Chemistry Dental Careers Exploring Health ciences Exploring the Language of Medicine Genetics and Biotechnology Human Anatomy and Physiology Medical Assistant Pharmacy echnician 1 & 2 Physical herapy/occupational herapy Practical Nursing Where to tudy After High chool Graduates interested in becoming a Registered Nurse can continue their studies at a variety of schools including: George Mason University Georgetown University George Washington University Johns Hopkins University Marymount University University of Maryland University of Virginia Virginia Commonwealth University

2 CAREER CLUER Health ciences Erika Dommes n PHYICAL HERAPI Physical herapists evaluate and treat individuals of all ages. hey develop fitness and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles as well as provide medical services to improve function after injury or illness. Physical therapy is a vital service for the aging population. As people live longer, more assistance is needed in restoring and maintaining a mobile, productive lifestyle. HIGH CHOOL: West Potomac Academy/Hayfield econdary CE PROGRAM OF UDY: Health and Medical ciences/physical herapy/occupational herapy ADDIIONAL UDIE/RAINING: Marymount University, Bachelor of cience in Health ciences, INDURY CERIFICAION OFFERED: Career afe, Hour Card Certification Exercise Your Options Electives to take in high school What to study after high school Academy graduates interested in a career as a physical therapist can continue their studies at a large variety of schools including: Erika Dommes became excited about her career while in high school. My course in Physical herapy/occupational herapy (P/O) helped me tremendously to be successful. his class offered extraordinary opportunities for me to practice important skills through the student organization Health Occupations tudents of America (HOA). Without my P/O course and my participation in HOA, I would not be where I am today. Erika is certain to be top in her field. As a high school student, she earned recognition as a op finalist at the HOA National Competition. Erika is now working toward her degree in Health ciences at Marymount University. Anatomy and Physiology Exploring Health ciences Exploring the Language of Medicine Physical herapy/occupational herapy* *tudents taking this course can earn up to dual enrollment credits at Northern Virginia Community College George Washington University Northern Virginia Community College Marymount University Montgomery College henandoah University Virginia Commonwealth University EPEMBER unday Monday uesday Wednesday hursday Friday aturday August M W F 31 M W F 31 October chool Begins he Foundation for Applied echnical Education, Inc. (FAE) sponsors the residential construction site, landscape architecture and turf management, and the tudent Auto ales dealership.

3 CAREER CLUER Health cience Jordan Goethel High chool: Chantilly Academy/Chantilly High chool CE Programs of tudy: Health and Medical ciences Additional tudies/raining: PCB Certified Pharmacy echnician; Virginia Commonwealth University Bachelor of cience in Biology and Chemistry, ; Western University of Health cience Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Industry Certifications Offered: Pharmacy echnician by the Virginia tate Board of Pharmacy; Workplace Readiness kills for the Commonweatlh Customer ervice, National Professional Certification in ales Following a Prescription for uccess Jordan Goethel began his studies in the area of pharmacy while in high school. Jordan went on to become a certified Pharmacy echnician, graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University and is now studying to be a doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. hrough exceptional teaching and a conducive classroom environment, I thoroughly enjoyed gaining hands-on skills and familiarity with pharmacy practice and healthcare as a whole. his course served in guiding and facilitating both my undergraduate studies and ultimately my longterm career goal of becoming a physician. Physician Physicians diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. hey counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare. Physicians and surgeons have demanding education and training requirements. Almost all physicians complete at least 4 years of undergraduate school, 4 years of medical school, and, depending on their specialty, 3 to 8 years in internship and residency programs. Electives to ake in High chool Where to tudy After High chool Graduates interested in becoming a Physician can continue their studies at a variety of schools including: Biology Chemistry Exploring Health ciences Exploring the Language of Medicine Genetics and Biotechnology Human Anatomy and Physiology Medical Assistant Pharmacy echnician Physical herapy/occupational herapy Practical Nursing George Mason University Georgetown University George Washington University University of Virginia Virginia Commonwealth University Washington and Lee University William and Mary University

4 ricia Goldberg High chool: West Potomac Academy/West pringfield High chool CE Program of tudy: Health and Medical ciences; Physical herapy/ Occupational herapy Additional tudies/raining: Marymount University, Pre-Physical herapy Graduation:, Physical herapy cholar Industry Certifications Offered: Career afe, CPR Certification, and Workplace Readiness for the Commonwealth CAREER CLUER Health ciences Exercise Your Options ricia Goldberg became excited about her career while in high school. My course in Physical herapy/occupational herapy (P/O) helped me tremendously to be successful. his class taught me practical skills that I continue to use well after graduation. hese classes prepared me for higher education and my future career. he things I learned through CE have set me apart from my peers, allowing me to succeed and impress my college professors each year. ricia is continuing her education in the field as a pre-physical therapy student at Marymount University. Physical herapist Physical herapists evaluate and treat individuals of all ages. hey develop fitness and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles as well as provide medical services to improve function after injury or illness. Physical therapy is a vital service for the aging population. As people live longer, more assistance is needed in restoring and maintaining a mobile, productive lifestyle. Physical therapists entering the profession need a Doctor of Physical herapy (DP) degree. All states require physical therapists to be licensed. Electives to ake in High chool Anatomy and Physiology Exploring Health ciences Exploring the Language of Medicine Physical herapy/occupational herapy* *tudents taking this course can earn up to 9 dual enrollment credits at Northern Virginia Community College. Where to tudy After High chool Academy graduates interested in a career as a physical therapist can continue their studies at a large variety of schools including: George Washington University Northern Virginia Community College Marymount University Montgomery College henandoah University Virginia Commonwealth University

5 Jason Ly High chool: Annandale High chool CE Programs of tudy: Business and Information echnology Additional tudies/raining: George Mason University, majoring in Biology with a minor in Business Industry Certifications Offered: Accounting (Basic); Accounting (Complete); Oracle Certification Program Examinations; Adobe C in Dreamweaver, Flash and Photoshop; IC3, Microsoft Office pecialist (MO); W!E CAREER CLUER Health cience he Business of Caring Jason Ly began thinking about and preparing for his future while in high school. Jason s goal is to be a medical doctor and open his own practice. One step in achieving this goal was to take business classes in high school that would provide Jason with skills he could use to get a job in college, and to achieve his ultimate goal of a business owner and doctor. Looking back, I m really glad that I took business classes. aking those courses helped me get my first job at Apple Federal Credit Union. I learned a lot while in high school; I m applying what I learned in my business classes to my college life and work place. Currently Jason is working part-time as a bank teller while completing is degree at George Mason University. Family Physician/Business Owner We rely on physicians to diagnose our illnesses, treat us when we are suffering and advise us on how to live a happy and healthy life. Family physicians often provide the first point of contact for people seeking healthcare. hey assess and treat a wide range of conditions, from sinus and respiratory infections to broken bones. Family and general physicians typically have a base of regular, long-term patients. Many family physicians work in small private offices or clinics, often assisted by a small staff of nurses and other administrative personnel. his type of operation allows the individual to be both a medical professional and an entrepreneur. Electives to ake in High chool Accounting 1 & 2 Business Law Business Management Business Management Virtual Enterprise Design, Multimedia, and Web echnology IB Business Management 1 & 2 Information ystems Office Administration Principles of Business Where to tudy After High chool Graduates interested in business management can continue their studies at: DeVry University George Mason University James Madison University Old Dominion University Radford University Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia tate University Virginia ech University of Virginia

6 Jessica McKee CAREER CLUER Health ervices High chool: West Potomac Academy/Lake Braddock econdary CE Programs of tudy: Health and Medical ciences Additional tudies/raining: Butler University, Doctor of Pharmacy, Industry Certifications Offered: Pharmacy echnician by the Virginia tate Board of Pharmacy Following a Prescription for uccess Jessica McKee began her studies in the area of pharmacy while in high school. Jessica went on to earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Butler University and is enjoying a successful career as a Pharmacist for the CV Corporation. he Pharmacy ech program at the West Potomac Academy gave me valuable professional experiences during high school. he knowledge and skills I gained through the program gave me a competitive edge while in pharmacy school and helped to solidify my choice of pursuing pharmacy as a career. Pharmacists Pharmacists are healthcare professionals who practice in pharmacy, in the field of health sciences focusing on safe and effective medication use. he role of the pharmacist has shifted from a dispensary role to being an integrated member of the health care team directly involved with patient care. Pharmacists must understand the biochemical mechanisms of action of drugs, drug uses, and therapeutic roles, side effects and potential drug interactions of medications. Electives to ake in High chool Biology Chemistry Exploring Health ciences Exploring the Language of Medicine Pharmacy echnician 1 & 2 Where to tudy After High chool Graduates interested in becoming a Pharmacist can continue their studies at a variety of schools including: Appalachian College of Pharmacy Hampton University Notre Dame of Maryland University henandoah University University of Charleston University of Maryland Virginia Commonwealth University West Virginia University

7 CAREER CLUER Health and Medical ciences Brent Moreau n FIREFIGHER/EMERGENCY MEDICAL ECHNICIAN Many students dream of becoming a firefighter, saving lives and helping those in need. he career is viewed as heroic and sometimes glamorous, but being a firefighter is dangerous and complex, requiring extensive training, personal conditioning, organization, and teamwork. Among the personal qualities firefighters and EM s need are mental alertness, self-discipline, courage, mechanical aptitude, endurance, strength, and a sense of public service. It is a respected and rewarding career and a critical resource in every community. HIGH CHOOL: Falls Church Academy/Lake Braddock High chool CE PROGRAM OF UDY: Fire and EM ADDIIONAL UDIE/RAINING: University of Pittsburgh, completing Bachelors degree in Emergency Medicine. Certifications include Nationally Registered Paramedic ACL, PAL, IL, and Firefighter 1 & 2. INDURY CERIFICAION OFFERED IN HIGH CHOOL: Healthcare Provider CPR, Emergency Medical echnician-basic (EM-B), and Hazardous Materials Response, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Community Emergency Response eam (CER) One Hot Career Electives to take in high school Where to study after high school Exploring Health ciences Exploring the Language of Medicine Fire and Emergency Medical ciences Graduates interested in Fire and Emergency Medical ciences can continue their studies at a large variety of schools including: Brent Moreau is a Firefighter and Paramedic for the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. Brent began his training through the Fire and Emergency Medical ciences course offered in Fairfax County Public chools. hrough this unique course, students learn the principles and practices of emergency response and firefighting. Brent earned his Emergency Medical echnician Basic (EM-B) certification while in high school. his certification is mandatory for employment as an EM. Brent says, he Fire and EM course was the foundation for my career. he course provided me with the training and knowledge to begin my path towards working for the Fire and Rescue Department and making a difference in my community. George Washington University Northern Virginia Community College Piedmont Virginia Community College University of Virginia Virginia Commonwealth University JULY unday Monday uesday Wednesday hursday Friday aturday June M W F M 31 August Independence Day 31 he demand for workers in the health care industry is growing. Learn more about the training, certifications, and licensures available within FCP to become an LPN, Dental Assistant, Pharmacy echnician, or an EM through the Health & Medical ciences program. Visit hms/index.htm. W F

8 Robert Moreau High chool: Falls Church Academy/Lee High chool CE Programs of tudy: Health and Medical ciences/fire and Emergency Medical ciences Additional tudies/raining: Northern Virginia Community College Associates in Emergency Medical ervices; National Registered Emergency Medical echnician Paramedic; Hazardous Materials echnician; Basic Life upport Instructor; Advance Cardiac Life upport; Pediatric Advance Life upport Industry Certifications Available: Healthcare Provider CPR, Emergency Medical echnician-basic (EM-B), and Hazardous Materials Response, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Community Emergency Response eam (CER) One Hot Career CAREER CLUER Health cience Robert Moreau is a Firefighter and Paramedic for the Prince William County Department of Fire Rescue. Robert began his training through the Fire and Emergency Medical ciences course offered in Fairfax County Public chools. hrough this unique course, students learn the principles and practices of emergency response and firefighting. Robert earned his Emergency Medical echnician Basic (EM-B) certification while in high school. his certification is mandatory for employment as an EM. Robert says, he Fire and Emergency Medical ervice academy program provided me with the stepping blocks needed to reach my professional goals. Every day I implement lessons learned in the academy program. With the help of the instructor, Penny Kelly, and the academy staff I have matured as an individual and as a positive contributor to society. Firefighter/Emergency Medical echnician Many students dream of becoming a firefighter, saving lives and helping those in need. he career is viewed as heroic and sometimes glamorous, but being a firefighter is dangerous and complex, requiring extensive training, personal conditioning, organization, and teamwork. Among the personal qualities firefighters and EM s need are mental alertness, self-discipline, courage, mechanical aptitude, endurance, strength, and a sense of public service. It is a respected and rewarding career and a critical resource in every community. Electives to ake in High chool Exploring Health ciences Exploring the Language of Medicine Fire and Emergency Medical ciences Where to tudy After High chool Graduates interested in Fire and Emergency Medical ciences can continue their studies at a large variety of schools including: George Washington University Northern Virginia Community College Piedmont Virginia Community College University of Virginia Virginia Commonwealth University

9 CAREER CLUER: Health ciences Helping with Healing Ashley treet is proof that careers can truly begin in high school. While still a senior at Chantilly Academy, Ashley began working at a doctor s office (thanks to a lead from her medical health technologies teacher). he skills I acquired from those courses greatly helped me to perform my duties on the job, Ashley recalls. After graduation, she continued her healthcare studies with a four-year degree program in exercise science but she still appreciates her high school courses for laying the groundwork for her career. he medical health technologies classes I took in high school gave me the skills and the knowledge I needed to begin working in the medical field. hese classes also helped me to make an informed choice as to what I wanted to study after high school. AHLEY REE Receptionist & Medical Assistant/tudent High chool: Chantilly Academy/Herndon High chool CE Programs tudied: Medical Health echnologies I & II Additional tudies/raining: George Mason University (Exercise cience), University of Alabama (Nutrition) Medical Assistant A medical assistant s duties could be either clerical or clinical in nature or some combination of both. asks may range from helping with scheduling, billing and records, to drawing blood, changing bandages, and performing routine patient tests. Electives to take in high school Accounting Biology Medical Health echnologies I & II Office Administration What to study after high school Medical practices typically prefer to hire graduates of recognized medical assistant programs (offered at many colleges/universities, and at some technical centers/high schools). ome programs are one-year studies, while others cover two years and result in a degree. While medical assistants are not licensed, some employers may require applicants to pass a national certification exam from the American Association of Medical Assistants or some other certifying organization.

10 CAREER CLUER: Health ciences It s All About miles he dental careers class Amber Weems took as a senior at West Potomac Academy equipped her with a great deal of firsthand knowledge of dental practices along with a state dental radiograph certification. oon after, Amber was able to put that knowledge to work as a dental assistant. After my course, I felt very comfortable working in a dental office. I found that I was already knowledgeable about many of the tasks; I understood WHY we did things, so I wasn t just following a procedure. Amber is now about to begin studies to become a dentist. I feel I have an advantage, because I ve had hands-on experience [in dentistry], so I know what I m in for. AMBER WEEM tudent/ubstitute eacher High chool: West Potomac Academy/Mt. Vernon High chool CE Program tudied: Dental Careers Additional tudies/raining: West Potomac Academy (Dental Radiology afety Certification), Longwood University (Biology) Dental Assistant Dental assistants may perform tasks at a dentist s office ranging from cleaning instruments to taking X-rays. With the right background, a high school graduate can go directly to work as a dental assistant, and can take an exam to become a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). Once in the field, a person can continue studying to become a dental hygienist or even a dentist. Electives to take in high school Medical Health echnologies I & II Dental Careers I & II Biology Chemistry What to study after high school tudents can earn a dental radiograph certification in the dental careers II course. Community colleges offer two-year dental hygenist programs, and students can also enter careers through four-year degree programs at state and private colleges. Persons working as dental assistants may elect to take a national exam to become Certified Dental Assistants.