Waterford High School PATHWAYS
Health Services
Paving the way towards College and Career
Health Services orient students to careers that promote health, wellness, and diagnosis as well as treat injuries and diseases. Some of the careers involve working directly with people, while others involve research into diseases or collecting and formatting data and information. Work locations are varied and may be in hospitals, medical or dental offices or laboratories, cruise ships, medivac units, sports arenas, space centers, or within the community.
WHS Health Services Pathway could lead to the following careers:
Physical Therapist
Pharmacist
Nurse Anesthetist
Dietician
Physicians Assistant
Veterinarian
Dentist
Psychiatrist
Occupational Therapist
Radiation Therapist
Medical Research Assistant
Speech Language Pathologist
Surgeon
Translator
Health Services Pathway at Waterford High School The Health Services Pathway at WHS is a unique opportunity for students to pursue courses of study that will prepare them for post secondary experiences in the fields of medicine, wellness and research. WHS is proud to offer this Pathway Program that will increase students’ understanding of the connection between academics and potential career choices. Health Services Pathway Pathway Courses Available
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY DISCREET MATH FIRST AID/CPR ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY SPANISH FOR HEALTH CARE LIFEGUARDING PHYSICS FOR FUTURE PRESIDENTS
College Credit Opportunities
AP STATISTICS AP PSYCHOLOGY AP BIOLOGY ECE CHEMISTRY AP PHYSICS AP/ECE SPANISH AP FRENCH ECE LATIN
Co-Curricular Opportunities in the Health Services
MEDICAL CAREERS CLUB LEARNING THROUGH SERVICE
WATERFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Waterford High School is a comprehensive high school that offers students rich educational and co-curricular experiences in a supportive , nurturing environment. Waterford students have a vast array of options from which to choose. Waterford High School’s motto is “Enter to Learn, Leave to Achieve”. We strive to enhance our students’ educational experiences so that they have the opportunity to build the future. To learn more about the Health Services Pathway and to take steps to pursue this exciting avenue, please contact the Waterford High School Guidance Office at 860-437-6956 or check out the College and Career Pathways website at www.waterfordschools.org/whs.
Waterford High School 20 Rope Ferry Road Waterford, CT 06385 Phone: 860-437-6956 Fax: 860-447-7928 E-mail: jadler@waterfordschools.org