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Caring for Communities Career Cluster

Caring for Communities Career Cluster

  • Grade 9 – Exploration

    Principles of Biomedical Science

    Grade 10 – Preparation 

    Project Lead the Way Human Body Systems

    Grade 11 – Immersion

    Project Lead the Way Medical Interventions or Honors Anatomy/Physiology

    Grade 12 – Application

    Project Lead the Way Biomedical Innovations and/or Center for Advanced Professional Studies Health Sciences (CAPS)

    Market Value Assets (Credentials)

    • Technical Skills Attainment Assessment Certificate
    • Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science

    Potential Careers

    • Medical Doctor
    • Radiologist
    • Pharmacist
    • Chiropractor
    • Surgeon
    • Physical Therapist
    • Occupational Therapist
    • Athletic Trainer
    • Athletic Trainer Assistant
    • Sports Medicine
    • Recreational Therapist
    • Occupational Therapist Assistant
    • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Grade 9 – Exploration

    Principles of Biomedical Science*

    Grade 10 – Preparation

    Project Lead the Way Human Body Systems*

    Grade 11 – Immersion

    Health Sciences 1 (Dual Enrollment – Pike Lincoln Technical Center)

    Grade 12 – Application 

    Health Sciences 2 (Dual Enrollment – Pike Lincoln Technical Center)

    * Not required for entry into Pike Lincoln Technical Center

    Market Value Assets (Credentials)

    • Technical Skills Attainment Assessment Certificate
    • Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science
    • Certified Nursing Assistant License

    Potential Careers

    • Nurse (Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant)
    • Medical Technician
    • Radiology Technician
    • Sonographer
    • Pharmacy Technician
  • Grade 9 – Exploration

    Child Development

    Grade 10 – Preparation

    Intro to Education – Dual Credit University of Missouri St. Louis 

    Grade 11 – Immersion

    Teaching as a Career – Dual Credit University of Missouri St. Louis 

    and/or

    Registered Youth Apprenticeship

    Grade 12 – Application

    CAPS Education – Dual Credit University of Missouri St. Louis 

    and/or

    Registered Youth Apprenticeship (RYA)

    Market Value Assets (Credentials)

    • Substitute Certification 
    • Paraprofessional 
    • Education Fundamentals IRC
    • Registered Youth Apprenticeship

    Potential Careers

    • Early Childhood, Preschool, or K-12 Teacher
    • Paraprofessional
  • Grade 9 – Exploration

     

    Grade 10 – Preparation

    Psychology

    Grade 11 – Immersion

    Law Enforcement 1 – Dual Enrollment at Pike Lincoln Technical Center

    Grade 12 – Application 

    Law Enforcement 2 – Dual Enrollment at Pike Lincoln Technical Center

    Potential Careers

    • Police Officer
    • Private Detective or Investigator
    • EMS Dispatcher
    • Human Health and Disease (Not recommended if enrolled in Anatomy)
    • Honors Chemistry
    • Advanced Placement Biology
    • Medical Terminology (Dual Credit – St. Charles Community College)
    • Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle (Dual Enrollment – Lindenwood)
    • Introduction to Health and Fitness Sciences (Dual Enrollment – Lindenwood)
    • First Aid / CPR / Sports Injuries (Dual Enrollment – Lindenwood)
    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Honors Psychology 2
    • Hnors Sociology 2
    • Forensic Psychology
    • Advanced Placement Psychology
    • CAPS – Center for Advanced Professional Studies (two-block course) 
    • IRC – Industry Recognized Credential
    • DE – Dual Enrollment
    • DC – Dual Credit
    • PLTW – Project Lead the Way
    • PLTC – Pike Lincoln Technical Center
    • TSA – Technical Skills Attainment Assessment
    • AP – Advanced Placement