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Calaveras High School Career Technical Education
Patient Care Pathway
The standards for the Patient Care pathway apply to occupations or functions involved in the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of mental and physical well-being through the services offered by the medical and allied health professions. The standards specify the knowledge and skills needed by professional and technical personnel pursuing careers in this pathway.
Students take the Medical Science course in their Senior year. The primary objective of this program is to assist students, who are interested in health care (including human health, emergency services, fire, and animal health) and/or a healthcare career path, in developing entry-level skills for employment in healthcare through classroom and clinical site learning. Students will participate in work-based learning at community clinical training sites, which will provide exposure to patients in authentic clinical situations.
Career Options
Career Options
Courses in the Patient Care Pathway
Courses in the Patient Care Pathway
Work-Based Learning
Work-Based Learning
Students participate in community clinical training sites, which provide exposure to patients in authentic clinical situations including Emergency Room, cardiac care, obstetrics, cancer care, veterinary care, physical therapy and mortuaries.
Industry Certification
Industry Certification
Industry Certificates Earned:
adult, child, and infant CPR/AED (EXACT TERM)
Basic first aid (EXACT TERM)
Instructor
Instructor
Suzanne Butler
Suzanne Butler
After two decades in healthcare with roles spanning from phlebotomy, medical assistant, EKG technician, medical receptionist, EMT services, to firefighting, predominantly at Doctor’s Medical Center and Mark Twain Dignity Health, I earned a CTE Credential in Medical Science. During my seven-year tenure at CHS, I've been privileged to guide students towards realizing their dreams in medical fields, securing placements in clinical positions with CPR and BLS certifications in hand. For me, what makes our Medical and EMT pathways special is that we are a small tight-knit family. My students experience challenges at 17 and 18 that others do not, and it’s a quick maturation process. They learn resilience and open communication. This CTE pathway is an opportunity for students to develop into responsible young adults who achieve their dreams and excel in their chosen medical field.
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