Emergency Medical Technician

R. L. Turner High School
Public Health or STEM Endorsement

This four year plan can be used as an example to help plan your high school career.

subject 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th grade
Language Arts English English English English
Math Math Math Math Math
Science Science Science Science Science
Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies
CTE Courses Principles of Health Science
(1 credit)
Health Science Theory
OR

Intro to Speech Communications - Dual Credit (Optional)(1 credit)

Anatomy & Physiology
OR
English 3 – Dual Credit (Optional)
OR
College Algebra – Dual Credit (Optional)
(1 credit)

EMT
OR
EMT Dual Credit
OR
Practicum for EMT – Dual Credit (Optional)
OR
 Special Topics in EMT – Dual Credit (Optional)
(2 credits)

Additional Elective        
Additional Elective        
Additional Elective        

Possible Industry Based Certifications:

  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Medical Billing and Coding
  • Phlebotomy
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • EKG Technician
  • Certified Patient Care Technician

  • Certified Nurse Aide/Assistant

  • Pharmacy Technician

occupations median wage annual openings % growth
Medical Assistants $29,598 8,862 30%
Surgical Technologists $45,032 1,150 20%
Dental Hygienists $73,507 1,353 38%
Physicians and Surgeons $213,071 1,151 30%
Dental Assistants $34,840 4,422 31%

The Healthcare Therapeutic program of study introduces students to occupations and educational opportunities related to diagnosing and treating acute, episodic, or chronic illness independently or as part of a healthcare team. This program of study also includes an introduction to the opportunities associated with providing treatment and counsel to patients as well as rehabilitative programs that help build or restore daily living skills to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.