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Pathway Overview
Pathway Courses

Healthcare: Nursing Focus
- Healthcare Careers Exploration (TP)
- Biology 10
- Algebra II
- CIS Chemistry* or General Chemistry
- Composition I*
- Anatomy and Physiology I
- Human Growth and Development (O)
- Medical Terminology*(TP)
- Intro to Healthcare Core Concepts* (O)
- Nursing Assistant*
- BLS for Healthcare Provider (TP)
- Healthcare Career Internship
- Health and Wellness
- Psychology (TP)
- Anatomy and Physiology II
- Some offerings vary by district, see your counselor or district career pathway info sheets for more information.
Healthcare: Sciences/Pre-Professional Focus
- Healthcare Careers Exploration (TP)
- Biology 10
- College Prep Biology with Microbiology (TP) and/or Advanced Biology
- CIS College Algebra*
- CIS Chemistry* or General Chemistry
- Anatomy and Physiology I and II
- Human Growth and Development (O)
- Psychology (TP)
- Intro to Healthcare Core Concepts* (O)
- Nursing Assistant*
- Healthcare Career Internship
- Health and Wellness
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Some offerings vary by district, see your counselor or district career pathway info sheets for more information.

Healthcare Career Possibilities
High School Diploma or GED
Home Health Aide
Nursing Assistant
Physical Therapist Aide
Surgical Technologist
Less than 1 year of Post-Secondary education
Dental Assistant
Medical Assistant
Pharmacy technician
Ambulance Driver
1-3 Years Post-Secondary Education
Dental Hygienist
Orderly
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Medical Laboratory Technician
Surgical Assistant
Radiologic Technician
Paramedic
Four Year Degree
Acupuncturist
Athletic Trainer
Dietician and Nutritionist
Healthcare Social Worker
Health Educator
Advanced Degree (4+ Years)
Chiropractor
Dentist
Physician
Mental Health or Substance Abuse Social Worker

Healthcare Workforce Facts
- 20% of all jobs in Itasca County are in the Healthcare Field. This makes it the largest industry in the area.
- In Itasca County, 4,890 new healthcare jobs will be available between 2012- 2022.
- The top 5 occupations for growth in adding jobs in northeastern minnesota were Personal Care Attendants (PCAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Nursing Assistants (NAs), Home Health Aides (HHAs), and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
- There will be over 49,000 openings for registered nurses in minnesota in the next 10 years with an average wage of $37.85 per hour
- There are almost 500,000 healthcare professionals employed in minnesota with an average wage of $53,000 per year
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education locally
Itasca Community College
Certificates of Completion:
Nursing Assistant
Home Health Aide
Diploma Program
Practical Nursing
Associate of Science Degree
Health Sciences - Broad Field
Hibbing Community College
Certificates of Completion:
Nursing Assistant
Home Health Aide
Diploma Program
Dental Assistant
Medical Coding and Scribing
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Dental Assistant
Medical Lab Technician
Associate of Science Degree
Nursing (Advanced Standing/LPN to Associate Degree Nursing Track)
Nursing (Traditional Program Plan)
Mesabi Range Community College
Certificates of Completion:
Nursing Assistant
Home Health Aide
Health Care Pre-Professional
Emergency Medical Services (EMT)
Diploma Program
Practical Nursing
Paramedic (3 semesters)
Associate of Applied Science
Paramedic (4 semesters)
Associate of Applied Science
Health Sciences
career pathway instructors for more information.
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