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Health and Human Services• In this focus area, you will get a broad overview of
many helpful skills and attitudes
Fields:• health care• child and family services• teaching • legal services sector
Interests • Helping people• Using applied science or technology• Conflict resolution skills• Awareness of cross-cultural differences• Reading, writing, and speaking a second language
Skills and Competencies• Understanding human interactions• Ability to motivate others• Oral questioning skills• Presentation and teaching skills• Reading and interpreting written reports and
charts
Diploma Program• Child and youth care counsellor• Criminal justice• Paralegal assistant• Practical nursing
PhysiotherapistJob description: Help people that are ill or injured return to a healthy life• Up to 30 patients per day Education: You need to complete an accredited university program, meet license requirement in province. After you need a bachelors degree (4 years) masters degree (2-3 years)Earnings: Beginning- earn between $35,000 and $55,000 a year, with more experience you can earn up to $100,000 a yearHours: Most work 40-50 hrs/week, Part time also available
Dental HygienistsJob Description: Trained health care professionals who help maintain the dental health of their patients.• Clean teeth, X-rays and report any problems to
dentistEducation: Entrance requires- High school diploma, some require at least 1 year of university studies, most programs last 2-4 yearsEarnings: some entry-level hygienists can earn less than $20/hr, those with high level education can earn up to $60/hrHours: Most work fewer then 35hr/week
Police officerJob Description: Responsible for enforcing the law, they may called to any type of situation where people have been injured, the public peace is being disturbed, or a crime has been committed.
Education: generally need to be a Canadian citizen, college programs that are particularly relevant include criminal justice, public safety, and sociologyEarning: Full time $50,000 to $85,000 a year, more experienced officers can earn over $85,000 a year Hours: Most officers work 40 hrs/week
Biology 11 • Recommended: SC10 with a 67% or better • Requires mastering large amounts of material consists of 6 main themes:• Mycology• Microbiology• Adaptation and evolution• Ecology• Plants biology• Animal biology
Family Studies 12• Two major units of study: Child
Development and parenting, and housing and interior design.
• Give you the opportunity to participate in a simulated real care baby
Psychology 12It’s the scientific study of the human mind and its functionsTopics covered in Psychology 12:• States of consciousness• The developing child• Adolescence and adulthood• Perception• Memory• Intelligence• Personality• Psychological Disorders and therapy
Law 12• Discussions and debating• Students participate in a mock trial at the court
house as lawyers, judges and witnesses• Current controversial legal issues are explored• Useful legal knowledge• For those interested in law, law enforcement and
social work
Jadyn• Jadyn would like to do physiotherapy as her future career. Her goal is to get a masters degree in kinesiology and pass the state administered national exam in physiotherapy.
Taisha• Taisha would like to go to University and study to become a dental hygienist. She enjoys learning about all the different sciences that she needs to take to become this.
Haven
• Haven wants to go to university and study psychology. She enjoys learning about sciences and human nature. She would enjoy this job a lot.