Health Science

AcademyStudent

Handbook2016-2017

Leadership ProgramsA student’s leadership ability often sets him or her apart from other students that also have excellent grades and test scores. Colleges are looking for students that have proven leadership ability. While you are encouraged to become involved and hold leadership positions in school clubs, community organizations, and sports, there are excellent opportunities available in established leadership programs. If possible, try to participate in at least one of these programs during your high school career. This is not an all-inclusive list so I also encourage you to research other programs. Shelton Leadership Challenge: Rising 9th-12th, Need 3.0 GPA, Week of values-based leadership, integrity, team building, public speaking, and social responsibility. Cost--$625. Academy scholarship may be available. June & July Dates/Various college campuses; Applications available in January/February.

Take ll Shelton Challenge: Graduates of Shelton Leadership Challenge are eligible to attend, builds upon the foundation created in the first-year experience. Cost--$625. Academy scholarship may be available. July/Various college campuses; Applications available in January/February. After completion of both camps, you may apply for camp counselor.

Broyhill Leadership Conference: Rising 10th-12th and current year high school graduates. Purpose: Learn, Develop, and practice leadership skills. Held each year on a college/university campus in June/July (2 dates). Application Process. $260 cost if register by early May. Academy scholarship may be available. Go to www.broyhill-leadership.org in late winter to apply.

Triangle Youth Leadership Conference: 9th-12th graders, Held at NC State each year. Designed to educate and motivate North Carolina high school students to create relevant local change; equips students to improve their communities through innovative leadership. Student led

organization of current Park Scholars. Workshops, real-life problem solving challenges, guest speakers; Usually held in February, Application usually available in November, Cost--$100

North Carolina Renaissance: Rising 11th graders from a rural community; Held at UNC-Chapel Hill; 4 day program including sessions on leadership/team building, college admissions, financial aid, and community service. Usually held in May. Cost--$25. Applications usually open early December and close the end of January.

Hugh O’Brian Leadership Conference (HOBY); Extracurricular Leadership Program. Your high school nominates 1 student. TELL YOUR COUNSELOR you want to be CONSIDERED FOR THIS IN EARLY SEPTEMBER. Apply as a current sophomore.

Enrichment Activities and Camps Outside of Academy Offerings

The academy offers several enrichment activities throughout the year. Although it is not required at this time, I would encourage you to participate in at least one of the activities each year. The following is a list of opportunities that the academy endorses and sometimes provides scholarship opportunities.North Carolina Sports Medicine Symposium: Rising 9th-12th graders; Held at UNC-Greensboro in July; Educational camp; 4 day athletic training clinic, consists of 4 levels (beginning, basic, intermediate, and advanced); Cost—$350-400; Applications usually available January/February.

North Carolina Zoological Park Veterinary Camp: Rising 9th-12th graders; Held at North Carolina Zoological Park in Asheboro; 3 day camp; learn basic first aid, CPR, work with life size animal mannequins, observe surgery, perform mock surgery, tour Veterinary School at NC State; Cost--$639; June/July dates; Application available January/February.

The Perry Initiative (Perry Outreach Program): 1 day (Saturday) 8:30-3:30 event; Time of year varies each year; location varies each year; FEMALES ONLY; Admission based; Preference given to 11th/12th graders, but 9th and 10th graders may apply; Perform mock orthopaedic surgeries, conduct biomechanical engineering experiments, hear from prominent women engineers/surgeons. Cost—FREE

Anatomy & Physiology Camp ; Rising 9th -12th graders; Held at Appalachian State University; A lecture and 6 day lecture and lab camp. Students work with microscopes, dissections, surgery, suturing, injections, etc. Cost--$1120; 2 July camps available; Applications usually available in January.

Biomedical Engineering Camp; Rising 9th -12th graders; 5 day camp in June at NC State; Crash course in innovating medical solutions through experiential learning; Cost--$875; Applications usually available in January.

Camp Neuro; Open to high school students at least 15 years old; 5 day camp. Limited slots; Various locations across United States; Usually available in Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill; Learn about basic brain anatomy and physiology; hear from a variety of health care professionals; brain dissection with pig; health/exercise; medical student forum; Cost $750; Scholarship available through camp; Check website in early January; Application due in April.

Camp Cardiac; Open to high school students at least 15 years old; 5 day camp June/July; Apply early, limited slots; Check website in early January. Early application deadline mid-March; Various locations across United States; Currently available in Winston-Salem; CPR certification; hands-on workshops; basic knowledge lectures; introduction to various health careers, heart dissection (pig); medical student forum, health/exercise; Cost--$550; Scholarship available through camp; www.campcardiac.org

Duke Neuro Camp; Rising 10th-12th graders; 11 day camp in July; Register early Jan./Feb.; Registration ends in May; Cost--$2975 (residential); $1,735 (day camp); study CNS; anatomy and functioning of brain; learn about neuroscience through presentations; lab tours, etc.

North Carolina State Vet Camp; Current 9th-12th graders; COMPETITIVE Application Process; waitlist 10 students; 2 July sessions; Apply in mid-January; usually due by end of March; Cost--$515. Animal organ systems-related dissections; tour vet school, trips to NC Museum of Natural Sciences and Piedmont Wildlife Center, demos, hands-on activities; https://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu.

St. Andrews University in Laurinburg has the following academic residential camps available during the summer for rising 8th-12th graders: Pre-Med/Biology; Psychology; Athletic Training/Physical Therapy; Veterinary; 2 Sessions in July; $995 either session; $1795 both sessions; As of print of this booklet the summer 2016 information was not available; https://campscui.active.com/orgs/StAndrewsNC.

National Youth Leadership Forum: Medicine; Current 9th-12th graders; 10 day program for students interested in studying medicine; Cost-$2995-$3395; Fundraising ideas on their webpage; program scholarships available; Deposit + 2 payments plan available; 1 North Carolina location available each year but varies; currently in Chapel Hill; 2 sessions in July; www.envisionexperience.com; check website in January.

Do you want to be a NORTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC SCHOLAR?

This is the only recognition called out at high school graduation apart from your name!Will receive a seal on your diploma!

How do I qualify?

English4 required (English I, II, III, IV)

Math4 Required (Must include Math l,ll,lll, and 1 above Math lll)

Science3 Required (Must include Earth Science, Chemistry or Physics and Biology)

Social Studies4 required (Must include World History, Civics and Economics, American History l and American History ll)

1 Health and PE 2 Foreign Language Credits 4 Credits in a Concentration Area (CTE, ROTC, Fine Arts,

Second Language, or Academics) 2 Higher level courses taken during junior or senior year that

are honors or AP Level and completion of the graduation project.

GPA must be a 3.5 UNWEIGHTED Average!

Academically motivated high school students wanted!

Summer Ventures~4 week cost free program in July for academically talented rising juniors and seniors interested in math and science. Current locations include: ECU, App. State, UNC-Charlotte, NC Central). Application opens in October and closes January 31st.

Heels for Success~ Apply in early December as a current freshman or sophomore. Free 1 day summer program for academically gifted. Explore techniques for taking ACT; Explore Carolina campus, academic opportunities, and how to manage the college application process.

Project Uplift~ Apply in early December as a current sophomore or junior. Spend 2 days on Carolina campus and experience academic rigor and social climate. May and June dates available. $35 registration fee.

Uplift Plus~ Project Uplift participants may apply in early December as a current junior to a 6 week summer program on the Carolina Campus. Attend a SAT/ACT session, enroll in English 105 and earn 3 credit hours. Explore campus resources and different academic and career fields. Note: Students who have participated have

seen an average of a 200 point increase on the SAT. Governor’s School~Guidance/School nominates applicants (current juniors). Talk to your counselor in September if interested in being nominated. A 5 ½ week program for intellectually gifted students that integrates academics, the arts, and unique courses. Various study areas to choose from. Experience field trips, speakers, demos, seminars, etc. Highly competitive. Two locations: East—Meredith College, West: Salem College.

Science Enrichment Preparation Program~For EARLY COLLEGE SENIORS ONLY; Summer program on UNC-Chapel Hill campus; 150 hours of classroom instruction in physics, organic chemistry, human physiology; and quantitative skills/biostatistics; attend classes in seminars in speed reading and comprehension; test-taking strategies; essay writing; and interview techniques. Apply in early January for better chance of acceptance. Prefers minorities, rural, socioeconomically disadvantaged. nchcap.unc.edu/college/sep-program/

LEAD Program~ A one day preparatory and professional development program for prospective pharmacy students; Explore opportunities available in pharmacy; how to improve performance on admissions test; leadership activities. Free. Check website in January to apply, usually attend in February. UNC-Asheville has this same program. https;//pharmacy.unc.edu/events/lead-program/

Pharmacy and Health Sciences Discovery Days; June/July; 1 day program;9-12th graders; Hands-on lab activities; guest speakers; math problems, etc.

Early Assurance ProgramsStart preparing now! Several Universities have Early Assurance Programs for certain health science programs. Early assurance programs allow you to enter college as a freshman with a guaranteed slot in a particular health science program at that school. In other words, you could be accepted into a physical therapy program or even medical school when you are a freshman in college. Below are a few of the schools that offer these programs. They are extremely competitive so you will need to have exceptional grades, college entrance test scores (ACT, SAT), volunteer experience, and leadership skills.

High Point University: Pharmacy School, 1 student Unweighted GPA of 3.5 to 4.0 overall SAT Score 1130-1600 (Math & Reading) or ACT Score 25-36 Must maintain GPA 3.2-4.0 overall and core (Science & Math) in 1st year Maintain good character and positive student life record Priority interview with Pharmacy School following 1st year college Receive early admission decision 2 weeks after interview Not required to take the Pharmacy College Admissions Test

East Carolina University: Must be admitted to the honors college before you can apply to an early assurance program.

Honors College Requirements: Unweighted GPA=3.5 or Weighted GPA=4.0 SAT—Math +Critical Reading=1200 ACT-27 Will super score

(Brody Medical School Early Assurance)4 incoming Honors College students awarded early assurance4 alternates

(Audiology Early Assurance) 2 income Honors College students awarded early assurance

(Occupational Therapy)(Nursing)(Physical Therapy)

Early Assurance Programs Cont’d

Campbell University: Pharmacy Must earn a GPA of 3.5 or greater on all high school course work Must be enrolled in the Pre-Pharmacy program at Campbell Apply for early assurance during fall semester of freshman year Transfer students are ineligible

North Carolina A&T University: Early Assurance to Brody School of Medicine.

High School Senior planning to enter A&T in the fall Verbal + Math SAT >1200 Students with combined score of 1000-1199 may apply but will

be required to take the MCAT and must score at least 8-8-8 on the numerically graded sections on the exam to be eligible for seats.

GPA 3.5 or greater 2 guaranteed seats 8 alternates

UNC-Pembroke: Early Assurance to Brody School of Medicine. High School Senior with 3.7or greater GPA Must score at >1100 on Verbal +Math SAT Must score at least 8-8-8 on the numerically graded section on the

MCAT exam. Maintain a 3.5 GPA UNC-Pembroke 2 guaranteed seats

Prestigious and Competitive Scholarships

Levine Scholarship (UNC-Charlotte) FULL $$$ Commitment to Community Service Academic record that shows a sustained passion for knowledge No minimum ACT/SAT Scores or GPA Likely candidates have 3.8-4.0 unweighted GPA Likely candidates have ACT of 29-36 Likely candidates have 1900-2400 SAT (Combined 3 sections)

Coca-Cola Scholarship (Any 4 year accredited university/college)National, 150recipients, $20,000 each

Unweighted GPA of 3.0 Required Academic excellence, leadership, and community service

Gates Millineum (US accredited college or university)NEED BASED 3.3 unweighted GPA or greater African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian and

Pacific Islander American, Hispanic American Meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria Demonstrated Leadership abilities through community service,

extracurricular and other activities

Robertson Scholarship (UNC-Chapel or Duke University) Full $$$ Purposeful Leadership Intellectual Curiosity Strength of Character Collaborative Spirit

Park Scholarship (NC State University) Full$$$ Excellent academic standing/ACT/SAT scores Take most challenging courses Seek learning experiences outside of classroom Formal leadership roles/Ex. Team Captain or elected officer or Exceptional success/aptitude in a certain area Original, risk-taker Demonstrate exceptional character

High School nominates you or self-nominate

Prestigious and Competitive Scholarships Cont’d

Shelton National Leadership Scholarship (NC State) $10,000 per year, 2,000 per year for leadership enrichment activities

Leadership experience and potential Evidence of personal character and Integrity Orientation toward community and service Commitment to personal growth Commitment to physical fitness and wellness Understanding of and interest in program Academic eligibility—Must be accepted to NC State

Morehead-Cain Scholarship (UNC-Chapel Hill) Full $$$ Leadership: courage, action, impact, inspire Character: integrity, bravery, humility, maturity, generosity Physical Vigor: active lifestyle, dedication to fitness Competitive applicant to UNC-Chapel Hill Unmarried and no children Can’t be considered for both the Robertson and Morehead High school nominates you or self-nominate

State Employees Credit Union Foundation Scholarship (Any accredited PUBLIC 4 year University) $10,000

Academic Achievement 2.5 or greater unweighted GPA Leadership Integrity Community Involvement Exemplifies the membership philosophy of the credit union’s

People Helping People.

What are some of the activities in which students participate that

are awarded these scholarships?

Start a school newsletter or mini-magazine Volunteer at the local hospital Organize a community clean-up (Adopt a highway) Take the PSAT again as a junior (The only way you can

qualify for a National Merit Scholarship) Find a local adult club/organization of interest to you and

ask to serve as a “teen member” (Ex. Rotary Club/Lion’s Club)

Organize a junior forest ranger camp for kids and help them become registered

Take a special interest class during the summer Become active in your local volunteer fire department Serve as editor of your school’s yearbook Participate and become a Student Government officer Serve as a summer camp counselor Mentor/”Adopt” a special needs child Practice your interview skills Lead a seminar in your school Organize and/or lead food drives Become active in a church role (usher, choir, teach, babysit,

etc.) Find ways to compete in hobbies, Ex. Woodworking,

beekeeping, etc.) Head up a fundraiser for a “good cause” Create a charity Tutor Serve as captain of a team sport Apply to summer ventures or governor’s school Join a club or 2 and be super active. Run for office in at least

1. Visit businesses, local government offices and agencies and

ask if they would consider you as a summer intern (paid or not paid).

Ask a teacher to co-sponsor and start a special interest club. Ex. (Chess club).

Earn your pilot’s license Plant a garden and sell products to raise money for causes.

Create a community garden. Use your talents to organize a camp. Ex. If you are good at

tennis, plan a 3-5 day summer camp for children. Earn your Eagle Scout or Gold Award if you are a girl scout Perform your talents at fundraisers /non-profit events. Ex.

(singing, dancing, comedy skits).

VolunteeringThe academy requires you to log in 25 hours of service each year. We believe it is

important for you to give back to your community. You should consider volunteering as a part of your high school work life. You will also be able to use your volunteer experience when you complete applications for camps, enrichment opportunities, colleges and scholarships. Provided below is a list of helpful hints to help you with your volunteering!

Check local newspapers for events and ideas going on in your community in which you could offer your volunteer service. Blood Drives, fundraisers, and other Community events are great way to start!

Ask friends where they volunteer.

Check with your church or a friend’s place of worship. Can you babysit, teach smaller children, serve food, help out at an event, clean up, help out with the elderly?

Volunteering Cont’d

Visit the local community college and check out information boards in the student union or around campus.

Ask your teachers if they need help after school or during teacher workdays at the beginning or end of school.

Scout out your neighborhood and see if you can’t find an elderly neighbor that need help with chores or yard work.

Volunteer at the hospital.

If you take classes such as dance or music ask if you instructor if he or she needs help. Ask if you can mentor a younger or special needs student.

Go on a mission trip!

VolunteeringContact county government agencies like the Services for the Aged, 4-H programs,

etc.

Walk around your public library and read the signs, posters and information board. Ask if there are any upcoming events. Offer to dust the shelves! Offer to read with a child during the summer and advertise it at the library.

Offer to sit, play or just spend time with a disabled child/student.

Join forces with an adult family member or friend if the opportunity requires an adult. You can even adopt a cause together and make it a monthly event. Ex. Food Bank .

If you are able to travel outside your town/community then check out the following websites for ideas. www.volunteermatch.org

www.1-800-volunteer.org

Be creative and keep your eyes and ears open for ways you can help!

Would you like to know what other Health Science Academy students’ schedules look like?

Take a look

Student # 1 Student #2 Student #3

12th (AP Calculus) 12th (AP Calculus) 12th CIS 110 (JSCC)AP Eng. Lit. and Comp. AP Eng. Lit & Comp. ENG 111 (JSCC)AP US Gov’t & Politics Chem. 151 (JSCC) ENG. 4Civics Spanish l Pre-Cal (H)AP Physics Algebra based CHEM 152 (JSCC) Sociology 210 (JSCC)11th Am. History ll Spanish ll, ENG. 111 11th Am. History lAP Lang. & Comp. 11th Anatomy & Physiology Am. History llAP Psych AP US History Art 111(JSCC)Chem. Honors Chem. (H) BiologyENG. 3 ENG. 3 (H) Psych 150(JSCC)MAT 171(JSCC) Math 3 (H) ENG. 3Mat 172 (JSCC) Pre-Cal. (H) Health Science ll (H)STEM App./Life Sciences ROTC IV Math lll (H)10th (Am. History l) Turning Pt. in American History 10th Ag. Prod. llBiology 10th Civics (H) Biomed. TechEngineering the Future ENG. 2 (H) CivicsENG 2 (H) Math 2 (H) ENG. 2Geometry (H) Physical Science Health Science lMarine Science ROTC lll Math llForensic (H) (NCSMS) SAT Prep Physical SciencePre-Cal (H) Biology (H) Sports Medicine9th (Algebra ll) Biomed Tech. 9th Ag. Prod. lEarth Science (H) 9th Algebra l Algebra lENG 1 (H) Earth/Environmental Science Earth ScienceAP Environmental Science ENG. 1 (H) ENG. 1Health/PE Health Team Relations Health Team RelationsSpanish l World History (H) Health/PESpanish ll ROTC l Theatre ArtsWorld History (H) ROTC ll World History

Health/PE

Student Schedules Cont’d

Every school is different and their guidelines concerning coursework and scheduling may vary slightly. Not all courses are offered at every school. YOU have to create your schedule based on YOUR needs, goals, interests, and course readiness. The above schedules and the ones on the following page are just examples for informational purposes. Tidbits of information: 1) Think about doubling up courses, if possible. Ex. Take physical science the 1st semester and chemistry the 2nd. 2) DO NOT take a reduced schedule your senior year unless you have a job related to your career interests. 3) Don’t stop with 3 sciences!

Student #4 Student #5 Student #6

Chemistry (H) Biology 168 (JSCC) AP CalculusPsych 150 ENG. 111 (JSCC) AP ENG. Lit.Biology 111 ENG. 4 AP US Gov’tENG. 111 MAT 171 (JSCC) CivicsENG. 4 Art 111 (JSCC) AP PsychMAT 171 Am. History l Chemistry (H)Spanish ll Psych 150 (JSCC) ENG 111 (JSCC)Soc. 210 Soc. 210 (JSCC) ENG. 3 (H)Am. History ll Mus 110 (JSCC) MAT 171 (JSCC)CIS 110 Biology 169 (JSCC) MAT 172 (JSCC)ENG. 3 (H) Am. History l Physics (H)Health Science l Am. History ll Am. History lHealth Science ll Chemistry Am. History llPre-Cal (H) CIS 110 (JSCC) Biology (H)Spanish l ENG. 3 EngineeringAlgebra ll (H) Health Science ll (H) ENG. 2 (H)Biology (H) Pre-Cal (H) Geometry (H)Biomedical Technology Spanish ll Marine ScienceCivics Algebra ll (H) Forensic Science (NCSMS)ENG. ll (H) Biology (H) Pre-Cal (H)Microsoft Word Biomedical Technology Algebra ll (H)Physical Science Civics Earth Science (H)SAT Prep. ENG. 2 ENG. 1 (H)Earth Science (H) Geometry Environmental Science APENG. l (H) Health Team Relations Health/PEGeometry Health/PE Spanish lHealth Team Relations Microsoft Word Spanish llHealth/PE World History World History (H)PE ENG. 112 (JSCC)Vocal MusicWorld History (H)Psych 150Biology 111

Start building your resume now!

Keep track of all of your awards/certificates, workshops/conferences/camps attended, special skills obtained, certificates earned, club memberships, offices held, work experience. Find a box or file folder and store this information and update it each year. In addition, store your information electronically in Future 4 kids and continuously update it throughout the school year. Below is a sample resume format you can use. However, if you keep your profile up to date on Future 4 Kids (Career Cruising) then it will create a resume for you.

How do I find Future4Kids? Directions: Go to duplinschools.net Go to students Select Future For Kids You will need your login information (username and

password). If you don’t remember it you can contact me, your career development coordinator, or counselor.

Go to Build Resume

Even if you have an accomplishment that is not considered formal or related to school/work, you should still put it on your resume. Example: You have been a caregiver to a parent, sibling, or cousin. Example: You have worked and used your money to finance any costs incurred for education during high school---club dues, fees, workshops, camps, etc.

Resumes Include:

Personal Information

NameAddressPhone NumberEmail address

Scholastic InformationName of SchoolClass Rank, GPASAT/ACT scores

Academic AchievementsHonor RollAP ClassesCollege classesInternet classesAwards Nominations RecognitionSpecial projectsTutoring/MentoringRoles

Computer SkillsPrograms you knowSkills (web site design, Certifications

WorkshopsCamps, Seminars Field trips CompetitionsLeadership Programs, Special Classes

WorkJob ExperienceInternships

Club InvolvementSchoolCommunityChurch

Resume Continued

Check out these websites for more help.

www.aie.org/find-a-job/write-your-resume/

www.groovejob.com

Click Resources

Click Resumes

Special InterestsHobbiesPursuits/Passions

Volunteer WorkOngoing volunteerOne-time Events

AthleticsParticipationSchool and Non-SchoolAchievements

Leadership RolesHolding office in

class, Sports,ClubsTaking initiative orResponsibility forProjects Leadership CampSeminar, WorkshopParticipation

Keep a list of 3 non-relative people for references(Someone that knows your skills, character, work ethic) Have phone numbers and addresses available for each.

AttentionFreshmen- Sophomores-Juniors

Freshman

Go to guidance and visit your counselor. Get to know him/her. Keep him/her up to date about your thoughts and decisions concerning career interests and colleges.

Ask your counselor to keep you in mind when special programs and/or extra-curricular opportunities come across his/her desk.

Make a list of your academic and personal goals. Revisit and revise them each year.

Talk to your teachers and really get to know them and let them get to know you. You will need recommendations for summer programs, scholarships, etc.

Look at the colleges in this handbook. Look at the admission information. Ask yourself if you are taking the right courses. Look at specific majors at the colleges in which you are interested. Are you taking courses now that will prepare you for your college coursework?

Create a file or box to keep your important school papers. Ex. Report Cards

Special InterestsHobbiesPursuits/Passions

Volunteer WorkOngoing volunteerOne-time Events

AthleticsParticipationSchool and Non-SchoolAchievements

Leadership RolesHolding office in

class, Sports,ClubsTaking initiative orResponsibility forProjects Leadership CampSeminar, WorkshopParticipation

Keep a list of 3 non-relative people for references(Someone that knows your skills, character, work ethic) Have phone numbers and addresses available for each.

Start a journal/portfolio to keep track of all you do and your accomplishments and rewards. (Copies of your volunteer logs, jobs, activities, recognition, certificates, etc.) You will need all of this for your resume. (See Resume and Future 4 Kids sections in this handbook).

Start becoming familiar with scholarships. Check out the websites included in the handbook. Start a folder and pick up scholarship applications from guidance during second semester when they are made available to seniors.

Find a fun or interesting way you can volunteer Register with college prep web sites.

Sophomores

Gather information on the PSAT and PLAN. Go to websites and become familiar with these tests. Take a practice test.

Take the most challenging classes and concentrate on your GPA. Concentrate on 2-3 activities and focus on doing well with these. Visit college

websites and take virtual tours. Attend a college fair if possible. If possible attend a college field trip of your interest or maybe even a college open house.

Plan your summer. Line up camps, activities; Apply to programs. Make time to do SAT/ACT prep in the summer

Job Shadow or talk to people in your specific career interest(s) Update your portfolio with additional information

Juniors

Continue to focus on challenging courses & GPA’s, college courses, and AP classes

Request information packets from college (websites) or call the admissions department.

Make a list of possible scholarships with deadlines and put in your file. Go to career fairs

Juniors Cont’d

Make a visit with parents to your top 2-3 college choices if possible or at least 1 open house

Register for the PSAT in the fall. Register to take the SAT. You will take the ACT in the winter at school

You may want to take the SAT/ACT again in June. You may need to take an ACT/SAT prep class

Start working on your essays for college applications and scholarships at the end of summer if available.

Create your resume (See section on resume in handbook). You can update as needed during your senior year.

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Organizations you should join

NTHS~Check with your school’s career development coordinator or counselor about joining.

Must meet your schools’ qualifications to receive an invitation Cost $25 Must be enrolled in one of the health science courses at your school

Benefits1. Certificate of Achievement2. A NTHS seal that goes on your diploma3. Membership pin and card4. Graduation tassel5. Window decal6. Scholarship Opportunities (Jon H. Poteat) 7. Letters of Recommendation

8. Online Career Center Access

HOSA assists members to:

Develop effective leadership qualities and skills

Build self-confidence, motivation and enthusiasm Strengthen their academic and technical skills Create friendships and social networks Participate in community service activities Set realistic career and educational goals Expand communication and teamwork skills Develop workplace readiness skills Understand current healthcare issues

HOSA members have opportunities to:

Celebrate competitive events program accomplishments  Apply for HOSA scholarships and recognitions Travel to regional, state, and national conferences Serve as local, regional, state, and national officers Build their resume Collaborate with health professionals and future employers Seek internships in the Office of the Surgeon General and others

See HOSA.org for more information

Health/Science Related Majors at NC 4 Year PUBLIC Universities/Colleges, B=Bachelors, M=Masters, D=Doctorate/PhD

MajorsApp. State ECU Elizabeth City State Fayetteville State NC A&T

Allopathic MedicineD (MD)

Anatomy DAnimal Sciences B, MAthletic Training B B, MBiochemistry B, M

Biology B, MB, M, D B, M B, M B, M

Biomedical Engineering MBiomedical SciencesBiophysicsBiopsychology

Chemistry B B, M B BB, M, PhD

Clinical Lab. ScienceClinical ResearchCommunication Disorders B, M M, D B, MCommunity Health/Health Wellness MDental HygieneDentistry DEMT/ParamedicEnvironmental Health BEpidemiologyExercise Science/Physiology B, M BForensic ChemistryForensic Science BGeneticsGeneticsGerontological NursingGerontology/Sociology BHealth Info./Medical Records B, MHealth Physics/Radiological Health M, DHealth Psychology

Healthcare Mngt./Admin. B, M BImmunology M, D BInfectious Diseases

Health/Science Related Majors at NC 4 Year PUBLIC Universities/Colleges, B=Bachelors, M=Masters, D=Doctorate/PhD

Majors App. State ECU Elizabeth City State Fayetteville StateNC A&T

Kinesiology M, D

Medical Technology

Mental Health Counseling(clinical) M M

Microbiology M, D

Neurodiagnostics & Sleep Science

Neuroscience

Nurse Anesthetist

Nurse Practitioner

Nursing BB, M, D B, M B

Nursing/Leadership/ Healthcare Admin.

Nursing Education

Nutrition/Dietician B, M B,M B, M

Occupational Therapy M

Pathology D

Pharmaceutical Sciences B B, M

Pharmacology D

Pharmacy

Physical Therapy D

Physician Assistant M

Physics BB, M, D B B, M

Physiology D

Psychology B, M B, D B B, M B, M

Public Health M B, M

Radiology Technology

Recreational Therapy B

Respiratory Therapy

Social Work B, M B, M B B B, M

Sports Medicine

Toxicology

Veterinary Medicine

Health/Science Related Majors at NC 4 Year PUBLIC Universities/Colleges, B=Bachelors, M=Masters, D=Doctorate/PhD

MajorsNC Central

NC State

UNC-Asheville UNC-Chapel Hill

UNC-Charlotte

Allopathic Medicine D, (MD)

Anatomy

Animal Sciences B, M

Athletic Training B M B

Biochemistry B, M, D M, D

Biology B, M B B B, M B, M, D

Biomedical Engineering B, M, D M, D

Biomedical Sciences B

Biophysics D

Biopsychology

Chemistry B, M B, M, D B B, M B, D

Clinical Lab. Science

Clinical Research

Communication Disorders M M, D

Community Health/Health Wellness B M, D

Dental Hygiene B, M

Dentistry D

EMT/Paramedic

Environmental Health

Epidemiology M, D M,D

Exercise Science/Physiology B, M

Forensic Chemistry

Forensic Science

Genetics B, M, D M, D

Genetics

Gerontological Nursing

Gerontology/Sociology

Health Info./Medical Records

Health Physics/Radiological Health

Health Psychology

Healthcare Mngt./Admin. B, M M

Immunology M, D M

Infectious Diseases M, D

Health/Science Related Majors at NC 4 Year PUBLIC Universities/Colleges, B=Bachelors, M=Masters, D=Doctorate/PhD

MajorsNC Central

NC State UNC-Asheville UNC-Chapel Hill UNC-Charlotte

Kinesiology M, D MMedical Technology B BMental Health Counseling(clinical) MMicrobiology B, M, D DNeurodiagnostics & Sleep Science BNeuroscience DNurse Anesthetist MNurse Practitioner M M, DNursing B, M, D B, M, DNursing/Leadership/ Healthcare Admin. MNursing EducationNutrition/Dietician M, D BOccupational Therapy MPathology M, DPharmaceutical SciencesPharmacology DPharmacy DPhysical Therapy DPhysician AssistantPhysics B, M B, M, D B B, DPhysiology MPsychology B, M B, M, D B B, M, D B, M, DPublic Health M, D B, MRadiology Technology BRecreational TherapyRespiratory Therapy BSocial Work B, M M, D B, MSports Medicine MToxicology M, DVeterinary Medicine M, D

Health/Science Related Majors at NC 4 Year PUBLIC Universities/Colleges, B=Bachelors, M=Masters, D=Doctorate/PhD

MajorsUNC-Greensboro

UNC-Pembroke

UNC-Wilmington

Western Carolina

Winston Salem State

Allopathic MedicineAnatomyAnimal SciencesAthletic Training B, M B B BBiochemistry B, M, D BBiology B, M B B, M B, M BBiomedical EngineeringBiomedical SciencesBiophysicsBiopsychologyChemistry B, M,D B B, M B, M BClinical Lab. Science BClinical Research B, MCommunication Disorders B, M, D B, MCommunity Health/Health WellnessDental HygieneDentistryEMT/Paramedic BEnvironmental HealthEpidemiologyExercise Science/Physiology B B BForensic ChemistryForensic Science BGeneticsGeneticsGerontological NursingGerontology/Sociology B, M BHealth Info./Medical Records BHealth Physics/Radiological HealthHealth PsychologyHealthcare Mngt./Admin. B, M B, MImmunologyInfectious Diseases

Health/Science Related Majors at NC 4 Year PUBLIC Universities/Colleges, B=Bachelors, M=Masters, D=Doctorate/PhD

MajorsUNC-Greensboro

UNC-Pembroke

UNC-Wilmington

Western Carolina

Winston Salem State

Kinesiology MMedical TechnologyMental Health Counseling(clinical) MMicrobiologyNeurodiagnostics & Sleep ScienceNeuroscienceNurse Anesthetist D MNurse Practitioner D M N M, DNursing B, M, D M B, M, D B, M B, MNursing/Leadership/ Healthcare Admin. M M MNursing Education M M MNutrition/Dietician B, M, D M BOccupational Therapy MPathologyPharmaceutical SciencesPharmacologyPharmacyPhysical Therapy D DPhysician AssistantPhysics B B BPhysiologyPsychology B, M, D B B, M B, M BPublic Health B, M BRadiology TechnologyRecreational Therapy B, M B BRespiratory Therapy BSocial Work B, M B, M B BSports Medicine MToxicologyVeterinary Medicine

School Name Avg. ACT

Avg. SAT (Math/Eng.)

Avg. GPA Location Acceptance

RateAppalachian State University 24 1100 3.8 Boone 63%Barton College 18 1100 3 Wilson 42%Campbell University 22 1050 3.5 Buies Creek 60%Catawba College 19 910 3.1 Salisbury 36%Chowan University 16 800 2.6 Murfreesboro 60%Davidson College 30 1300 4.2 Davidson 22%Duke University 32 1400 4.5 Durham 13%East Carolina University 21 1050 3.5 Greenville 77%Elizabeth City State University 17 850 2.8 Elizabeth City 52%Elon University 26 1200 4 Elon 54%Fayetteville State University 17 850 3 Fayetteville 50%Gardner Webb University 22 1200 3.7 Boiling Springs 48%Guilford College 23 1050 3.6 Greensboro 62%Lenoir Rhyne University 20 1000 3 Hickory 66%Mars Hill University 20 950 3.2 Mars Hill 64%Meredith College 22 1000 3.5 Raleigh 61%Methodist University 18 1330 3.3 Fayetteville 63%Mount Olive University 16 850 2.8 Mount Olive 50%North Carolina A&T University 19 900 3.1 Greensboro 58%North Carolina Central University 17 825 3 Durham 43%North Carolina State University 26 1800 4.4 Raleigh 51%North Carolina Wesleyan College 17 900 2.9 Rocky Mount 53%Peace University 18 1010 3.1 Raleigh 63%Pfeiffer University 19 930 3.2 Misenheimer 71%Queens University of Charlotte 23 1050 3.6 Charlotte 53%Saint Andrews 17 950 3.3 Laurinburg 57%Shaw University 17 900 2.5 Raleigh 59%UNC-Asheville 25 1100 3.9 Asheville 73%UNC-Chapel Hill 28 1250 4.3 Chapel Hill 28%UNC-Charlotte 22 1050 3.6 Charlotte 64%UNC-Greensboro 22 1000 3.7 Greensboro 60%UNC-Pembroke 19 900 3.2 Pembroke 73%UNC-Wilmington 25 1200 3.9 Wilmington 59%

Private Colleges

Campbell University

Bachelor’s Degree Masters Doctorate

Biology Physician’s Assistant PharmacyChemistry Public Health Physical TherapyBiochemistry Pharmaceutical Science Osteopathic Medicine (MD)Exercise Science Clinical ResearchHealthcare Management Dual DegreesSocial Work Dual Degree Pharmacy/MBAPsychology Physician’s Assistant/M-Public Pharmacy/M-Clinical ResearchPharmaceutical Science Health Pharmacy/M-Public HealthNursingClinical Research

Peace University

Bachelor’s Degree

Biology

Psychology

Private Colleges Cont’d

Meredith College

Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree **Pre-ProfessionalBiology Food & Nutrition PharmacyChemistry Physical TherapyExercise & Sports Medicine

Physician’s Assistant

Food & Nutrition Veterinary MedicinePsychology NursingPublic Health OptometrySocial Work

**What are pre-professional programs? Programs that help students prepare for postgraduate (Masters and Doctorate) studies by taking the right coursework and obtaining the required clinical experience. They are not undergraduate majors! Many colleges, both private and public, offer these.

Barton CollegeBachelor’s Degree Programs

ChemistryExercise ScienceHealth PromotionNursing (Masters)PsychologySocial WorkGerontologyBiology

Private Colleges Cont’d

Mount Olive University

Bachelor’s DegreeRecreational Therapy

ChemistryBiology

Exercise SciencePsychology

Nursing (Master’s only) 100% Online

Methodist University

Bachelor’s Bachelor’s Physician Assistant (M)Physical Therapy (D)

Forensic Science KinesiologyAthletic Training Human Performance PsychologyBiochemistry NursingBiology PsychologyChemistry Health Care AdministrationCounseling/Clinical Psychology GerontologyExercise/Sports MedicineHealth Care ManagementHealth Care Information Management

Local Community College Health Science

ProgramsFollowing is a list of nearby community college health science programs offered. Some of the programs are diplomas (usually 1 year), some are associate degrees (usually 2 years), and some are certificates (less than 1 year). The hours are denoted beside each program. Most courses are 3-4 hour courses. Also included in this section are courses that can be taken as a junior or senior in high school that are a part of the general education requirement or somehow embedded into that particular health science program. Taking these courses in high school and doing well can give you a head start in that programA sample point count worksheet for 1 program for each community college is included. Worksheets vary from program to program. Point count worksheets are used in many health science programs to determine who may be admitted into the program. The higher your score, the more likely you are to be admitted. Notice, that schools give you points for your GPA, grades in your college science classes, as well as giving you points for certifications such as CNA, EMT, etc. In addition to coursework, many programs require you to take the PSB or the TEAS tests. These usually test basic skills. Included in this handbook are sample questions found on both of those tests. Study guides are available for these tests at most schools or online.

Most health science programs are very competitive so start now getting ready for your program!

Lenoir Community

NursingRN

Associates

Dental Hygiene

Associates

RadiographyAssociates

Dietetic TechnicianAssociates

Therapeutic Message

Associates

Medical Assisting

Associates

Lenoir Community

Dental AssistingDiploma

Emergency Med. Services

Associates

HealthcareMngt. TechAssociates

Mental HealthTech

Associates

Medical OfficeAdmin.

Associates

Practical NursingDiploma

LPN

Surgical Technology-Diploma

Polysonnography-Associates

Lenoir Community CollegeClasses you can take in high school for each of these programs

Nursing (Associates-76 hours) Dental Assisting (Diploma-45 hours)ENG. 111 Psych 150ENG. 112 ACA 111Psych 150Bio 168 Polysonnography (Associates-69)Bio 169 ENG. 111, 112Art 111, 114, 115, Mus 110 (pick 1) Psych 150MAT 171 Bio 163

CIS 110Dental Hygiene (Associates-74 hours) ACA 111ACA 111 Art 111, 114, 115, MUS 110 (pick 1)Psych 150ENG 111 Radiography (Associates-74 hours)ENG 112 ENG. 111, 112Art 111, 114, 115, MUS 110 (pick 1) Psych 150Bio 168/169 must be taken at LCC Bio 163

CIS 110Emergency Medical Services (Associates-76 hours) ACA 111ENG 111 Art 111, 114, 115, MUS 110 (pick 1)ENG 112Art 111, 114, 115, MUS 110 (pick 1) Therapeutic Massage (Associates-70 hours)Soc.210, Psych 150, ECON 251, 252 (pick 1) ENG. 111

Psych 150**Can also earn a certificate (14 hours) COM 231ACA 111 Bio 163CIS 110 ACA 111

Art 111, 114, 115, MUS 110 (pick 1)Healthcare Management Technology (Associates-74 hours) ACA 111 **Diploma (46 hours)CIS 110 ACA 111BUS 110 MED 121MED 121 ENG 111MED 122 Psych 150ACC 121, 120 Bio 163ENG 111, 112COM 231, MUS 110 Surgical Technologist (Diploma-46 hours)

ENG 111Dietetic Technician (Associates-75 hours) Bio 163ENG 111, 112 ACA 111

Psych 150Bio 168Bio 169

Lenoir Community College Cont’d

Human Services Technology—Mental Health (Associates-71 hours)ENG 111, 112COM 231Psych 150Soc. 210ACA 111Art 111, 114, 115, MUS 110 (pick 1)Psych 150, ECON 251, 252

**May also obtain a diploma (45 hours)ENG 111Psych 150

Medical Assisting (Associate—76 hours)ENG 111, 112Psych 150Art 111, 114, 115, MUS 110

Medical Office Administration (Associates-73 hours)May also obtain the following certificates**Coding/Billing—16 hours, MED 121, MED 122**Transcription—17 hours, MED 121, 122**Technology—15 hours, CIS 110

Practical Nursing (Diploma—48 hours)

ENG 111Psych 150Bio 168, 169ACA 111

Coastal Carolina Community College

Dental Assisting-Diploma

Please always check the point count worksheet for the program in which you are interested. Some programs look at the weighted GPA while others are only concerned with the unweighted. Some programs look at your unweighted grade and then give you 1 point if your class is AP or Honors. Therefore you would need to feel confident you can make an “A” in the course!

Coastal Carolina

Dental Hygiene

EMS

Medical Lab Tech

Practical Nursing

NursingAssociates

Surgical Tech

Coastal Carolina Community CollegeClasses you can take in high schools for each of these programs

Dental Assisting (Diploma-48 hours)CIS 110ACA 111

Dental Hygiene (Associates—73 hours)Bio 163CIS 110ENG 111Art 111, 114, 115, ENG 231, 232, MUS 110PHI 240 (pick 1)

Emergency Medical Services (Associates-74 hours)ACA 111Bio 168, 169ENG 111, 112Psych 150Art 111, 114, 115, ENG 231, 231, MUS 110, PHI 240 (Pick 1)

Medical Laboratory Technology (Associates-76 hours)Bio 163ENG 111ENG 112 Psych 150Art 111, 114, 115, ENG 231, 232, MUS 110, PHI 240 (Pick 1)

Practical Nursing (Diploma—44 hours)ENG 111Psych 150Bio 163 or 168 & 169CIS 110

Nursing (Associates—76 hours)Bio 168, 169Psych 150ENG 111, 112CIS 110Art 111, 114, 115, ENG 231, 232, MUS 110, PHI 240 (Pick 1)

Surgical Technology (Diploma—48 hours)Bio 163, or 168 & 169ENG 111Psych 150

Cape Fear

NursingAssociates

CariovascularSonography

OccupationalTherapyAssisting

Dental Assisting

Dental Hygiene

Radiography

Cape Fear

Medical Sonography

Pharmacy Tech

Associates

Pharmacy Tech

Diploma

PhlebotomyCertificate

Practical Nursing

Surgical Tech

Cape Fear Community CollegeClasses you can take in high school for each of these programs

Nursing (Associates—71) Practical Nursing (Diploma 44 hours)Bio 168, 169 ACA 111Psych 150 Bio 163 or 168 & 169CIS 110 Psych 150ENG 111, 112 ENG 111ACA 111 CIS 110Art 111, 114, 115, MUS 110, PHI 240 (Pick 1)

Dental Assisting (Diploma—47/48 hours) Radiography (Associates—75 hours)CIS 110 Bio 163 or 168 & 169Psych 150 ENG 111Bio 168, 169 or 163 Psych 150ENG 111 CIS 110COM 231 CHM 151 or 152 (will add points)

Art 111, 114, 115, MUS 110, PHI 240 (pick 1)Dental Hygiene (Associates---75 hours)Bio 168, 169 Surgical Technology (Associates—72 hours)CIS 110 Bio 163ENG 111 MED 121, 122Art 111, 114, 115, MUS 110, PHI 240 (pick 1) ENG 111

CIS 110Occupational Therapy Assistant Psych 150(Associates—74/75)Bio 168, 169 Medical Sonography (Associates—74 hours)ENG 111, 112 ENG 111Psych 150 COM 231CIS 110 Psych 150SOC 210 Bio 163Art 111, 114, 115, MUS 110, PHI 240 MED 121

Cardiovascular Sonography Pharmacy (Associates—87 hours, or Diploma)(Diploma—42 hours) Bio 163Psych 150 Psych 150ENG 111 ENG 111Bio 163, or 168 & 169CIS 110 Phlebotomy (Certificate—12 hours)COM 123 Psych 150

ENG 111Associates (76 hours) Bio 163ENG 111Bio 163, or 168 & 169CIS 110MED 121/122 (Awarded points)Art 111, 114, 115, MUS 110, PHI 240 (Pick 1)

Craven

Physical TherapyAssisting

NursingAssociates

Practical Nursing

Medical Assisting

Associates

Medical Assisting Diploma

Medical Assisting

Certificate

Craven

Pharmacy Tech

Diploma

Medical officeAdmin

Associates

Medical OfficeAdministration

Diploma

Medical Office Admin

Certificate

Health Info. Tech

Associates

Health Info.Tech

Certificate

Craven Community CollegeClasses you can take in high school for each of these courses

Physical Therapy Assistant (Associates-72 hours) (Diploma—42/43)Bio 168, 169 ACA 111Psych 150 CIS 110ENG 111 MED 121, 122

Bio 163Nursing (Associates 67 hours) ENG 111ACA 111Bio 168, 169 Certificate (16/18)ENG 111, 112 MED 121, 122Psych 150Art 111, 114, 115, MUS 110, PHI 240, (pick 1) Health Info. Tech. Associates-70 hours

Bio 168, 169Practical Nursing (Diploma-45 hours) CIS 110ACA 111 ENG 111Bio 163 MED 121, 122Psych 150 Psych 150 or Econ 251ENG 111 Art 111, 114, 115, MUS 110, PHI 240,

ENG 231, 232Medical Assisting (Associates 71 hours)Bio 163 Certificate (15 hours)MED 121, 122 CIS 110ENG 111 MED 121, 122Psych 150Art 111, 114, 115, MUS 110, PHI 240, ENG 231, ENG 232 (Pick 1)

Diploma (47 hours)Bio 163, Med 121, 122ENG 111

Certificate (25 hours)None

Pharmacy Tech (Diploma—44)Bio 163

Medical Office Administration (Associates—67/69)ACA 111Bio 163MED 121, 122ENG 111CIS 110Psych 150Art 111, 114, 115, MUS 110, PHI 240, ENG 231, ENG 232 (Pick 1)

Wayne

NursingAssociate

Dental Hygiene

Healthcare Mngt.Tech

MedicalAssisting

Medical LabTech

Medical Office Admin

Diploma

Wayne

Medical Office Admin

Diploma

Medical Office Admin

Certificate

Dental AssistingDiploma

Pharmacy Tech

Diploma

Practical NursingDiploma

PhlebotomyCertificate

Wayne Community CollegeClasses you can take in high school for each of these programs

Nursing (Associates—72 hours) MED Office Admin. Con’tACA 111 MED 121, 122Bio 168, 169 MED 118Psych 150 ENG 111Bio 111 Diploma( 44/47 hours)ENG 112 ACA 111

CIS 110Dental Hygiene (Associates—74 hours) MED 121, 122ACA 111 ENG 111

Bio 168, 169ENG 111 Certificate (18 hours)Psych 150 MED 118

MED 121Healthcare Mngt. Tech (Associates—75/76) MED 122ACA 111BUS 110 Dental Assisting (Diploma-46 hrs.)CIS 110 ACA 111ENG 111, 112 ENG 112MAT 171 Psych 150ACC 120, 121SOC 210 Pharmacy Tech (38 hours)Psych 150 ACA 111MED 121, 122 Psych 150MUS 110 ENG 111PHI 240

Practical Nursing (47 hrs)Medical Assisting (Associates—71) ACA 111ACA 111 Bio 163Bio 163 Psych 150ENG 111 ENG 111MED 121, 122Psych 150 Phlebotomy Certificate (Certificate)MED 118 12 hrs.

NoneMedical Lab Tech (Associates—70)ACA 111Bio 163MED 121ENG 111

MED Office Admin (Associates—68-69)ACA 111CIS 110

James Sprunt and Sampson Community CollegesClasses you can take in high school for each of these programs

Nursing (Associates—71 hours) JSCC Nursing (Associates) SampsonBio 168 & 169 Pre-Req. NA I (CNA), CPR Certified—Health Care ProviderACA 115 Bio 168 & 169Psych 150 ENG 111, 112ENG. 111, 112 Psych 150Choose 1 (Art 11, 114, 115, MUS 110, PHI 240) Psych 241

Choose 1 (Art 111, 114, 115, MUS 110, PHI 240)Practical Nursing (LPN)(Diploma---47 hours) JSCCBio 163 Practical Nursing (LPN)SampsonACA 115 NA l (CNA), CPR Certified---Health Care ProviderENG 111 Bio 168 & 169Psych 150

Medical Assisting (Associates—75 hours) JSCC, ACA 115, ENG 111, ENG 111, Bio 163, MED 122 & 122, Psych 150, MED 118, MED 276

James Sprunt and Sampson

LicensedPractical Nursing

JSCC

Nursing-RNJSCC

Medical Assisting

JSCC

Licensed Practical Nursing

Sampson

Nursing AssistantSampson

Nursing-RNSampson

Pitt

Nursing

Breast Sonography

ComputedTomography

MRI

CardiovascularSonography

Echo

EMS

Health Info.Tech

Pitt

MedicalAssisting

MedicalDisometry

MedicalSonography

NuclearMed.Tech

OccupationalTherapy

Poly-somnography

Pitt

PositronEmission

Tomography

RadiationTherapy

Radiography

Respiratory Therapy

TherapeuticMassage

Mammo-graphy

Pitt Community CollegeClasses you can take in high school for each of these programs

Nursing (Associates—72 hours) Medical Assisting Cont’dBio 168 & 169 MED 121, 122ENG 111, 112 Psych 150PHI 240 COM 231Psych 150 CIS 110

MED 118Breast Sonography (Certificate—16 hours)Pre-Req. (Must be a registered mammographer) Medical Dosimetry (Diploma—45 hours)

Pre-Req: Bachelor’s DegreeComputed Tomography (CT) & Completion of Radiation Therapy ProgramMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Certified in Radiation TherapyDiploma 42 hours 1 year experience as Radiation TherapistENG 111 ENG 111Certificate for CT (11 hours) MAT 171Certificate for MRI (11 hours)Pre-req: Associates degree in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology (Associates—72 )Radiation therapy, and/or Nuclear Medicine Bio 163 or 168 & 169Technology. ACA 111

ENG 111Cardiovascular Sonography Psych 150 or Soc. 210Echocardiography (Diploma—44 hours) COM 231Pre-req: Associates Degree, NA 1 PHI 240Bio 163 or 168 & 169 CIS 110MAT 171 Diploma---48 hoursENG 111 ENG 111Soc. 210 Pre-Req. Associate’s Degree (Designated Health Science. Science program)

Emergency Medicine Services (EMS) Occupational Therapy (Associates-74 hours)Associates—71 hours) ACA 111Bio 163 Bio 168 & 169ACA 111 CIS 110ENG 111, 112 COM 231PHI 240 ENG 111, 112Psych 150 Psych 150

Mammography (Certificate---17 hours) Radiation Therapy (Diploma—47 hours)Pe-Req. Associates in Radiography, Pre-Req: Associate’s Degree in radiographyRegistered ENG 111, 112None MAT 171

Medical Assisting (Associates—76 hours)ACA 111Bio 163ENG 111

Radiography (Associates—76 hours) Positron emission tomographyACA 111 (Diploma—43 hours)ENG 111, 112 Pre-Req: Minimum of Diploma & 1 yr.Bio 163 or 168 & 169 experience in 1 of the following: NuclearPsych 150 or Soc. 210 Medicine Tech., Radiography-5 yrs.exp. PHI 240 Radiation Therapy-2 yrs. exp.

Respiratory Therapy (Associates—74 hours) Respiratory Therapy (Associates—74 hours)ACA 111 ACA 111COM 231 COM 231ENG 111 ENG 111Bio 163 or 168 & 169 Bio 163 or 168 & 169Psych 150 or Soc. 210 Psych 150 or Soc. 210

Therapeutic Massage (Associates—69 hours) Medical Sonography (Associates-76 hours)ACA 111 Pre-Req. NA 1 ClassBio 163 ENG. 111, 112ENG 111, 112 Bio 163PHI 240 MAT 171Psych 150 PHI 240Soc. 210 Psych 150 or Soc. 210

Diploma (40 hours) Health Info. Tech (Associates-76 hours)ACA 111 ACA 111 Bio 163 Bio 168 & 169ENG 111 CIS 110Psych 150 ENG 111, 112

MED 121, 122Polysomnography (Associates—68 hours) Psych 150ACA 111CIS 110COM 231ENG 111MED 118MED 121, 122Bio 163 or 168 & 169Psych 150 or Soc. 210

Polysomnography (Certificate—18 hours)Associate’s Degree (Designated Health Science Program)Bio 163 or 168 & 169

RIBN ProgramVery Competitive Program

Attend a community college nursing program but earn your Bachelor’s Degree in nursing from a 4 year University without ever leaving home!RIBN with Lenoir Community College and East Carolina University

Minimum Requirements: ACT > 21 (All Sections) SAT 490 (All Sections) Unweighted 3.0 GPA Must meet high school requirements plus 2 foreign language

credits and chemistry To be competitive you should take Honors and AP classes

1 online course each semester from ECUReceive your associate’s degree in nursing after year 34th year is all online from ECU—May work as an RN part-timeApply in your senior year by January

Sampson Community College has a RIBN program with UNC-Wilmington

Health Care CareersNot All Inclusive

Administration & SupportAdministrator/Chief Executive Officer

Associate Administrator/Finance

Associate Administrator/Patient Care

Chaplain

Director of Materiel Management

Director of Volunteer Services

Group Practice Administrator

Health Educator

Health Planner

Human Resources Manager

Management Engineer

Nursing Home Administrator

Patient Representative

Risk Manager

Alternative MedicineAcupressure

Acupuncture

Massage Therapy

Naturopathic Medicine

Clinical Lab/Technical ServicesBlood Bank Technology Specialist

Cardiovascular Technologist

Clinical Chemist

Clinical Microbiologist

Cytotechnologist

Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG/ECG)

Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist

Emergency Medical Technician

Histologic Technician/Technologist

Immunology Technologist

Laboratory Assistant

Laser Optics Technician

Medical Technologist

Phlebotomist

DentistryDental Assistant

Dental Hygienist

Dental Laboratory Technician

Dentist

Endodontist

Oral Surgeon

Orthodontist

Pediatric Dentist

Periodontist

Prosthodontist

DieteticsDietary Manager

Dietetic Technician

Nutritionist

Registered Dietitian

Emergency ServicesEmergency Medical Technician

Paramedic

Hospital InformationBiophotographer

Certified Coding Specialist

Health Information Specialist

Health Sciences Librarian

Medical Illustrator

Medical Record Administrator

Medical Record Technician

Medical Transcriptionist

Medical Writer & Editor

Telecommunications Manager

Human ServicesGerontologist

Human Services Worker

MedicinePhysician (partial listing)

Primary Care Specialties:

Family Practice

Internal Medicine

Obstetrics/Gynecology

Pediatrics

Other Specialties/Subspecialties

Allergy & Immunology

Anesthesiology

Cardiology

Dermatology

Emergency Medicine

Geriatrics

Neurology

Ophthalmology

Orthopedics

Otolaryngology

Pathology

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Plastic Surgery

Radiology

Surgery

Urology

Mental HealthDrug Abuse Counselor

Mental Health Technician

Psychiatrist

Psychiatric Social Worker

Psychiatric Mental Health Technician

Psychiatric Technologist

Psychologist

Nursing ServiceClinical Instructor

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Director of Nursing

Homemaker/Home Health Aide

Home Health Nurse

In-Service Director

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nurse Assistant

Nurse Anesthetist

Nurse Midwife

Nurse Practitioner

Public Health Nurse

Operating Room Technician

Orderly

Patient Educator

Psychiatric Aide

Registered Nurse

Ward Clerk/Unit Coordinator

OphthalmologyOphthalmic Assistant

Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic Technologist

Optician

Optometric Technician

Optometrist

Orthoptis

PharmacyPharmacy Clerk

Pharmacy Technician

PharmacologistBiochemical

Cardiovascular

Clinical

Endocrine

Molecular

Veterinary

Registered Pharmacist

Physician Support PersonnelGenetic Counselor

Medical Assistant

Medical Secretary

Physician Assistant

Surgical Technologist

Laser Optics Technician

PodiatryPodiatrist

Podiatric Assistant

Public HealthBehavioral Scientist

Biomedical & Lab Practitioner

Biostatistician

Disease Investigator

Environmental Health Engineer

Epidemiologist

Health Educator

International Public Health Specialist

Public Health Program Specialist

Safety Specialist

RadiologyImaging Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Perfusionist

Radiation Therapy Technologist

Radiologist

Radiologic Technician

Sonographer

RehabilitationArt Therapist

Athletic Trainer

Audiologist

Chiropractor

Dance Therapist

Horticultural Therapy

Industrial Therapist

Massage Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Orthotist & Prosthetist

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapy Assistant

Recreational Therapist

Rehabilitation Counselor

Visually Disabled Specialist

Speech-Language Pathologist

RespiratoryRespiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Social Work ServicesChild/Adult Protective Services

Child Welfare & Family Services

Criminal Justice

Gerontology

Licensed Social Worker

Policy & Planning

Social Work Assistant

Science & EngineeringBiochemist

Biomedical Engineer

Biomedical Equipment Technician

Environmentalist

Food Scientist

Health Scientist

Microbiologist

Occupational Health & Safety

Veterinary MedicineVeterinarian

Veterinarian Technician & Assistant

SAMPLE HEALTH CAREERS

Profession Average Salary or Range

Academic Requirements

Post High School

Outlook

Accupuncturist $52,000 5-8 years ExcellentAudiologist $73,060 8 years ExcellentBiomedical Equipment Technician $45,660 2 years AverageBiostatistician $33,000-63,000 6-9 years ExcellentCardiovascular Technologist $48,984 2-4 years ExcellentCertified Athletic Trainer $35,000-75,000 4-6 years ExcellentCertified Nurse Midwife $70,000 6 years ExcellentChiropractor $90,000 7-8 years ExcellentClinical Laboratory Specialist $45,000-60,000 2-4 years Excellent

Clinical Nurse Specialist $65,000-110,000 6-10 years Excellent

Dental Assistant $35,640 1-2 years ExcellentDental Hygienist $55,307 2-4 years ExcellentDentist $214,070 8 years ExcellentDiagnostic Medical Sonographer $53,000-75,000 2-4 years ExcellentDietetic Technician $30,000-63,000 3-4 years ExcellentDietician/Nutritionist $63,700 4-5 years Excellent

Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist $44,200-112,333 1-2 years Excellent

EMT Paramedic $31,020 2 years Excellent

Epidemiologist $38,175-136,237 6-9 years Excellent

Funeral Services/Mortuary Science $52,130 2-4 years AverageGenetic Counselors $68,000 6 years Excellent

Health Care Administrator $37,050-161,400 4-6 years Excellent

Health Educator/Behavioral Science $33,000-86,625 4-6 years ExcellentLicensed Practical Nurse $31,440 1 year Excellent

SAMPLE HEALTH CAREERS

Profession Average Salary or Range

Academic Requirements

Post High School

Outlook

Massage Therapist $37,180 1-2 years ExcellentMedical Assistant $30,550 1-2 years ExcellentMedical Clinical Lab Technologist $49,310 4 years GoodMedical Interpreter/Translator $43,000 2-5 years ExcellentMedical Research Scientist $79,930 6-8 years AverageMedical Records & Health Info. Tech $35,900 2-4 years Excellent

Medical Secretary$33,530 1-2 years

Below Average

Medical Transcriptionist$32,900 2-4 years

Below Average

Nuclear Medicine Technologist $65,000 2-4 years Excellent

Nurse Anesthetist $157,000-214,000 6-7 years Excellent

Nurse Practioner $90,583 6-8 years Excellent

Nursing Assistant$25,620

12-18 semester hours Excellent

Occupational Health & Safety Specialist

$46,000-113,000 4-6 years Very Good

Occupational Therapist $80,000 6-8 years ExcellentOccupational Therapy Assistant $57,260 2 years Excellent

Optometrist $129,385-203,230 8 years Excellent

Orthotists and Prosthetists $33,900-95,400 4-6 years ExcellentPharmacist $107,403 6-8 years ExcellentPharmacy Technician $25,625 Less than a year Excellent

Phlebotomist$25,177-30,470

12 weeks-several months Excellent

SAMPLE HEALTH CAREERS

Profession Average Salary or Range

Academic Requirements

Post High School

Outlook

Physical Therapist $80,000 6-8 years ExcellentPhysical Therapy Assistant $45,000 2 years Excellent

Physician $150000-300,000 10-16 years Excellent

Physician Assistant $94,350 6-7 years ExcellentPodiatrist $134,414 11 years ExcellentPsychologist $38,000-76,604 6-8 years ExcellentRadiation Therapist $80,090 2-4 years GoodRadiological Technician $62,763 2-4 years ExcellentRecreational Therapist $62,223 4-6 years Very GoodRegistered Nurse $64,695 3-4 years ExcellentRespiratory Therapist $48,800 2-4 years Very GoodSocial Worker $41,000-71,000 4-6 years ExcellentSpeech Language Pathologist $60,000-71,000 6 years ExcellentSubstance Abuse Counselor $39,270 4-6 years GoodSurgical Technologist $44,420 1-2 years ExcellentVeterinarian $101,040 8 years ExcellentVeterinary Technician $25,000-27,000 2 years Excellent

AcronymAn identifier formed from some of the letters (often the initials) of a phrase

and used as an abbreviation. Taken from dictionary.com

In the health/medical field there are numerous acronyms associated with the titles of healthcare workers. The list below should serve as a reference when researching various health careers and degrees earned and associated with these jobs.

A APN Advanced Practice Nurse

ATR Art Therapist Registered

B BMET Biomedical Equipment Technician

BSN Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

BSW Bachelor Degree in Social Work

C CCC Certificate of Clinical Competence

CCP Certified Clinical Perfusionist

CCS Certified Coding Specialist

CCS-P Certified Coding Specialist, Physician

CEO Chief Executive Officer

CMA Certified Medical Assistant

CMD Certified Medical Dosimetrist

CMT Certified Massage Therapist

CNM Certified Nurse Midwife

CNS Clinical Nurse Specialist

CO Certified Orthotist

CPO Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist

CPO Certified Paraoptometric

CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

CP Certified Prosthetist

CRNA Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

CRT Certified Respiratory Therapist

CRTT Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician

C-SSWS Certified School Social Work Specialist

CST Certified Surgical Technologist

C-SWCM Certified Social Work Case Manager

CT Cytotechnologist

D DC Doctor of Chiropractic

DDS Doctor of Dental Surgery

DMD Doctor of Dental Medicine

DO Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

DPM Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

DSN Doctor of Science in Nursing

DSW Doctor of Social Work

DTR Dietetic Technician, Registered

DVM Doctors of Veterinary Medicine

E EEG Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist

EKG Electrocardiogram

EMT Emergency Medical Technician

H HIA Health Information Administrator

HIT Health Information Technician

HT Histologic Technician

HTL Histotechnologist

HTR Horticultural Therapist Registered

L LISW Licensed Independent Social Worker

LNA Licensed Nursing Assistant

LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

LSW Licensed Social Worker

LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse

M MA Medical Assistant

MD Doctor of Medicine

MHSE Master of Health Science

MLS Master’s of Library & Information Science

MLT Medical Laboratory Technician

MNNP Master of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner

MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging

MS Master’s of Science

MSN Master’s of Science in Nursing

MSS Master of Social Services

MSW Master of Social Work

MT Medical Technologist

N ND Naturopathic Medicine

NMD Naturopathic Medical Doctor

NP Nurse Practitioner

O OD Doctors of Optometry

OT Occupational Therapist

OTA Occupational Therapy Assistant

P PA Physician Assistant

PA-C Physician Assistant, Certified

PharmD Doctor of Pharmacy

PhD Doctor of Philosophy

PsyD Doctor of Psychology

PT Physical Therapist

PTA Physical Therapy Assistant

R RD Registered Dietitian

RHD Registered Dental Hygienist

RN Registered Nurse

RNP Registered Nurse Practitioner

RPT Registered Phlebotomy Technician

RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist

RTT Radiation Therapy Technologists

S SLP Speech-Language Pathologist

SLPA Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Radiological ServicesThere are many disciplines that fall under the umbrella of radiological services. Many times the various career opportunities are often confusing to students. Based off of the radiological services programs offered by Pitt Community College, I have included a diagram relating the programs and also provided definitions for each program/career.

Radiologist---Medical Doctors that specialize in diagnosing and treating disease and injury by analyzing medical imagining techniques (X-rays, CT/MRI, PET, ultrasound).

Radiology Technologist—Perform diagnostic imaging procedures like X-rays, MRI scans and CT scans. CT—Uses X-ray technology to take cross-sectional images, MRI—Uses non-ionizing radio frequency electromagnetic waves to create 3 dimensional images.

Radiation Therapist---(X-ray therapy)---Provide radiation therapy prescribed by radiologists, prepare equipment (treatment and protection devices), review prescription & diagnosis.

Medical Dosimetry---A part of radiation oncology (cancer). Use dedicated computers to design and calculate radiation plans for cancer treatment.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist—Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals (which emit radiation) and other meds. They then use scanners to monitor functions of tissues/organs where the drugs localize.

PET (Positron Emission Tomography)—A type of nuclear imaging--Uses small amounts of radioactive materials, a special camera, and a computer to help evaluate organ and tissue functions.

Medical Sonographers---Use sound waves to diagnose various medical conditions of the breast, heart, blood vessels, and musculoskeletal system.

Cardiac Sonography—Use ultrasound (imaging machines and transducers that use high frequency sound waves to examine the heart’s chambers, walls, valves, and vessels.

Breast Sonography—Use ultrasound to take pictures of the tissues inside the breast. Often times used as a follow up test to mammograms.

.100 Best Jobs 2016Money.usnews.com/careers

#1 Orthodontist

#2 Dentist

#4 Anesthetist

#5 Physician’s Assistant

#6 Nurse Practitioner

#7 Psychiatrist

#8 Pediatrician

#9 Anesthesiologist

#10 Obstetrician & Gynecologist

#11 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

#12 Optometrist

#14 Respiratory Therapist

#15 Podiatrist

#16 Surgeon

#19 Physician

#22 Registered Nurse

#53 Dietician &Nutritionist

#55 Chiropractor

#65 Respiratory Therapist

#80 Nurse Mid-Wife

How were the rankings determined?

Median Salary (30 percent)

Employment Rate (20 percent)

10-Year Growth Volume (15 percent)

10-Year Growth Percentage (15 percent)

Job Prospects (10 percent)

Stress Level (5 percent) Work-Life Balance (5

percent)

Reading ListFor Students Interested in Health Care

Below is a list of books with varying topics that you may enjoy reading for pleasure, but are related to health care in some way. While it is important to be strong in science and math for a health career, it is very important to read. Many of these first-hand accounts provide a wonderful insight into the health care world.

The Man who touched his own heart—This book is a story about the heart and takes you back from the first “explorers” who dug up cadavers to the first heart surgeries, to heart transplants and current medical efforts to prolong the heart. Note: Some explicit details. Amazon.com

Still Alice---This novel is about an accomplished professor diagnosed with Alzheimer’s that learns that her worth is comprised of more than her ability to remember things. This was recently made into a movie. Lisa Genova (Author), Amazon.com

The Pact—A story about teenagers from a rough neighborhood that had above average intelligence and were accepted into a magnet school. One of the teens convinced the other two to join him in his pursuit of becoming a dentist. The book follows their story of attending college together and supporting each other to meet their goals. Authors: Sampson Davis, George Jenkins, Rameck Hunt, and Liza Frazier Page. Amazon.com

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Locks---This is the story of a poor black tobacco farmer whose cells were taken without her knowledge in 1951 and how this became one of the most important tools in medicine. Author: Rebecca Skloot, Amazon.com

Healing the Wounds---A Physician Looks at his Work---The story of a family practitioner in both urban and rural settings. He answers questions such as, “What do you do when you make a serious medical mistake?” “What do you say to a patient that wants reassurance when the diagnosis is uncertain?”

I wasn’t strong Like This When I Started Out: True Stories of Becoming a Nurse---Collection of reflections from nurses. Patient care, first “sticks”, first births, demanding shifts and other topics are covered. Editor: Lee Gutkind, Amazon.com.

License to Heal---A 30 year veteran, Steve Bentley, an ER Physician in a variety of North Carolina emergency rooms shares his views on the pain, blood, tragedy, hope, compassion, and excitement experience by patients and ER staff. Amazon.com.

The Nurses: A Year of Secrets, Drama, and Miracles with the Heroes of the Hospital—Alexandra Robbins follows nurses in 4 hospitals and interviewed many others. She tells the story of how nursing is more than a career and that it is one of the most important, fascinating, and dangerous professions in the world. Amazon.com

The Human Side of Medicine: Learning What It’s Like to be a Patient and What It’s Like to be a Physician---This book is about the importance of mastering the human side of medicine just as you would master biology and how this ability can be taught. Author: Laurence Savett, Amazon.com.

Between Expectations: Lessons from a Pediatric Residency---Pediatrician, Megan Weir writes about her residency at Children’s Hospital Boston and Boston Medical Center. She talks about what it is like to work with sick children, sleep deprivation, stress and heartbreak, joy, hope and happy endings. Amazon.com

The Other Side---A British Physician shares diary entries about her experience with cancer at the age of 29 and her choice to stop treatment and enjoy the rest of her life. Author---Kate Granger

Doctors: The Biography of Medicine—A great history read on the development of modern medicine told through physician-scientists whose determination paved the way. Author: Sherwin B. Nuland.

The Nerdy Nurses Guide to Technology---Brittney Wilson, an RN gives us a reference guide and practical application tools to embrace technology and be successful. (Use social media to advance your nursing career, use a tablet to improve nursing care, etc.).

Rule Number Two---The story of Heidi Kraft’s deployment to Iraq as a clinical psychologist. Her account centers around the Rule Number One: Young Men Die and Rule Number Two: Doctor’s Can Change Rule Number One. This is a powerful firsthand account of providing comfort during the chaos of war.

Letters to a Young Doctor---A Collection of stories and letters by Richard Selzer about his medical and surgical career. The book is said to inspire those considering a career in health care. Humorous and Candid.

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Website Resources

Health Careers (Both General and Specific)www.adea.org/GoDental (Dental)DentalDegree.org (Dental)Discovernursing.com (great website for those interested in nursing)ForensicNursing.orgAAMC.org (Aspiring Doctors)www.psychologycareercenter.org (psychology)www.aota.org (Occupational Therapy)www.apta.org (Physical Therapy)www.asha.org (Speech-Language Pathology)careers.socialworkers.org (social worker)beasocialworker.org (social worker)www.asrt.org/main/careers (Radiological Services)www.apha.org (Public Health)www.naemt.org/about_ems/emsCareers.aspxcareerinpharmacy.weebly.com (pharmacy)www.pharmacyforme.org (pharmacy)Explorehealthcareers.org (Great website for exploring health professions, health related education/training programs, financial aid resources, current issues in healthcare, videos/info. from real healthcare professionals.www.coolsciencecareers.rice.eduwww.mynextmove.orgcareerprofiles.infowww.careercornerstone.org

mappingyourfuture.orgwww.bls.gov/ooh/

Colleges/ScholarshipsKnowhow2go.comwww.petersons.comscholarships.com (free college scholarship search and financial aid info.home.myscholly.com (Find scholarships—Cost $2.99)