Your Future in
Health Careers

First-year Health Careers students complete core studies and train as Nursing Assistants. Students prepare for clinical training at a long-term care facility. Students study the care of patients, infection control, safety procedures, rehabilitation, and interpersonal/communication skills.

Students who successfully complete the first year of Health Careers may be recommended for the second-year program. Two options are available:

Nursing Assistant Paid Work-Based Learning: Students in this program must complete the Nursing Assistant Program and pass the Michigan Comprehensive Evaluation Examination to become Certified Nursing Assistants. Students become paid employees at a medical facility and attend class at TEC two days a month.

Internship Program: Students report to an assigned medical facility daily and train with medical personnel. Students are trainees and may not receive pay for their experience. A TEC coordinator regularly visits the facility. Students must provide their own transportation and return to TEC two days a month to meet with the coordinator.

Program Curriculum
Health - CNA 
Health - Exploration
Health Internship

Extracurricular Activities
HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)

Career Options
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
EMT
Pharmacist
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Registered Nurse
Respiratory Therapist
Veterinarian
Veterinary Technician
X-ray Technician

WorkKeys
Find out which skills are needed to work in the Health industry.

Advanced training
and education

Advanced educational opportunities are available through two- and four-year colleges, hospital education programs, and military programs.

Articulation
Currently, TEC's Health Career program articulates college credit through Ferris State University, SC4 and Baker College.