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Health and Human Services

Middle School

Pathway: Health & Human Services

Family & Consumer Science Exploratory I
Family & Consumer Exploratory II 
Health & Medical Sciences Exploratory

High School

Pathway: Nurse Aide

Prepares students for entry-level healthcare and nursing careers.

School Site: GWHS

9th Grade-Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences    
10th Grade-Medical Terminology    
11th Grade-Nurse Aide I    
12th Grade-Nurse Aide II
 

Industry Certification: Students must take at least one of the listed certifications for applicable pathways.

  • Certified Nurse Aide Examination
  • Nursing Assisting Assessment
  • National Health Science Assessment

Pathway: Dental

Develops dental assisting skills including safety and infection control.

School Site: GWHS

9th Grade-Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences    
10th Grade-Medical Terminology    
11th Grade-Dental Careers I    
12th Grade-Dental Careers II

 

Industry Certification: Students must take at least one of the listed certifications for applicable pathways.

  • Dental Support Technician Certification (DSTC)
  • National Career Readiness Certificate Assessment
  • Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Examination

Industry Certification: Students must take at least one of the listed certifications for applicable pathways.

  • Dental Support Technician Certification (DSTC)
  • National Career Readiness Certificate Assessment
  • Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Examination

Pathway: Cosmetology

Prepares students for state cosmetology licensure and salon careers.

School Site: GWHS

9th Grade-Entrepreneurship    
10th Grade-Cosmetology I  
11th Grade-Cosmetology II    
12th Grade-Cosmetology III

Industry Certification: 

  • Virginia Cosmetology Licensure Exam

Pathway: Strength & Conditioning

9th Grade-Strength & Conditioning I    
10th Grade-Strength & Conditioning II    
11th Grade-Strength & Conditioning III    
12th Grade-Strength & Conditioning IV

Additional Elective:  Nutrition & Wellness

Pathway: Teachers for Tomorrow 

Prepares students for careers in education and instructional support.

School Site: GWHS

9th Grade-Child Development and Parenting
10th Grade-Introduction to Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow  
11th Grade-Teachers for Tomorrow I    
12th Grade-Teachers for Tomorrow II

Industry Certification: Students must take at least one of the listed certifications for applicable pathways.

  • ParaPro Assessment
  • Education and Training Assessment
  • Education Fundamentals Assessment