This healthcare pathway prepares students for supportive roles in healthcare facilities throughout Georgia. Students develop skills in patient support, housekeeping, transport, and facility operations essential for hospital functioning. The program emphasizes reliability and patient care. Georgia's expanding healthcare facilities create career opportunities. The pathway prepares graduates for support service positions with potential advancement.
Curriculum covers patient interaction, infection control, facility safety, equipment operation, and professional conduct. Students learn to work collaboratively in healthcare teams. The pathway emphasizes attention to detail and patient dignity. Students understand healthcare regulations and safety. Field experiences in healthcare facilities develop practical understanding. Students engage with healthcare professionals. The pathway prepares graduates for support service positions in hospitals and clinics.
Georgia's healthcare expansion provides abundant support service opportunities.
Support Services at a Glance
3
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Georgia standards require competency in patient interaction, safety, and facility operations. Students must understand healthcare environments.
Courses emphasize practical skills and healthcare fundamentals. Certifications in healthcare support and safety are integrated throughout.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course | Code |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Healthcare Science | 25.52100 |
| Essentials of Healthcare | 25.44000 |
| Healthcare Support Services | — |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓First Aid
- ✓Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- ✓Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
- ✓EKG Technician
- ✓Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)
- ✓NOCTI Emergency and Medical Services
- ✓NOCTI Health Assistant
- ✓Medical Terminology Certification
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Housekeeping Technician
Entry LevelSalary range: $37,850 - $61,190
Transport Technician
Entry LevelSalary range: $37,850 - $61,190
Patient Care Support
Entry LevelSalary range: $32,290 - $41,050
Supervisor
ExperiencedSalary range: $49,150 - $62,420
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Work-based learning with hospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities, and support service companies throughout Georgia.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in HOSA-Future Health Professionals, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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