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College/Post Secondary school: University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire

Major: Athletic Training

Minor: Functional Performing Arts

Internship: Providing healthcare coverage for Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps during their 2018 and 2019 performance tours.

Research: Studying injuries in marching band performers and comparing injuries to traditional collegiate athletes.

Certification: Certified EMT, Certified Athletic Trainer in May 2021.

Current Career Plans: Currently working as a per diem EMT in the Twin Cities area.

Future Career Plans: Receive Master’s Degree online while working in a local Twin Cities high school as an Athletic Trainer.

Classes/Activities:

• 916 Career and Technical School EMT Program

• Symphonic Band

• Jazz Band

• Marching Band

• Fusion IndoorDrumline

Teachers that inspired me:

• Mr. Aaron Hammerman, Band Director

• Mr. Chuck Rud, EMT program instructor

College/Post Secondary school:

1. University of Wisconsin in Eau Claire

2. Missouri State University

Major:

1. B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders

2. Doctorate in Audiology

Career: Clinical Audiologist for a medical clinic in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. I complete hearing evaluations and provide hearing aids for pediatrics and adults.

Awards/Clubs/Volunteer

• National Honor Society

• Bowling Club - Most Improved Player Award

• Boy Scouts - Eagle Scout Award

College/Post Secondary school:

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Major: Nursing

Certification:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Career: I am currently working as a Registered Nurse on Abbott Northwestern’s neuroscience unit.

While completing my bachelors degree I worked at Cerenity Senior Care as a nursing assistant. During my last summer of college, I worked as a student nurse intern in Abbott Northwestern’s medical surgical renal unit. After graduation, I sat for the National Council Licensure Examination and became licensed as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota.

Teacher that inspired me

My interest in the medical field grew substantially while taking Human Anatomy 1 and 2 with Ms. Zwirn. Ms. Zwirn challenged us to answer the “how” and “why” when it came to the human body, and I still apply these questions to my work daily. I love to dig deeper into the “how/why” behind my patients’ various diagnoses, and how the medications and treatments that the medical team provide are aiding in my patients’ recovery.

Awards/Clubs

While at North, I was involved in band, National Honor Society, and was a member of the swim team, nordic ski team, and lacrosse team.

• Diplomas / Certificates
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Post-Degree Certificates
• PhD / Doctorate
• Professional Degree

Snapshot:

Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.

Median Wage: $32.89/Hr

Other Job Titles:

Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Technologist), Radiographer, Radiological Technologist

Educational Investment:

2 years (Associate Degree) Dunwoody College of Technology

4 years (Bachelor's Degree) St. Catherine University

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Snapshot:

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Median Wage: $26.26/Hr

Other Job Titles:

Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician

Educational Investment:

Less than one year Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

2 years (Associate's Degree) St. Paul College

4 years (Bachelor's) University of MN-Twin Cities

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Snapshot:

Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.

Median Wage: $26.55/Hr

Other Job titles: Community Health Consultant, Education Coordinator, Health Education Coordinator, Public Health Educator, Health Education Teacher

Educational Investment:

4 yrs (Bachelor's) Mankato State University

4 yrs (Bachelor's) Winona State University

4+ yrs (Master's) University of MN

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Snapshot:

Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.

Median Wage: $20.50/Hr

Other Job Titles:

Coder, Health Information Clerk, Health Information Specialist, Health Information Technician (Health Information Tech), Medical Records Clerk

Educational Investment:

1-2yrs St Paul College

1-2yrs Century College

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• Work part-time at a hospital or nursing home.

• Volunteer with the Red Cross, M Health Fairview, Allina Health, Regions Hospital and more

• Look into earning CNA, PCA/HHA and/or CPR/BLS certification (see CNA section)

• Take classes in high school that support careers in Diagnostics Services and Informatics:

Anatomy, chemistry, computer applications, psychology, sociology, statistics, world Information Technologies, math, child development, family life, health

• Enroll in one of the four Health Sciences courses at NE Metro 916 CTE

There are plenty of classes and exploration opportunities you can do right now while you are in high school that will help you discover more about careers in Health Sciences. In addition to what we offer, you and also consider one of four programs of study at NE Metro 916 Career & Technical Education. Check it out!

• DENTAL CAREERS

• EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT)

• INTRODUCTION to MEDICAL CAREERS

• MEDICAL CAREERS (Honors)

The Wilder African American Babies Coalition & Projects (AABC) and Cultural Wellness Center (CWC) is looking for 20 high school seniors interested in the health care field and equity & equality justice to learn about how health outcomes affect African American and Indigenous people from diverse experts in the health care field. LEARN MORE HERE

There are two FREE 5-week sessions available: June 2021 and September 2021.

Questions: akhmiri@culturalwellnesscenter.org

Send applications to sameerah.bilal-roby@wilder.org by April 1, 2021

Imaging Assistant at University of Minnesota

Diagnostic Imaging Assistant at Allina Health

Radiologic Technologist at Preventive Diagnostics Inc

Phlebotomist at Center for Reproductive Medicine

Health and Wellness Specialist at LA Fitness

ROI Medical Records Specialist

Clinic Administrator at Health Path Chiropractic

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Video Captioner at Rev

Tutor in Minneapolis

Seasonal - Recreation Program Assistant

Education Assistant at St. Croix Preparatory Academy

Park Services Coordinator

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