Pre-Med & Nursing

Career Cluster: Health Services

Career Pathway:
Pre-Med & Nursing

Embarking on a career in healthcare involves a journey of compassion, expertise, and service to humanity. Professionals in this field dedicate their efforts to promoting and restoring well-being, utilizing medical knowledge, technological advancements, and interpersonal skills to provide optimal patient care. Whether as a nurse, physician, administrator, or allied health professional, a healthcare career offers a dynamic and rewarding pathway focused on improving the lives of individuals and communities.

Potential Course Sequence

*ICCSD Graduation Requirements

View our High School Program of Studies for a complete list of course offerings and descriptions

Career-Related Electives

• AP Psychology

• AP Human Geography

• World Language

• Sociology

• Culinary Arts 1, 2, & 3

• Child Growth & Development

• Child Health / Safety / Nutrition

• Chemistry or AP Chemistry

• Physics or AP Physics

*Career Related Electives are not limited to the options above. See your school counselor for additional learning options.

Career-Related Activities

• HOSA - Health Occupations Students of America

• Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

• Science Olympiad

• STEAM Institute

• American Red Cross Club

• Global Health Club

• TALK (Mental Health Club)

• UNICEF Club

• Psych Club

Internship Experiences

• Career Inspire

• Kirkwood Career Caravan

• Internships: Kirkwood Workplace Learning Connection

• Job Shadows: Kirkwood Workplace Learning Connection

• Internship Experience 1, 2, and 3

College Admission Requirements

See your school counselor regarding admission requirements for highly selective institutions.

Potential College Programs

• Medicine

• Nursing (BSN)

• Physician Assistant

• Health Science

• Physical Therapy

• Chiropractic

• Dentistry

Future
Careers

• Nursing

• Doctor of Medicine

• Medical Assistant

• Paramedic

• Chiropractor

• Physical Therapist

• Dentist

Community Partnerships

• Mercy Hospitals

• UI Health Care

• Oaknoll, Keystone, Melrose Meadows, Stirlingshire, Windmill Manor, Brown Deer Place

• North Liberty, Coralville, Iowa City Fire Stations

• Iowa City Free Medical Clinic

• VA Medical Center

• Mercy Pediatric Clinic

• Progressive Rehab