Healthcare Therapeutic - CMA, PCT, or EMT Pathway
The Healthcare Therapeutic Pathway introduces students to occupations and educational opportunities related to diagnosing and treating acute, episodic, or chronic illness independently or as part of a healthcare team. This Pathway also includes an introduction to the opportunities associated with providing treatment and counsel to patients as well as rehabilitative programs that help build or restore daily living skills to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.
What You Can Learn:
Advance knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of health occupations
What You Can Gain:
Basic EMT
Certified Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Certified Nurse Aide/Assistant (CMA)
Amarillo College Articulated and/or Dual Credit
What You Can Become:
(with additional education and training)
Medical Assistant
Physician
Surgeon
Nurse
What You Can Take:
Principles of Health Science
Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology
Health Science Theory
Practicum in Health Science
View the Healthcare Therapeutic (CMA/PCT/EMT) Program of Study Guide (PDF opens in a new window).