Health and Human ServicesBy Jadyn, Taisha, Haven, Riley

Health and Human Services• In this focus area, you will get a broad overview of

many helpful skills and attitudes

Fields:• health care• child and family services• teaching • legal services sector

Interests • Helping people• Using applied science or technology• Conflict resolution skills• Awareness of cross-cultural differences• Reading, writing, and speaking a second language

Skills and Competencies• Understanding human interactions• Ability to motivate others• Oral questioning skills• Presentation and teaching skills• Reading and interpreting written reports and

charts

Employment

• Group home worker• Nurse’s aide• Youth group leader

Certificate Programs• Community support worker• Special education assistant• Health care management

Degree programs• Bachelor of education• Bachelor of social work• Bachelor of laws

Diploma Program• Child and youth care counsellor• Criminal justice• Paralegal assistant• Practical nursing

Sample Occupations

PhysiotherapistJob description: Help people that are ill or injured return to a healthy life• Up to 30 patients per day Education: You need to complete an accredited university program, meet license requirement in province. After you need a bachelors degree (4 years) masters degree (2-3 years)Earnings: Beginning- earn between $35,000 and $55,000 a year, with more experience you can earn up to $100,000 a yearHours: Most work 40-50 hrs/week, Part time also available

Dental HygienistsJob Description: Trained health care professionals who help maintain the dental health of their patients.• Clean teeth, X-rays and report any problems to

dentistEducation: Entrance requires- High school diploma, some require at least 1 year of university studies, most programs last 2-4 yearsEarnings: some entry-level hygienists can earn less than $20/hr, those with high level education can earn up to $60/hrHours: Most work fewer then 35hr/week

Police officerJob Description: Responsible for enforcing the law, they may called to any type of situation where people have been injured, the public peace is being disturbed, or a crime has been committed.

Education: generally need to be a Canadian citizen, college programs that are particularly relevant include criminal justice, public safety, and sociologyEarning: Full time $50,000 to $85,000 a year, more experienced officers can earn over $85,000 a year Hours: Most officers work 40 hrs/week

Some Courses required at VSS

Biology 11 • Recommended: SC10 with a 67% or better • Requires mastering large amounts of material consists of 6 main themes:• Mycology• Microbiology• Adaptation and evolution• Ecology• Plants biology• Animal biology

Family Studies 12• Two major units of study: Child

Development and parenting, and housing and interior design.

• Give you the opportunity to participate in a simulated real care baby

Psychology 12It’s the scientific study of the human mind and its functionsTopics covered in Psychology 12:• States of consciousness• The developing child• Adolescence and adulthood• Perception• Memory• Intelligence• Personality• Psychological Disorders and therapy

Law 12• Discussions and debating• Students participate in a mock trial at the court

house as lawyers, judges and witnesses• Current controversial legal issues are explored• Useful legal knowledge• For those interested in law, law enforcement and

social work

Sample course packages

Jadyn• Jadyn would like to do physiotherapy as her future career. Her goal is to get a masters degree in kinesiology and pass the state administered national exam in physiotherapy.

Taisha• Taisha would like to go to University and study to become a dental hygienist. She enjoys learning about all the different sciences that she needs to take to become this.

Haven

• Haven wants to go to university and study psychology. She enjoys learning about sciences and human nature. She would enjoy this job a lot.

Riley•Riley would like to become an enforcer of the law (batman) because its sounds like a cool job and would bring an adventurous life.