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Strategies and Transfer Pathways for Health Professions

Strategies

Which high school courses are beneficial for students who wish to enter a health care profession?

Chemistry and Biology regents Math courses in Algebra and Geometry College course that would be applicable to a

health-related field that may be offered to a high school student (ex. English Composition, college- level biology)

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StrategiesWhat is beneficial for high school counselors to consider when working with high school students interested in health-related fields? Application deadlines Additional requirements that each individual college may

require Additional testing that high school students may need to

complete (ex. TEAS, or college placement testing) Requirements for individual programs are very specific

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What to do with those high school students we know just will not make it into a restricted

healthcare program like nursing, radiology or physical therapy assistant?

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Explain other health career/program options, such as:

Medical AssistantLiberal Arts

Medical Transcription (certificate program)Phlebotomy (certificate program)

Clinical Laboratory TechnicianHealth Studies

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Real strategy for students who may not succeed in any health profession:

High school students who are struggling in science courses, but who want a profession that will contribute to an individual’s well being should consider Human Services.

Human Services will allow students to move into a career of social work, counseling, teaching, consulting and human services management.

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Exercise Scenario 1: High school student has failed numerous

science courses and the parents are pushing for the student to enter a health profession. How and what could you say to explain options to the student and parents?

Scenario 2: High school student is average in science courses, but will probably not make it into a restricted major such as Nursing or Radiology. How would you show and explain to the student other health career professions?

Scenario 3: High school student has all pre-requisites for a restricted program. What guidance can you offer to better prepare them for a program?

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Transfer Pathways: Options

Liberal arts may prepare the student better for transferring from an associate program to a bachelor’s program.

Options for some students to transfer may be in Human Services or Health Studies.

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Transfer Pathways: SUNY Transfer Paths

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Paths exist for the health disciplines of: Biology; Dietetics; Nursing; and Nutrition Science

www.suny.edu/transfer

Transfer Pathways: SUNY Transfer Paths

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SUNY Transfer Paths summarize the common lower division requirements shared by all SUNY campuses for similar majors.

Help students identify core coursework that will prepare them for transfer.

Work with Admissions Counselors to create a transfer plan

Seamless transfer requires advance planning. Encourage students to reach out to colleges and

universities for assistance. Admissions counselors will work with high school

counselors and potential students to guide them through a seamless transfer process.

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Useful SUNY Guides for Health Care Programs

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Guide to Health and Wellness Majors

Preparing for Professional Study at SUNY

www.suny.edu/counselor/forms

QUESTIONS?

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