Career Technical Education (CTE)

• About Our Program

• RRPS Pathways

• Careers Available

• New Mexico Industries

• After Graduation

• Industry Certifications

Have questions about this CTE career cluster? Send us an email at CTE@rrps.net

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Do you enjoy helping people feel better? Would you like working in a hospital or other medical facility? This cluster includes careers in planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnological research and development.

RRHS PLTW Biomedical Sciences Program Page

Pre-Nursing, Medical Assistant, & Community Health Worker Dual Credit Programs Page

The Health Science Cluster has many career pathways available to students, including, but not limited to:

• Registered Nurses

• Licensed Practical Nurses

• Medical Assistants

• Phlebotomist

• Community Health Worker

• Physical Therapist

• Physical Therapist Assistant

• Occupational Therapist

• Radiologic Technologists

New Mexico has a robust and growing health science industry, meaning jobs are plentiful for graduating students. Here are some links to local industry organizations so you can see the career potential right here in our state:

• New Mexico Healthcare Association

• New Mexico Hospital Association

• New Mexico Medical Society

• HOSA Future Health Professionals-Career Technical Student Organization

• Career Pathways - NM

• NM Career Solutions

Upon graduation from our program, there are many opportunities for students to pursue post-secondary education, including, but not limited to:

• CNM: Nursing, Associate of Applied Science

• CNM: Medical Assistant, Certificate of Completion

• CNM: Community Health Worker, Certificate of Completion

Students successfully completing one of our Health Science Cluster programs may be eligible to earn some or all of the following certifications:

• CPR Heartsaver

• Basic Life Support CPR Certification

• Healthcare Professionals First Aid CPR

• Precision Exams Certifications: Biotechnology, Health Sciences Introductions

• Phlebotomy Technician

• National Healthcare Foundation Skill Standards

• State Certification In Emergency Medical Technology