PLTW Biomedical
Pathway Overview
This pathway prepares students for the biomedical field which puts students on track to become Nurses, Doctors, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Techs, Surgeons, Lab Techs, Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Speech & Language Pathologists, Nurse Practitioners, Veterinarians, Vet Techs, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Audiologists, MRI Techs, Physical Therapists (PTs), or Occupational Therapists (OTs) just to name a few.
Course Sequence
Intro: Principles of Biomed Science
Concentrator: Human Body Systems
Concentrator: Medical Intervention (New Offering '22-'23)
Capstone: Biomedical Innovation (Not Offered 22-23)
Career Outlook
careerpathways-nm.com; bls.gov
Healthcare is the most demanded & highest paying career field in NM & the US. Registered Nurse is #1 in-demand job in NM with a median annual salary of $75,000.
Below are a few more examples:
Occupation | Annual Openings-NM | Salaries-NM | |
|---|---|---|---|
Registered Nurse | 1243 | Median-$75,350 Top 10%-$116,230 | |
| 884 | Median-$31,320 Top 10%-$50,580 | |
Physical Therapist | 87 | Median-$93,310 Top 10%-$126,780 | |
Licensed Practical Nurse | 201 | Median-$51,350- Top 10%-$65,520 | |
Radiologic/MRI Technologist | 92 | Median-$59,370 Top 10%-$90,000 | |
Digital Medical Sonographer | 45 | Median-$73,630 Top 10%-$105,340 |
Teacher
Ms. Chelsea Mont; Chelsea.mont@rrps.net
For More Info: See Ms. Mont in ET 120 or talk to your counselor.