CTE Advanced
Course Descriptions

CTE Advanced Studies

Prerequisite: Two credits in one Career Cluster

Only available for 11th - 12th grade students
This culminating course is for juniors and seniors who have earned two technical credits, one of which is a completer course, in one Career Cluster. The Advanced Studies course must augment the content of the completer course and prepare students for success in transitioning to postsecondary education and future careers. Students work under the guidance of a teacher with expertise in the content of the completer course in collaboration with community members, business representatives, and other school-based personnel. The four parts of the course include writing a research paper, producing a product, developing a portfolio, and delivering a presentation. Students demonstrate their abilities to use 21st century skills. Competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

 

CTE Internship

A CTE Internship allows for additional development of career and technical competencies within a general career field. Internships allow students to observe and participate in daily operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask questions about particular careers, and perform certain job tasks. This activity is exploratory and allows the student to get hands-on experience in a number of related activities. The teacher, student, and the business community jointly plan the organization, implementation, and evaluation of an internship, regardless of whether it is an unpaid or paid internship.

Please complete this form if interested in pursuing a CTE Internship.

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Veterinary Assisting

Prerequisite - Animal Science II or Equine Science II, and teacher approval

Only available for 11th - 12th grade students

In this course students develop the skills, techniques, and knowledge to earn a veterinary assistant credential. They perform proper veterinary practice management and client relations through hands-on skills. Students formulate veterinary medical dosages using appropriate medical terminology, establish animal handling skills in practicum settings, and establish surgical and radiological procedures through skill-based scenarios. They build leadership and employability skills through authentic experiences from Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), classroom instruction, and FFA participation. Students gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Animal Science pathway.

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Emergency Medical Technician

Prerequisite - Meet all COA dual-enrollment requirements and Admission to EMS program

Requires completion of an EMT internship

Successful completion of this course will receive 3 high school credits

This college course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve North Carolina State or National Registry EMT certification.