Healthcare & First Response
Explore careers in healthcare and emergency services—from nursing and paramedics to doctors and first responders. This pathway helps you learn first aid skills, understand how healthcare works, and discover opportunities to help others in your community.
Career Alignment:
Doctor, Nurse, Physician
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Speech-Language Pathologist
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Pharmacist
Social Worker
Nutritionist/Dietitian
Building your Award:
Find Bronze Award examples to support activity planning
Example SMART Goal (Bronze, 13 weeks):
Over 13 weeks, I’ll spend 1 hour per week learning first aid and emergency response skills. I’ll study common emergencies (burns, cuts, choking, CPR basics) and work toward first aid certification.
Example Assessor:
First aid instructor, school nurse, or healthcare professional
Example ORB Log:
Studied burn treatment protocols today. We learned proper cooling techniques and why ice shouldn’t be used directly. Practiced the recovery position. Reviewing choking response next week.
Example SMART Goal (Bronze, 13 weeks):
First responders need to be physically fit. For 13 weeks, I’ll do cardio training for 1 hour per week, building endurance and stamina while tracking my progress.
Example Assessor:
Gym teacher, running coach, or fitness instructor
Example ORB Log:
Completed my run today without stopping. That’s further than when I started! My pace improved and I feel less winded. Adding interval training next week.
Example SMART Goal (Bronze, 13 weeks):
I want to support healthcare in my community. For 13 weeks, I’ll volunteer 1 hour per week at a hospital, health clinic, or seniors’ residence, helping with non-medical tasks.
Example Assessor:
Volunteer coordinator, healthcare supervisor, or program manager
Example ORB Log:
Helped with patient transport and delivered meals today. I improved my communication by speaking clearly and making eye contact. Learning about different departments next week.
(Completed as a team. Participants will work together to plan and complete their journey.)
Example Activity:
Participate in a charity walk/run for a health cause with your team. Train together, fundraise, and complete the event while learning about the health issue you’re supporting.
Example Team Goal:
Our team will train together for a charity event, raise funds for a health cause, complete the event safely, and debrief on what we learned about teamwork, fitness, and the cause.
Example Assessor/Supervisor:
Charity coordinator, gym teacher, or Award Leader
