May 19, 2025 3:30 a.m.
Last week, more than two dozen Roseburg High School students were recognized for completing the training and workforce required to earn professional certifications in healthcare and emergency services – credentials that will help launch their future careers.
A Roseburg School District release said through expanding career pathway programs through RHS and Umpqua Community College, students have completed the instructional components needed to pursue certification as Level 1 Certified Nursing Assistants, Phlebotomists, and Emergency Medical Technicians. Additionally, students in the RHS Fire Science program were recognized for completing coursework along the UCC associate of applied science degree pathway.
These dual credit programs allow students to earn college credit and industry credentials while still in high school, preparing them to enter the workforce or continue their education at UCC after graduation.
Program highlights include:
*Certified Nursing Assistant – This program honored ten students who have completed their training.
*Emergency Medical Technician- The EMT pathway celebrated five students who completed their coursework to prepare for their EMT certification exams.
*Phlebotomy Certificate – This program recognized ten students for completing their training.
*Fire Science Pathway – Five students were celebrated as the first participants, completing foundational coursework in fire safety and emergency response.
In addition, the Umpqua Health Alliance presented its first-ever UHA Healthcare Pathway Innovator Scholarship. This $2,000 scholarship was created to recognize students who have taken the lead in developing and expanding healthcare career pathways at Roseburg High School
The award was presented to Nilisha Patel, who reinstated the HOSA club at RHS and who was among eight students to apply. In a surprise announcement, the seven other applicants all received a $1,000 scholarship.
To learn more about career pathways offered through Roseburg Schools and UCC, go to: https://www.roseburg.k12.or.us/community/career-pathways.