CAREER AND COLLEGE PREP
Health Science
Make a Difference
What if high school was all you needed to get started on your dream job? Many healthcare careers don’t require a college degree. You can begin making a difference sooner than you thought!
Which pathway is offered?
Health Science—This pathway prepares students to work directly with patients to provide care, treatment, counseling, and health information. Students gain an understanding of health-related topics, including human anatomy, physiology, disease prevention, medical terminology, and patient care.
What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?*
Examples of jobs include:
- Admitting clerk
- Advanced practical nurse
- Certified nursing assistant (CNA)
- Medical and health services manager
- Medical assistant
- Medical biller
- Medical transcriptionist
*Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school.
What could my future look like in this career field?**
**Data is from Lightcast and is updated frequently.