Career And College Prep

Health Sciences

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 pathways are offered?

Health Therapeutic—This pathway prepares students to diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illnesses independently or as part of a healthcare team; provide treatment and counsel to patients; and help build or restore daily living skills to people with disabilities or developmental delays.


Health Informatics—This pathway prepares students to manage patient data and information, financial information, and use computer applications related to health care processes and procedures.

What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?*

Some of the jobs include:

  • Admitting clerk
  • Medical assistant
  • Medical biller
  • Medical transcriptionist
  • Medical and health services manager
  • Advanced practical nurse
  • Certified nurse assistant (CNA)
  • Registered nurse pharmacy technician
  • Pharmaceutical sales representative

*Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school.

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What could my future look like in this career field?**

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**Data is from Lightcast and is updated frequently.

Which industry-recognized, in-demand certifications and exams can my student prepare for?

  • BLS Instructor