Health Science Technology

You will be introduced to the field of health care and will investigate specific job opportunities in the health care industry. You will have the unique advantage of going to various community health care agencies for observation. The second year of the program is for students who have a definite career interest, and it involves going into the health agencies for clinical practice in your area of interest. Upon successful completion, a certificate of competency is issued.

CTE to College Options for Health Science

What You’ll Learn

  • Ethical and legal aspects of health care
  • Microorganisms
  • Safety issues (fire, body mechanics, infection)
  • Anatomy & physiology
  • Nutrition
  • Diet therapy
  • CPR certification
  • First aid
  • Health care skills
  • Body systems
  • Diagnoses
  • Treatment & rehabilitation
  • Human growth & development
  • Pharmacology
  • Current health issues
  • Consumer information

Career Opportunities

  • Nursing Assistant
  • Home Health Care Aid
  • Nursing
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy
  • X-Ray Technician
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Dental Hygiene
  • EMT
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