Graduates of the Health Assisting program can pursue a variety of careers in nursing, diagnostics, and healthcare support, including:

Patient Care Technician (PCT)

• Provides basic nursing care and assists patients with daily activities under the supervision of medical staff.
  
  

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• Supports nurses by helping patients with personal care and monitoring their health status.
  
  

Home Health Aide (HHA)

• Assists patients with daily living tasks and provides basic health services in their homes.
  
  

Phlebotomist

• Collects blood samples from patients for testing and analysis.
  
  

EKG Technician

• Operates electrocardiogram equipment to monitor heart activity.
  
  

Rehabilitation Aide

• Supports physical therapists by helping patients with exercises and therapy activities.
  
  

Personal Care Assistant

• Helps individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses with everyday tasks and personal care.
  
  

Dietary Aide

• Assists in preparing and serving meals for patients in healthcare facilities.
  
  

Pharmacy Technician

• Helps pharmacists prepare and dispense medications and manage inventory.
  
  

Medical Receptionist / Front Desk Coordinator

• Greets patients, schedules appointments, and manages front-office operations in healthcare settings.

Students who pursue further education after completing the Health Assisting program can qualify for advanced roles in nursing, healthcare management, and public health.

Associate's Degree (2 years)

• Associate in Applied Science in Health Sciences

• Associate in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor's Degree (4 years)

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Bachelor of Health Administration

Master's Degree (6+ years)

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

• Master of Public Health (MPH)

Health Careers with College Degrees:

• Registered Nurse (Bachelor's/Master's) - $97,000/year

• Healthcare Administrator (Bachelor's/Master's) - $118,000/year 

• Nurse Practitioner (Master's) - $128,000/year

These roles offer leadership opportunities and expanded responsibilities in patient care, healthcare systems, and community health.

24 exploratory students will be accepted into the program each year. This program has a maximum occupancy of 24 students per grade level, 72 students in total.