Health Sciences

Health Science Education is a comprehensive program designed to meet the current and projected needs of the healthcare industry. Curriculum concepts incorporate technological advances to motivate students and prepare them to pursue a career as a future health professional, emphasizing various healthcare domains. Students are encouraged to seek work-based learning opportunities that include job shadowing, internships,pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships to support their areas of interest in healthcare.

Students may pursue the following career pathways:

• Biomedical Technology

• Healthcare Professional

• PLTW Biotechnology Research and Development

HOSA Future Health Professionals

The US Department of Education and the Health Science Education Division of ACTE endorses HOSA Future Health Professionals. HOSA Future Health Professionals, a career and technical student organization, is for students who are or have been enrolled in a Health Science Education program or are interested in a healthcare career. The mission of HOSA is to empower Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience. As an international organization, HOSA-Future Health Professionals has over 300,000 members globally. More than 90 competitive events include health science, health professions, emergency preparedness, leadership, teamwork, and recognition events. 

For more information on HOSA opportunities, visit:

• NC HOSA

• International HOSA