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Programs of Study
Programs of Study
🏥 Public Health: Undertake a comprehensive approach to health, while learning about social determinants such as poverty, discrimination, and inadequate access to resources and care; study the patterns, causes, and effects of diseases in a variety of populations, and how healthcare has changed in response to global needs; interpret and communicate statistical information relating to the distribution of disease, mortality/morbidity, health disparities, health interventions, and analyze health policies and funding.
🩻 Diagnostic Services: Examine, test, and evaluate in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, injuries or other physical conditions.
🩼 Human Performance & Therapeutic Services: Knowledge and skills necessary to recognize diseases, disorders, or injuries related to therapeutic and/or rehabilitation services and correlate the related anatomy and physiology symptoms to develop a plan of treatment with appropriate modalities.
🚑 Emergency Medical Services: Prepare for careers in the fields of emergency medicine, including in a hospital setting and pre-hospital emergency medicine; work towards qualifying for an emergency medical technician (EMT) related certification and occupations.
🧑⚕️ Nursing Services: Knowledge and skills necessary to enter into a postsecondary nursing program, leading to an RN license or advanced level credentials in nursing or as a physician.
Course List
Course List
Lahainaluna
Nursing Services
Maui High
Emergency Medical Services
Nursing Services
Molokaʻi
Nursing Services
King Kekaulike
Diagnostic Health Services
State of the Industry
State of the Industry
Worker Shortage
According to the Hawaiʻi Healthcare Workforce Initiative 2022 Report by the Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi, there are over 3,800 job openings in healthcare across the state, nearly half of which are for registered specialty nurses, certified nursing assistants, and nurse aides.
Hospitals, Clinics & Health Centers
#1
According to US News, and The Commonwealth Fund, which ranks each state’s health care system based on how well it provides high-quality, accessible, and equitable health care, Hawaiʻi had the best health care system in the U.S. in 2022.
Salary Ranges
Salary Ranges
Physical Therapist
$91K - $129K
Registered Nurse
$105K - $135K
Optometrist
$132K - $171K
Dentist
$203K - $388K
Psychiatrist
$212K - $405K
Physician
$263K - $503K
Source: careerexplorer.hawaii.edu
UH Degrees & Certificates
UH Degrees & Certificates
UH Maui College
Dental Hygiene (AS)
Human Services (AS, CA, CO)
Nurse Aide (CO)
Nursing, Associate (AS)
Nursing, Practical (CA)
Pharmacy Technician (CO)
Hawaiʻi Community College
Human Services (CO)
Nursing, Associate (AS)
Nursing, Practical (CA)
Substance Abuse Counseling (CO)
Windward Community College
Mental Health Technician (CO)
Agripharmatech (CA)
Leeward Community College
Health Information Technology (AS, CA, CO)
Substance Abuse Counseling (CO)
Honolulu Community College
Human Services (AAS, CA, CO)
Occupational & Environmental Safety Management (AS, CA)
UH Mānoa
Aging (UCert)
Athletic Training (MS)
Biochemistry (BS, BA)
Biological Engineering (BS)
Biology (BS, BA)
Biomedical Sciences (PhD)
Biomedical Sciences (Tropical Medicine) (PhD, MS, GCert)
Cell and Molecular Biology (PhD, MS)
Chemistry (PhD, MS, BS, BA)
Clinical Psychology (GCert)
Clinical Research (GCert)
Communication Sciences and Disorders (MS)
Dental Hygiene (BS)
Developmental & Reproductive Biology (PhD, MS)
Dietetics (BS)
Disability & Diversity (GCert)
Epidemiology (PhD)
Expanded Function Dental Hygiene in Pediatrics (UCert)
Gerontology (GCert)
Kinesiology & Rehabilitation Science (MS, BS)
Mathematical Biology (UCert)
Medical Technology (BS)
Medical Technology Clinical Training (PB)
Medicine (MD)
Microbiology (PhD, MS, BS, BA)
Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology (BS)
Molecular Cell Biology (BS)
Nursing (MS, BS)
Nursing Practice (DNP)
Nutritional Sciences (PhD, MS)
Psychology (PhD, MA, BS, BA)
Public Health (PhD, MS, MPH, BA)
Quantitative Health and Clinical Research (MS)
Kauaʻi Community College
Medical Assisting (CA)
Nurse Aide (CO)
Nursing, Associate (AS)
Nursing, Practical (CA)
Public Health (CO)
UH Hilo
Biology (BS, BA)
Chemistry (BS)
Counseling Psychology (MA)
Health Care Administration (UCert)
Health Sciences Research (GCert)
Healthcare Leadership (GCert)
Indigenous Public Health (UCert)
Kinesiology & Exercise Sciences (BA)
Nursing (BS)
Nursing Practice (DNP)
Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD)
Pharmacy Studies (BA)
Pre-Pharmacy (UCert)
Psychology (BA)
Rural Health (GCert)
UH West Oʻahu
Hawaiian and Indigenous Health & Healing (UCert)
Health Care Administration (UCert)
Long Term Care (UCert)
Substance Abuse and Addiction Studies (UCert)
Kapiʻolani Community College
Adult Residential Care Home Operator (CO)
Community Health Worker (CO)
Dental Assisting (CA, CO)
Emergency Medical Technician (CO)
Long Term Care (CO)
Medical Assisting (AS, CA, CO)
Medical Lab Technician (AS)
Mobile Intensive Care Technician (AS, CA)
Nursing, Associate (AS)
Nursing, Practical (CA)
Occupational Therapy Assistant (AS, CO)
Physical Therapist Assistant (AS)
Radiologic Technologist (AS)
Respiratory Care Practitioner (AS)
School Health Aid (CO)
Career Possibilities
Career Possibilities
High School Degree
Home Health and Personal Care Aide
Childcare Worker
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Aide
Exercise Trainer
Psychiatric Aide
Medical Equipment Preparer
Optician
Orderly
Physical Therapist Aide
Occupational Health and Safety Technician
Hearing Aid Specialist
Associates Degree
Medical Assistant
Nursing Assistant
Dental Assistant
Coder
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Records Specialist
Medical Dosimetrist
Health Technologist
Health Technician
Paramedic
Emergency Medical Technician
Massage Therapist
Phlebotomist
Dental Hygienist
Radiologic Technician
Medical Registrar
Surgical Assistant
Surgical Technologist
Healthcare Practitioner
Psychiatric Technician
Physical Therapist Assistant
Respiratory Therapist
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Dietetic Technician
Cardiologist Technologist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
MRI Technologist
Chemical Technician
Medical Transcriptionist
Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Bachelors Degree & Higher
Registered Nurse
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Physician
Physician Assistant
Pharmacist
Nurse Practitioner
Physical Therapist
Dentist
Recreational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Dietitian
Nutritionist
Acupuncturist
Athletic Trainer
Optometrist
Surgeon
Chiropractor
Nurse Anesthetist
Obstetrician
Gynecologist
Psychiatrist
Podiatrist
Therapist
Audiologist
Orthotist
Prosthetist
Oral Surgeon
Orthodontist
Dentist
Nurse Midwife
Anesthesiologist
Genetic Counselor
Dermatologist
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