Careers in health science encompass planning, managing, & providing health services. This includes therapeutic services, diagnostics, health informatics, support services, & biotechnology research & development.
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INTERESTS & ABILITIES
Activities that describe what I like to do
-Work under pressure
-Help sick people
-Make decisions based on logic & information
-Participate in health & science classes
-Respond quickly & calmly in emergencies
-Work as a member of a team
-Follow guidelines precisely & meet strict standards
of accuracy
Personal qualities that describe me
-Compassionate & caring
-Good at following directions
-Conscientious & careful
-Patient
-Good listener
School subjects that I like
-Biological Sciences
-Chemistry
-Math
-Occupational Health classes
-Language Arts
PATHWAYS IN THIS CLUSTER
Biotechnology Research & Development
Diagnostic Services
Health Informatics
Support Services
Therapeutic Services
Suggested Courses for This Cluster
AP Statistics
Biology Extended; AP Biology
Chemistry; AP Chemistry
Child Development
Composition; Advanced Composition
Family Relations
Foundations of Leadership
Health Occupations I, II
Integrated Science Topics
Medical Terminology
Microsoft Office
Intro to Psychology; AP Psychology
Sociology
Speech
Young Adult Medicine
Additional Courses for Specific Pathways
Biotechnology Research & Development Pathway:Algebra IIAlgebra III/TrigPhysics; AP PhysicsPreCalculus; AP CalcDiagnostic Services Pathway:Today's Tech Trends
Health Information Pathway:Accounting I, II, III, IVToday's Tech Trends
Support Services Pathway:Accounting I, II, III, IVToday's Tech Trends
Therapeutic Services Pathway:Relaxation TechniquesVet Science
Courses listed within this plan are only suggested coursework and should be individualized to meet each learner's educational and career goals.
CAREER OPTIONS IN HEALTH SCIENCE
Entry Level = *Certificate, Technical or Associate Degree or Apprenticeship = **Bachelor or Advanced Degree = ***
Biotechnology Research & Development Pathway
Epidemiologists***
Geneticists***
Gerontologists***
Mathematical Technicians**
Mathematicians***
Medical Researchers***
Pathologists***
Sociologists***
Statisticians***
Diagnostic Services Pathway
Audiologists***
Cardiopulmonary Technologists**
Cardiovascular Technologists**
Cytotechnologists***
Electrocardiograph Technicians**
Electroencephalograph Technologists**
Geneticists***
Histotechnologists**
Medical Laboratory Technicians**
Medical Technologists***
Nuclear Medicine Technologists**
Phlebotomy Technicians**
Radiologic Technologists**
Ultrasound Technologists**
Health Informatics Pathway
Cyberlibrarians***
Health Care Administrators***
Health Unit Clerks**
Hospital Admitting Clerks*
Medical Records Administrators**
Medical Records Technicians**
Medical Secretaries**
Medical Transcriptionists**
Support Services Pathway
Biomedical Engineers***
Central Supply Technicians*
Food Service Supervisors**
Food Service Workers*
Health Services Coordinators***
Laboratory Equipment Preparers*
Nuclear Technicians**
Therapeutic Services Pathway
Anesthesiologists***
Animal Chriropractors***
Art Therapists***
Certified Nursing/Aides/Assistants**
Chiropractors***
Dance Therapists***
Dental Assistants**
Dental Hygienists**
Dental Specialists***
Dentists***
Dialysis Technicians**
Dietetic Technicians**
Dietitians***
Emergency Medical Technicians**
Exercise Physiologist***
Home Health Aides*
Licensed Practical Nurses**
Massage Therapists**
Medical Assistants**
Medical Diagnostic & Treatment Specialists***
Music Therapists***
Nurse Practitioners***
Nursing Administrators***
Occupational Therapists***
Occupational Therapy Aides**
Occupational Therapy Assistants**
Opthamologists***
Opticians***
Optometric Assistants**
Optometrists***
Oral Surgeons***
Orthopedic Technicians**
Osteopathic Physicians***
Perfusionists***
Pharmacists***
Pharmacy Technicians**
Physical Therapist Assistants**
Physical Therapists***
Physical Therapy Aides*
Physician Assistants***
Podiatric Assistants**
Podiatrists***
Primary Care Physicians***
Prosthetists & Orthotists***
Psychiatric Aides**
Psychiatrists***
Radiation Therapists**
Registered Nurses**
Speech-Language Pathologists***
Sports Medicine Physician***
Surgeons***
Surgical Technicians**
Translators & Interpreters**
Urologist***
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors***
ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR SPECIFIC CAREERS
Adventure Based Activities
AP Statistics
Band; Choir; Orchestra
AP Computer Science A
Economics: AP Microecon, AP Macroecon
Family Relations
Foods I, II, III
Food Science
Keyboarding
Leadership Training
Global Language
Money Matters
Multi-Cultural Literature
Personal Financial Management
WORK-BASED LEARNING
Job ShadowYouth Apprenticeship-Health Science
CO-CURRICULAR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & ACTIVITIES
Athletics/Intramurals
FCCLA
FFA
French/German/Spanish Clubs
Peyton’s Promise
School-Based Tutoring/Mentoring
Science Olympiad
Warrior Power
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