Health Sciences
Make a Difference
What if high school was all you needed to get started on your dream job? Many healthcare careers don't require a college degree. You can begin making a difference sooner than you thought.
Which pathways are offered?
Certified Medical Assistant—Students develop the knowledge base, skills, and behaviors that entry-level medical assistants need to succeed. Students are introduced to anatomy and physiology, diagnostic tests, diseases and disorders, treatments, and nutrition.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)—This pathway prepares students to work under the supervision of licensed health care professionals to perform direct basic nursing care in medical settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics.
Pharmacy Technician—This pathway prepares students to assist licensed pharmacists in providing health care and medications to patients in medical settings such as hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and labs.
What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?*
Some of the jobs include:
Medical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
*Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school.
What could my future look like in this career field?**
**Data is from Lightcast and is updated frequently.
Which industry-recognized, in-demand certifications and exams can my student prepare for?
- American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) exam
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam
- National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Medical Assisting exam
- Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) exam
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)
