Health Science

Health science is one of the largest industries in the country, with more than 11 million jobs, including the self-employed. The health science industry includes establishments ranging from small-town private practice physicians who employ only one medical assistant to busy inner city hospitals that provide thousands of diverse jobs. More than half of all non-hospital health service establishments employ fewer than five workers. On the other hand, almost two-thirds of hospital employees were in establishments with more than 1,000 workers.

Additional Information

Wage and employment in the health services industry is projected to increase more than 25 percent through 2010, compared with an average of 16 percent for all industries. Employment growth is expected to account for about 2.8 million new jobs.

Programs of Study

Public Health

Level 1: Health Science Education
Level 2: Behavioral and Community Health
Level 3: Global Health and Epidemiology
Level 4: Public Health Practicum

Diagnostic Services

Level 1: Health Science Education
Level 2: Anatomy & Physiology² -or- Diagnostic Medicine
Level 3: Diagnostic Medicine -or- Anatomy & Physiology²
Level 4: Cardiovascular Services -and/or- Clinical Internship

¹Local dual credit and/or dual enrollment opportunities exist for this course.

²Satisfies one lab science credit for graduation.

Nursing Services

Level 1: Health Science Education
Level 2: Anatomy & Physiology² -or- Medical Therapeutics
Level 3 Medical Therapeutics -or- Anatomy & Physiology²
Level 4: Nursing Education

¹Local dual credit and/or dual enrollment opportunities exist for this course.

²Satisfies one lab science credit for graduation.

Emergency Services

Level 1: Health Science Education
Level 2: Anatomy & Physiology² -or- Medical Therapeutics
Level 3: Medical Therapeutics -or- Anatomy & Physiology²
Level 4: Emergency Medical Services -or- Emergency Medical Services Practicum

¹Local dual credit and/or dual enrollment opportunities exist for this course.

²Satisfies one lab science credit for graduation.

Therapeutic Services

Level 1: Health Science Education
Level 2: Anatomy & Physiology²-or- one option from Level 3
Level 3: Anatomy & Physiology² (if the student did not take A&P as Level 2, he/she must take it as a Level 3 course)/ For students who took Level 2 A&P, choices include: Dental Science -or- Pharmacological Science -or- Nutrition Science and Diet Therapy² -or- Medical Therapeutics
Level 4: Clinical Internship