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 14 percent through 2028 adding 1.9 million new jobs.
Programs of Study
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Level 1: Health Science Education
- Level 2: Anatomy & Physiology2 -or- Rehabilitation Careers
- Level 3: Rehabilitation Careers -or- Anatomy & Physiology2
- Level 4: Exercise Science -and/or- Clinical Internship
2Satisfies one lab science credit for graduation.
- 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 -or- Public Health & Epidemology -or- Medical Assisting
- Level 4: Clinical Internship
2Satisfies one lab science credit for graduation.
- Medical Terminology
- Work-Based Learning: Career Practicum
Resources
Clinical Internship Self-Paced Training Course
Nursing Education Self-Paced Training Course
- Nursing Education Documents
- Self-Paced Training Module Guides
- ACT Resources for Health Science
- Facts to Remember About Health Science Courses
- Health Science Program of Study Justifications
- Health Science Equipment List
- Heath Science Standards Resource List
- Industry Credentials
- Program of Study Marketing Materials
Diagnostic Services ResourcesDiagnostic Services Resources