Health Science
Health Science
Health science jobs are found at a variety of different sites. You could work in a hospital, office, clinic, or nursing home. Or you could work on a cruise ship, at a sports arena, or within a patient's home.
Health science workers promote health and wellness. They diagnose and treat injuries and disease. As a physician, dentist, or nurse, you could work directly with patients. You could also work in a laboratory to get information used in research or provide administrative support by keeping medical records.
Education Pathway
Middle School CTE Courses
- Exploration of Health Science Profession (BTMS)
High School CTE Courses
- Allied Health Assisting (FPCHS)
Postsecondary Certificates
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Emergency Medical Technician (FTC)
- Nurse Assistant - Articulated (FTC)
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Phlebotomy (FTC)
Associate Degrees
- Emergency Medical Services
- Health Information Technology
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
Bachelor Degrees
- Nursing
- Radiography
- Pediatrician
Industry Certifications
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
Clubs and Activities to Explore
- SkillsUSA
- Participate in a Wellness Fair
- Health Occupations of America (HOSA)
- Science Club
Career Possibilities
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Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in the general population. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment
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Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
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Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.
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Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.
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Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
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Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a physician.