Career and College Prep
Health Science
Helping Hands, Bright Futures
If your child is always looking out for others or dreams of working in healthcare, this pathway could be a perfect fit. They’ll start building valuable skills now that can lead to meaningful, in-demand careers — even ones that don’t require a college degree. It’s a great way for them to explore their passion for helping people and take real steps toward making a difference — sooner than you might expect.
Which pathway is offered?
Diagnostic & Therapeutic Services — This pathway helps your child build skills to diagnose, treat, and support people with acute, episodic, or chronic health conditions. It can prepare them for careers in patient care, therapy, counseling, and other healthcare roles.
What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?1
Career opportunities in this field include:
- Certified nurse assistant (CNA)
- Medical assistant
- Patient care technician
- Pharmacy technician
- Cardiovascular technologist
- Phlebotomist
- Lab assistant
- ER department technician
- Home health aide
- Physical therapy aide
1Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications after a student graduates from high school.