HEALTH SCIENCES CAREER CLUSTER Nursing/Medicine/Allied Health/Dentistry Diagnostic Major – ACADEMIC CORE 9TH 10TH 11TH 12TH English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Math Elective Integrated Science Biology 1 Anatomy & Physiology Chemistry 1 Western Civilization Government U.S. History Health/PE Spanish 1 Arts Appreciation Spanish 2 TECHNICAL CORE (To complete a major a student must complete 4 required courses.) 9TH 10TH 11TH 12TH Medical Nurse Assistant Practicum in: Computer & Medical Terminology/ Pharmacy Technician Technology Intro. Health Sciences Emergency Required for Applications Procedures EKG Technician Phlebotomist PT, Speech, OT. Parenting/Child Recommended for Development Major Electives Anatomy/Physiology which relate to Chemistry 1 major SAMPLE HEALTH SCIENCES OCCUPATIONS Description: Prepare individuals to technical knowledge and skills for maintenance of health, prevention of illness, and care of the ill. High School 2 yr. Postsecondary Level Bachelor 4 yr. Or above Level Dental Office Clerk Medical Lab Assistant Athletic Trainer Critical Care/Trauma Dental Office Receptionist Nuclear Medical Technician Audiologist Cardiac Care Home Health Aide Athletic Training and Sports Med Biotechnologist Home Health Medicaid Aide Medical Records Technician Chiropractor Nurse Midwife Medical Office Clerk Dietician Assistant Dental Hygienist (BS) Nurse Practitioner Nursing Aide Emergency Medical Technician Dentist Optometrist Orderly Occupational Therapy Assistant Dietician Oral Surgeon Respiratory Therapy Technician Lab Tech Orthodontist Surgical Technician Medical Illustrator Pharmacist Dental Hygienist Medical Records Physical Therapist Dental Lab Technician Administrator Physician MRI/CAT Scan Technician Nurse Specialties: School Health Nurse Registered Nurse Obstetrics/Gynecology Speech Pathologist Ultrasound Tech Psychiatric Surgeon (May specialize) X-Ray Tech Pediatrics Licensed Practical Nurse Nurse Anesthetist POSSIBLE POST-SECONDARY SCHOOLS 2 yr. Postsecondary Bachelor 4 yr. or above Level
HEALTH SCIENCES CAREER CLUSTER Nursing/Medicine/Allied Health/Dentistry – Diagnostic Major ACADEMIC CORE 9TH 10TH 11TH 12TH English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Math Elective Integrated Science Biology 1 Anatomy & Physiology Chemistry 1 Western Civilization Government U.S. History Health/PE Spanish 1 Arts Appreciation Spanish 2 TECHNICAL CORE (To complete a major a student must complete 4 required courses.) 9TH 10TH 11TH 12TH Required for Computer & Technology Applications Intro. Health Sciences Medical Terminology/ Emergency Procedures Medical Nurse Assistant Practicum in: Pharmacy Technician EKG Technician Phlebotomist PT, Speech, OT. Recommended for Major Parenting/Child Development Electives which relate to major Anatomy/Physiology Chemistry 1 SAMPLE HEALTH SCIENCES OCCUPATIONS Description: Prepare individuals to technical knowledge and skills for maintenance of health, prevention of illness, and care of the ill. High School 2 yr. Postsecondary Level Bachelor 4 yr. Or above Level Dental Office Clerk Dental Office Receptionist Home Health Aide Medicaid Aide Medical Office Clerk Nursing Aide Orderly Medical Lab Assistant Nuclear Medical Technician Athletic Training and Sports Med Medical Records Technician Dietician Assistant Emergency Medical Technician Occupational Therapy Assistant Respiratory Therapy Technician Surgical Technician Dental Hygienist Dental Lab Technician MRI/CAT Scan Technician Registered Nurse Ultrasound Tech X-Ray Tech Licensed Practical Nurse Nurse Anesthetist Athletic Trainer Audiologist Biotechnologist Chiropractor Dental Hygienist (BS) Dentist Dietician Lab Tech Medical Illustrator Medical Records Administrator Nurse Specialties: Obstetrics/Gynecology Psychiatric Pediatrics Critical Care/Trauma Cardiac Care Home Health Nurse Midwife Nurse Practitioner Optometrist Oral Surgeon Orthodontist Pharmacist Physical Therapist Physician School Health Nurse Speech Pathologist Surgeon (May specialize) POSSIBLE POST-SECONDARY SCHOOLS 2 yr. Postsecondary Bachelor 4 yr. or above Level
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