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Health Science Technology
 Do you like to care for people or animals that are sick or help them stay well? Are you interested in diseases and in how the body works? Are you curious about the physical world and concerned about the environment? Do you like to observe, learn, investigate, or solve problems?
Can you...
... follow instructions precisely?
... pay attention to details?
... understand complex and difficult theories and systems?
... make decisions wisely and logically?
 Do you enjoy...
... analyzing data?
... solving problems?
... thinking scientifically?
... observing outcomes?
... helping people?
... being exposed to a steady stream
... of new information?
If you answered "yes" to most of these questions, you might consider a future in Health Science Technology.
People who work in this pathway like to help others, like science and research, are able to follow procedures with great accuracy, have dexterity in the use of eyes, hands, and fingers, and/or enjoy working as a member of a team. Occupations within this area are related to the promotion of health and the treatment of disease in humans and animals. These may include research, prevention, treatment, and related technologies.
Career Opportunities by Educational Level:
| High School Diploma/On the Job Training |
Junior/Technical/Community College or Apprenticeship |
Bachelor's Degree/Master's Degree/Doctorate |
Ambulance Attendant/Driver
Animal Caretaker
Dental Assistant
Dental Laboratory Technician
Dialysis Technician
Electrocardiograph Technician
Electroencephalograph Technician
Emergency Medical Technician
Florist
Home Health Aide
Medical Assistant
Robotics Technician
Ultrasound Technologist
Veterinary Laboratory Technician |
Arborist
BioMedical Equipment Technician
Cardiac Technician (EKG)
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Crop Protection/Production
Dental Assistant
Dental Laboratory Technician
Diagnostic Image Specialist
Electrocardiograph Technician
Electroencephalograph Technician
Emergency Medical Technician
Floral Designer
Florist
Hazardous Material Specialist
Home Health Aide
Industrial Hygienist
Interior Plantscaper
Irrigation Technician
Landscape Contractor
Medical Assistant
Medical Coding Specialist
Medical Lab Technologist
Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Record Technician
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Nuclear Quality Control
Nurse Registered
Nurse, LVN
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant
Radiological Therapist
Radiology Technologist
Surgical Technologist
Ultrasound Technologist
Veterinary Laboratory Technician |
Activities Therapist
Agricultural Engineer
Agricultural Scientist
Agriscience Teacher
Alternative Fuels Specialist
Anesthesiologist
Aquaculturist
Biological Scientist
Biomedical Engineer
Botanist
Chemist
Chiropractor
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Cooperative Extension Service
Dentist
Dental Hygienist
Dietitian and Nutritionist
Fish and Game Warden
Forester and Conservation
Horticulturist
Health Administrator
Laboratory Analyst/Environmental
Landscape Architect
Nurse Anesthetist
Nurse, Registered
Nursery/Orchard Manager
Occupational Therapist
Optometrist
Orthotist and Prosthetist
Pharmacist
Physical Therapist
Physician
Physician’s Assistant
Physician Surgeon
Plant Geneticist
Podiatrist
Psychiatrist
Recreational Therapist
Scientist
Speech Pathologist/Audiologist
Turf Manager
Veterinarian |
Related High School Electives
(In addition to the required courses)
The following courses will support your interest in this career path.
Health Science Technology
Accounting
Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems
AP Biology
AP Calculus
Applied Agricultural Science & Technology
Applied Agricultural Science & Technology Career Preparation
Art
Band, Orchestra, Choral
Business Computer Programming
Business Independent Study
Business Management
Chemistry A/P
Child Development
Communication Applications
Computer Science
Communications Graphics
Dance
Engineering Graphics
Environmental Systems
Family Health Needs
Food Science Technology
Geology, Oceanography & Meteorology
Health
Health Science Technology
Health Science Technology III (EMT)
Health Science Technology Career Preparation |
Family & Consumer Science Career Preparation
Horticulture Plant Production
Individual & Family Life
Introduction to Business
Introduction to World Agricultural Science & Technology
Introduction to Business
Keyboarding
Laboratory Management
Manufacturing Graphics
Manufacturing Systems
Mathematical Models with Applications
Nutrition & Food Science
Other Languages
Physical Education
Physics
A/P Physics
PreCalculus & Calculus
Public Speaking
Recordkeeping
Sociology & Psychology
SPARK/TEMPO/POINT
Speech Communications
Statistics
Technical Writing
Technology Systems
World Geography |
Related Activities
| Community Activities |
School Activities |
Candy Striper
Community Service Volunteer
Cooperative Education
Hospice Volunteer
Internships
Job Shadowing
Leadership Programs
Mentoring
Part-time Employment
Projects
Red Cross Volunteer
Service
Student Representative on:
Chamber of Commerce Committees
City or County Government Committees
YMCA/YWCA Volunteer |
Academic Competition
Academic Decathlon
Career & Technology Education
Leadership Organizations
Health Occupations Student Association
Mathematics Club
National Honor Society
Robotics Competitions
Science Club
Student Contests
Student Council
U.I.L. Academic Contests
Yearbook Staff
BioMedical Professions Academy |
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