What is health science?

Health science is all about keeping people healthy and helping them when they are sick or injured.

People who work in this field use science, medicine and technology to care for others. Some work directly with patients, and others work behind the scenes to support hospitals, labs or health research.

Health science careers are great for people who enjoy helping others, learning about the human body and solving problems.

COURSES

Course order	Course names	Credentials earned
1	***Foundations of Health Science (Prerequisite)	Certified Patient Care Technician
2-7	Emergency Services and Management (Prerequisite: Intro to Public Safety)	BLS Instructor with Heathcare Provider
2-7	Medical Terminology
2-3	Therapeutic Services
2-7	*Health Science Internship (HSI) (Application Process) Patient Care Tech (To be taken consecutively with HSI)
5 or 7	Career Pathway Project in Health Science

DIRECT TO CAREER

Ready to jump right into your career?

You can apply for the following jobs directly after graduating:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Medical Assistant

Phlebotomy Technicia

Required certifications:

CNA Certification

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

CPR/First Aid Certification

COLLEGE

Hone your skills before making your mark.

College pathways:

Nursing (BSN)

Pre-Medicine

Medical Assisting

Healthcare Administration

Local college options:

University of Alabama:
Nursing

Stillman College:
Biology (Pre-Med)

Shelton State:
Associate Degree Nursing
Medical Laboratory Technician

Dual Enrollment

Thinking about starting college early?

The University of Alabama, Shelton State Community College, Stillman College and Auburn University all offer dual enrollment courses you can take in high school to graduate college earlier – no matter where you decide to go to college.

DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES

Alabama-approved CRI options:

These state-approved credentials can be used to meet the college and career readiness requirements of the Alabama High School Diploma for post-secondary credentials.

Alabama Certified Employee (ACE)

BACE – Biotechnician Assistant Credentialing Exam

Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Certified EKG Technician (CET)

Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS)

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Community Health Worker – Skills for Success

Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification

Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD)

Lifeguard Certification (American Lifeguard Association or American Red Cross)

Mental Health Worker – Skills for Success

National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)

National Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

National Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Public Safety Telecommunicator

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