

Health Science


Career Summary
This Youth Apprenticeship (YA) occupational area focuses on four of the five pathways within the Health Science industry. The Biotechnology Research and Development pathway is covered in the Bioscience Units in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) YA program. In the Therapeutic Services pathway, skills are required to care and treat patients through the Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, and Pharmacy Technician Units. Processes for managing patient data and information are incorporated into the Medical Office Unit, as well as all of the client services units. Therapeutic Services, Diagnostic Services, and Support Services skills are all incorporated in the choices found in the Health Science YA Ambulatory/Support Services Unit.
Career Pathways
Therapeutic Services:
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Medical Assistant
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Nursing Assistant
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Pharmacy Technician
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Dental Assistant
Health Informatics:
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Medical Office
Ambulatory/Support Services:
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Ambulatory/Support Services
Career Options
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Acupuncturist
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Athletic Trainer
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Audiologist
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Biomedical/Clinical Engineer
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Chiropractor
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Dietary Technician
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Doctor
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Dental Hygienist
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Dentist
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Fitness Coach
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Medical Lab Technologist
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Medical Office Assistant
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Microbiologist
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Paramedic
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Pathologist
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Pharmacist
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Physical Therapist
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Physician,
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Radiologist
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Registered Nurse
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Ultrasound Technician
