Health Science Pathways
HEALTH SCIENCE
Health Sciences careers include planning, managing, and providing services in therapeutics, diagnostics, health informatics, support areas, and biotechnology research and development.
Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) offer valuable leadership and career development opportunities for students in various pathways. The CTSO for Health Science is Hosa Health Science CTSO.
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*STEM students take all three courses at ECCA. ECHS and SEHS students take courses 1 and 2 at ECHS and SEHS. Course 3 is taken at ECCA.
**STEM students only - all three courses at ECCA.
*STEM students take all three courses at ECCA. ECHS and SEHS students take courses 1 and 2 at ECHS and SEHS. Course 3 is taken at ECCA.
**STEM students only - all three courses at ECCA.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: ALLIED HEALTH & MEDICINE
Careers in this pathway focus on identifying, evaluating & preventing diseases and disorders, dietary and nutrition services, and rehabilitation.
Courses: Introduction to Healthcare Science, Essentials of Healthcare, and Allied Health & Medicine
LOCATIONS:* ECHS ∙ SEHS ∙ ECCA
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: PATIENT CARE
This pathway prepares students to work directly with patients by teaching policies, communication, and protocols.
Courses: Introduction to Healthcare Science, Essentials of Healthcare, and Patient Care Fundamentals
LOCATIONS:* ECHS ∙ SEHS ∙ ECCA
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: SPORTS MEDICINE
This pathway is for careers that focus on improving the body’s performance, recovering from injury, and preventing future injuries.
Courses: Introduction to Healthcare Science, Essentials of Healthcare, and Sports Medicine
LOCATIONS:* ECHS ∙ SEHS ∙ ECCA
BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
This pathway involves careers in
bioscience research and development as it applies to human health.
Courses: Introduction to Healthcare Science, Essentials of Biotechnology, and
Applications of Biotechnology
LOCATION:** ECCA