Health Career Foundations

Pathway: Health Sciences

Find your place in the world of healthcare

In the world of healthcare and medicine, there are hundreds of career paths to explore and directions to take. If you’re interested in healthcare but aren’t sure where you fit into that world, Health Career Foundations can help. In this program, you’ll discover the many options that exist in healthcare, and find the path that’s right for you. We give you a solid foundation to set you up for success in any healthcare field.

While learning in our simulated patient rooms, you’ll -

Get experience in basic patient care skills
Learn medical terminology
Practice infection control and patient safety
Participate in clinical scenarios
Learn anatomy and physiology
Dive into medical law, ethics, and HIPPA
Explore health information technology and healthcare systems

This program is excellent preparation for our other Health Career programs and is recommended for 11th graders.

Learn to Use

Tools & Equipment

Anatomage Table
Stethoscopes
Blood pressure cuffs
EKG
Bandages and wound dressings
Personal protection equipment

Earn Certifications

Through this program, you’ll be prepared to earn -

CPR certification
American Heart Association First Aid
Stop the Bleed

Earn College Credit

Up to 10 free college credits available*

*Students must meet requirements.

The number of credits varies by college.

Future Career Options & Earnings

Future Career Options & Earning Potential

The range of pay for professionals in various health careers covers a broad range and depends upon many factors. Below are annual salary ranges for a few roles this program may lead you into.

With a HS diploma (some certification could be required):

Home Health Aid - Entry Level: $27,880 | Median: $35,000 | High End: $42,790
Occupational Therapy Aid - Entry Level: $29,650 | Median: $39,050 | High End: $50,160
Nursing Assistant - Entry Level: $36,830 | Median: $39,570 | High End: $46,740
Medical Equipment Preparer (Central Sterile Tech) - Entry Level: $37,750 | Median: $45,670 | High End: $58,050

With additional college and/or advanced certifications:

Medical Assistant - Entry Level: $35,000 | Median: $39,870 | High End: $48,330
EMT - Entry Level: $35,360 | Median: $39,870 | End: $49,620
Phlebotomist - Entry Level: $36,850 | Median: $39,860 | High End: $48,890
Pharmacy Tech - Entry Level: $35,430 | Median: $44,340 | High End: $54,740
Surgical Assistant - Entry Level: $37,460 | Median: $56,430 | High End: $89,130
Health Information Tech & Medical Registrar - Entry Level: $46,790 | Median: $67,150 | High End: $103,510

* Note: Jobs titles and salary data are taken directly from O*Net.