Healthcare Therapeutic

Statewide Program of Study

The Healthcare Therapeutic program of study introduces students to occupations and educational opportunities related to diagnosing and treating acute, episodic, or chronic illness independently or as part of a healthcare team.

This program of study also includes an introduction to the opportunities associated with providing treatment and counsel to patients as well as rehabilitative programs that help build or restore daily living skills to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.

Informational One Pager

This Program of Study is in our

Health Science Career Cluster

This cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostics services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.

Pathway Courses

Below are the classes that are taken in this pathway.

Having an asterisk * by the course name represents it being an advanced course.

Level 1

Principles of Health Science

Level 2

Medical Terminology

Level 3

Health Science Theory*/Anatomy and Physiology*

Level 4

Practicum in Health Science*

Certified Nursing Assistant*

Clinical Medical Assistant*

Pharmacy Technician*

Emergency Medical Technician* - Dual Credit

Patient Care Technician*

Student Expenses - Levels 3 and 4

Red Scrubs
Drug Screening
Vaccinations: TB Test, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, COVID, and Influenza

Expanded Learning Opportunities

Learning beyond the walls of the classroom is extremely important to making sure you are college and career ready. See what we offer for this pathway.

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Exploration Activities

  • Participate in Health

    Occupation Students of

    America (HOSA)

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Work-Based Learning Activities

  • Volunteer at a community

    wellness center, hospital,

    assisted living, or nursing

    home

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Industry-Based Certifications

  • Certified EKG Technician - Level 3

  • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Level 4

  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - Level 4

  • Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) - Level 4

  • Emergency Medical Technician - Level 4

  • Pharmacy Technician - Level 4

Postsecondary Opportunities

Explore what degrees that will continue your learning past high school.

Aligned Occupations

Below are potential careers that are aligned with this pathway. Review their salaries and job trends.

Medical Assistants

$29,598
Median Wage

8,862
Annual Openings

30%
Growth

Surgical Technologists

$45,032
Median Wage

1,150
Annual Openings

20%
Growth

Dental Hygienists

$73,507
Median Wage

1,353
Annual Openings

38%
Growth

Physicians and Surgeons

$213,071
Median Wage

1,151
Annual Openings

30%
Growth