HEALTH SCIENCE (HS)

Overview: If you are interested in a future in any medical-related field, a Healthcare Science concentration provides challenging academic course, relevant on-the-job experience, and specialized technical skills that will prepare you for a future in this high paced, high demand career field. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, careers in the healthcare field account for almost 75 percent of the projected new job growth among professions that require at least an associate degree. In the classroom and laboratory experience, students build solid math, science, reading, writing, and communication skills. Special emphasis is placed on developing the problem-solving and decision-making skills required for the fast-paced healthcare industry. Through Healthcare Science courses, students learn basic concepts of health, wellness, and preventative care: medical terminology, microbiology, life-support skills; and the ethical and legal responsibilities of today’s healthcare provider. Students enrolled in Healthcare Science will have many opportunities to put classroom knowledge and skills into practice through various clinical experiences and internships. By working in a variety of healthcare settings, students will have an opportunity to explore a wide range of careers in the field. Graduates can transition into high-demand entry-level healthcare careers and/or continue their education at the postsecondary institution of their choice. Many hospitals and medical centers provide tuition-reimbursement options and professional development opportunities to employees.                                                        


CAREER PATHWAYS & COURSES:

National Career Cluster:  HEALTH SCIENCE (HS)
*Industry Certification Opportunities Available
*College Credit Opportunities Available

HS Pathway #1: Patient Care
Introduction to Healthcare Science – HS-IHS
Essentials of Healthcare – HS-EHS
Patient Care Fundamentals – HS-PCF (Focus: Georgia CNA License)
State Approved Program of Study - Patient Care

HS Pathway #2: Allied Health and Medicine
Introduction to Healthcare Science – HS-IHS
Essentials of Healthcare – HS-EHS
Allied Health and Medicine – HS-AHM (Foci: Medical Assisting, FEMA Community Preparedness, Respiratory Therapy, Rehabilitation Therapy, EKG/Phlebotomy)

RELATED CAREERS

CAREER & TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION: 

HOSA: FUTURE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Year Founded: 1976

Mission: The mission of HOSA is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development for all health science technology education students, therefore, helping students to meet the needs of the health care community.

Workforce-Related Pathways:

  • Diagnostic Services

  • Health Informatics

  • Therapeutic Services-Emergency

  • Therapeutic Services-Nursing

  • Therapeutic Services-Medical

  • Physical Medicine

  • Biotechnology Research & Development

National Website: https://hosa.org/

State Website: https://gafccla.com/

Local Adviser: Ms. Campbell (campbelld@wilkes.k12.ga.us)

Approximate Basic Membership Cost: $25