Health & Human Services
Helping Hands, Bright Futures
If your child is interested in helping others and drawn to a career in healthcare, this pathway is a great way to get started. Many in-demand healthcare careers don’t require a college degree, so students can begin building skills in high school that lead to meaningful jobs—and a chance to make a real difference—sooner than you might think.
Which pathway is offered?
Healthcare—This pathway offers a great starting point for a future in healthcare. Your child will build a strong foundation in patient care, medical knowledge, and communication skills that they can take straight into the workforce or use to continue their education in the medical field.
What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?¹
Career opportunities in this field include:
- Dental assistant
- Nursing assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical assistant
- Home health aide
- Physical therapy aide
- Personal trainer
- Sports medicine
- Rehabilitation aide
- Chiropractor assistant
- Optometric assistant
- Medication care coordinator
¹Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school.
What could my student’s future look like in this career field?²
²Data is from Lightcast and is updated frequently.
Which industry-recognized, in-demand certifications and exams can my student prepare for?
- State-based Certified Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA)
- AMCA Physical Therapy Technician Certification (PTTC)
- ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
- ACSM Certified Group Fitness Trainer
- NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
- NCCT Tech in Surgery Certification (TS-C)
- AMT Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
- NHA Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
- NOCTI Nursing Assistant (Job Ready Assessment)
- NOCTI Dental Assisting (Job Ready Assessment)
- NOCTI Medical Assisting (Job Ready Assessment)