Health Science
Sports Medicine in Action
Health Science and Sports Medicine
Welcome to Health Science and Sports Medicine!
The Health Science program begins with the Foundations of Health Science course. This program exposes students to the basics of Healthcare, which includes careers, first aid, CPR, etc. Students who succesfully complete the first course are eligible to apply for the Health Science internship which allows students to explore deeper into the pathophysiology of the human body systems and healthcare fields. Students also have the opportunity to shadow in their areas of interest in various locations in the community.
Sports Medicine is designed for students who have an interest in a health-related field. Students learn about careers such as athletic training, physical therapy, kinesiology, nutrition, and other sports medicine related fields. Students develop skills in athletic taping and bracing, First Aid and CPR, injury care treatment and rehabilitation treatment, and strength training.
Career Opportunities
High School Graduate
- Patient Care Assistant
- Home Health Aid
- Dental/Medical Assistant
- Phlebotomist
- Optician
- Dispensing
Two Year Program
- EMT/Paramedic
- Pharmacy Tech
- MRI Tech
- Dental Hygienist
- Ultrasound Tech
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Registerd Nurse
Four Year + Program
- Physician's Assistant
- Physical Therapist
- Pharmacist
- Occupational Therapist
- Speech Pathologist
- Athletic Trainer
- Nutritionist
- Physician
Income
Income varies with area and degree earned
High School Graduate
$16,500 - $26,000/yr
Two Year Program
$33,000 - $60,000
Four Year + Program
$53,000 - $100,000+/yr