- Career Readiness
- Health Science
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HEALTH SCIENCE
Are you interested in how the body moves?
Do you want to save lives and make a difference?
Do you love a challenge?
The Health Science programs of study focus on careers in health services. Some of the fastest-growing and highest paying careers are in the health science field. If you want to help others and love science; a health science pathway could be for you! HISD programs include: Biomedical Technology, Health Science, Pharmacy Technology, Dental Assistant, Nursing, Health Informatics, and Radiology and Imaging.
High Schools Offering Health Science pathways
- Chavez High School
- DeBakey High School
- Jones Futures Academy
- Heights High School
- Long Futures Academy
- Madison High School
- Milby High School
- Sharpstown High School
- Waltrip High School
- Westbury High School
- Westside High School
Fastest Growing Career Opportunities
- Dental Assistant
- Biomedical Technician
- Registered Nurse
Certifications and Licensures
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT)
- Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)
- Pharmacy Technician Trainee
- Nursing Assisting Assessment (CNA)
- National Entry Level Dental Assistant
High Paying Careers
- Surgeon $190,000
- Anesthesiologist $187,000
- Pharmacist $120,000