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The Healthcare Science program prepares students who desire to enter the healthcare field as a career. The Healthcare Science courses offered provide students with foundational knowledge, information about healthcare careers, and an opportunity to practice skills through coursework and/or student organizations.
Certifications to be earned:
- Basic Life Support
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10
- Certified Nurse Aide
- Nutrition Assistant
- Optional:
- Pharmacy Technician (optional)
- Phlebotomy Technician (must be 18 years old by fall)
College credit to be earned:
- Medical Terminology at Johnson County Community College, three hours
- Certified Nurse Assistant at Johnson County Community College, five hours
- Health Information Technology at Johnson County Community College, two hours
- OSHA 10 at Flint Hills, one hour
Students must be in good standing, demonstrate professionalism, and have good attendance. They must have a 3.0 GPA in English and have a 2.5 cumulative unweighted GPA.
Career and Technical Student Organizations
Each student is encouraged to become a chapter member, participate in competitions, attend conferences, become officers and work towards scholarships offered by these organizations.
SkillsUSA — This student-led organization is a partnership between education and industry. It provides an opportunity for students to build a foundation for career and life success, allowing students to explore, develop and build on their education and chosen path or industry.
HOSA (Future Healthcare Professionals) — The mission of HOSA is to empower future health professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration and experience.
Visit the Future Healthcare Professionals website
