HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Make a Difference
What if high school was all you needed to get started on your dream job? Many healthcare careers don't require a college degree. You can begin making a difference sooner than you thought!
Which pathways are offered?
Medical Assisting—Students develop the knowledge base, skills, and behaviors that entry-level medical assistants need to succeed. Students are introduced to anatomy and physiology, diagnostic tests, diseases and disorders, treatments, and nutrition.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)— This pathway prepares students to work under the supervision of licensed health care professionals to perform direct basic nursing care in medical settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics.
Pharmacy Technician— This pathway prepares students to assist licensed pharmacists in providing health care and medications to patients in medical settings such as hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and labs.
Sports Medicine— This pathway trains students in the knowledge, skills, practices, and theories encompassed in the health and safety of athletes
Legal and Law Enforcement—This pathway exposes students to the range of duties required of law enforcement officers and to careers in legal services, which are the backbone of law enforcement
Education and Training—This pathway prepares students to employ teaching/training methods that will result in higher learner achievement and to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, motivate learners, and understand their educational needs.
What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?*
Some of the jobs include:
- Admitting Clerk
- Advanced Practical Nurse
- Athletic Trainer
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- High School Teacher
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Medical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Police Officer
What is the salary outlook?*
Salaries vary depending on the job title, but approximate sample salaries include:
- Athletic Trainer–$48,440/year
- High School Teacher–$61,660/year
- Medical Assistant—$34,800/year
- Medical and Health Services Manager—$100,980/year
- Registered Nurse—$73,300/year
- Police Officer–$65,170/year
Which industry-recognized certifications and exams can my student prepare for?
- The National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Medical Assisting Exam**
- AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant certification**
- Certified Nursing Assistant certification**
- American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
- Pharmacy Technician certification
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) personal trainer certification
- NOCTI Criminal Justice
- NOCTI Legal Services
- NOCTI Early Childhood Education and Care—Basic
- NOCTI Early Childhood Education and Care—Advanced
*Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school. Salaries vary depending on the job title, experience, and location. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Website last modified date: Friday, April 10, 2020.
**In order for students to be eligible for the Colorado State Licensure Exam as a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant they will need to pass a certified program in that area after graduation.
