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CTE- Health Science

The CTE Health Science Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostics services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. To pursue a career in the health science industry, high school students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, communicate effectively, and work well with others.

Exercise Science and Wellness

The Exercise Science and Wellness program of study introduces high school CTE learners to the fields that assist patients with maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health. Students research diet and exercise needed to maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle, and they learn and practice techniques to help patients recover from injury, illness, or disease.

Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Exercise Science and Wellness

High School CTE Exercise Science and Wellness Certifications

Exercise Science and Wellness Salary Information

Exercise Science and Wellness Occupations
Average Salary
Athletic Trainers
$53,450
Exercise Physiologists
$41,662
Coaches and Scouts
$40,010
Dieticians and Nutritionists
$57,762
Recreational Therapists
$45,906

Health Informatics

The Health Informatics program of study focuses on exposing high school CTE students to the management and use of patient information in the healthcare field. CTE students learn about and research recent modifications of computerized healthcare and the process of creating and maintaining hospital and patient records in accordance with healthcare system requirements. Students may also practice writing and interpreting medical reports.

Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Health Informatics

High School CTE Health Informatics Certifications

Health Informatics Salary Information

Health Informatics Occupations
Average Salary
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
$35,922
Medical and Health Service Managers
$93,995
Billing and Posting Clerks
$35,485

Healthcare Diagnostics

The Healthcare Diagnostics program of study introduces high school CTE students to opportunities related to performing complex medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. The Healthcare Diagnostics program of study may also include exploration into blood laboratories as well as radiologic technology and ultrasound technology.

Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Healthcare Diagnostics

High School CTE Healthcare Diagnostics Certifications

Healthcare Diagnostics Salary Information

Healthcare Diagnostics Occupations
Average Salary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
$69,909
Phlebotomist
$30,597
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
$75,962
Radiologic Technologists
$55,494
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
$68,661

Healthcare Therapeutic

The high school CTE Healthcare Therapeutic program of study introduces students to occupations and educational opportunities related to diagnosing and treating acute, episodic, or chronic illness independently or as part of a healthcare team. The Healthcare Therapeutic program of study also includes an introduction to opportunities associated with providing treatment and counsel to patients as well as rehabilitative programs that help build or restore daily living skills to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.

Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Healthcare Therapeutic

High School CTE Healthcare Therapeutic Certifications

Healthcare Therapeutic Salary Information

Healthcare Therapeutic Occupations
Average Salary
Medical Assistants
$29,598
Surgical Technologists
$45,032
Dental Hygienists
$73,507
Physicians and Surgeons
$213,071

Medical Therapy

The Medical Therapy program of CTE study focuses on biology and medicine in order to introduce high school students to the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the healthcare field in occupations such as Respiratory, Occupational, Physical, or Speech Therapy. CTE learners may also practice patient care and communication.

Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Medical Therapy

High School CTE Medical Therapy Certifications

Medical Therapy Salary Information

Medical Therapy Occupations
Average Salary
Speech Language Pathologists
$73,070
Respiratory Therapists
$57,429
Occupational Therapists
$92,227
Physical Therapy Assistants
$70,200

Nursing Science

The high school Nursing Science program of study introduces CTE students to the knowledge and skills related to patient care. CTE learners may learn about or practice patient care, routine procedures such as monitoring vital signs, development and implementation of care plans, maintenance of medical records, and disease or pain management. Students may focus on the healthcare system and research system designs and make recommended modifications.

Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Nursing Science

High School CTE Nursing Science Certifications

Nursing Science Salary Information

Nursing Science Occupations
Average Salary
Licensed Vocational Nurses
$45,178
Registered Nurses
$68,682
Nurse Practitioners
$107,827
Nurse Anesthetists
$154,856

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