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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CAREER FIELD

 

Do you have a passion for taking care of people? If a job helping others is your calling, you’re in the right place. And there’s never been a greater need for skilled workers in the field. Our education pathways are designed to accelerate your learning by preparing you for a career in health and human services. All while you’re in high school.

  • Learn what it takes to have a career in health and human services
  • Explore the potential jobs that are possible in this industry
  • Gain a strong understanding of the next steps for your career after high school

EXPLORE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PATHWAYS

You’ll begin by learning the basics of health and human services in an exploration course to help you determine the specific area you want to explore more. Then, you’ll select a career pathway* that provides focused training in the career aligned with your passion. So… which pathway will you choose? Discover the possibilities below.

Dental Assisting Pathway

Want a career where you literally make people smile? If you could see yourself taking x-rays, performing cleanings, and teaching proper oral hygiene, then snap on those latex gloves for the dental assisting pathway. In this pathway, you’ll gain the skills and prepare for the certifications that can lead to a career as a dental hygienist, dental assistant, or a dental lab technician.

  • Learn the fundamentals of dental health
  • Develop skills needed to work as a dental assistant
  • Gain a foundational understanding of medicine and health science
9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE CERTIFICATIONS POTENTIAL JOBS

Healthcare  Explorations (Project-Based Learning [PBL])

Health Sciences II

Medical Terminology

Anatomy and Physiology 1

Anatomy and Physiology 2

Dental Assistant 1

Dental Assistant 2

Dental Assistant 3

ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)

NOCTI Dental Assisting

DANB National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA®)

Dental Assistant

Dental Hygienist (associate's degree required)

Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

9TH GRADE

Healthcare Explorations (Project-Based Learning [PBL])
Health Sciences II

10TH GRADE

Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology 1

11TH GRADE

Anatomy and Physiology 2
Dental Assistant 1

12TH GRADE

Dental Assistant 2
Dental Assistant 3

CERTIFICATIONS

ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)
NOCTI Dental Assisting
DANB National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA®)

POTENTIAL JOBS

Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist (associate's degree required)
Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

Education and Training Pathway

Close your eyes and think of your favorite teacher. Now, imagine having that same influence in a child’s life. If shaping the future leaders of tomorrow is your dream, the education and training pathway can help you to make it a reality. This pathway can prepare you for multiple careers as a teacher, including specialties like special education, speech-language, and early childhood learning.

  • Discover the fundamentals of teaching such as lesson planning
  • Explore childhood development and education
  • Develop teaching and speaking skills to lead a classroom
8TH GRADE 9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE CERTIFICATIONS POTENTIAL JOBS

Introduction to Teaching

Computer Literacy Project-Based Learning (PBL)

Microsoft Office 1 PBL

Microsoft Office 2 PBL

Psychology

Early Childhood Education 1

Early Childhood Education 2

   

ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)

NOCTI Early Childhood Education and Care–Basic (Job Ready)

NOCTI Early Childhood Education and Care–Advanced (Job Ready)

High School Teacher

Childcare Worker

Teaching Assistant

Childcare Center Director

Special Education Teacher

College Professor

Speech-Language Pathologist

9TH GRADE

Introduction to Teaching

10TH GRADE

Computer Literacy (Project-Based Learning [PBL])
Psychology 1

11TH GRADE

Understanding Child Development
Early Childhood Education

CERTIFICATIONS

ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)
NOCTI Early Childhood Education and Care–Basic (Job Ready)
NOCTI Early Childhood Education and Care–Advanced (Job Ready)

POTENTIAL JOBS

High School Teacher
Childcare Worker
Teaching Assistant
Childcare Center Director
Special Education Teacher
College Professor
Speech-Language Pathologist

Legal and Law Enforcement Pathway

Do you dream of making the world a safer, more racially conscious, socially just place? If so, the legal and law enforcement pathway could be the one for you. This pathway can lead to a career as a police officer, forensic science technician, private detective, security guard, lawyer, judge, and more.

  • Learn the fundamentals of criminal justice
  • Gain experience in criminology and forensics
  • Develop skills to better serve your community through law enforcement
8TH GRADE 9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE CERTIFICATIONS POTENTIAL JOBS

Careers in Criminal Justice

Microsoft Office 1 Project-Based Learning (PBL)

Microsoft Office 2 PBL

Law and Order

Criminology

 

 

 

ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)

NOCTI Criminal Justice (Job Ready)

NOCTI Legal Services (Pathways)

Microsoft Office Specialist–Word†

Police Officer

Dispatcher

Forensic Science Technician

Private Detective

Security Guard

Paralegal

Lawyer

Judge

Mediator

9TH GRADE

Careers in Criminal Justice

10TH GRADE

Law and Order
Criminology

11TH GRADE

Microsoft Office 1 (Project-Based Learning [PBL])
Forensic Science

CERTIFICATIONS

ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)
NOCTI Criminal Justice (Job Ready)
NOCTI Legal Services (Pathways)
Microsoft Office Specialist–Word

POTENTIAL JOBS

Police Officer
Dispatcher
Forensic Science Technician
Private Detective
Security Guard
Paralegal
Lawyer
Judge
Mediator

Medical Assisting Pathway

A job that helps other people is a job worth doing, right? If this is your philosophy, or if you like the idea of wearing scrubs to work, then the medical assisting pathway could be right for you. This pathway can lead to a career as a paramedic, nursing assistant, registered nurse, phlebotomist, pharmacy technician, physician, and more.

  • Explore the fundamentals of healthcare operations
  • Learn medical terminology and how it relates to your practice
  • Understand the function of body parts and the body as a whole
8TH GRADE 9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE CERTIFICATIONS POTENTIAL JOBS

Healthcare Explorations Project-Based Learning (PBL)

Computer Literacy PBL

Health Sciences PBL

Microsoft Office 1 PBL

Microsoft Office 2 PBL

Anatomy and Physiology A

Anatomy and Physiology B

Medical Terminology 1

Medical Terminology 2

Medical Assistant 1

Medical Assistant 2

Medical Assistant 3

ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)

NOCTI/AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant Certification

NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Registered Nurse

Phlebotomist

Medical Assistant

9TH GRADE

Healthcare Explorations (Project-Based Learning [PBL])
Health Sciences II

10TH GRADE

Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology 1

11TH GRADE

Anatomy and Physiology 2
Medical Assistant 1

12TH GRADE

Medical Assistant 2
Medical Assistant 3

CERTIFICATIONS

ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)
NOCTI Medical Assisting
AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC)

POTENTIAL JOBS

Paramedic
Nursing Assistant
Registered Nurse
Phlebotomist
Medical Assistant
Transcriptionist
Pharmacy Technician
Physician
Home Health Aid

Medical Billing and Coding Pathway

There are more ways to take care of people than practicing medicine. You can become a behind-the-scenes healthcare hero as a medical biller and coder, where you’ll make sure patients receive high-quality care with the help of comprehensive health records. The medical billing and coding pathway can lead to multiple careers, including health services manager, medical records technician, medical transcriptionist, and more.

  • Gain a broad understanding of healthcare and hospital operations
  • Learn medical terminology and how it relates to medical billing and coding
  • Develop your skills in medical coding and understand best practices
9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE CERTIFICATIONS POTENTIAL JOBS

Healthcare  Explorations (Project-Based Learning [PBL])

Health Sciences II

Medical Terminology

Anatomy and Physiology 1

Anatomy and Physiology 2

Essentials of Health Information Management

Medical Coding 1

Medical Coding 2

ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)

Certified Coding Associate (CCA) American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Medical and Health Services Manager

Medical Records Technician

Medical Transcriptionist

Health Services Manager

9TH GRADE

Healthcare Explorations (Project-Based Learning [PBL])
Health Sciences II

10TH GRADE

Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology 1

11TH GRADE

Anatomy and Physiology 2
Essentials of Health Information Management

12TH GRADE

Medical Coding 1
Medical Coding 2

CERTIFICATIONS

ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)
Certified Coding Associate (CCA) American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

POTENTIAL JOBS

Medical and Health Services Manager
Medical Records Technician
Medical Transcriptionist
Health Services Manager

Medical Transcription Pathway

Not all medical workers use scalpels. Some use the power of the pen and keyboard to help patients. A career in medical transcription allows you to keep patients safe by keeping records accurate and up to date—no surgical tools necessary. The medical transcription pathway can lead you to a career as a medical records technician or a medical transcriptionist.

  • Gain a broad understanding of basic science and the reports used in care settings
  • Learn medical terminology and how it relates to medical transcription
  • Develop your skills for creating inpatient and outpatient medical reports
9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE CERTIFICATIONS POTENTIAL JOBS

Healthcare  Explorations (Project-Based Learning [PBL])

Health Sciences II

Medical Terminology

Anatomy and Physiology 1

Anatomy and Physiology 2

Essentials of Health Information Management

Medical Transcription 1

Medical Transcription 2

ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)

Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) from the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHNI)

Medical Transcriptionist

Medical Records and Health Information Technician

9TH GRADE

Healthcare Explorations (Project-Based Learning [PBL])
Health Sciences II

10TH GRADE

Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology 1

11TH GRADE

Anatomy and Physiology 2
Essentials of Health Information Management

12TH GRADE

Medical Transcription 1
Medical Transcription 2

CERTIFICATIONS

ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)
Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) from the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHNI)

POTENTIAL JOBS

Medical Transcriptionist
Medical Records and Health Information Technician

Nursing Assisting (CNA) Pathway

Dream of being a superhero in scrubs? If you’ve got the desire to serve and care for people, the nursing assisting pathway will prepare you for a career helping patients in need. Capes are optional. This pathway can lead you to a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant, registered nurse, phlebotomist, home health aide, and more.

  • Gain experience in patient care and nursing basics
  • Understand medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
  • Develop the skills required to become a Certified Nursing Assistant
8TH GRADE 9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE CERTIFICATIONS POTENTIAL JOBS

Healthcare  Explorations (Project-Based Learning [PBL])

Computer Literacy PBL

Health Sciences PBL

Microsoft Office 1 PBL

Microsoft Office 2 PBL

Anatomy and Physiology A

Anatomy and Physiology B

Medical Terminology 1

Medical Terminology 2

Nursing Assistant 1

Nursing Assistant 2

Nursing Assistant 3

ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Phlebotomist

Medical Assistant

Transcriptionist

Home Health Aide

9TH GRADE

Healthcare Explorations (Project-Based Learning [PBL])
Health Sciences II

10TH GRADE

Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology 1

11TH GRADE

Anatomy and Physiology 2
Nursing Assistant 1

12TH GRADE

Nursing Assistant 2
Nursing Assistant 3

CERTIFICATIONS

ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC)

POTENTIAL JOBS

Nursing Assistant
Registered Nurse
Phlebotomist
Medical Assistant
Transcriptionist
Home Health Aid

Pharmacy Tech Pathway

Pharmacies are here to stay, and the industry needs skilled techs to handle inventories, assist pharmacists, and make sure patients have the right prescription and dosage. The pharmacy tech pathway can provide just the training you need to enter this world. This pathway can lead to a career as a pharmacy technician or pharmacist.

  • Discover the science behind pharmaceuticals and how they work
  • Gain a broad understanding of healthcare and medicine
  • Develop the skills needed to be a successful pharmacy technician
9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE CERTIFICATIONS POTENTIAL JOBS

Healthcare  Explorations (Project-Based Learning [PBL])

Health Sciences II

Medical Terminology

Anatomy and Physiology 1

Anatomy and Physiology 2

Pharmacy Tech 1

Pharmacy Tech 2

Pharmacy Tech 3

ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)

Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)

Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacist

9TH GRADE

Healthcare Explorations (Project-Based Learning [PBL])
Health Sciences II

10TH GRADE

Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology 1

11TH GRADE

Anatomy and Physiology 2
Pharmacy Tech 1

12TH GRADE

Pharmacy Tech 2
Pharmacy Tech 3

CERTIFICATIONS

ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)
Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)

POTENTIAL JOBS

Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacist

Sports Medicine Pathway

Don’t let the name fool you—sports medicine isn’t just for athletes. In the sports medicine pathway, you’ll focus on how to help people improve their athletic performance, how to take care of injured patients, and how to prevent future injuries. A love of sports is welcomed, but not necessary. This pathway can lead to a career as an athletic trainer, nutritionist, physical therapist, personal trainer, and more.

  • Explore healthcare and medicine through the lens of athletics and sports
  • Develop the medical and professional skills needed to be an effective athletic trainer
  • Learn basic medical care and treatment for athletes across any sport
9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE CERTIFICATIONS POTENTIAL JOBS

Healthcare  Explorations (Project-Based Learning [PBL])

Health Sciences II

Medical Terminology

Anatomy and Physiology 1

Anatomy and Physiology 2

Sports Medicine 1

Sports Medicine 2

Sports Medicine 3

ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer

Athletic Trainer

Massage Therapist

Community Health Worker

Sports Medicine Physician

Physical Therapist

Exercise Physiologist

Personal Trainer

Nutritionist

Paramedic

9TH GRADE

Healthcare Explorations (Project-Based Learning [PBL])
Health Sciences II

10TH GRADE

Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology 1

11TH GRADE

Anatomy and Physiology 2
Sports Medicine 1

12TH GRADE

Sports Medicine 2
Sports Medicine 3

CERTIFICATIONS

ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer

POTENTIAL JOBS

Athletic Trainer
Massage Therapist
Community Health Worker
Sports Medicine Physician
Physical Therapist
Exercise Physiologist
Personal Trainer
Nutritionist
Paramedic

 

OCCUPATION SPOTLIGHT††

MEDICAL ASSISTANTS

 

OCCUPATION SPOTLIGHT††

MEDICAL ASSISTANTS

Medical assistants work in physician offices, clinics, and hospitals and perform both administrative and clinical tasks. An aging baby boomer population is expected to increase the demand for Medical Assistants.

2019 Median Salary

$34,800

Projected New Jobs from 2019–2029

129,200

Job Growth Rate 2019–2029

19%

Typical Entry-Level Education

Postsecondary nondegree/certificate

Medical assistants work in physician offices, clinics, and hospitals and perform both administrative and clinical tasks. An aging baby boomer population is expected to increase the demand for Medical Assistants.

2019 Median Salary

$34,800

Projected New Jobs from 2019–2029

129,200

Job Growth Rate 2019–2029

19%

Typical Entry-Level Education

Postsecondary nondegree/certificate
 

OCCUPATION SPOTLIGHT††

REGISTERED NURSES (RNs)

 

OCCUPATION SPOTLIGHT††

REGISTERED NURSES (RNs)

Registered nurses work in hospitals, physicians’ offices, home healthcare services, and nursing care facilities. Others work in outpatient clinics, schools, or serve in the military. They provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions.

2019 Median Salary

$73,300

Projected New Jobs from 2019–2029

221,900

Job Growth Rate 2019–2029

7%

Typical Entry-Level Education

Bachelor’s degree

Registered nurses work in hospitals, physicians’ offices, home healthcare services, and nursing care facilities. Others work in outpatient clinics, schools, or serve in the military. They provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions.

2019 Median Salary

$73,300

Projected New Jobs from 2019–2029

221,900

Job Growth Rate 2019–2029

7%

Typical Entry-Level Education

Bachelor’s degree
 

OCCUPATION SPOTLIGHT††

PARAMEDICS

 

OCCUPATION SPOTLIGHT††

PARAMEDICS

Paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities.  Their work can be physically strenuous and stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations.

2019 Median Salary

$35,400

Projected New Jobs from 2019–2029

17,000

Job Growth Rate 2019–2029

6%

Typical Entry-Level Education

Postsecondary nondegree / certificate

Paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities.  Their work can be physically strenuous and stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations.

2018 Median Salary

$35,400

Projected New Jobs from 2019–2029

17,000

Job Growth Rate 2019–2029

6%

Typical Entry-Level Education

Postsecondary nondegree / certificate
 

OCCUPATION SPOTLIGHT††

PHLEBOTOMISTS

 

OCCUPATION SPOTLIGHT††

PHLEBOTOMISTS

Phlebotomists work in mainly in hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers, and doctors’ offices. They draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations.

2019 Median Salary

$35,510

Projected New Jobs from 2019–2029

22,800

Job Growth Rate 2019–2029

17%

Typical Entry-Level Education

Postsecondary nondegree / certificate

Phlebotomists work in mainly in hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers, and doctors’ offices. They draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations.

2019 Median Salary

$35,510

Projected New Jobs from 2019–2029

22,800

Job Growth Rate 2019–2029

17%

Typical Entry-Level Education

Postsecondary nondegree / certificate
 

OCCUPATION SPOTLIGHT††

PHARMACY TECHNICIANS

 

OCCUPATION SPOTLIGHT††

PHARMACY TECHNICIANS

Pharmacy technicians work in mainly in pharmacies, including those found in drug, general merchandise, and grocery stores, and in hospitals. They help pharmacists dispense prescription medication to customers or health professionals.

2019 Median Salary

$33,950

Projected New Jobs from 2019–2029

15,200

Job Growth Rate 2019–2029

4%

Typical Entry-Level Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technicians work in mainly in pharmacies, including those found in drug, general merchandise, and grocery stores, and in hospitals. They help pharmacists dispense prescription medication to customers or health professionals.

2019 Median Salary

$33,950

Projected New Jobs from 2019–2029

15,200

Job Growth Rate 2019–2029

4%

Typical Entry-Level Education

High school diploma or equivalent
 

OCCUPATION SPOTLIGHT††

ATHLETIC TRAINERS

 

OCCUPATION SPOTLIGHT††

ATHLETIC TRAINERS

Athletic trainers work in educational settings, such as colleges, universities, elementary schools, and secondary schools. Others work in hospitals, fitness centers, or physicians’ offices, or for professional sports teams. They specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses.


2019 Median Salary

$48,440

Projected New Jobs from 2019–2029

5,200

Job Growth Rate 2019–2029

16%

Typical Entry-Level Education

Bachelor’s degree

Athletic trainers work in educational settings, such as colleges, universities, elementary schools, and secondary schools. Others work in hospitals, fitness centers, or physicians’ offices, or for professional sports teams. They specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses.

 

2019 Median Salary

$48,440

Projected New Jobs from 2019–2029

5,200

Job Growth Rate 2019–2029

16%

Typical Entry-Level Education

Bachelor’s degree
 

OCCUPATION SPOTLIGHT††

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES MANAGERS

 

OCCUPATION SPOTLIGHT††

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES MANAGERS

Medical and Health Services Managers plan, direct, and coordinate the business activities of healthcare providers. They typically work in administrative or a clinical role in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

2019 Median Salary

$100,980

Projected New Jobs from 2019–2029

133,200

Job Growth Rate 2019–2029

32%

Typical Entry-Level Education

Bachelor’s degree

Medical and Health Services Managers plan, direct, and coordinate the business activities of healthcare providers. They typically work in administrative or a clinical role in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

 

2019 Median Salary

$100,980

Projected New Jobs from 2019–2029

133,200

Job Growth Rate 2019–2029

32%

Typical Entry-Level Education

Bachelor’s degree
 

OCCUPATION SPOTLIGHT††

DENTAL ASSISTANTS

 

OCCUPATION SPOTLIGHT††

DENTAL ASSISTANTS

Dental assistants provide patient care, take x rays, keep records, and schedule appointments.  Almost all dental assistants work in dentists’ offices. Most work full time.

2019 Median Salary

$40,080

Projected New Jobs from 2019–2029

23,400

Job Growth Rate 2019–2029

11%

Typical Entry-Level Education

Postsecondary nondegree / certificate

Dental assistants provide patient care, take x rays, keep records, and schedule appointments.  Almost all dental assistants work in dentists’ offices. Most work full time.

 

2019 Median Salary

$40,080

Projected New Jobs from 2019–2029

23,400

Job Growth Rate 2019–2029

11%

Typical Entry-Level Education

Postsecondary nondegree / certificate
 

OCCUPATION SPOTLIGHT††

HEALTH EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS

 

OCCUPATION SPOTLIGHT††

HEALTH EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS

Health Educators and Community Health Workers people about behaviors that promote wellness. They collect data and discuss health concerns with members of specific populations or communities.

2019 Median Salary

$46,910

Projected New Jobs from 2019–2029

17,000

Job Growth Rate 2019–2029

13%

Typical Entry-Level Education

Bachelor’s degree plus - many employers require the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential

Health Educators and Community Health Workers people about behaviors that promote wellness. They collect data and discuss health concerns with members of specific populations or communities.

 

2019 Median Salary

$46,910

Projected New Jobs from 2019–2029

17,000

Job Growth Rate 2019–2029

13%

Typical Entry-Level Education

Bachelor’s degree plus - many employers require the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential
 
 

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Do you need a college degree to be a nursing assistant?

A college degree is not needed to become a nursing assistant. Destinations students interested in pursuing that route can take career-focused electives and progress in their mastery of the content as well as prepare for industry-recognized certifications including the ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NRCR), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), and more.†

Do you need a degree to work in health services?

The degree requirements to work in health services vary. Some jobs, such as those in medical billing, only require the technical skills pertinent to the role, but certified nursing assistants require a specific certificate. No matter the job function, Destinations allows students to dive deep, or simply explore, health service skills that they my need after high school.

Do you need a degree to be a dental assistant?

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