Health Science Technology
Therapeutic Services – Diagnostic Services – Health Support Services
Skills you will build
- Understanding of human body systems
- Patient care and safety skills
- Medical terminology and communication
- Critical thinking and decision-making
- Health and wellness knowledge
- Teamwork and professionalism
- Emergency response and first aid skills
After high school
- 2-Year Technical College (Nursing, Medical Assistant, Dental, Radiology Tech)
- 4-Year Degree (Nursing, Pre-Med, Exercise Science, Public Health)
- Certifications (CNA, TMA, EMT, CPR/First Aid)
- Direct to Workforce (Healthcare Support Roles, Long-Term Care, Clinics)
Careers in this pathway
Patient Care & Therapeutic Careers
Diagnostic & Clinical Careers
Emergency & Health Support Careers
Health, Fitness & Wellness Careers
Courses by focus area
Courses are listed from the earliest grade that can enroll. A counselor can help you choose an order.
Medical & Health Careers
Health & Wellness
Science Foundations
Human & Social Connections
Work-Based Learning
How Minnesota organizes this field
Minnesota groups careers in this field into these clusters and pathways.
Health Science
- Biotechnology Research and Development
- Diagnostic Services
- Support Services
- Health Informatics
- Therapeutic Services