Health Sciences
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?
Nursing and Patient Care—This pathway prepares students for a career helping patients in need. It can lead to a career in sports medicine or as a certified nursing assistant, registered nurse, pharmacy technician, dental assistant, and more.
Healthcare Support Services—This pathway helps students prepare for a full range of career opportunities in public health from entry-level to management, including technical and professional careers.
What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?*
From healthcare to teaching, give your student the tools they need to move forward in a career helping others. With Stride Career Prep, students get exposure to a breadth of different options in healthcare and education, learning how to serve others and gaining skills to enter the workforce.
Some of the jobs include:
Medical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
Nursing Assistant
Rehabilitation Aide
Community Health Worker
Health Advocate
*Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school.
What could my future look like in this career field?**
**Data is from Lightcast and is updated frequently.
Which industry-recognized, in-demand certifications and exams can my student prepare for?
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)