Careers in health care services in a variety of settings such as hospitals, doctors' offices, schools and clinics.
North Carolina Community College Programs
Four-Year College/University Programs
Employment and Training Service Providers
High School Electives
- Allied Health Sciences I
- Allied Health Sciences II
- Biomedical Technology
- Career Management
- Computer Applications I
- Digital Communication Systems
- Foods I - Fundamentals
- Health Careers Internship
- Health Science Advanced Studies
- Health Science Apprenticeship
- Health Team Relations
- Medical Sciences I
- Medical Sciences II
- Parenting and Child Development
- Small Business/Entrepreneurship
- Anatomy & Physiology
This career pathway and elective courses may not be available at all North Carolina high schools.
Student Organizations
HOSA: Health Occupations Students of America
North Carolina Community College Programs
- Associate Degree Nursing (Integrated)(A45100)
- Associate Degree Nursing (Non-Integrated)(A45120)
- Cancer Information Management (A45130)
- Cardiovascular/Vascular Interventional Tech. (Diploma)(D45140)
- Cardiovascular Sonography (A45160)
- Cardiovascular Tech. (Invasive & Non Invasive)(A45170)
- Central Sterile Processing (Diploma)(D45180)
- Clinical Trials Research Associate (A45190)
- Computed Tomography & Magnetic Resonance Imaging Tech. (Dip.)(D45200)
- Cytotechnology (Certificate)(C45220)
- Dental Assisting (Diploma)(D45240)
- Dental Hygiene (A45260)
- Dental Laboratory Technology (A45280)
- Dialysis Technology (Diploma)(D45300)
- Dietetic Technician (A45310)
- Electroneurodiagnostic Technology (A45320)
- Emergency Medical Science (A45340)
- Health Care Technology (Certificate)(C45350)
- Health Information Technology (A45360)
- Histotechnology (A45370)
- Human Services Technology (A45380)
- Human Services Tech./Developmental Disabilities (A4538A)
- Human Services Technology/Gerontology (A4538B)
- Human Services Technology/Mental Health (A4538C)
- Human Services Technology/Social Services (A4538D)
- Human Services Technology/Substance Abuse (A4538E)
- Interventional Cardiac and Vascular Technology (A45410)
- Licensed Practical Nurse Refresher (Certificate)(C45390)
- Medical Assisting (A45400)
- Medical Laboratory Technology (A45420)
- Medical Sonography (A45440)
- Nuclear Medicine Technology (A45460)
- Nursing Assistant (Certificate)(C45480)
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (A45500)
- Ophthalmic Medical Assistant (D45510)
- Optical Apprentice (Certificate)(C45520)
- Optical Laboratory Mechanics (Certificate)(C45540)
- Opticianry (A45560)
- Pharmacy Technology (Diploma)(D45580)
- Phlebotomy (Certificate)(C45600)
- Physical Therapist Assistant (2-year program)(A45620)
- Physical Therapist Assistant (1+1)(A45640)
- Practical Nursing (Diploma)(D45660)
- Polysomnography (C45650)
- Radiation Therapy Technology (A45680)
- Radiography (A45700)
- Respiratory Therapy (A45720)
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (A45730)
- Surgical Technology (A45740)
- Therapeutic Massage (A45750)
- Therapeutic Recreation (A45760)
- Veterinary Medical Technology A45780)
The Education Catalog describes which programs and courses are offered at which community college.
Earnings information for graduates of specific programs at North Carolina colleges.
Four-Year College/University Programs
- Biology
- Sonography
- Bacteriology
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Dental Hygiene
- Biochemistry
- Entomology
- Nutritional Services
- Pre-Dentistry
- Pre-Veterinary
- General Public Health
- Chemistry
- Zoology
- Pre-Medicine
- Physics
- Physical Therapy
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Speech Therapy
- Audiology
- Nursing
Earnings information for graduates of specific programs at North Carolina colleges.
Employment and Training Service Providers
Employment and training services offered through the Division of Employment and Training (DET) Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) Programs, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), Employment Security Commission (ESC) and the Department of Labor (DOL).
Career Options
Career options in the Health Sciences career pathway.