COMING IN 2027 – 2028
Healthcare isn’t just one job—it’s an entire world of possibilities! If you’re interested in nursing, physical therapy, lab science, dental care, medical research, or another healthcare job, you can get a head start in high school.
Earn college credit: Take real college-level healthcare classes while you are still in high school.
If you are interested in…
Treating Patients
YOU ARE INTERESTED IN:
Diagnosing diseases or disease processes
Prescribing medicine
Assisting in patient recovery from injuries or illnesses
Running a healthcare system
Research & Discovery
YOU ARE INTERESTED IN:
Experiments
DNA
Solving mysteries behind deseases
Developing new vaccines, medicines and treatments
Getting a Job Faster
YOU ARE INTERESTED IN:
Entering the healthcare field quickly with an in-demand career without the time needed to complete a four-year degree
POTENTIAL CAREERS:
Doctor
Physician Assistant
Pharmacist
Physical Therapist (DPT)
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Dentist
POTENTIAL CAREERS:
Medical Researcher
Medical Lab Technician
Clinical Research Assistant
Microbiologist
Biomedical Engineering
Immunologist
POTENTIAL CAREERS:
Registered or Practical Nurse
Radiographer
Dental Hygienist
Paramedic
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant
Radiation Therapist
Surgical Technology Technician
Medical Laboratory Technician
EXPLORE THIS PROGRAM:
EXPLORE THIS PROGRAM:
Associate of Science (AS) in Science: Biotechnology or an Associate of Science (AS) in Medical Laboratory Technology with a Biotechnology track
EXPLORE THIS PROGRAM:
One of our HP: Introduction Career Studies Certificates (CSCs) (list available here)
AFTER HIGH SCHOOL:
Your Associate degree will give you a head start when transferring to a four-year university.
AFTER HIGH SCHOOL:
Your Associate degree will provide you with hands-on lab skills to go directly into a lab technician job or transfer to a four-year university science program.
AFTER HIGH SCHOOL:
You’ll have the essential college prep classes to go into an Applied Associate degree program at Virginia Western or any Virginia community college.