Health Professions
HOME > CAREER-TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) >
Health Professions
The first year is the Introduction to Health Professions which is a broad introduction to the vast career options available in Health Care. The second year is dual credit Medical Terminology which mirrors NIC's curriculum and rigor to cover medical terminology in dept and includes pathology, interventions and treatments. The third year culminates with the Diversified Health Occupations (CNA) class, aligned with the Idaho State Board of Nursing curriculum and standards which enable students to successfully pass the state testing to become a CNA.
Student Organization
Health Occupations Student Association (HOSA)
Career Areas
Nursing / Nurse Practitioner
Physician / Physician Assistant
Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Dietitian
Dentist
Medical Assistant
Massage Therapy
Surgical Technician, Radiology
Veterinarian
And many more!
Suggested SHS Courses
4-years math
4-years science including Dual Credit/Honors/AP
Chemistry
Anatomy
Physiology
4-years English
Speech
Foreign language
Art
Other Career and Technical Education courses
Course Offerings
Introduction to Health Occupation
Medical Terminology (Dual Credit)
Diversified Health Occupations - CNA (Honors)
College Credit
Successful completion of the Health Occupations program gives students the opportunity to earn credit.
North Idaho Course:
CAOT 179 (Medical Terminology)
*Contact Program Instructor for further details.