Health Science will expose students to the myriad of careers in healthcare and a future that is dedicated to helping others. Students can earn certifications and engage with health professionals through speaker events, site visits, job shadows, and internships that will advance their knowledge and experience in healthcare.
Topics include safety and infection control, CPR and first aid, human growth and development, vital signs, nutrition and wellness, and geriatric care.
Health Science Certifications Available
- Basic Nursing Assistant (BNA)*
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
- CPR / AED for Healthcare Providers
- EKG Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- First Aid
- Medical Office Assistant
- OSHA 10 Hour - General Industry General Industry
- OSHA 10 Hour- Healthcare
- Patient Care Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
Pathways
Allied Health
Students in the Allied Health program will learn the structures and functions of the body, practice taking vital signs, and earn CPR and First Aid certification. Taking part in Allied Health will provide students with a strong foundation in the field of healthcare and will allow the opportunity to earn certifications and internships in various areas such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, radiology, or nurse assisting.
Biomedical
Students in the Biomedical program will study the concepts of human medicine, physiology, genetics, microbiology, and public health. Students will examine the structures and interactions of human body systems and explore the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
Medical and Health Careers
Students in this program will take part in an honors program that will prepare them for a variety of careers in the healthcare field. Students will get an overview of medicine, pharmacy, nursing, allied health technology, systems management, optometry, and dentistry.
Medical Assistant
Students in the Medical Assistant program will develop administrative and clinical skills related to a career in medical assisting. Students will get field experience performing common clerical duties, handling patient/client data files, preparing patients for procedures, performing basic laboratory tests, and carrying out clinical duties such as taking vital signs, sterilizing instruments, preparing patients for procedures, and performing basic laboratory tests.
Schools with Health Science Programs
Allied Health Program
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- CLEMENTE HS 773-534-4000 1147 N WESTERN Ave Chicago, Illinois 60622
- CRANE MEDICAL HS 773-534-7600 2245 W JACKSON Blvd Chicago, Illinois 60612
- GAGE PARK HS 773-535-9230 5630 S ROCKWELL St Chicago, Illinois 60629
- INSTITUTO - HEALTH 773-890-8020 2520 S WESTERN Ave Chicago, Illinois 60608
- JULIAN HS 773-535-5170 10330 S ELIZABETH St Chicago, Illinois 60643
- KELVYN PARK HS 773-534-4200 4343 W WRIGHTWOOD Ave Chicago, Illinois 60639
- MULTICULTURAL ARTS HS 773-535-4242 3120 S KOSTNER Ave Chicago, Illinois 60623
- NORTH-GRAND HS 773-534-8520 4338 W WABANSIA Ave Chicago, Illinois 60639
- SCHURZ HS 773-534-3420 3601 N MILWAUKEE Ave Chicago, Illinois 60641
- SOCIAL JUSTICE HS 773-535-4300 3120 S KOSTNER Ave Chicago, Illinois 60623
- SULLIVAN HS 773-534-2000 6631 N BOSWORTH Ave Chicago, Illinois 60626
Biomedical Program
Medical and Health Careers Program
- DUNBAR HS 773-534-9000 3000 S KING Dr Chicago, Illinois 60616
- JUAREZ HS 773-534-7030 1450 W CERMAK Rd Chicago, Illinois 60608-4408
- ROOSEVELT HS 773-534-5000 3436 W WILSON Ave Chicago, Illinois 60625
- SOUTH SHORE INTL HS 773-535-8350 1955 E 75TH St Chicago, Illinois 60649
- SULLIVAN HS 773-534-2000 6631 N BOSWORTH Ave Chicago, Illinois 60626
- WESTINGHOUSE HS 773-534-6400 3223 W FRANKLIN Blvd Chicago, Illinois 60624
- WILLIAMS HS 773-535-1120 4934 S WABASH Ave Chicago, Illinois 60615
Medical Assisting Program
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Learn More
Contact Beth Heckinger at eheckinger@cps.edu for more information.
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HOSA - Future Health Professionals
Develop leadership and technical HOSA skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness, and recognition, which is an integral part of the Health Science Education instructional program.