Health Sciences

Care taught here.

The Health Sciences Academy gives you the chance to explore a career in the health field while earning college credit before you graduate from high school.

This academy will begin to prepare you for entering the healthcare workforce in medical offices, hospitals, laboratories, long term care facilities, and more.

Careers in healthcare are in high demand and the job opportunities continue to expand. As new technologies develop, our ability to diagnose and treat patients improves, allowing individuals to live longer, healthier lives.

Academy Locations

Burlington High School

Trimester 1	HSC-114 Medical Terminology
Trimester 2	MAP-401 Medical Law & Ethics MAP-431 Human Relations
Trimester 3	HSC-168 Nurse Aide

Ft Madison High School

Trimester 1	WBL-104 Exploring Careers: Health Sciences
Trimester 2	HSC-114 Medical Terminology MAP-401 Medical Law & Ethics MAP-431 Human Relations
Trimester 3	HSC-168 Nurse Aide

Keokuk High School

Fall 24	HSC-114 Medical Terminology HSC-168 Nurse Aide
Spring 25	MAP-401 Medical Law & Ethics MAP-431 Human Relations WBL-110 Employability Skills HSC-168 Nurse Aide

New London High School

Fall 24	HSC-114 Medical Terminology MAP-431 Human Relations
Spring 25	WBL-104 Exploring Careers: Health Sciences  HSC-168 Nurse Aide

West Burlington High School

Trimester 2	HSC-114 Medical Terminology
Trimester 3	HSC-168 Nurse Aide

For complete details about courses available at your high school, contact your guidance counselor.

What can I do after high school?

Keep going!

Once you've credits in the career academy, finish up your degree at SCC. See how the coursework you've completed can be applied to your college degree. 

SCC Health Sciences

Plan or start your career

Explore careers available in your field of study. Research salaries, job outlook, related careers, and more using our Career & Program Explorer tool.

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