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.
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.
Contact Us
Michael Conrad
High schools served:
Burlington, Notre Dame, VIBE, Mediapolis, and Wapello
(319) 208-5720
mconrad@scciowa.edu
April Gerst
High schools served:
West Burlington, Danville, New London, Ft Madison, Holy Trinity, home school and out-of-state
(319) 208-5277
agerst@scciowa.edu
Abby Herriman
High schools served:
Central Lee, Keokuk, Clark County, home school and out-of-state
(319) 313-1929
aherriman@scciowa.edu