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Advanced Health Science

Students learn medical practices from staff member

Advanced Health Science

Nurse-practitioner. Midwife. Speech-language pathologist. Dentist. Veterinarian. These are just a few of the many careers graduates of Advanced Health Science are pursuing. For students interested in a career in the growing medical field, Advanced Health Science offers numerous opportunities to prepare and, most importantly, explore! Advanced Health Science I offers high school juniors an introduction to the medical field, including human anatomy and earning their CPR certification. Advanced Health Science II includes clinical rotations for seniors. Students can earn their Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) along with college credit. Over 90% of Health Science students continue to college! This is a Fort Osage CTC program located at the Career Innovation Center.

Credit Type: Practice Art

High School Credits: 3.0 units

Industry Recognized Credential (IRC):

  • CNA: Certified Nurse Assistant/Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services
  • CTC Application Process
    MCCKC Requirements for dual credit college hours

  • 2 college hours - Metropolitan Community College-Blue River (MCC-BR)
    AVIA 1020 - Intro to Aeronautics (2 college hours)

  • Location
    Career Innovation Center
  • $60.50 per college credit hour