Health Science
Miami-Dade Career and Technical Education (CTE) Health Science middle and high school academies and program courses integrate rigorous academic study with workforce skills in specific career pathways of the career cluster Health Science.
Career Exploration in Middle School
At the middle school level, students are introduced to CTE programs in exploration and introduction courses, which are designed to pique their interest in learning about career clusters and pathways. Middle school health science students have the opportunity to participate in HOSA leadership training and competitions at the district and state level. Courses are aligned to Florida state-approved curriculum; and to high school CTE programs.
Middle and K-8 Centers with Health Science CTE Courses
- Coconut Palm K-8 Academy
- Hialeah Middle
- Hialeah Gardens Middle
- Horace Mann Middle
- Howard D. McMillan Middle
- South Dade Middle
Programs & Academy Themes
- Allied Health Assisting
- Biomedical Sciences
- Dental Aide
- Electrocardiograph Technician
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Medical Laboratory Assisting
- Nursing Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Practical Nursing
- Vision Care Assisting
For industry certification for these programs, see the Return on Investment Report.
HOSA
HOSA: Future Health Professionals is the co-curricular career and technical student organization providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.
The mission of HOSA is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience.
M-DCPS students in Middle and Senior High participate in leadership, skills and career education through HOSA, with events at the district regions, state, and national levels.
High School Programs
- American Senior High
- Coral Reef Senior High
- Dorothy M. Wallace COPE Center (South)
- Hialeah Gardens High School
- John A. Ferguson Senior High
- Medical Academy for Science and Technology (MAST of Homestead)
- Miami Coral Park Senior High
- Miami Edison Senior High
- Miami Lakes Educational Center
- Miami Jackson Senior High
- Miami Northwestern Senior High
- Miami Palmetto Senior High
- Miami Senior High
- Miami Southridge Senior High
- Miami Sunset Senior High
- Miami Springs Senior High School
- North Miami Beach Senior High School
- North Miami Senior High School
- Robert Morgan Educational Center
- South Dade Senior High
- TERRA Environmental Research Institute
- Westland Hialeah Senior High
- William H. Turner Technical Arts High School
CAREERS
Average Salaries
| OCCUPATIONS | FLORIDA | NATIONAL |
| Cardiovascular Technologist/Technician | $45,390 | $53,990 / $55,210 |
| Dental Assistant | $34,300 | $35,640 / $36,260 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $59,960 | $67,170 / $68,390 |
| Dietitian/Nutritionist | $53,970 | $56,300 / $57,440 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $41,300 | $42,910 / $43,420 |
| Occupational Therapy Asst | $60,650 | $55,250 / $57,260 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $22,600 | $24,510 / $25,540 |
| Physical Therapist | $82,980 | $82,180 / $83,940 |
| Radiologic Technologist | $50,740 | $56,760 / $57,510 |
| Veterinary Technician/Tech | $29,060 | $31,760 / $32,350 |
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