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
- South Dade Middle
Programs & Academy Themes
- Allied Health Assisting
- Biomedical Sciences
- Dental Aide
- Electrocardiograph Technician
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Medical Laboratory Assisting
- Medical Skills and Services
- Nursing Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Practical Nursing
- Vision Care Assisting
High School Programs
- American Senior High
- Booker T. Washington Senior High
- Coral Reef Senior High
- COPE North
- COPE South
- Felix Varela Senior High
- Hialeah Gardens High School
- John A. Ferguson Senior High
- Miami Edison
- Miami Lakes Educational Center
- Miami Jackson Senior High School
- Miami Northwestern Senior High School
- Miami Palmetto Senior High School
- Miami Senior High
- Miami Southridge Senior High School
- 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 School
- William Turner Tech 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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