Health Science & Technology

Health Science and Technology Education prepares students for employment and/or continuing education opportunities in health care through technical instruction in the classroom, experiential education in the laboratory, work-based learning opportunities at clinical settings, and leadership skills through Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA).

CAREERS IN HEALTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

The health care industry is robust and growing nationwide; however, it is actually experiencing a critical shortage of workers. These shortages are impacting the quality of care throughout the industry. An increased demand for qualified health professionals is expected to continue through the year 2012, resulting in 16% of all new wage and salary jobs. Careers in health care include, but are not limited to:

  • Diagnostic Services: Geneticist, Clinical Lab Technologist, Pathologist, Phlebotomist, Radiologic Technologist
  • Therapeutic Services: Audiologist, Certified Nurse Assistant, Dental Assistant and Hygienist, Medical Assistant, Physical Therapist, Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist
  • Support Services: Biomedical, Dietician, Industrial Hygienist, Services Technician, Transport Technician
  • Biotechnology Research & Development: Biomedical Chemist, Genetics Lab Technician, Microbiologist, Pharmacy Technician, Toxicologist
  • Health Informatics: Medical Coder, Medical Transcriptionist
STUDENT LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATION

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is the student organization for Health Science and Technology Education. HOSA is involved in leadership development, career training, and service projects. The primary focus of HOSA is to increase opportunities in health care careers and enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. HOSA provides students with opportunities to attain the knowledge, skills, and leadership characteristics necessary to succeed in a health care profession.

Nationally there are over 76,000 members.
www.hosa.org

Utah has over 2,000 members in 47 chapters.*
www.hosa.org/state/ut.html

our vision...

is to provide awareness and exploration experiences that motivate students to pursue a profession in health care. Once students are motivated, it is our intent to prepare students for continued education and/or employment opportunities in health care.

Health Science & Technology
Health Science and Technology Education is a program that prepares students for pursuit of a health care profession.