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Health and Medical Sciences

Health and Medical Sciences provides a wide variety of broad and specialized competency based courses introducing students to a variety of health career choices.

Health and Medical Sciences courses facilitate career preparation in areas such as animal science, dental careers, emergency response, medical assisting, nursing, pharmacy, firefighting, dental, and health informatics Students have the opportunity to apply the skills learned by participating or observing in a variety of health care settings.

Student Organizations

Courses:

Descriptions and Objectives are available in the FCPS Course Catalog(link is external).

  • 911 Dispatch
  • Biotechnology Foundations
  • Coding/Billing 1
  • Coding/Billing 2
  • Dental Careers 1
  • Dental Careers 2
  • Emergency Medical Technician 1
  • Emergency Medical Technician 2
  • Exploring Health Sciences
  • Exploring the Language of Medicine
  • Firefighting 1
  • Firefighting 2
  • Health Informatics 1
  • Intro to Nursing 1/2
  • Medical Assistant 1
  • Medical Assistant 2
  • Patient Care Technician
  • Pharmacy Technician 1
  • Pharmacy Technician 2
  • Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy 1
  • Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy 2
  • Practical Nursing 1
  • Practical Nursing 2
  • Veterinary Sciences 1
  • Veterinary Sciences 2

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Adult and Community Education Health and Medical

Health and Medical classes provide students with a course of study that leads to work in the medical field.
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CTE Industry Credentials

Many CTE courses prepare students for industry certification opportunities.
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Academies and Specialized Programs

Our high school advanced technical and specialized elective courses are available at the High School Academies for students interested in pursuing coursework in a variety of options related to career pathways.

Program Descriptions

Descriptions of many programs offered by the Instructional Services Department and the Department of Special Services in Fairfax County Public Schools.
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Practical Nursing

The School of Practical Nursing in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is offered to interested and qualified high school juniors.
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Career and Technical Education (CTE)

From cybersecurity to marketing, CTE has a wide variety of opportunities for students who want to get real world experience as they prepare for the future.