Program Clubs Courses DISD Health Science Technology Education Health Science Technology Education is a comprehensive secondary education program for students who have an interest and desire to explore health careers. Students gain the knowledge and skills to make realistic health career choices. Students enhance their academic foundation through a strong science-based enrichment curriculum. Industry partnerships provide students with valuable observation-based experience so students can visualize their potential role in safe, effective, efficient, quality health care.
Emphasis is placed on safety and technology utilized in health care.
This student professional organization provides opportunities for leadership development, knowledge and skill recognition through the competitive events program, and community service projects. By networking with health care professionals, students receive guidance in selecting and pursuing a health career. This course gives an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, environmental and informational systems of the health care industry. The focus is on career exploration, leadership development, ethical and legal issues, and the history, economics, and trends in financing health care. Students will develop a concept of health and wellness from the perspective of a consumer as well as a potential professional in the health care industry.