If you know you want to work in the medical field after graduating high school, it helps to start taking classes now that can give you a head start! Penn Foster’s Healthcare High School Career Pathway allows you to finish high school while getting started on some foundational healthcare classes. You’ll learn vital, foundational concepts such as medical terminology and pharmacology that can help you build a strong career in healthcare. Once you successfully complete your program, you’ll have five classes that can transfer to our Medical Administrative Assisting, Medical Transcription, or Medical Billing and Coding Career Diploma Programs.