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Health Science
Prepares students to help keep people healthy and treat those who are not. Work directly with people by conducting research on diseases and other important health information.
Career Pathways
- Research & Development
- Diagnostic Services
- Health Informatics
- Support Services
- Therapeutic Services
Eligible Classification for Instructional Program (CIP) Codes
As stated in the New Jersey Perkins V State Plan, career and technical education programs of study must support career pathways meeting two out of the following three criteria, high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand occupations. The following CIP codes have been identified as meeting these requirements at the state level.
| CIP Code | Program Name |
|---|---|
| 310505 | Kinesiology and Exercise Science |
| 510000 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences |
| 510601 | Dental Assistant |
| 510603 | Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician |
| 510705 | Medical Office Management/Administration |
| 510801 | Medical/Clinical Assistant |
| 510805 | Pharmacy Technician/Assistant |
| 510902 | Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician |
| 510904 | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT) |
| 510908 | Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant |
| 511004 | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician |
| 511006 | Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician |
| 513104 | Dietician Assistant |
| 513801 | Nursing/Registered Nurse |
| 513901 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training |
Industry-Valued Credentials
Industry-valued credentials (IVCs) are identified by the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) as:
- Valued — demanded by employers.
- Portable — skills learned are transferable and provide broad opportunities.
- Stackable — skills learned may lead to opportunities for continuous or advanced training and education.
- Rewarding — lead to higher wages, career advancement and or increased job security.
The NJDOE analyzed the NJDOL IVC list by cross referencing every credential for each Career Cluster and identified them as either a Tier I or a Tier II IVC.
- Tier I IVC — stackable credential
- Tier II IVC — advanced credential and available for CTE program of study designation.
| Tier | Credential | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Tier II | Certified Clinical Medical Assistant | National Healthcareer Association |
| Tier II | Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) | National Healthcareer Association |
| Tier II | Certified Medical Assistant | American Association of Medical Assistants |
| Tier II | Certified Medical Assistant | American Medical Certification Association |
| Tier II | Emergency Medical Technician | National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians |
| Tier I | Alzheimer’s and Dementia Certification | National Certification Board for Alzheimer Care |
| Tier I | Blood Borne Pathogens Certification | American Heart Association (AHA) |
| Tier I | Certified EKG/Monitor Technician | National Healthcareer Association |
| Tier I | Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) | National Healthcareer Association |
| Tier I | CPR/BLS Certification | Various |
| Tier I | Heart Saver CPR AED | American Heart Association |
| Tier I | Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) | American Society for Clinical Pathology |
| Tier I | NJ Home Health Aide / Homemaker license | New Jersey State Board of Nursing |
| Tier I | OSHA Safety—10 hour | Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) |
| Tier I | Sterile Processing Technician | Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution |
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
Each CTE program of study must provide students with the opportunity to participate in a CTSO. The CTSO that is most aligned with this Career Cluster is:
HOSA-Future Health Professionals
Resources
Cluster Contact
healthscience.careercluster@doe.nj.gov
(609) 376-9067