Laredo College has been closely monitoring the weather forecast for Webb County and surrounding areas for next week. After careful assessment and consideration, the college will continue normal operations on Monday, Jan. 20. Both campuses will close on Tuesday, Jan. 21. All activities, classes and services will be canceled for the day. Normal operations will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. We urge everyone in our community to remain vigilant and heed the advice of local authorities.

Health Sciences

Degrees Careers Skills

 

Students pursuing a career in Health Sciences acquire skills necessary to provide various services that assist people in initiating a healthy and active lifestyle. Careers in this pathway include dentist, nurse, paramedic, physical or occupational therapist, physician, and radiologic technologist.

 

Related Texas High School Endorsement: Public Service

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CAREERS IN HEALTH SCIENCES AREA

  • Acute Care Nurses
  • Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Clinical Nurse Specialists
  • Critical Care Nurses
  • Exercise Physiologists
  • Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
  • Medical Assistants
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Nursing Assistants
  • Physical Therapist Aides
  • Physical Therapist Assistants
  • Physical Therapists
  • Radiologic Technologists
  • Radiologists
  • Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Registered Nurses
  • Sports Medicine Physicians

MARKETABLE SKILLS

Active Learning Operation Monitoring
Active Listening Quality Control Analysis
Complex Problem Solving Reading Comprehension
Coordination Service Orientation
Critical Thinking Social Perceptiveness
Instructing Speaking
Judgment and Decision Making Time Management
Learning Strategies Writing
Monitoring