health science

Some individual health courses are available for DPS high school students. If you’re interested in taking Basic Life Support, Anatomy and Physiology, or Medical Terminology, talk to a Career Navigator.
 

Your passion for helping others could be a career.

We offer intensive, hands-on educational paths that meet the highest industry standards and result in some of the best job placement rates in the state.

Programs in Health Science meet additional accreditation standards and guidelines including:

  • Colorado State Board of Nursing
  • The Accreditation Commission for Nursing Education (ACEN)

All Health Science programs require a criminal background check, a drug test and proof of vaccinations. Click here for a full list of disqualifying offenses.

Contact Health Science department: 720-423-4873

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EXPLORE health science programs

Dental Administrative Assistant

Learn how to provide patient care, conduct front-office administrative tasks, under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. 

Medical Assisting

Learn administrative and clinical duties, taking medical histories, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, and taking vital signs.

Nurse Assisting

Gain the skills you need to provide basic care to patients, take vital signs, and assist patients in daily activities.

Practical Nursing

Learn how to give direct patient care in a multi-disciplinary healthcare setting.

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