Health Sciences

What's it About?

The primary goal of careers within the Health Science Career Cluster is to treat patients suffering from illnesses or injuries, as well as to promote wellness, support rehabilitation, and to provide palliative care.

Key Skills for Success

In addition to job specific skills in the chosen discipline, those working in a health science career should possess the following skills: Communication (Written and Verbal), teamwork, adaptability, empathy, critical thinking, problem solving, attention to detail, and ability to work in a stressful environment.

Career Opportunities

• Nurse
• Physicians (wide variety of specialties)
• Dental Hygienist
• Clinical Laboratory Technician
• Occupational Therapist (and Assistants)
• Physical Therapist (and Assistants)
• Pharmacist• Respiratory Therapist

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West Virginia 4-H Opportunities

West Virginia University Extension provides opportunities to explore your career interests through a variety of projects and educational activities.

4-H Project Areas

• First Aid in Action (Health 1)
• Staying Healthy (Health 2)
• Keeping Fit (Health 3)
• Your Thoughts Matter
• Career Readiness
• Self-Determined (Design Your Own)

Educational Activities

• Health Rocks Ambassador
• Club Health Officer
• Public Speaking and Presentations
• 4-H Charting Program
• Community Service
• 4-H Youth in Action Program

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