Healthcare
Look around you.
Did you know that healthcare careers are not limited to doctors and nurses? Using science and problem-solving skills, people in healthcare create new medications, discover cures for diseases, comfort the sick, and operate high-tech tools for diagnosing and treating illness and injury. Whether taking care of patients or working behind the scenes, healthcare in Alabama has an opportunity for everyone.
Careers in
Healthcare
- Strong math, science, and computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Desire to help others
- Satisfaction in teamwork
$210,000
Physician Assistant
$129,000
Registered Nurse
$129,000
Physical Therapist
Career Spotlight
Healthcare
Registered Nurse
Nurses practice in all healthcare settings: hospitals, nursing homes, medical offices, ambulatory care centers, community health centers, schools, and retail clinics. They also provide healthcare in somewhat unexpected locations, such as camps, homeless shelters, prisons, sporting events, and tourist destinations.
Courses to take in High School
By taking relevant high school courses, you’ll gain the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed for a successful future in the healthcare industry. Start your journey toward a career in healthcare today!
Tuscaloosa County students may take courses at TCTA if their home school does not offer their desired course.
Health Science Pathway
- Foundations of Health Science
- Human Body Structures & Functions
- Therapeutic Services
- Patient Care Technician
- Health Science Internship
- Senior Pathway Project
Sports Medicine Pathway
- Sports Medicine
- Intermediate Sports Medicine
- Advanced Sports Medicine
Videos
Kady Wohlfarth's Experience at DCH
DCH Tornado Stories
West Alabama Works – Apprenticeship
Want to get paid to learn a trade?
By blending hands-on job experience with essential training, these companies offer a direct pathway to lucrative careers, equipping learners with valuable skills and bypassing traditional student debt. Join us to redefine your educational journey and step into in-demand professions.
2024 Exhibitors
Exhibitors are companies that attend WOW. You can talk to them directly about various career opportunities.
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Meet the Healthcare World Leaders
World Leaders are essential in bridging the gap between students and industry professionals, sparking enthusiasm for careers in West Alabama's workforce.
Peggy Sease
World Leader
DCH Health System
Courtney Wingo
World Leader
DCH Health System
Shawn Hall
World Leader
DCH Health System