Prepare for a career in Patient Care or Biotechnology.
“The Doctors Academy helped me decide in a lot of ways to be a doctor. … I think the Doctors Academy gives students a lot of resources to be able to prepare them for the future.”
Leilani Gutierrez-Palominos
Doctors Academy Graduate
Overview
Pathways in the Health Science and Medical Technology sector prepare graduates to work in health care as nurses, physical therapists, pharmacists, administrators, and more.
Students may have the opportunity to receive college credit and industry recognized certifications as well as participate in paid and unpaid internships.

Sample Health Science Courses
Note: Course availability varies by school and program.
CART Labs
CART is a college and career prep, half-day program for juniors and seniors in Clovis and Fresno Unified School Districts. Labs offer hands-on and industry standard methods for students to investigate and acquire a variety of skills. CART offers two labs in the Health sector.
Biomedicine Lab
Students explore issues in medical science and human anatomy/physiology through their involvement in dissections, medical case studies and research projects. Students investigate how a healthy body functions and how it reacts to disease. Students collaborate with medical professionals at various hospitals and clinics in the Fresno/Clovis area as they research a variety of medical topics.
Biotechnology Lab
Students explore biotechnology, an exploding science field that leads to high-paying jobs in medicine, biology, chemistry, agriculture, and environmental science. Students apply DNA technology to genetically engineer bacteria, solve medical mysteries, clone tissues, diagnose genetic disease, and explore drug development and testing. Students wrestle with difficult ethical issues that arise as a result of using biotechnology to solve problems.
Examples of Health Careers
Occupation | Education Level | Median Annual Earnings in CA |
---|---|---|
Anesthesiologist | Doctoral or professional degree | $445,300 |
Athletic Trainer | Bachelor's degree | $57,990 |
Family Medicine Physician | Doctoral or professional degree | $235,869 |
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse | Postsecondary certificate | $62,410 |
Obstetrician and Gynecologist | Doctoral or professional degree | $327,850 |
Pharmacist | Doctoral or professional degree | $149,700 |
Physical Therapist Assistant | Associate's degree | $72,890 |
Psychiatrist | Doctoral or professional degree | $261,539 |
Registered Nurse | Bachelor's degree | $118,400 |
Source: US Dept of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics for California