Proprietary schools, colleges, and universities all offer this program. If you want to study at a proprietary school, you can prepare for this program of study by completing your high school degree or getting a GED. If you want to study at a college or university, you can prepare for this program by taking the following courses: four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.

Some programs require minimum scores on aptitude tests. Some schools administer their own aptitude tests. Other schools look at scores on standardized tests such as the American College Test (ACT), the Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE), the ASSET, or the COMPASS.

In addition, some programs require minimum grades in high school biology, chemistry, and algebra courses.

Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:

• Basic Computer
• Community Health
• Safety and First Aid
• Healthcare Occupations
• Surgical Technology
• Healthcare Sciences Work Experience
• Anatomy and Physiology