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.

Program admissions vary. You may need to take placement or competency tests in writing, math, chemistry, and biology. Some programs require good scores on the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).

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

• Animal Science
• Community Health
• Safety and First Aid
• Healthcare Occupations
• Healthcare Sciences Work Experience
• Anatomy and Physiology