Health Science Industry Certifications

by Renee Tonquest
Health Science Cluster Specialist

The opportunity to earn an industry certification has many benefits. It gives students a sense of accomplishment, a highly valued professional credential, and helps students become more employable with higher starting salaries. Valid reliable certifications are also evidence of technical skill attainment.

Before offering certifications, districts should consult with local business and industry partners to determine which certifications or licensures would be most valued by local employers. In some instances, certain certifications may be best accomplished in partnership with postsecondary programs.

Below is a list of common end-of-program industry certifications but is by no means inclusive. If you are interested in starting an industry certification in your health science program, please contact me at renee.tonquest@unt.edu. I can match you up with an experienced teacher already offering the program and put you in contact with the certifying entity for more information.

• Certified Coding Assistant (CCA)
• Dental Assistant (CDA)
• Dental Radiography (RHS)
• Emergency Care Attendant (ECA)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• Massage Therapy (CMA)
• Medical Assistant (CMA)
• Nurse Aide (CNA)
• Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
• Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
• Sterile Processing Technician