Area of Study
Health Science Technology
Explore Your Future in Healthcare
Are you a high school student interested in helping others and learning about health careers? The Health Science Technology (HST) Program at Morgan Community College is a great place to start!
This program is designed just for high school students, including homeschool students, who want to explore the exciting world of healthcare. You’ll build a strong foundation in health science and get real-life experience that prepares you for careers in the medical field.
What You’ll Learn
In the HST Program, you’ll develop important skills that healthcare workers use every day, including:
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Professionalism
- Work-based skills
You’ll also have the chance to learn in both the classroom and real clinical settings, giving you a head start in your career.
Who Can Join?
This program is only open to high school students, including those who are homeschooled. It’s a great way to explore your options and see if a healthcare career is right for you—before you even graduate! Whether you want to start working in healthcare right after high school or continue your education in a college-level health program, HST gives you the tools and experience to move forward.
Interested in HST?
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Program Tracks
In the final spring semester of this two-year program, students will choose between two different work-based learning tracks. These options provide students with hands-on experiences in real-world healthcare settings.
Track 1: Nurse Aide
A nurse aide helps care for patients by checking vital signs, helping with daily tasks like bathing and eating, and supporting nurses in hospitals and other care settings.
Track 2: Behavior Health Plus-Certificate
The behavioral health pathway teaches students how to support people with mental health or substance use issues. Students get real experience working with patients and professionals.
Health Science Technology Gallery
See what our HST students get up to on a daily basis with this hands-on program.
View the catalog for courses and program requirements.
Health Science Technology
Careers & Salaries
Updated April 2025. Career information from O*Net Online.
| Position | Median |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant | $38,200 |
| Community Health Workers | $48,200 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $64,080 |
| Radiologic Technologists & Technicians | $73,410 |
Meet the Faculty
Faculty
Kiley David
Kiley began her journey at MCC as a student and graduated from the ADN nursing program in 2009. She has worked as a labor and delivery nurse for 15 years in the Fort Morgan community and remains working PRN at CommonSpirit St. Elizabeth Hospital. Kiley received her Bachelor of Nursing from Walden University in 2015 and started working at MCC that same year as a Clinical Nursing Instructor. In 2018 Kiley joined MCC as a full-time Health Science Technology Instructor and has found her passion for health education.
Kiley lives in Fort Morgan and enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and three children.