Support Services

Careers in the Support Services pathway provide a therapeutic environment for the delivery of health care. Support Services offers a full range of career opportunities from entry level to management, including technical and professional careers.

Careers

Compare Selected Careers

Compare up to 3 careers by selecting the compare checkbox beside each career and then press Compare Selected Careers.

C
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) compare
  compare
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) compare
  compare
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) compare
  compare
- Clinical Assistant compare
  compare
- Clinical Dietetic Technician compare
  compare
- Cook compare
  compare
- Cook Chill Technician (CCT) compare
  compare
D
- Diet Clerk compare
  compare
- Diet Tech (Dietetic Technician) compare
  compare
- Diet Technician Registered (DTR) compare
  compare
- Dietary Aide compare
  compare
- Dietary Cook compare
  compare
- Dietary Manager compare
  compare
- Doctor's Assistant compare
  compare
F
- Food and Nutrition Services Assistant compare
  compare
M
- Medicaid Service Coordinator compare
  compare
- Medical Appliance Technicians compare
  compare
- Medical Assistant compare
  compare
- Medical Equipment Preparers compare
  compare
- Medical Equipment Repairer compare
  compare
- Medical Office Assistant compare
  compare
N
- Nutrition Technician compare
  compare
O
- Ophthalmic Technician compare
  compare
- Optometric Assistant compare
  compare
- Optometric Technician compare
  compare
- Orderlies compare
  compare
- Outpatient Surgery Assistant compare
  compare
P
- Patient Advocate compare
  compare
- Patient Representative compare
  compare
S
- Sterile Preparation Technician compare
  compare

Continuing Education

Wisconsin Technical Colleges
- Blackhawk Technical College
  Visit Website | Request Info Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Pharmacy Technician TD
- Chippewa Valley Technical College
  Visit Website | Request Info Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Dental Hygienist AAS
  
  Paramedic Technician AAS
  
  Dental Assistant (short-term) TD
  
  Medical Assistant TD
  
  Pharmacy Technician TD
  
  Central Service Technician TD
- Fox Valley Technical College
  Visit Website | Request Info Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Associate of Science - University Transfer AAS
  
  Medical Assistant TD
  
  Pharmacy Technician TD
  
  Therapeutic Activity Specialist TD
  
  Associate of Arts - University Transfer AAS Lib
- Gateway Technical College
  Visit Website | Request Info Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Health Unit Coordinator TD
  
  Community Pharmacy Technician TD
  
  Pharmacy Technician TD
- Lakeshore Technical College
  Visit Website | Request Info Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Health Unit Coordinator TD
  
  Pharmacy Technician TD
  
  Health Care Technician TD
  
  Health Information Management AAS Lib
- Madison College
  Visit Website | Request Info Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Biotechnology Laboratory Technician AAS
  
  Emergency Medical Technician TD
  
  Advanced EMT TD
  
  Paramedic Technician TD
- Mid-State Technical College
  Visit Website | Request Info Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Central Service Technician TD
  
  Pharmacy Technician TD
- Milwaukee Area Technical College
  Visit Website | Request Info Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Dietetic Technician AAS
  
  Healthcare Services Management AAS
  
  Health Unit Coordinator TD
  
  Medical Interpreter TD
  
  Pharmacy Technician TD
  
  Medical Billing TD
  
  Aesthetician TD
- Moraine Park Technical College
  Visit Website | Request Info Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Pharmacy Technician TD
- Nicolet Area Technical College
  Visit Website | Request Info Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Pharmacy Services Management AAS
  
  Dental Hygienist AAS
  
  Emergency Medical Technician Advanced EMT TD
- Northcentral Technical College
  Visit Website | Request Info Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Geriatric Care Specialist TD
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
  Visit Website | Request Info Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Gerontology AAS
  
  Wellness and Health Promotion AAS
  
  Ophthalmic Medical Assistant TD
- Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
  Visit Website | Request Info Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Pharmacy Technician TD
  
  Laboratory Science Technician TD
- Waukesha County Technical College
  Visit Website | Request Info Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Central Service Technician TD
  
  Pharmacy Technician TD
- Western Technical College
  Visit Website | Request Info Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Central Service Technician TD
  
  Pharmacy Technician TD
- Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
  Visit Website | Request Info Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Gerontology for Healthcare Professionals
  
  Dementia Care
  
  Gerontology - Aging Services Professional AAS
  
  Medical Administrative Professional AAS
  
  Dietary Manager TD
  
  Health Office Professional TD
  
  CBRF Caregiver (Community Based Residential Facility) TD
University of WI System Campuses
- UW-Eau Claire
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Athletic Training B
  
  Communication Sciences And Disorders B
  
  Environmental Public Health B
  
  Health Care Administration B
  
  Kinesiology B
  
  Nursing (collaborative Program) B
  
  Communication Sciences And Disorders M
  
  Nursing M
  
  Nursing S
  
  Nursing Y
- UW-Green Bay
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Nursing (collaborative Program) B
  
  Nursing Degree Completion B
  
  Health Information Mngt & Tech (Collaborative) B
  
  Leadership & Management In Health Systems M
- UW-La Crosse
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Community Health Education B
  
  School Health Education B
  
  Athletic Training B
  
  Clinical Laboratory Science B
  
  Exercise & Sport Science B
  
  Radiation Therapy B
  
  Therapeutic Recreation B
  
  Health & Wellness Management-Collaborative B
  
  Health Education M
  
  School Psychology M
  
  Clinical Exercise Physiology M
  
  Occupational Therapy M
  
  Physician Assistant Studies M
  
  Community Health Education M
  
  Exercise & Sport Science M
  
  Medical Dosimetry M
  
  School Psychology S
  
  Physical Therapy (consortial Degree) Y
- UW-Madison
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Communicative Disorders B
  
  Kinesiology B
  
  Medical Science B
  
  Nursing B
  
  Nursing (collaborative Program) B
  
  Rehabilitation Psychology B
  
  Biomedical Engineering B
  
  Pharmacology And Toxicology B
  
  Athletic Training B
  
  Clinical Investigation D
  
  Comparative Biomedical Sciences D
  
  Endocrinology-reproductive Physiology D
  
  Medical Physics D
  
  Population Health D
  
  Social And Admin. Sciences In Pharmacy D
  
  Cancer Biology D
  
  Pharmaceutical Sciences D
  
  Biomedical Engineering D
  
  Communicative Disorders D
  
  Kinesiology D
  
  Nursing D
  
  Rehabilitation Psychology D
  
  Occupational Therapy M
  
  Physician Assistant Studies M
  
  Public Health M
  
  Pharmacy M
  
  Biomedical Engineering M
  
  Cancer Biology M
  
  Clinical Investigation M
  
  Communicative Disorders M
  
  Comparative Biomedical Sciences M
  
  Endocrinology-Reproductive Physiology M
  
  Kinesiology M
  
  Medical Physics M
  
  Medical Genetics M
  
  Medical Microbiology And Immunology M
  
  Nursing M
  
  Pharmaceutical Sciences M
  
  Population Health M
  
  Rehabilitation Psychology M
  
  Social And Admin. Sciences In Pharmacy M
  
  Medicine P
  
  Veterinary Medicine P
  
  Pharmacy P
  
  Audiology (consortial Degree) Y
  
  Nursing Y
  
  Physical Therapy Y
- UW-Milwaukee
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Athletic Training B
  
  Communication Sciences & Disorders B
  
  Health Care Administration B
  
  Kinesiology B
  
  Medical Science B
  
  Nursing B
  
  Nursing (collaborative Program) B
  
  Occupational Studies B
  
  Biomedical Sciences B
  
  Environmental And Occupational Health D
  
  Health Sciences D
  
  Medical Informatics D
  
  Nursing D
  
  Public Health D
  
  Health Care Informatics M
  
  Occupational Therapy M
  
  Communication Sciences & Disorders M
  
  Kinesiology M
  
  Nursing M
  
  Biomedical Sciences M
  
  Public Health M
  
  School Psychology S
  
  Physical Therapy (consortial Degree) Y
  
  Nursing Y
- UW-Oshkosh
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Kinesiology B
  
  Medical Technology B
  
  Nursing B
  
  Nursing (collaborative Program) B
  
  Environmental Health B
  
  Radiologic Science B
  
  Nursing M
  
  Nursing Y
- UW-Parkside
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Exercise Science B
  
  Sport Management B
  
  Applied Health Sciences B
  
  Health Information Mngt & Tech (Collaborative) B
- UW-River Falls
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Communicative Disorders B
  
  Health And Human Performance B
  
  Health & Wellness Management-Collaborative B
  
  School Psychology M
  
  Communicative Disorders M
  
  Clinical Exercise Physiology M
  
  School Psychology S
- UW-Stevens Point
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Health Promotion B
  
  Athletic Training B
  
  Clinical Laboratory Science B
  
  Communicative Disorders B
  
  Dietetics B
  
  Health Science B
  
  Health & Wellness Management-Collaborative B
  
  Health Information Mngt & Tech (Collaborative) B
  
  Communicative Disorders M
  
  Audiology (consortial Degree) Y
- UW-Stout
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Dietetics B
  
  Vocational Rehabilitation B
  
  Health, Wellness And Fitness B
  
  School Psychology M
  
  Vocational Rehabilitation M
  
  School Psychology S
- UW-Superior
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Health & Wellness Management-Collaborative B
- UW-Whitewater
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Communication Sciences & Disorders B
  
  School Psychology M
  
  Communication Sciences & Disorders M
  
  School Psychology S
Wisconsin Private Colleges & Universities
- Alverno
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Art Therapy/therapist B
  
  Biology/biological Sciences, General B
  
  Chemistry, General B
  
  Molecular Biology B
  
  Music Therapy/therapist B
  
  Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (rn, Asn, Bsn, Msn) B
  
  Nursing, Other B
  
  Psychology, General B
  
  Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) M
- Beloit College
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Biochemistry B
  
  Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other B
  
  Biology/biological Sciences, General B
  
  Chemistry, General B
  
  Molecular Biology B
  
  Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (rn, Asn, Bsn, Msn) B
  
  Psychology, General B
- Cardinal Stritch University
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Biology/biological Sciences, General B
  
  Chemistry, General B
  
  Nursing, Other B
  
  Psychology, General B
  
  Nursing, Other B
  
  Clinical Psychology M
  
  Health/health Care Administration/management M
  
  Nursing, Other M
- Carroll University
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Athletic Training/trainer B
  
  Biochemistry B
  
  Biology/biological Sciences, General B
  
  Chemistry, General B
  
  Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist B
  
  Health And Physical Education, General B
  
  Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General B
  
  Kinesiology & Exercise Science B
  
  Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (rn, Asn, Bsn, Msn) B
  
  Physical Education Teaching And Coaching B
  
  Psychology, General B
  
  Physical Therapy/therapist D
- Carthage College
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Athletic Training/trainer B
  
  Biology/biological Sciences, General B
  
  Chemistry, General B
  
  Kinesiology & Exercise Science B
  
  Neuroscience B
  
  Psychology, General B
- Concordia University Wisconsin
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Athletic Training/trainer B
  
  Biology/biological Sciences, General B
  
  Biomedical Sciences, General B
  
  Exercise Physiology B
  
  Health Services Administration B
  
  Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist B
  
  Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (rn, Asn, Bsn, Msn) B
  
  Occupational Therapy/therapist B
  
  Physical Education Teaching And Coaching B
  
  Psychology, General B
  
  Health Services Administration B
  
  Nursing, Other D
  
  Pharmacy (Pharm. D. [USA] Pharm. D, BS/B Pharm [Canada]) D
  
  Physical Therapy/therapist D
  
  Counseling Psychology M
  
  Rehabilitation And Therapeutic Professions, Other M
  
  Health Services Administration M
  
  Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) M
  
  Nursing, Other M
  
  Occupational Therapy/Therapist M
  
  Physical Therapy/Therapist M
- Edgewood College
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Art Therapy/therapist B
  
  Biology/biological Sciences, General B
  
  Chemistry, General B
  
  Cytotechnology/cytotechnologist B
  
  Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (rn, Asn, Bsn, Msn) B
  
  Psychology, General B
  
  Marriage And Family Therapy/counseling M
  
  Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) M
- Lakeland College
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Biochemistry B
  
  Biology/biological Sciences, General B
  
  Chemistry, General B
  
  Kinesiology & Exercise Science B
  
  Psychology, General B
- Lawrence University
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Biochemistry B
  
  Biological And Physical Sciences B
  
  Biology/biological Sciences, General B
  
  Chemistry, General B
  
  Psychology, General B
- Marian University
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Art Therapy/therapist B
  
  Biology/biological Sciences, General B
  
  Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (rn, Asn, Bsn, Msn) B
  
  Psychology, General B
  
  Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer B
  
  Adult Health Nurse/nursing M
  
  Clinical Nurse Specialist M
- Marquette University
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Athletic Training/trainer B
  
  Audiology/audiologist & Speech-language Pathology/pathologist B
  
  Biochemistry/Biophysics And Molecular Biology B
  
  Biomedical Sciences, General B
  
  Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist B
  
  Health/Medical Psychology B
  
  Physiology, General B
  
  Psychology, General B
  
  Biology/Biological Sciences, General B
  
  Biomedical/Medical Engineering B
  
  Chemistry, General B
  
  Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other B
  
  Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) B
  
  Biology/biological Sciences, General D
  
  Biomedical/medical Engineering D
  
  Chemistry, General D
  
  Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (rn, Asn, Bsn, Msn) D
  
  Clinical Psychology D
  
  Counseling Psychology D
  
  Dentistry (dds, Dmd) D
  
  Educational Psychology D
  
  Physical Therapy/therapist D
  
  Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other M
  
  Dental Clinical Sciences, General (ms, Phd) M
  
  Physician Assistant M
  
  Speech-language Pathology/pathologist M
  
  Biomedical/Medical Engineering M
  
  Chemistry, General M
  
  Clinical Psychology M
  
  Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) M
  
  Biology/Biological Sciences, General M
- Milwaukee School of Engineering
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Biomedical/medical Engineering B
  
  Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (rn, Asn, Bsn, Msn) B
  
  Perfusion Technology/perfusionist M
- Mount Mary College
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Biology/biological Sciences, General B
  
  Chemistry, General B
  
  Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (rn, Asn, Bsn, Msn) B
  
  Psychology, General B
  
  Occupational Therapy/Therapist B
  
  Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) B
  
  Art Therapy/Therapist B
  
  Art Therapy/therapist M
  
  Dietetics/dietitian (rd) M
  
  Occupational Therapy/therapist M
  
  Counseling Psychology M
  
  Gerontology M
- Northland College
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Biochemistry B
  
  Biology/biological Sciences, General B
  
  Chemistry, General B
  
  Health/health Care Administration/management B
  
  Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (rn, Asn, Bsn, Msn) B
  
  Physical Education Teaching And Coaching B
  
  Psychology, General B
- Ripon College
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Biology/biological Sciences, General B
  
  Chemistry, General B
  
  Chemistry, Other B
  
  Health And Physical Education, General B
  
  Psychology, General B
  
  Psychology, Other B
- Silver Lake College
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Biology/biological Sciences, General B
  
  Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (rn, Asn, Bsn, Msn) B
  
  Psychology, General B
- St. Norbert College
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Biochemistry B
  
  Biological And Physical Sciences B
  
  Biology/biological Sciences, General B
  
  Chemistry, General B
  
  Psychology, General B
- Viterbo University
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Biochemistry B
  
  Biology/biological Sciences, General B
  
  Biopsychology B
  
  Chemistry, General B
  
  Dietetics/dietitian (rd) B
  
  Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (rn, Asn, Bsn, Msn) B
  
  Psychology, General B
  
  Family Practice Nurse/nurse Practitioner M
  
  Nursing Administration (msn, Ms, Phd) M
  
  Nursing, Other M
- Wisconsin Lutheran College
  Visit Website Add To Favorites Remove From Favorites
  Biochemistry B
  
  Biology/biological Sciences, General B
  
  Chemistry, General B
  
  Kinesiology & Exercise Science B
  
  Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (rn, Asn, Bsn, Msn) B
  
  Psychology, General B

Blackhawk Technical College
- Medical Administrative Specialist
- Medical Assistant
Lakeshore Technical College
Northcentral Technical College
- EMT
Waukesha County Technical College
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

Sample Career Plan

Secondary

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts I

Math

Algebra I

Science

Biology

Social Studies / Sciences

State History Civics

Career and Technical Courses

Health Science I: Introduction to Health Science

Information Technology Applications

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts II

Math

Geometry

Science

Chemistry

Social Studies / Sciences

U.S. History

Career and Technical Courses

Health Science II: Health, Safety and Ethics in the Health Environment

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts III

Math

Algebra II

Science

Physics or other science course

Social Studies / Sciences

World History

Sociology

Career and Technical Courses

Health Science III: Employment in Health Occupations

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts IV

Math

Pre-Calculus or Calculus or Statistics

Science

Anatomy and Physiology

Social Studies / Sciences

Psychology Economics

Career and Technical Courses

Health Science IV: Introduction to Health Informatics

	9	10	11	12
English / Language Arts	English/ Language Arts I	English/ Language Arts II	English/ Language Arts III	English/ Language Arts IV
Math	Algebra I	Geometry	Algebra II	Pre-Calculus or Calculus or Statistics
Science	Biology	Chemistry	Physics or other science course	Anatomy and Physiology
Social Studies / Sciences	State History Civics	U.S. History	World History Sociology	Psychology Economics
Career and Technical Courses	Health Science I: Introduction to Health Science Information Technology Applications	Health Science II: Health, Safety and Ethics in the Health Environment	Health Science III: Employment in Health Occupations	Health Science IV: Introduction to Health Informatics

Post Secondary

English / Language Arts

English Composition

Math

Algebra

Science

Chemistry Biological Science

Social Studies / Sciences

American Government Psychology

Career and Technical Courses

Health Science V: Health Informatics Preparation

English / Language Arts

Speech/ Oral Communication Technical Writing

Math

Statistics or Calculus

Science

Microbiology

Social Studies / Sciences

American History Sociology

Career and Technical Courses

Continue Courses in the Area of Specialization

English / Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Career and Technical Courses

English / Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Career and Technical Courses

Complete Health Informatics Major (4-Year Degree Program)

	Year 13	Year 14	Year 16
English / Language Arts	English Composition	Speech/ Oral Communication Technical Writing
Math	Algebra	Statistics or Calculus
Science	Chemistry Biological Science	Microbiology
Social Studies / Sciences	American Government Psychology	American History Sociology
Career and Technical Courses	Health Science V: Health Informatics Preparation	Continue Courses in the Area of Specialization	Complete Health Informatics Major (4-Year Degree Program)