Building a ModelBuilding a Model Health Science Health Science

Technology Technology ProgramProgram

A Statewide System of Delivery A Statewide System of Delivery Health Science Technology Health Science Technology

EducationEducationwww.mySCschools.com/offices/cate/health_sciences

Nancy AllenNancy Allen

Implementation Components Implementation Components for a for a

Model Health Science ProgramModel Health Science Program The infrastructure contains subsystems that support each other.

1.     Teacher quality standards2.     Curriculum standards 3.     Facility standards4.     Equipment standards5.     Work-based learning standards6.     Assessment standards7. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

standards Health Occupations Students of America

Teacher Quality StandardsTeacher Quality Standards• Regulation 43-63: Career and

Technology Education Work-based Certification

• Minimum of an associate’s degree as a healthcare professional with a national credential

• Document work experience• Completion of the teacher

certification requirements based on the Professional Standards for CTE Work-based Certified Teachers

Curriculum StandardsCurriculum Standards

-Introduction to Health Science-Introduction to Health Science-Health Science Technology 1 and 2-Health Science Technology 1 and 2

-EMS 1, 2, 3, and 4-EMS 1, 2, 3, and 4-Medical Terminology-Medical Terminology

-Gerontology-Gerontology-Sports Medicine 1 and 2-Sports Medicine 1 and 2-Pharmacy Technology-Pharmacy Technology

-Health Science Work-based credit-Health Science Work-based credit-Sports Medicine Work-based credit-Sports Medicine Work-based credit

-Practical Nursing Phase 1-Practical Nursing Phase 1

Standards ValidationStandards Validation

• Curriculum standards validated on a timely basis by appropriate stakeholders

Healthcare Industry Professionals

Postsecondary Educators

Secondary Educators

Facility and Equipment Facility and Equipment StandardsStandards

• New guide to be published for CTE facilities Fall 2004

• Currently posted on the Web site—narrative and PowerPoint presentation

• Equipment and supplies lists posted with each HST course

Work-based Learning Work-based Learning StandardsStandards

• Connects students with healthcare professionals in the clinical experiences

• Work-based learning and instructional arrangements posted on Web site

Three A’s for a Model Three A’s for a Model Health Science Technology Health Science Technology

ProgramProgram

ArticulationArticulation AlignmentAlignmentAcademicAcademic IntegrationIntegration

Academic IntegrationAcademic Integration

• Integrated science, math, language arts, history, and arts standards

• Sample career development plans (Individual Graduation Plans – IGPs) illustrating coursework for graduation and appropriate electives

• Career Major Map – a visual asset for educators, students, and parents

ArticulationArticulation

• Document curriculum and assessment standards as a format for articulation, dual enrollment, and postsecondary transition AlignmentAlignment

• Instructional standards aligned to curriculum and assessment standards

Other InitiativesOther Initiatives• Measurements — Assessment

standards aligned to curriculum standards

• HOSA Competitive Events Program — Alignment with curriculum and assessment standards; integral part of the curriculum; event description to include standards being addressed

• Communications Plan — For students, educators, parents, partners, and community; Health Science Career Cluster Guide