Building a Model Health Science Technology Program A Statewide System of Delivery Health Science Technology Education

CommitmentCommitment AccountabilityAccountability Statewide Implementation of a Programs InfrastructureStatewide Implementation of a Programs Infrastructure Systematic Scope and SequenceSystematic Scope and Sequence A Starting Point

Implementation Components The infrastructure contains subsystems that support each other. 1. Teacher quality standards 2. Curriculum standards 3. Facility standards 4. Equipment standards 5. Work-based learning standards 6. Assessment standards 7. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards 8. HOSA-A Student-Led Association of Future Health Professionals

Teacher Quality Standards Demonstrates knowledge of content and instructional resources pertaining to academic skills, the workplace, and the skills and processes of healthcare Selects a variety of instructional strategies to develop learners knowledge of health science, and critical-thinking and problem-solving skills Builds collaborative relationships with partners to extend and enrich opportunities for learners

Curriculum Framework State and national standards for a comprehensive curriculum framework Curriculum designs and assessment construction result Represent a body of knowledge and technical skills expressed at an appropriate level of complexity

Career Major Map: Diagnostic Services

Career Major Map: Therapeutic Services

Career Major Map: Health Informatics

Career Major Map: Biotechnology Research and Development

Career Major Map: Support Services

Standards Validation Curriculum standards validated on a timely basis by appropriate stakeholders Healthcare Industry Professionals Postsecondary Educators SecondaryEducators

Facility and Equipment Standards Recommended equipment and supplies list developed for each health science course Work-based Learning Standards Connects students with healthcare professionals in the clinical experience Student experiences provide both a broad exposure to health careers and the foundational skills of healthcare workers

Three As for a Model Health Science Program Three As for a Model Health Science Program Articulation Alignment Academic Integration Integration

Academic Integration Integrated science, math, language arts, social studies, health and physical education standards 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

Articulation Document curriculum and assessment standards as a format for articulation, dual enrollment, and postsecondary transition Alignment Instructional standards aligned to state and national curriculum and assessment standards, and the National Healthcare Skills Standards

Results of the System Better prepare students to enter college and the workplaceBetter prepare students to enter college and the workplace Attract high tech and high wage healthcare industriesAttract high tech and high wage healthcare industries Increase the per capita incomeIncrease the per capita income Increase the tax baseIncrease the tax base More productive citizensMore productive citizens