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

Implementation Components for a Model Health Science Program 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 Health Occupations Students of America

Teacher Quality Standards Regulation 43-63: Career and Technology Education Work-based Certification Minimum of an associates 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 Standards -Introduction to Health Science -Health Science Technology 1 and 2 -EMS 1, 2, 3, and 4 -Medical Terminology -Gerontology -Sports Medicine 1 and 2 -Pharmacy Technology -Health Science Work-based credit -Sports Medicine Work-based credit -Practical Nursing Phase 1

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

Facility and Equipment Standards 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 Standards Connects students with healthcare professionals in the clinical experiences Work-based learning and instructional arrangements posted on Web site

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

Academic 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

Articulation Document curriculum and assessment standards as a format for articulation, dual enrollment, and postsecondary transition Alignment Alignment Instructional standards aligned to curriculum and assessment standards

Other 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