1. Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

2. Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) in direct response to:
Healthcare industry requests
Changes brought about by the Affordable Care Act
Increased focus on managed care
The healthcare needs of Florida and U.S. aging population
Increased health risks from chronic illnesses

3. What is a BS in Health Sciences?
This is an upper division baccalaureate degree focused on healthcare and designed to build upon the first two years of college. The purpose of the degree is to offer advancement opportunities to our students and community, to help meet the changing needs of our healthcare industries, and to strengthen the economy of the Central Florida region.

4. Who is this degree designed for?
Those with a 2 year degree in a health field such as RT, Pharmacy Tech,
EMS, health Services and others who want to advance through a focus on
clinical leadership /management.
Those with a general AA degree who want to enter the healthcare industry. They
can still meet their goals through the specialization in Healthcare Management
& Professional Services.
Those who aspire to be in the emerging field of Health Coaching.
Those who want to go on to graduate education in the Healthcare Professions.
Those who want to gain a specialty in Healthcare Simulation.

5. Who is eligible for admissions?
Those with an AA who want to enter the healthcare industry.
Those with an A.S. degree in a healthcare area who want to
advance their careers through a focus on clinical
leadership/management.
Those who have a current license in a healthcare field & wish
to gain a baccalaureate degree most efficiently.

6. Career Opportunities
Examples of careers our graduates will be prepared to enter:
Healthcare Managers
Respiratory Therapy Managers/Directors
Physical Therapy & Rehab Managers/Directors
Health Educators
Health Coaches (Fitness/Nutrition/Wellness)
Personal Trainers
Health Case Managers
Pharmaceutical Sales & Management
Medical Devices/ Equipment Sales
Health IT
Health Insurance Professionals
Preparation for Graduate School

7. US Bureau of Labor Statistics
“Healthcare occupations and related industries expected to have the fastest employment growth and to add the most jobs between ”
“Salaries for healthcare occupations one of the highest of all fields”

8. Robert A. McDonald, U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
“The V.A. needs to hire 28,000 healthcare professionals today.” (2016)

9. Local Labor Data The current number of Health Science type jobs in our
region: 5,024
Currently there are 378 job openings.
In five years the projected number of job openings in
health sciences areas is 1,904.
With 378 openings currently there is an immediate
employment gap of 353 jobs.

10. Local and Regional Growth
New VA facility with 134 patient beds, 120 community beds,
and outpatient clinics
Florida Hospital’s new Lake Mary ER Facility
Winter Park Hospital to add 120 beds
New Oviedo Medical Center
Central Florida Regional Hospital became Level II Trauma Center
Specialty Pharmacies moving into Seminole County

11. Industry Partners
More than 50 industry partners from the following businesses and organizations collaborated with SSC in the development of this degree.
Ability Rehabilitation
Halcyon Lake Eustis Care Center
Adventist University of Health Sciences
Laerdahl
Arnold Palmer Medical Center
Omega Research
Avant Healthcare Professionals
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Axiom Health
Personal Trainers - Self Employed
BeFit Health Studio
Physicians Associates. Medical reimbursement
Bioplus Specialty Pharmacy
Seminole County EMS/Fire/Rescue Department
CareerSource Central Florida
Seminole County Health Dept
Central Florida Regional Hospital
SIMLEARN National Center
Florida Healthcare Simulation Alliance
South Seminole Hospital
Florida Hospital
South Seminole Hospital Pharmacy
Florida Hospital Pharmacy
Tru-Value Drugs
Seminole County Public Schools
Palmer College
Gentiva Health Services
YMCA of Central Florida

12. BS Health Sciences CURRICULUM DESIGN 2 + 2 3 +1 1+3
Presenter: Michelle Birkeland

13. BS Health Sciences 6 Specializations
Healthcare Management and Professional Services
Health Coaching
Community Paramedicine
Respiratory Therapy and Clinical Leadership
Simulation in Healthcare Education
Clinical Sciences
Presenter: Michelle Birkeland
This interdisciplinary program, designed in collaboration with more than 50 Central Florida healthcare industry partners, offers a wide range of opportunities for those who want to begin or advance a career in healthcare.
The curriculum includes a central core of health science courses that allows students from various specializations the opportunity to work and collaborate.

14. Curriculum Model AS AA CORE COURSES Health Coaching
Healthcare Management & Professional Services
Simulation
Community Paramedicine
Respiratory
Clinical Science

15. BSHS
Core Courses
Degree Consists of a beginning core of health science courses,
i.e. health care finance, health law, health IT systems, human
resources, research, organization and management, etc.
Curriculum core facilitates students from different health care
disciplines collaborating as an interdisciplinary team.
The degree culminates with a Capstone course.
Presenter: Dr. Angela Kersenbrock

16. Healthcare Management & Professional Services Specialization
Provides a career pathway for those who wish to enter the business or management side of healthcare such as: Pharmacy Managers Medical & Health Services Manager Healthcare Administrator Health Insurance Professionals Nursing Home Administrator Rehabilitation Managers Clinical Managers Health Case Managers Medical Equipment & Pharmaceutical Sales
Presenter: Dr. Angela Kersenbrock

17. Health Coaching
Specialization in Health Coaching, was developed in response to the
emerging demand for wellness professionals.
Health coaches are part of a prevention-based model to promote
wellness.
The curriculum is a 3 legged approach with fitness, nutrition, and
Students earn credentials in Personal Training as well as Strength
and Conditioning.

18. Community Paramedicine
New and emerging field
Community paramedics are responsible for evaluating and assessing
high- risk patients in their homes—those that are most likely to be frequent
users of the emergency department—to help them manage their chronic
diseases, adhere to medication plans, enroll in insurance coverage or access
social services.
The goals of the community paramedic are to: improve individual and community
health, reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency department visits, and
reduce healthcare costs.
Seminole County alone paid more than $60 million in re-hospitalization fines last
year.

19. Respiratory Therapy & Clinical Leadership
This baccalaureate specialization is an add on to the AS in Respiratory
Therapy/Care
Focus is on clinical leadership and advanced clinical skills

20. Simulation in Healthcare
A growing field in healthcare education.
Most colleges and hospitals now have Simulation Labs.
Healthcare simulation educators use standardized patients,
mannequin-based simulations and computer-based simulations to teach
and assess clinical professional skills.
Graduates of this specialization have opportunities to work in hospitals,
government and military agencies, universities and colleges, and
rehabilitation agencies.

21. Clinical Sciences Specialization
Provides a pathway for those who wish to enroll in a pre-professional healthcare program with the intent of going into a health career such as:
Pharmacist
Chiropractor
Dentist
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Medical Doctor
Doctor of Osteopathy
Athletic Trainer
Registered Dietician

22. Online AS to BSHS
Designed for out of state and/or the totally online student with
either an AS in a healthcare field or a certification / license in
healthcare.
Currently offer one specialization: Healthcare Management and
Professional Medical Services.
Tuition discount
Comprehensive eLearning services; advising, library, embedded
librarian, etc.

23. Health Sciences
Q & A
Please feel free to ask questions, whether general or directed toward a specific specialization or area.
Presenter: Michelle Birkeland