WHO? … a partnership of health science state leaders, organizations, and publishers and resource providers with a vested interest in health science education ... working to stimulate creative and innovative leadership for ensuring a well-prepared health workforce www.HealthScienceConsortium.org

Core Values - Networking and Collaboration - Career Development - Health Science Framework Standards for Quality Education for Future Health Professionals

Cluster Development Grant funded work began in 1992 Process: 1,000 healthcare employers, college and university faculty, secondary teachers and professional organization representatives provided input to identify common practices, reviewed content for each standard, and pilot tested. Resultant: 11 common healthcare foundation standards and 5 career pathways

Standards-Based Curriculum Guidance for schools when determining what to teach and what to measure Common language, goals and reference point for school boards, secondary and postsecondary faculty, employers, students and parents Opportunity for all students to succeed

Foundation Standards 1. Academic Foundation 2. Communications 3. Systems 4. Employability Skills 5. Legal Responsibilities 6. Ethics 7. Safety Practices 8. Teamwork 9. Health Maintenance Practices 10. Technical Skills 11. Information Technology Applications

Resources National Health Science Standards & Objectives Health Science Curriculum Enhancements Ordering details: www.healthscienceconsortium.org Teachers Corner Free health science best practices

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National Health Science Standards HOSA CE reinforce National Health Science Standards

Enhanced instruction of Health Science Standards Teaching resource Enhanced instruction of Health Science Standards Develop, practice & refine skills 10

National Health Science Assessment Aligned to National Health Science Standards Pre- and post-test online Indicator of competency of foundational healthcare knowledge & skills Delivered by Precision Exams www.healthscienceconsortium.org/nati onal-health-science-assessment/ End of program assessment: - $12/student from member states - $15/student from non-member states

National Health Science Assessment Nationally recognized end-of-pathway certificate Validates skills attained with standards listed Certificate for job interviews and resumes Recognition on college applications Easier articulation into college programs

Assessment Benefits Although not a right-to-work credential, the assessment: Adds credibility of a national certification of achievement Satisfies Perkins requirements for technical attainment Validates student mastery of foundational healthcare knowledge and skills Shape curriculum delivery through teacher reports identifying students’ success and areas of greatest need by standard

National Health Science Curriculum Conference Sponsor Biennial event on even years Only 100% health science focused national conference Best practices from across the nation Excellent networking opportunity Next conference 2018