Health Science Education is an educational program designed to prepare students in grades 9-12 for careers in health care. The program provides students:
an academic foundation that includes reading and writing (charts, reports, manuals…); the performance of mathematical operations, such as computations involving weights and measures; and the application of science knowledge, such as biology, chemistry and physics.
hands-on experiences in a health care facility. These include job shadowing, clinical internships, cooperative education and other work-based experiences.
an opportunity to become a certified nurses aide.
health care mentors who assist with learning opportunities in a health care facility.
community involvement with health care partnerships.
opportunities for Tech Prep programs to earn college credit while in high school.
preparation for employment in new and innovative health care careers
Source: TN CTE Website
PATHWAY CONCENTRATION COURSES & ELECTIVES
Health Science Education
Medical Therapeutics
Rehabilitative Sports Therapy
Anatomy/Physiology (Honors)
Nursing Education
Emergency Medical Services
Clinical Internship
Exercise Science
Work-Based Learning: Career Practicum
ASSOCIATED SKILLS
Successful Health Science students:
show leadership and citizenship.
have good people skills.
work well in a team.
apply hand-on technical skills.
demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
display a willingness to learn.
adapt to changing information/technology.
apply Science, Math and Language Arts within the health care setting.
POST-SECONDARY
DEGREES, DIPLOMAS, AND CERTIFICATES/LICENSURE
Certificate and Technical Programs
Technical School and Colleges
Cleveland State CC
Chattanooga State Community College
Roane State Community College
TTC-Athens
TTC-Chattanooga
Associate’s Degree
Colleges
Cleveland State CC
Chattanooga State Community College
Roane State Community College
Bachelor’s Degree
Colleges and Universities
UT- Chattanooga
ETSU
MTSU
UT-Knoxville
Advance Degree
Colleges and Universities
UT- Chattanooga
ETSU
MTSU
UT-Knoxville
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INDUSTRIAL CERTIFICATIONS
American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Emergency First Responder (EMR)
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
HOSA:
HOSA is a student organization whose mission is to promote career opportunities in health care and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.
Health Science
Health Science – Therapeutic Nursing Services, Therapeutic Clinical Services, Emergency Services, & Clinical Exercise Physiology
Health Science Education is an educational program designed to prepare students in grades 9-12 for careers in health care. The program provides students:
Source: TN CTE Website
PATHWAY CONCENTRATION COURSES & ELECTIVES
ASSOCIATED SKILLS
Successful Health Science students:
POST-SECONDARY
DEGREES, DIPLOMAS, AND CERTIFICATES/LICENSURE
Certificate and Technical Programs
Technical School and Colleges
Associate’s Degree
Colleges
Bachelor’s Degree
Colleges and Universities
Advance Degree
Colleges and Universities
For Additional Schools in Tennessee: Click Here
INDUSTRIAL CERTIFICATIONS
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
HOSA:
HOSA is a student organization whose mission is to promote career opportunities in health care and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.
CAREERS
WHERE IS IT OFFERED?
Bradley Central High School
Walker Valley High School
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Cleveland, TN 37311