Overview/Program of Studies for Health Science
A document summarizing this program area, including an overview, list of course titles and descriptions, career majors, model course sequences, etc.
Career Cluster/Career Majors for Health Science
A document for this program, defining this cluster area, a list of career majors, sample occupations and possible degrees/diplomas/certificates for this program.
Skill Standards for Health Science
A document which provides common language, goals and reference points for employers, students and educators for this program area.
Student Organizations
Links to the state and national HOSA websites.
Professional Organizations for Health Science
Links to the state and national teachers organization websites.
Kentucky Nurses Association- This links to the KNA's web page that lists all the schools of nursing the in the state of Kentucky and their contact information.
University of Louisville School of Medicine- Contains information on the options within the U of L School of Medicine and links to the Kentucky Area Health Education Centers, Kornhauser Library and the Physician Placement Service.
University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center- This site provides links to all of UK's medical schools and services, including: the College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Dentistry, the College of Health Services, the College of Pharmacy, and the College of Public Health.
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
National Consortium on Health Science and Technology Education- The National Consortium on Health Science and Technology Education is a national partnership of individuals and organizations with a vested interest in health science and technology education. Organized in 1991, its purpose is to stimulate creative and innovative leadership for ensuring a well prepared health care workforce. Primary strategies include fostering collaboration among educational agencies, the health care community, policy makers, and labor.
Health Science Facility Guide- The following information is provided to assist the local high school or the locally operated career/technical center in the development of a comprehensive Health Science Program.
Leadership Dynamics
The curriculum for the Leadership Dynamics course has been developed as a separate course for high school students or to be included as a component of the various Career Pathways in Career and Technical Education. The objective of the course is to assist students in preparing for leadership roles during and beyond high school.
HOSA integration CTSO Activities
The attached documents were developed by the committee on integrating CTSO activities into the curriculum.