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1 Course Sequencing in Secondary Health Science Programs Dave Robitaille, MS, MT(ASCP) Wendy Oliver, MEd (almost) October 14, 2014

2 Introduction Dave Robitaille, MS, MT(ASCP) Florida Licensed Clinical Laboratory Supervisor >35 Years Experience in Healthcare Asst Director of Laboratory Services & HazMat Coordinator Ocala Regional Medical Center Joined in 2010 as Program Specialist for Health Science Wendy Oliver, MEd (almost) CTE Teacher (6 years) OCPS District Office (4 years)

3 Today s Objective Attendees will learn how Orange County Public Schools uses course sequencing, employing Florida's Health Science curriculum frameworks, to connect middle school, high school and postsecondary curriculum leading to successful careers in the field.

4 CTE Course Sequencing What would ideal course sequencing for a secondary Health Science program look like? What would it accomplish? How would you measure its quality?

5 CTE Course Sequencing According to the College and Career Academy Support Network, at the core of a successful career academy is a well designed curriculum that provides a logical, linked sequence of courses for high school students over a period of two to four years that includes both academic and Career Technical Education (CTE) courses

6 CTE Course Sequencing Courses should focus on a career theme Curriculum is comprehensive & rigorous Prepares students for both college and career Scaffolds courses to prepare students for more advanced work May offer students choices as they progress Helps students succeed in school Prepare students for a career & PS education

7 Florida Health Science Curriculum Frameworks

8 Secondary Health Science Course Sequencing Orange Co, FL

9 Secondary Health Science Course Sequencing Orange Co, FL

10 CREDIT CAREER POSTSECONDARY HIGH SCHOOL Programs of Study Career Cluster: Health Science High School CTE Program: Nursing Assistant Career Cluster Pathway: Diagnostic Services (HLPB) Educational Agency: CORE CURRICULUM CREDITS 8 ADDITIONAL CREDITS ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES OTHER REQUIRED COURSES CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSES 4 credits 4 credits 3 credits, 3 credits RECOMMENDED H Honors H Honors 2 with lab H Honors FINE OR PRACTICAL ARTS (1 Major Area of ELECTIVES AP Advanced AP Advanced H Honors AP Advanced Placement credit) PHYSICAL EDUCATION Interest: Placement Placement AP Advanced Placement (1 credit) Health Sciences Career Cluster of interest identified by students enrolled in mandatory middle school career education course that includes interest assessment through CHOICES and epersonal Education Planner through FACTS.org. 9 English 1 or H English 2 or H English 3 or H or AP Language English 4 or H or AP Literature Algebra 1 or H, or Geometry or H Geometry or H, or Algebra 2 or H Algebra 2 or H, or Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus or AP Statistics or AP Calculus Biology, H or AP Physical Science, Chemistry or Physics H or AP Chemistry, Physics or Student Choice of Science, H or AP Chemistry, Physics or Student Choice of Science, H or AP AP Human Geography or Elective World History, H or AP American History, H or AP US History American Govt/Economics, H or AP PE Medical Skills Foreign Language Fine or Practical Arts Elective Health Science 1 Foreign Language Psychology Health Science 2 Elective Nursing Assistant 3 Dual enrollment courses may be used to satisfy high school graduation or Bright Futures Gold Seal Vocational Scholars course requirements - see the Articulation Coordinating Committee's Dual Enrollment Equivalency List and the Bright Futures Comprehensive Course Table. Secondary career and technical education programs may lead to industry recognized certificates, occupational opportunities or postsecondary education options. Based on the Career Cluster of interest and identified career and technical education program, the following postsecondary options are available. Elective TECHNICAL CENTER PROGRAM(S) Winter Park Tech Patient Care Technician, Patient Care Assistant Orlando Tech Patient Care Technician, Patient Care Assistant, Practical Nursing Technical Education Center Osceola Nursing Assistant (Articulated) VALENCIA COLLEGE PROGRAM(S) Nursing, R.N. A.S. Degree Online R.N. Advanced Standing Track A.S. Degree UNIVERSITY PROGRAM(S) University of Central Florida Medical Laboratory Sciences B.S. Nursing B.S.N. Possible Industry Certifications High School: Postsecondary: Nursing Assistants SOC Code (Articulated and Long Term Care) Healthcare Support Workers, All Other SOC Code High School to Technical Center (PSAV) Dual Enrollment Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified EKG Technician (CET) SAMPLE CAREER SPECIALTIES Registered Nurse SOC Code: ARTICULATION AND CTE DUAL ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNTIES High School to College Credit Cert. or Degree Articulation by Joint Assessment HSC 1531 Medical Terminology (3 college credits) HSC 1001 Professions of Caring (3 college credits) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) Registered Nurse BSN, MSN Nursing Administration MSN, MS, PhD PSAV/PSV to A.A.S. or A.S. to B.S. or B.A.S. A.S. to B.A.S. at UCF

11 Secondary Health Science Course Sequencing Orange Co, FL Upon graduation, academy students have earned or are eligible for: At least two Industry Certifications Vocational Gold Seal (Bright Futures) Two or more Occupational Completion Points Program Completer Program Concentrator

12 Jones High School PCT Program Partnered with Orlando Tech Postsecondary Program On-campus Students Earn AP-weighted GPA Credentials earned or eligible for: CNA License & 75-hr Medicare Cert for HHA (11 th ) CMAA, CET, & PCT Certifications (12 th ) Vocational Gold Seal (Bright Futures) Three PS Program Completers (NA, PCA, & PCT) Seven Occupational Completion Points

13 Jones High School PCT Program Grade Course No Patient Care Technician Postsecondary Program Code: H Years One Thru Three 0.5 credits per period each semester 1 st Semester 2 nd Semester Title Hrs Cr OCP Course No Title Hrs Cr OCP 10 HSC HSP0121 Basic Healthcare Worker Nurse Aide and Orderly (Articulated) 90.5 A HSC0016a Allied Health Assistant B HCP0332 Advanced Home Health Aide 50.5 C 12 HCP0020 Patient Care Assistant 75.5 D MEA0580 Advanced Allied Health Assistant F HSC0016b Allied Health Assistant 75.5 E PRN0094 Patient Care Technician 60.5 G

14 Articulation In-District Secondary Health Science 1 + Health Science 2 Articulates to PSAV Basic Healthcare Worker Secondary Nursing Assistant 3 PSAV Nurse Aide and Orderly

15 Articulation Valencia College Orange Osceola Valencia Career Pathways Consortium Health Sciences Articulation - OCPS Students have an opportunity to earn technical center vocational hours or Valencia College credits (if shown below) when they successfully complete the following requirements: 1. Complete the high school Health Sciences courses required with a grade of C or better. 2. Pass the joint assessment while in high school. 3. Enroll and attend the technical center or Valencia College after high school graduation. The Career Pathways credits will be awarded up to 24 months after high school graduation. Students wishing to transfer Career Pathways college credits to a four-year college should check with the chosen institution to determine whether these credits will be accepted. High School Courses Required Option 1 Health Science I or Anatomy & Physiology and Health Science II Joint Assessment Required Pass the joint assessment. (minimum grade of 77% must be achieved on the test to earn college credit) A test bank is available for teachers. Valencia College Course Received HSC 1531 Medical Terminology (3 college credits) High School Courses Required Option 2 Health Science II Joint Assessment Required Pass the joint assessment. (minimum grade of 77% must be achieved on the test to earn college credit) A test bank is available for teachers. Valencia College Course Received HSC 1004 Professions of Caring (3 college credits) High School Courses Required Anatomy & Physiology or Health Science I and Health Science II and Specialized Fields Course Career Pathways credits will give students 2 or more elective points for the admissions selection process in allied health programs. Note: Students must graduate from high school and have their Career Pathways credits posted on their Valencia transcript to use these elective points on their program specific admission application. Orange County Technical Center Students may receive advanced hours credit in any one of these programs: Emergency Medical Technician (Core) Health Unit Coordinator (Core) Medical Assisting (Core and Health Careers Cluster) Massage Therapy (Core) Medical Laboratory Assisting (Core) Nursing Assistant (Core) Patient Care Tech (Core) Pharmacy Technician (Core) Practical Nursing (Core) Surgical Technology (Core) Textbooks: HSC1531 Language of Medicine, Chabner, Saunders, 9th edition ISBN: HSC1004 Intro to Health Care, Mitchell, Delmar, 3 nd edition ISBN:

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17 Articulation Valencia College Orange Osceola Valencia Career Pathways Consortium Health Sciences Articulation for PSAV - OCPS Dual enrolled high school students have an opportunity to earn Valencia College credits (if shown below) when they successfully complete the following requirements: 1. Complete the PSAV Health Sciences course(s) required with a grade of C or better. 2. Pass the Career Pathways assessment(s) while in high school. 3. Enroll and attend Valencia College after high school graduation. The Career Pathways credits will be awarded up to 24 months after high school graduation. Students wishing to transfer Career Pathways college credits to a fouryear college should check with the chosen institution to determine whether these credits will be accepted. PSAV Course(s) Required Option 1 Basic Healthcare Worker (HSC0003) or Introduction to Health Information Technology (HIM0009) or Introduction to Dental Assisting (DEA0725) PSAV Course(s) Required Option 2 Basic Healthcare Worker (HSC0003) or Introduction to Health Information Technology (HIM0009) or Introduction to Dental Assisting (DEA0725) Joint Assessment Required Medical Terminology Assessment (minimum grade of 77% must be achieved on the test) A test bank is available for teachers. Joint Assessment Required Professions of Caring Assessment (minimum grade of 77% must be achieved on the test) A test bank is available for teachers. Orange County Technical Center Valencia College Course Received HSC 1531 Medical Terminology (3 college credits) Valencia College Course Received HSC 1004 Professions of Caring (3 college credits) Career Pathways credits will give students 2 or more elective points for the admissions selection process in allied health programs. Note: Students must graduate from high school and have their Career Pathways credits posted on their Valencia transcript to use these elective points on their program specific admission application. Students may receive advanced hours credit if enrolled in any one of these programs: Dental Assisting Emergency Medical Technician Health Unit Coordinator Medical Assisting Massage Therapy Medical Coder/Biller Medical Record Transcription Medical Laboratory Assisting Patient Care Assistant Patient Care Technician Pharmacy Technician Practical Nursing Surgical Technology Textbooks: HSC1531 Language of Medicine, Chabner, Saunders, 9th edition ISBN: HSC1004 Intro to Health Care, Mitchell, Delmar, 3 nd edition ISBN:

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19 Workforce Advisory Council The Tech Center Experience

20 Workforce Advisory Council The Tech Center Experience

21 Curriculum How Are We Doing? Logical & Linked Career Themed Scaffolds Courses Offers Students Choices as they Progress Prepares Students for Career & PS Education Helps Students Succeed in School

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23 Dave Robitaille x Wendy Oliver x

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