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Health Science

Overview

This Career Cluster® is focused on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.

  • The Health Science Standards (pdf) (used the link in this paragraph) will continue to be used for applicable programs of study that started prior to or in the 2022-23 school year. These cover the Level 1 and Level 2 courses that will no longer be used for the revised programs of study that are offered in the 2023-24 school year.

  • The Principles of Health Science Standards (pdf) will be used forapplicable programs of study staring in the 2022-23 school. The Employability Skills for Career Readiness Standards must be an integrated component of all CTE course sequences.

  • Employability Skills for Career Readiness Standards

Biomedical

The Biomedical program provides students with the knowledge and skills in inquiry science, disease exploration, human body systems, and biomedical engineering. Areas of study include infectious and genetic diseases, molecular biology, oncology, metabolism, homeostasis, and exercise physiology.

The Supplemental Program Resources Document combines information originally found in the Program of Study and Equipment List Documents as well as the Crosswalks that were previously listed at the end of each set of program standards.

Community Health Science Program of Study with Complementary Course Standards (valid beginning 2022-23 school year)

The Community Health Science program provides students with the knowledge and skills in inquiry science, disease exploration, anatomy and physiology, and public and community health. Areas of study include epidemiology, pathophysiology, health literacy, biostatistics, and environmental risks.

These Standards have been revised to include standards for complementary course(s) and introduces course sequencing after each Performance Indicator which was formerly shown in the Curriculum Frameworks. The Supplemental Program Resources Document combines information originally found in the Program of Study and Equipment List Documents as well as the Crosswalks that were previously listed at the end of each set of program standards

Community Health Science (SY 2021-22 was the last year offered as a 3-year program)

The Community Health Science program provides students with the knowledge and skills in inquiry science, disease exploration, anatomy and physiology, public and community health. Areas of study include epidemiology, pathophysiology, health literacy, biostatistics and environmental risks.

Students who started the program of study in or prior to the 2021-22 school year will complete the program sequence as stated in the 2020-21 CTE Course Catalog. The Level 3 course for students who started the program of study in or prior to the 2021-22 school year will be offered through the 2023-24 school year.

Dental Science (valid beginning 2023-24 school year)

The Dental Science program is designed for the student interested in a career in the dental field. It covers all procedures utilized in the dental office during the practice of dentistry. It gives students a vast knowledge base of dental anatomy, dental disease processes, and treatment. It develops the dexterity, knowledge, and communication skills needed to work as a dental assistant.

Dental Science (SY 2022-23 was the last year offered as a 3-year program)

The Dental Science program is designed for the student interested in a career in the dental field. It covers all procedures utilized in the dental office during the practice of dentistry. It gives students a vast knowledge base of dental anatomy, dental disease processes, and treatment. It develops the dexterity, knowledge, and communication skills needed to work as a dental assistant.

Students who started the program of study in or prior to the 2022-23 school year will complete the program sequence as stated in the 2022-23 CTE Course Catalog. The Level 3 course for students who started the program of study in or prior to the 2022-23 school year will be offered through the 2024-25 school year.

Emergency Medical Technician (valid beginning 2023-24 school year)

The Emergency Medical Technician program provides students with an introduction to emergency medical technician techniques and processes. The program provides the primary skills and knowledge for the pre-hospital emergency medical provider. It includes areas of study in legalities, trauma and medical assessment, documentation, patient care, and basic life support.

Emergency Medical Technician (SY 2022-23 was the last year offered as a 3-year program)

The Emergency Medical Technician program provides students with an introduction to emergency medical technician techniques and processes. The program provides the primary skills and knowledge for the pre-hospital emergency medical provider. It includes areas of study in legalities, trauma and medical assessment, documentation, patient care, and basic life support.

Students who started the program of study in or prior to the 2022-23 school year will complete the program sequence as stated in the 2022-23 CTE Course Catalog. The Level 3 course for students who started the program of study in or prior to the 2022-23 school year will be offered through the 2024-25 school year.

Health Information Management (SY 2022-23 was the last year offered)

The Health Information Management program is designed to familiarize students with computerized account management and to help students develop confidence and skills necessary to become successful users of Medical Account Management software. Areas of study include understanding the legal aspects of HIPAA and responsibilities of medical office staff; utilizing a computer program to maintain patient files.

Students who started the program of study in or prior to the 2022-23 school year will complete the program sequence as stated in the 2022-23 CTE Course Catalog. The Level 3 course for students who started the program of study in or prior to the 2022-23 school year will be offered through the 2024-25 school year.

Medical Assisting Program of Study with Complementary Course Standards (valid beginning 2023-24 school year)

The Medical Assisting program provides students with the knowledge and skills required for entry level into administrative and clinical medical assisting. Areas of study include diversity, awareness, pharmacology, health information management, and laboratory procedures. These Standards have been revised to include standards for complementary course(s) and introduces course sequencing after each Performance Indicator which was formerly shown in the Curriculum Frameworks.

The Supplemental Program Resources Document combines information originally found in the Program of Study and Equipment List Documents as well as the Crosswalks that were previously listed at the end of each set of program standards.

Medical Assisting (SY 2022-23 was the last year offered as a 3-year program)

The Medical Assisting program provides students with the knowledge and skills required for entry level into administrative and clinical medical assisting. Areas of study include diversity, awareness, pharmacology, health information management, and laboratory procedures.

Students who started the program of study in or prior to the 2022-23 school year will complete the program sequence as stated in the 2022-23 CTE Course Catalog. The Level 3 course for students who started the program of study in or prior to the 2022-23 school year will be offered through the 2024-25 school year.

Nursing Assistant Program of Study with Complementary Course Standards (valid beginning 2022-23 school year)

The Nursing Assistant program provides students with the knowledge and skills required for entry into the healthcare field. Students completing the didactic and clinical practicum are eligible for the Nevada State Board of Nursing Certifying Exam as a Nursing Assistant. These Standards have been revised to include standards for complementary course(s) and introduces course sequencing after each Performance Indicator which was formerly shown in the Curriculum Frameworks.

The Supplemental Program Resources Document combines information originally found in the Program of Study and Equipment List Documents as well as the Crosswalks that were previously listed at the end of each set of program standards.

Nursing Assistant (SY 2021-22 was the last year offered as a 3-year program)

The Nursing Assistant program provides students with the knowledge and skills required for entry into the healthcare field. Students completing the didactic and clinical practicum are eligible for the Nevada State of Nursing Certifying exam as a Nursing Assistant.

Students who started the program of study in or prior to the 2021-22 school year will complete program sequence as stated in the 2020-21 CTE Course Catalog. The Level 3 course for students who started the program of study in or prior to the 2021-22 school year will be offered through the 2023-24 school year.

Pharmacy Practice (SY 2022-23 was the last year offered)

The Pharmacy Practice program provides students with an introduction to practices and fundamentals of pharmacology. Areas of study include pharmacy, calculations, routes, inventory management, and factors affecting drug activity.

Students who started the program of study in or prior to the 2022-23 school year will complete the program sequence as stated in the 2022-23 CTE Course Catalog. The Level 3 course for students who started the program of study in or prior to the 2022-23 school year will be offered through the 2024-25 school year.

Practical Nursing

The Practical Nurse program provides students with the knowledge and skills required for entry into the healthcare field. Students completing the didactic and clinical practicum are eligible for the Nevada State Board of Nursing certifying exam as a Practical Nurse.

The Supplemental Program Resources Document combines information originally found in the Program of Study and Equipment List Documents as well as the Crosswalks that were previously listed at the end of each set of program standards.

Respiratory Science (SY 2022-23 was the last year offered)

The Respiratory Science program provides students with the principles of respiratory therapy. Areas of emphasis include medical terminology, medical math, industry requirements, basic techniques, and procedures.

Students who started the program of study in or prior to the 2022-23 school year will complete the program sequence as stated in the 2022-23 CTE Course Catalog. The Level 3 course for students who started the program of study in or prior to the 2022-23 school year will be offered through the 2024-25 school year.

Sports Medicine (valid beginning 2022-23 school year)

The Sports Medicine program provides students with an introduction to sports medicine techniques and processes. The program provides the primary skills and knowledge in athletic training and sports medicine-related fields. The areas of study include physical fitness, human anatomy and physiology, injury evaluation and prevention, and rehabilitation.

Sports Medicine (SY 2021-22 was the last year offered as a 3-year program)

The Sports Medicine program provides students with an introduction to sports medicine techniques and processes. The program provides the primary skills and knowledge in athletic training, and sports medicine related fields. The areas of study include physical fitness, human anatomy and physiology, injury evaluation and prevention, and rehabilitation.

Students who started the program of study in or prior to the 2021-22 school year will complete program sequence as stated in the 2020-21 CTE Course Catalog. The Level 3 course for students who started the program of study in or prior to the 2021-22 school year will be offered through the 2023-24 school year.

Jennifer Fisk

Education Programs Professional

Emailjennifer.fisk@doe.nv.govPhone702-486-6625

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