Industry Recognized Certificates/Credentials
Students have the potential to earn an industry recognized certificates and credentials through their experiences in our CTE programs. The following certificates and credentials could include the following:
Employability Skills
While enrolled in the Health Science program, students will be expected to work on various employability skills that could be related to the industry recognized certificate/credentials listed above. See some examples of how students will work on these skills below:
- Communication Skills
Students will need to be able to communicate with 911 dispatch and or EMS regarding the patient's status. Students will also need to ask for permission to treat and let them know of their qualifications if the person is conscious. Students will need to ask effective questions to conscious patient or witnesses to determine proper care in certain situations.
- Critical Thinking
Students need to know what questions to ask to determine proper care. They also need to be able to act quickly in emergency medical situations.
- Problem solving
Students need to be able to assess the situation and render proper aid to save lives.
CTSO Applications
Students who enroll in a course within the Health Science program have the opportunity to engage in in a CTSO. Below are some potential applications to a CTSO that student could be involved when participating in this CTE program:
- HOSA Competition: CERT Skills
CERT Skills provides members with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills required for disaster preparedness and response. This competitive event consists of 2 rounds and each team consists of two (2) people. Round One is a written, multiple-choice test and the top scoring teams will advance to Round Two for the skills assessment. This event aims to inspire members to be proactive future health professionals and respond efficiently to complex community hazards in the absence of emergency services.
- HOSA Competition: First Aid and CPR
CPR/First Aid provides members with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills required for team first aid and basic life support. This competitive event consists of 2 rounds and each team consists of 2 people. Round One is a written, multiple-choice test and the top scoring teams will advance to Round Two for the skills assessment. This event aims to inspire members to be proactive future health professionals and be equipped with the skills to provide immediate, life-saving actions in the absence of emergency services.
- HOSA Competition: Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technician provides HOSA members with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills required for emergency medical care. This competitive event consists of 2 rounds and each team consists of two (2) people. Round One is a written, multiple-choice test and the top scoring teams will advance to Round Two for the skills assessment. This event aims to inspire members to be proactive future health professionals and be equipped with resilience, physical strength and problem-solving skills to provide immediate treatment in emergencies.