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Health Occupations Education Standard Course of Study. Presented by Agnes Moore, Cecilia McBryde and Joan Thompson August, 2010. Health Occupations Education. proposed name change Health Science Education. Health Science Education Mission.
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Health Occupations EducationStandard Course of Study Presented by Agnes Moore, Cecilia McBryde and Joan Thompson August, 2010
Health Occupations Education proposed name change Health Science Education
Health Science Education Mission • Meet present and predicted needs for health care professionals • Work within a health care delivery system that is characterized by diversity and changing technologies • Prepare students to pursue appropriate health careers
Health Occupations Students of America Mission Statement • The mission of HOSA is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health science education students. • The HOSA mission is especially critical when considering the acute shortage of qualified workers for the health care industry.
Health Science in Demand 13 of the Best 30 Careers in 2009(U. S. News and World Report) 10 of the 20 fastest growing occupations (Bureau of Labor Statistics) Healthcare will generate 3.2 million new jobs 2008-2018, more than any other industry, largely in response to elderly population.(Bureau of Labor Statistics) On any given day, there are 100,000 job openings for nurses. (American Health Care Association)
Nurse Aide Regulatory Agencies Federal Register NC Board of Nursing Division of Health Service Regulation NC DPI Nurse Aide Program Manager
Reference NC Board of Nursing North Carolina Board of Nursing Administrative Rule 21 NCAC 36.00318(i) requires the ratio of teacher to nurse aide students be 1:10 or less while in the clinical area. *(i) Nurse faculty members shall be sufficient in number to implement the curriculum as demanded by the course objectives, the levels of the students, and the nature of the learning environment, and shall be sufficient to provide for teaching, supervision and evaluation. The faculty-student clinical ratio shall be 1:10 or less.
Nursing Fundamentals Hands-On No Observation Nursing Fundamentals in Nursing Fundamentals
Health Science Education Clinical Changes These changes are necessary because of: An increase in student enrollment A decrease in clinical sites available to our students Changes in available opportunities within clinical sites Workforce reduction Increased automation of procedures Regulations
Health Science Education Clinical Changes HSII Clinical Component Health Care Management Supplemental Mentorship
Thank you for your attention to the proposed changes to the Health Occupations Education Standard Course of Study.Your input is welcomed. Contact information: Agnes Moore, amoore@dpi.state.nc.us Cecilia McBryde, cmcbryde@dpi.state.nc.us Joan Thompson, jthompson@dpi.state.nc.us