Local Boards of Education are responsible for securing the best-qualified persons for the Healthcare Science Education (HSE) Programs. Teachers selected are subject to the State of Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) teacher certification and credentialing guidelines.

 

Teachers of Healthcare Science Education programs teach HSE courses that present career opportunities, knowledge and skills, explorations, and may have shadowing, internships, and other career-related components. Programs may have specialty programs that includes certification testing, i.e., nurse aide (CNA), Patient Care Tech/Assistant (PCT/PCA), Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Assisting, etc. These may be cooperative or dual enrollment courses with a Technical College.

 

Teachers show professionalism, along with their knowledge and skills through keeping up-to date through continuing their education, professional development, leadership opportunities, community activities, supporting student organizations (HOSA), and professional memberships, as related to their position as Healthcare Science teachers.