Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 505 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION › Chapter 505-3 - EDUCATOR PREPARATION RULES › Rule 505-3-.37 - Healthcare Science Program

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through
			 June 27, 2024
(1)
Purpose.
This rule states field-specific content standards for
			 approving programs that prepare individuals to teach healthcare-related
			 occupations in grades 6-12, and supplements requirements in GaPSC Rule
			 505-3-.01 REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS
			 FOR APPROVING EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROVIDERS AND EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS
			 and in GaPSC Rule
			 505-3-.03 FOUNDATIONS OF READING,
			 LITERACY, AND LANGUAGE.
(2)
Requirements.
(a) Candidates
			 shall meet eligibility criteria outlined in GaPSC Rule
			 505-2-.87 HEALTHCARE SCIENCE
			 EDUCATION.
(b) The program shall
			 have established procedures for evaluating and assessing work
			 experience.
(c) To receive approval
			 GaPSC-approved educator preparation providers shall offer a preparation program
			 described in program planning forms, catalogs, and syllabi addressing the
			 following standards.
1. The program shall
			 prepare candidates who can interpret, develop and implement curriculum for
			 healthcare science, including instructional methods of teaching, for the
			 classroom, and lab activities.
2.
			 The program shall prepare candidates who understand the organizational
			 structure and historical development of career and technical education and its
			 relationship to American business, industry, and careers.
3. The program shall prepare candidates who
			 integrate academic and career and technical education content in the curriculum
			 and in implementing cross-curricular activities.
4. The program shall prepare candidates who
			 organize, manage, plan, and supervise the healthcare science lab.
5. The program shall prepare candidates who
			 understand and are able to accommodate special populations and the unique
			 learning needs and cultures of all students.
6. The program shall prepare candidates who
			 are familiar with secondary school guidance and counseling practices,
			 assessment instruments and procedures, and assisting students in career
			 development and placement activities through field based experiences in a
			 variety of healthcare settings.
7.
			 The program shall prepare candidates who apply and integrate technology and
			 computer skills in specific occupational areas and classroom
			 instruction.
8. The program shall
			 prepare candidates who know and implement safety practices and
			 procedures.
9. The program shall
			 introduce candidates to Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) such as,
			 HOSA-Future Health Professionals or Skills USA and provide information and
			 resources to prepare them to facilitate CTSOs.
10. The program shall prepare candidates who
			 work with business, industry, health, and medical workforce stakeholders when
			 establishing school/business/community partnerships and advisory committees.
(d) The program shall
			 prepare candidates who are familiar with the framework of health science
			 education and the National Health Science Standards advocated by the National
			 Health Science Consortium.
(e) The
			 program shall prepare candidates who meet the Secondary (6-12) standards for
			 the teaching of reading as specified in GaPSC Rule
			 505-3-.03 FOUNDATIONS OF READING,
			 LITERACY, AND LANGUAGE (paragraph (3) (e)).