Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 505-3-.37 - Healthcare Science Program

(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)).

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 505-3-.37

O.C.G.A. § 20-2-200.

Original Rule entitled "Hearing Impaired Education Program" adopted. F. Dec. 18, 1991; eff. Jan. 7, 1992. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Special Education [Behavior Disorders (BD), Learning Disabilities (LD), Mental Retardation (MR), Interrelated Special Education and Interrelated Special Education/Early Childhood] Program" adopted. F. Dec. 16, 1992; eff. July 1, 1993, as specified by the Agency. Amended: F. Aug. 13, 1997; eff. Sept. 2, 1997. Amended: F. Jan. 25, 2000; eff. Feb. 15, 2000, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: New Rule, same title adopted. F. Nov. 9, 2001; eff. Dec. 1, 2001, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Speech Education Program" adopted. F. Oct. 24, 2005; eff. Nov. 15, 2005, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Healthcare Science and Technology Education Program" adopted. F. Apr. 24, 2014; eff. May 15, 2014, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Healthcare Science Program" adopted. F. Oct. 7, 2014; eff. Oct. 15, 2014, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: New Rule with same title adopted. F. Dec. 9, 2022; eff. Jan. 1, 2023, as specified by the Agency. Amended: F. Aug. 10, 2023; eff. Aug. 15, 2023, as specified by the Agency.