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HEALTH
INFORMATICS
HEALTHCARE
DIAGNOSTICS
HEALTHCARE
THERAPEUTICS
NURSING
MEDICAL
THERAPIST
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erkins V federal accountability reporting.
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HIGH SCHOOL/
INDUSTRY
CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATE/
LICENSE*
ASSOCIATEhS
DEGREE
BACHELORhS
DEGREE
MASTERhS/
DOCTORAL
PROFESSIONAL
DEGREE
OCCUPATIONS
MEDIAN
WAGE
ANNUAL
OPENINGS
%
GROWTH
WORK BASED LEARNING AND EXPANDED
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
P
rinciples of Biosciences
P
rinciples of Biomedical Science (PLTW)
H
uman Body Systems (PLTW)
M
edical Interventions (PLTW)
B
iotechnology I
B
iomedical Innovation (PLTW)
M
edical Microbiology
B
iotechnology II
P
athophysiology
S
cientific Research and Design
P
racticum in Health Science
Medical
Laboratory
Assistant
Medical an
d
Clinical
Laboratory
Technologists
Histologic
Technician
Molecular
Biology
Genetic
Counseling
Medical
Laboratory
Technician
Biomedica
l
Engineers
Medical
Scientist
Clinical Laboratory Science/
Medical Technology/
Technologist
Epidemiology
Additional industry based certification information is available from the TEA CTE website.
For more information on the postsecondary options for this program o
f
study, visit TXCTE.org.
Medical and
Laboratory
Technicians
$37,98
1,159
28%
Biological
Technicians
$42,93
452
17%
Forensic Scienc
e
Technicians
$48,152
171
35%
Chemical
Technicians
$49,73
672
10%
Medical and
Clinical
Laboratory
Technologists
$58,76
1,166 25%
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xploration Activities:
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HOSA)
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s
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m
edical professional
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s
ervices, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. To pursue a career in the
h
ealth science industry, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, communicate
effectively, and work well with others.
T
he Bio-Medical Science program of study focuses on the study of biology and medicine in order to introduce student
s
t
o the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the healthcare field, such as researching and diagnosing
d
ieases, pre-existing conditions, or other determinants of health. Students may also practice patient care and
communication.
S
uccessful completion of the Bio-Medical Science program of study will fulfill requirements of the Public Service
E
ndorsement or STEM Endorsement, dependent upon courses chosen.
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13036300 NonePrinciples of Biosciences 9-10
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ce
(PLTW)
N1302092 None 11-12
Human Body Systems (PLTW
)
N1302093 None 10-12
Medical Interventions (PLTW
)
N1302094
None
10-12
Biotechnology I 13036400 PREQ: Biology
RPREQ: Principles of
Biosciences and Chemistry
11-12
Biomedical Innovation (PLTW
)
N1302095 None
11-12
Medical Microbiology
13020700 PREQ: Biology and Chemistr
y
RPREQ: a course from the
Health Science cluster
10-12
Biotechnology II
130307200 PREQ: Biotechnology I and
Chemistry
and Biology
11-12
Pathophysiology
13020800 PREQ: Biology and Chemistr
y
RPREQ: a course from the
Health Science cluster
11-12
Scientific Research and Desig
n
13037200 PREQ: Biology, Chemistry,
Integrated Physics and
Chemistry (IPC), or Physics
11-12
Practicum in Health Science
13020500 (2 credits)
13020505 (3 credits)
PREQ: Health Science Theor
y
11-12
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LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
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HIGH SCHOOL/
INDUSTRY
CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATE/
LICENSE*
ASSOCIATEhS
DEGREE
BACHELORhS
DEGREE
MASTERhS/
DOCTORAL
PROFESSIONAL
DEGREE
OCCUPATIONS
MEDIAN
WAGE
ANNUAL
OPENINGS
%
GROWTH
WORK BASED LEARNING AND EXPANDED
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
L
ifetime Nutrition and Wellness
P
rinciples of Exercise Science and Wellnes
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(
TBD)
K
inesiology I (TBD)
A
natomy and Physiology
K
inesiology II (TBD)
P
roject-Based Research
P
racticum in Health Science
Certified
P
ersonal Train
er
Physical
Therapist
Assistant
Kinesiology and Exercise
Science
Exercise
Physiology
Physical
Therapy Aid
es
Therapeutic Recreation/ Recreational Therap
y
Dietetic
Technician
Athletic Training/ Trainer
Dietitians an
d
Nutritionist
s
Physical
Therapist
Additional industry based certification information is available from the TEA CTE website.
For more information on postsecondary options for this program of
study, visit TXCTE.org.
Athletic
Trainers
$53,45
215 22%
Exercise
Physiologists
$41,66
33 33%
Coaches an
d
Scouts
$40,01
2,133 23%
Medical an
d
Health Servi
ce
Managers
$57,76
428 24%
Recreationa
l
Therapists
$45,90
74
24%
E
xploration Activities:
H
ealth Occupation
S
tudents of America
(
HOSA)
C
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V
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or
r
ehabilitation center;
m
anage a school sports
t
eam
T
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m
aintaining physical, mental, and emotional health. Students will research diet and exercise needed to maintain a
h
ealthy, balanced lifestyle and learn about and practice techniques to help patients recover from injury, illness, or
disease.
T
he Health Science Career Cluster® focuses on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostics
s
ervices, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. To pursue a career in the
h
ealth science industry, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, communicate
effectively, and work well with others.
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Lifetime Nutrition and
Wellness
13024500
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PREQ: Principles of Hum
an
Services, Principles of
Hospitality and Tourism,
or
Principle of Health Science
9-12
Principles of Exercise and
Wellness
TBD
TBD
TBD
Kinesiology I TBD TBD TBD
Anatomy and Physiology 13020600
PREQ: Biology and a seco
nd
science credit; RPREQ: a
course from the Health
Science cluster
10-12
Kinesiology II TBD
TBD
TBD
Project-Based Research 12701500
None
11-12
Practicum in Health Scien
ce
13020500 (2 credits)
13020505 (3 credits)
RPREQ: a course from th
e
Health Science cluster
P
REQ: Health Science Theo
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and Biology
11-12
Kevin Johnson | [email protected]
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LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
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INDUSTRY
CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATE/
LICENSE*
ASSOCIATEhS
DEGREE
BACHELORhS
DEGREE
MASTERhS/
DOCTORAL
PROFESSIONAL
DEGREE
OCCUPATIONS
MEDIAN
WAGE
ANNUAL
OPENINGS
%
GROWTH
WORK BASED LEARNING AND EXPANDED
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
M
edical Terminology
P
rinciples of Health Informatics (TBD)
B
usiness Information Management I
M
edical Intervention Evaluation and
R
esearch (TBD)
H
ealth Informatics
H
ealthcare Information Systems and
M
anagement (TBD)
W
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P
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C
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Associate
Certified
P
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in
Informatic
s
Health
Information/
Medical Record
s
Technology/
Technician
Medical and Health Service
Managers
M
edical Cod
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and Billing
Specialist
Medical
Transcript
-
ionist
Additional industry based certification information is available from the TEA CTE website.
For more information on postsecondary options for this program of
study, visit TXCTE.org.
Medical
Records an
d
Health
Information
Technicians
$35,92
1,588 24%
Medical and
Health Servic
e
Managers
$57,76
428 24%
Billing and
Posting Cler
ks
$35,48
5,775 25%
E
xploration Activities:
H
ealth Occupations
S
tudents of America
(
HOSA)
C
areer Prep Activities:
V
olunteer at a commun
ity
w
ellness center, hospita
l,
a
ssisted living center, o
r
n
ursing home
S
hadow a healthcare or
medical professional
T
he Health Informatics program of study focuses on exposing students to the management and use of patient information in the
h
ealthcare field. Students may learn about and research recent modifications of computerized healthcare and the process of creatin
g
a
nd maintaining hospital and patient records in accordance with regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Students may al
so
practice writing and interpreting medical reports.
T
he Health Science Career Cluster® focuses on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostics
s
ervices, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. To pursue a career in the
h
ealth science industry, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, communicate
effectively, and work well with others.
S
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Medical Terminology 13020300 None 9-12
Principles of Health
Informatics
TBD TBD TBD
Business Information
Management I
13011400
RPREQ: Touch Data System
Entry
RCREQ: Business Lab
10-12
Medical Intervention and
Evaluation
TBD
TBD
TBD
Health Informatics 13020960
PREQ: Business Information
Management I and Medical
Terminology
11-12
Healthcare Information
Systems and Managemen
t
TBD
TBD
TBD
World Health Research
13020900
PREQ: Biology and Chemistry
RPREQ: A course from the Health
Science cluster
11-12
Project-Based Research 12701500 None 11-12
Kevin Johnson | [email protected]
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LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
POSTSECONDARY OPTIONS
HIGH SCHOOL/
INDUSTRY
CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATE/
LICENSE*
ASSOCIATE S
DEGREE
BACHELOR S
DEGREE
MASTER S/
DOCTORAL
PROFESSIONAL
DEGREE
OCCUPATIONS
MEDIAN
WAGE
ANNUAL
OPENINGS
%
GROWTH
WORK BASED LEARNING AND EXPANDED
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
P
rinciples of Diagnostic Healthcare (TBD)
I
ntroduction to Imaging Technology (TBD)
M
edical Terminology
I
maging Technology I (TBD)
H
ealth Science Theory
M
edical Microbiology
I
maging Technology II (TBD)
P
athophysiology
A
natomy and Physiology
P
racticum in Health Science
Limited
Licensed
Radiology
Technologist
Medical
Sonographe
r
Nuclear Medical Technology
/
Technologist
Radiologis
t
EKG/ ECG
Technician
Radiologic
Technologi
st
Magnetic
Resonance Imagi
ng
(MRI) Technology
/
Technician
Medical Radiolog
ic
Technology/
Science Radiatio
n
Therapist
Radiologic
Technology
/
Science -
Radiographer
Medical
Laboratory
Technician
Phlebotom
y
Technician
Additional industry based certification information is available from the TEA CTE website.
For more information on postsecondary options for this program of
study, visit TXCTE.org.
Diagnostic
Medical
Sonographers
$69,90
495 35%
Phlebotomis
ts
$30,59
1,442
36%
Nuclear
Medicine
Technologists
$75,96
91
13%
Radiologic
Technologists
$55,49
1,196
19%
Magnetic
Resonance
Imaging
Technologists
$68,66
217 21%
E
xploration Activities:
H
ealth Occupation
S
tudents of America
(
HOSA)
C
areer Prep Activities:
C
linical rotations at a
c
ommunity wellness
c
enter, hospital, assiste
d
l
iving, nursing home
A
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th
fairs or camps
T
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d
t
o performing complex medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. This program
o
f study may also include exploration into the opportunities associated with blood laboratories as well as radiologic
technology, and ultrasonic technology.
T
he Health Science Career Cluster® focuses on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostics
s
ervices, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. To pursue a career in the
h
ealth science industry, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, communicate
effectively, and work well with others.
S
uccessful completion of the Healthcare Diagnostics program of study will fulfill requirements of the Public Service
Endorsement. Program of Study Draft for Public Comment June 2019
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Principles of Diagnostic
Healthcare
TBD TBD TBD
Introduction to Imaging
Technology
TBD TBD TBD
Medical Terminology 13020300 None 9-12
Imaging and Technology
I
TBD
TBD
TBD
Health Science Theory 13020400 (1 credit)
13020410 (2 credits)
PREQ: Biology
RCREQ: Health Science
Clinical
10-12
Medical Microbiology
13020700
PREQ: Biology and
Chemistry
RPREQ: a course from th
e
Health Science cluster
10-12
Imaging Technology II TBD
TBD
TBD
Pathophysiology 13020800
PREQ: Biology and
Chemistry
RPREQ: a course from th
e
Health Science cluster
11-12
Anatomy and Physiology 13020600
PREQ: Biology and a seco
nd
science credit
RPREQ: a course from th
e
Health Science cluster
10-12
Practicum in Health Scien
ce
13020500 (2 credits)
13020205 (3 credits)
P
REQ: Health Science Theo
ry
and Biology
11-12
Kevin Johnson | [email protected]
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LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
POSTSECONDARY OPTIONS
HIGH SCHOOL/
INDUSTRY
CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATE/
LICENSE*
ASSOCIATEhS
DEGREE
BACHELORhS
DEGREE
MASTERhS/
DOCTORAL
PROFESSIONAL
DEGREE
OCCUPATIONS
MEDIAN
WAGE
ANNUAL
OPENINGS
%
GROWTH
WORK BASED LEARNING AND EXPANDED
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
P
rinciples of Health Science
P
rinciples of Therapeutic Healthcare (TBD
)
I
ntroduction to Pharmacy Science (TBD)
I
ntroduction to Dental Science (TBD)
M
edical Terminology
D
ental Anatomy and Physiology (TBD)
P
harmacy I (TBD)
A
natomy and Physiology
H
ealth Science Theory
M
edical Microbiology
P
harmacy II (TBD)
M
edical Assistant (TBD)
D
ental Equipment and Procedures (TBD)
P
athophysiology
P
harmacology
P
racticum in Health Science
Registered
Dental
Assistant
Dental
Assistant
Dental Hygienist Dentist
Certified
Occupation
al
Therapy
Assistant
Surgical
Technologi
st
Physician
Assistant
Certified
Medical
Assistant
Medical
Assistant
Medical/
Clinical
Assistant
Family and
General
Practitioner
s
Pharmacy
Technician
Pharmacy
Aides
Pharmacis
t
Additional industry based certification information is available from the TEA CTE website.
For more information on postsecondary options for this program of
study, visit TXCTE.org.
Medical
Assistants
$29,59
8,862 30%
Surgical
Technologists
$46, 31
1,150 21%
Dental
Hygienists
$73,50
1,353 38%
P
hysicians a
nd
Surgeons
$213,07
1,151 30%
Dental
Assistants
$34,84
4,422
31%
E
xploration Activities:
S
kills USA
H
ealth Occupation
S
tudents of America
C
areer Prep Activities:
V
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ity
w
ellness center, hospita
l,
a
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ng
h
ome.
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g
a
nd treating acute, episodic, or chronic illness independently or as part of a healthcare team. This program of study also includes an
i
ntroduction to the opportunities associated with providing treatment and counsel to patients as well as rehabilitative programs that
help build or restore daily living skills to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.
T
he Health Science Career Cluster® focuses on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostics
s
ervices, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. To pursue a career in the
h
ealth science industry, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, communicate
effectively, and work well with others.
S
uccessful completion of the Healthcare Therapeutic program of study will fulfill requirements of the Public Service
Endorsement. Program of Study Draft for Public Comment June 2019
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Principles of Therapeutic
Healthcare
Introduction to Pharmacy
Science
Introduction to Dental Scienc
e
Medical Terminology
Dental Anatomy and Physiolo
gy
Pharmacy I
Anatomy and Physiology
Health Science Theory
Medical Microbiology
Pharmacy II
Medical Assistant
Dental Equipment and
Procedures
Pathophysiology
Pharmacology
Practicum in Health Science
TBD
TBD
TBD
13020300
TBD
TBD
13020600
13020400 (1 credit)
13020410 (2 credits)
13020700
TBD
TBD
TBD
13020800
13020950
1302500 (2 credits)
13020505 (3 credits)
TBD
TBD
TBD
None
TBD
TBD
PREQ: Biology and a second
science credit; RPREQ: a cour
se
from the Health Science cluster
PREQ: Biology
RPREQ: Health Science Clinical
PREQ: Biology and Chemistr
y
RPREQ: a course from the
Health Science cluster
TBD
TBD
TBD
PREQ: Biology and Chemistr
y
RPREQ: a course from the
Health Science cluster
Principles of Health Science
PREQ: Health Science Theor
y
and Biology
TBD
TBD
TBD
9-12
TBD
TBD
10-12
10-12
10-12
TBD
TBD
TBD
11-12
11-12
11-12
9-10None13020200Principles of Health Science
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LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
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INDUSTRY
CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATE/
LICENSE*
ASSOCIATEhS
DEGREE
BACHELORhS
DEGREE
MASTERhS/
DOCTORAL
PROFESSIONAL
DEGREE
For more information on postsecondary options
for this program of study, visit TXCTE.org.
OCCUPATIONS
MEDIAN
WAGE
ANNUAL
OPENINGS
%
GROWTH
WORK BASED LEARNING AND EXPANDED
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
MEDICAL
THERAPIST
I
ntroduction to Speech Pathology and
A
udiology
P
rinciples of Allied Health (TBD)
M
edical Terminology
S
peech and Language Development
A
llied Health Therapeutic Services (TBD)
S
peech Communication Disorder
P
hysical Therapy I (TBD)
O
ccupational Therapy I (TBD)
R
adiation Therapy I (TBD)
Respiratory Therapy I (TBD)
P
racticum in Health Science
O
ccupational Therapy II (TBD)
P
hysical Therapy II (TBD)
R
adiation Therapy II (TBD)
Respiratory Therapy II (TBD)
C
ertification
in
Orthopedic
Manual
Therapy
Certified
Respirator
y
Therapist
Occupation
al
Therapy
Assistant
Respirator
y
Therapists
Occupation
al
Therapists
Limited
Licensed
Radiology
Technologist
Certified
Physical
Therapy
Assistant
Radiation
Therapists
Speech
Language
Pathologis
t
Physical
Therapists
Respirator
y
Therapists
Physical
Therapy
Assistant
Additional industry based certification information is available from the TEA CTE website.
S
peech Langua
ge
Pathologists
$73,070 1,068 25%
Respiratory
Therapists
$57,429 17,493 20%
Occupationa
l
Therapists
$92,227 84 34%
P
hysical Thera
py
Assistants
$70,200 1,268 44%
Radiation
Therapists
$70,658 101 23%
E
xploration Activities
:
H
ealth Occupation
S
tudents of America
C
areer Preparation:
L
ab internship
J
ob shadow
C
linical rotations
T
he Medical Therapist program of study focuses on the study of biology and medicine in order to introduce students to the knowledg
e
a
nd skills necessary to be successful in the healthcare field in occupations such as, Respiratory, Occupational, Physical, or Speech
T
herapist. Students may also practice patient care and communication.
T
he Health Science Career Cluster® focuses on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostics
s
ervices, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. To pursue a career in the
h
ealth science industry, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, communicate
effectively, and work well with others.
S
uccessful completion of the Medical Therapist program of study will fulfill requirements of the Public Service
Endorsement. Program of Study Draft for Public Comment June 2019
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE
NAME
SERVICE ID
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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE HEALTH SCIENCE CAREER CLUSTER, PLEASE CONTACT:
https://tea.texas.gov/cte
Introduction to Speec
h
Pathology and Audiology
P
rinciples of Allied Hea
lth
Medical Terminology
Speech and Language
Development
Allied Health Therapeu
tic
Service
Speech Communication
s
Disorders
Physical Therapy I
Occupational Therapy
I
Radiation Therapy I
Respiratory Therapy I
Practicum in Health
Science
Occupational Therapy
II
Physical Therapy II
Radiation Therapy II
Respiratory Therapy I
I
N1302098
TBD
13020300
N1302098
TBD
N1302099
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
13020500 (2 credits)
13020505 (3 credits)
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
None
TBD
None
None
TBD
None
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
PreReqs: Health Scienc
e
Theory and Biology
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
9-12
TBD
10-12
11-12
TBD
11-12
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
11-12
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Kevin Johnson | [email protected]
NURSING
H
E
A
L
T
H
S
C
I
E
N
C
E
COURSES
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
POSTSECONDARY OPTIONS
HIGH SCHOOL/
INDUSTRY
CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATE/
LICENSE*
ASSOCIATEhS
DEGREE
BACHELORhS
DEGREE
MASTERhS/
DOCTORAL
PROFESSIONAL
DEGREE
OCCUPATIONS
MEDIAN
WAGE
ANNUAL
OPENINGS
%
GROWTH
WORK BASED LEARNING AND EXPANDED
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
P
rinciples of Nursing (TBD)
S
cience of Nursing (TBD)
M
edical Microbiology
A
natomy and Physiology
C
linical Ethics (TBD)
L
eadership and Management in Nursing (TBD
)
P
athophysiology
P
harmacology
P
racticum in Nursing (TBD)
Certified
Medical
Assistant
Licensed
Vocationa
l
Nurse
Registered
Nursing/
Registered
Nurse
Informatic
s
Nurse
Specialists
Nurse
Practitione
r
C
ertified Nur
se
Aide/Assista
nt
Nursing
A
dministrati
on
Certified
Patient Car
e
Technician
Nurse
Anesthesis
t
Additional industry based certification information is available from the TEA CTE website.
For more information on postsecondary options for this program of
study, visit TXCTE.org.
Licensed
Vocational Nurs
es
$45,17
7,186
21%
Registered
Nurses
$68,68
17,49
3
26%
Nurse
Practitioners
$107,82
977
50%
Informatics Nur
se
Specialists
$88,27
4,610
15%
Nurse
Anethesists
$154,85
357
23%
E
xploration Activities:
H
ealth Occupation
S
tudents of America
(
HOSA)
C
areer Prep Activities:
V
olunteer at a commun
ity
w
ellness center, hospita
l,
a
ssisted living center, o
r
n
ursing home; attend
c
ommunity health fairs
or
camps
T
he Nursing Program of Study introduces students to knowledege and skills related to patient care. CTE concentrators may learn
a
bout or practice caring for patients, routine procedures such as monitoring vital signs, development and implementation of care
p
lans, maintenance of medical records, and disease or pain management. Students may focus on the healthcare system and researc
h
system designs and make recommended modifications.
T
he Health Science Career Cluster® focuses on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostics
s
ervices, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. To pursue a career in the
h
ealth science industry, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, communicate
effectively, and work well with others.
S
uccessful completion of the Nursing program of study will fulfill requirements of the Public Service Endorsement.
Program of Study Draft for Public Comment June 2019
COURSE INFORMATION
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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE HEALTH SCIENCE CAREER CLUSTER, PLEASE CONTACT:
https://tea.texas.gov/cte
Principles of Nursing
Science of Nursing
Medical Microbiology
Anatomy and Physiology
Clinical Ethics
L
eadership and Manageme
nt
in Nursing
Pathophysiology
Pharmacology
Practicum in Nursing
TBD
TBD
13020700
13020600
TBD
TBD
13020800
13020950
TBD
TBD
TBD
PREQ: Biology and
Chemistry
RPREQ: a course from th
e
Health Science cluster
PREQ: Biology and a seco
nd
science credt; RPREQ: a
course from the Health
Science cluster
TBD
TBD
PREQ: Biology and
Chemistry
RPREQ: a course from th
e
Health Science cluster
PREQ: Biology and
Chemistry
RPREQ: a course from the
Health Science cluster
TBD
TBD
TBD
10-12
10-12
TBD
TBD
11-12
11-12
TBD
Kevin Johnson | [email protected]