Health Science Career Cluster

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Health Science Career Cluster

• A Pipeline of Future Health Professionals

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Healthcare Shortages

• Position Current Vacancy Rate
• Imaging Technicians 15.3
• Registered Nurse 13.0
• Licensed Practical Nurse 12.9
• Pharmacists 12.7
• Laboratory Technicians 9.5
• Billers / Coders 8.5
• IT Technologists 5.7
• Housekeeping/Maintenance 5.3

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Implementation Strategy

• Health Science Career Cluster Model
• Awareness
• Exploration
• Orientation
• Preparation
• Practice

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Cluster Pathways

• Therapeutic Services
• Diagnostic Services
• Support Services
• Health Informatics
• Biotechnology Research Development

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SC Health Science Resources

• http//ed.sc.gov/offices/cate/health_sciences

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National Consortium on Health Science Technology
Education

• A national partnership of educational
  agencies, the healthcare community,
  policy- making bodies, and labor with a vested
  interest in health science technology education
• www.nchste.org

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Integrated Activities CD

• ? Suggested assessments and guidance for use
• ? Extensive list of Internet resources
• ? Allied related health organizations
• ? Funding opportunities
• ? Government related organizations
• ? Higher education organizations
• ? Publishers

• 130 activities K-12
• Links to National Academic Standards
• Links to Health Science Foundation Standards
• Links to National Career Guidance Standards
• Links to specific healthcare professions