NURSING H E A L T H S C I E N C E HEALTHCARE THERAPEUTIC H E A L T H S C I E N C E HEALTH SCIENCE BIO-MEDICAL SCIENCE EXERCISE SCIENCE AND WELLNESS HEALTH INFORMATICS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS HEALTHCARE THERAPEUTICS NURSING MEDICAL THERAPIST Texas Education Agency ® Local Implementation Considerations: Students completing two or more courses for two or more credits within a program of study earn concentrator status for Perkins V federal accountability reporting. Proposed Indicator: Students finishing three or more courses for four or more credits with one course from level 3 or 4 within a program of study earn completer status for federal accountability reporting.
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NURSING
HEA
LTH
SC
IEN
CE
HEALTHCARE THERAPEUTIC
HEA
LTH
SC
IEN
CE
HEALTH SCIENCE
BIO-MEDICAL SCIENCE
EXERCISE SCIENCE AND WELLNESS
HEALTH INFORMATICS
HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS
HEALTHCARE THERAPEUTICS
NURSING
MEDICAL THERAPIST
Texas Education Agency®
Local Implementation Considerations:
Students completing two or more courses for two or more credits within a program of study earn concentrator status forPerkins V federal accountability reporting.
Proposed Indicator: Students finishing three or more courses for four or more credits with one course from level 3 or 4within a program of study earn completer status for federal accountability reporting.
NURSING
HEA
LTH
SC
IEN
CE
HEALTHCARE THERAPEUTIC
HEA
LTH
SC
IEN
CE
BIO-MEDICAL SCIENCE
HEA
LTH
SC
IEN
CE
COURSES
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
POSTSECONDARY OPTIONS
HIGH SCHOOL/ INDUSTRY
CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATE/ LICENSE*
ASSOCIATES DEGREE
BACHELOR S DEGREE
MASTER S/ DOCTORAL
PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
OCCUPATIONS MEDIANWAGE
ANNUAL OPENINGS
% GROWTH
WORK BASED LEARNING AND EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Principles of BiosciencesPrinciples of Biomedical Science (PLTW)
Human Body Systems (PLTW)Medical Interventions (PLTW)
Biotechnology IIPathophysiologyScientific Research and DesignPracticum in Health Science
MedicalLaboratoryAssistant
Medical andClinical
LaboratoryTechnologists
HistologicTechnician
MolecularBiology
GeneticCounseling
MedicalLaboratoryTechnician
BiomedicalEngineers
MedicalScientist
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 ofstudy, visit TXCTE.org.
Medical andLaboratoryTechnicians
$37,981 1,159 28%
BiologicalTechnicians
$42,931 452 17%
Forensic ScienceTechnicians $48,152 171 35%
ChemicalTechnicians
$49,733 672 10%
Medical andClinical
LaboratoryTechnologists
$58,760 1,166 25%
Exploration Activities:Health OccupationsStudents of America(HOSA)
Career Prep Activities:Lab internship orshadow a healthcare ormedical professional
The Health Science Career Cluster® focuses on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnosticsservices, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. To pursue a career in thehealth science industry, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, communicateeffectively, and work well with others.
The Bio-Medical Science program of study focuses on the study of biology and medicine in order to introduce studentsto the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the healthcare field, such as researching and diagnosingdieases, pre-existing conditions, or other determinants of health. Students may also practice patient care andcommunication.
Successful completion of the Bio-Medical Science program of study will fulfill requirements of the Public ServiceEndorsement or STEM Endorsement, dependent upon courses chosen.Program of Study Draft for Public Comment June 2019
COURSE INFORMATION
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE HEALTH SCIENCE CAREER CLUSTER, PLEASE CONTACT:
https://tea.texas.gov/cte
13036300 NonePrinciples of Biosciences 9-10
Principles of Biomedical Science(PLTW)
N1302092 None 11-12
Human Body Systems (PLTW) N1302093 None 10-12
Medical Interventions (PLTW) N1302094 None 10-12
Biotechnology I 13036400 PREQ: BiologyRPREQ: Principles of
Biosciences and Chemistry
11-12
Biomedical Innovation (PLTW) N1302095 None 11-12
Medical Microbiology 13020700 PREQ: Biology and ChemistryRPREQ: a course from the
Health Science cluster
10-12
Biotechnology II 130307200 PREQ: Biotechnology I andChemistry
and Biology
11-12
Pathophysiology 13020800 PREQ: Biology and ChemistryRPREQ: a course from the
Health Science cluster
11-12
Scientific Research and Design 13037200 PREQ: Biology, Chemistry,Integrated Physics and
Chemistry (IPC), or Physics
11-12
Practicum in Health Science 13020500 (2 credits)13020505 (3 credits)
WORK BASED LEARNING AND EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Lifetime Nutrition and WellnessPrinciples of Exercise Science and Wellness(TBD)
Kinesiology I (TBD)
Anatomy and PhysiologyKinesiology II (TBD)
Project-Based ResearchPracticum in Health Science
CertifiedPersonal Trainer
PhysicalTherapistAssistant
Kinesiology and ExerciseScience
ExercisePhysiology
PhysicalTherapy Aides
Therapeutic Recreation/ Recreational Therapy
DieteticTechnician
Athletic Training/ Trainer
Dietitians andNutritionists
PhysicalTherapist
Additional industry based certification information is available from the TEA CTE website.
For more information on postsecondary options for this program ofstudy, visit TXCTE.org.
AthleticTrainers
$53,450 215 22%
ExercisePhysiologists
$41,662 33 33%
Coaches andScouts
$40,010 2,133 23%
Medical andHealth Service
Managers
$57,762 428 24%
RecreationalTherapists
$45,906 74 24%
Exploration Activities:Health OccupationStudents of America(HOSA)
Career Prep Activities:Volunteer at a hospital orrehabilitation center;manage a school sportsteam
The Exercise Science and Wellness program of study introduces students to the fields that assist patients withmaintaining physical, mental, and emotional health. Students will research diet and exercise needed to maintain ahealthy, balanced lifestyle and learn about and practice techniques to help patients recover from injury, illness, ordisease.
The Health Science Career Cluster® focuses on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnosticsservices, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. To pursue a career in thehealth science industry, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, communicateeffectively, and work well with others.
Successful completion of the Exercise Science and Wellness program of study will fulfill requirements of the PublicService Endorsement. Program of Study Draft for Public Comment June 2019
COURSE INFORMATION
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE HEALTH SCIENCE CAREER CLUSTER, PLEASE CONTACT:
https://tea.texas.gov/cte
Lifetime Nutrition andWellness
13024500 RPREQ: Principles of HumanServices, Principles of
Hospitality and Tourism, orPrinciple of Health Science
9-12
Principles of Exercise andWellness
TBD TBD TBD
Kinesiology I TBD TBD TBD
Anatomy and Physiology 13020600 PREQ: Biology and a secondscience credit; RPREQ: acourse from the Health
Science cluster
10-12
Kinesiology II TBD TBD TBD
Project-Based Research 12701500 None 11-12
Practicum in Health Science 13020500 (2 credits)13020505 (3 credits)
WORK BASED LEARNING AND EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Medical TerminologyPrinciples of Health Informatics (TBD)
Business Information Management IMedical Intervention Evaluation andResearch (TBD)
Health InformaticsHealthcare Information Systems andManagement (TBD)
World Health ResearchProject-Based Research
Certified CodingAssociate
CertifiedProfessional in
Informatics
HealthInformation/
Medical RecordsTechnology/Technician
Medical and Health ServiceManagers
Medical Codingand BillingSpecialist
MedicalTranscript-
ionist
Additional industry based certification information is available from the TEA CTE website.
For more information on postsecondary options for this program ofstudy, visit TXCTE.org.
MedicalRecords and
HealthInformationTechnicians
$35,922 1,588 24%
Medical andHealth Service
Managers
$57,762 428 24%
Billing andPosting Clerks
$35,485 5,775 25%
Exploration Activities:Health OccupationsStudents of America(HOSA)
Career Prep Activities:Volunteer at a communitywellness center, hospital,assisted living center, ornursing homeShadow a healthcare ormedical professional
The Health Informatics program of study focuses on exposing students to the management and use of patient information in thehealthcare field. Students may learn about and research recent modifications of computerized healthcare and the process of creatingand maintaining hospital and patient records in accordance with regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Students may alsopractice writing and interpreting medical reports.
The Health Science Career Cluster® focuses on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnosticsservices, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. To pursue a career in thehealth science industry, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, communicateeffectively, and work well with others.
Successful completion of the Health Informatics program of study will fulfill requirements of the Public ServiceEndorsement. Program of Study Draft for Public Comment June 2019
COURSE INFORMATION
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE HEALTH SCIENCE CAREER CLUSTER, PLEASE CONTACT:
https://tea.texas.gov/cte
Medical Terminology 13020300 None 9-12
Principles of HealthInformatics
TBD TBD TBD
Business InformationManagement I
13011400 RPREQ: Touch Data SystemEntry
RCREQ: Business Lab
10-12
Medical Intervention andEvaluation
TBD TBD TBD
Health Informatics 13020960 PREQ: Business InformationManagement I and Medical
Terminology
11-12
Healthcare InformationSystems and Management
TBD TBD TBD
World Health Research 13020900 PREQ: Biology and ChemistryRPREQ: A course from the Health
WORK BASED LEARNING AND EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Principles of Diagnostic Healthcare (TBD)Introduction to Imaging Technology (TBD)
Medical TerminologyImaging Technology I (TBD)
Health Science TheoryMedical MicrobiologyImaging Technology II (TBD)
PathophysiologyAnatomy and PhysiologyPracticum in Health Science
LimitedLicensedRadiology
Technologist
MedicalSonographer
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Radiologist
EKG/ ECGTechnician
Radiologic Technologist
MagneticResonance Imaging(MRI) Technology/
Technician
Medical RadiologicTechnology/
Science RadiationTherapist
RadiologicTechnology/
Science -Radiographer
MedicalLaboratoryTechnician
Phlebotomy Technician
Additional industry based certification information is available from the TEA CTE website.
For more information on postsecondary options for this program ofstudy, visit TXCTE.org.
DiagnosticMedical
Sonographers
$69,909 495 35%
Phlebotomists $30,597 1,442 36%
NuclearMedicine
Technologists
$75,962 91 13%
RadiologicTechnologists
$55,494 1,196 19%
MagneticResonance
ImagingTechnologists
$68,661 217 21%
Exploration Activities:Health OccupationStudents of America(HOSA)
Career Prep Activities:Clinical rotations at acommunity wellnesscenter, hospital, assistedliving, nursing homeAttend community healthfairs or camps
The Healthcare Diagnostics program of study introduces students to occupations and educational opportunities relatedto performing complex medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. This programof study may also include exploration into the opportunities associated with blood laboratories as well as radiologictechnology, and ultrasonic technology.
The Health Science Career Cluster® focuses on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnosticsservices, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. To pursue a career in thehealth science industry, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, communicateeffectively, and work well with others.
Successful completion of the Healthcare Diagnostics program of study will fulfill requirements of the Public ServiceEndorsement. Program of Study Draft for Public Comment June 2019
COURSE INFORMATION
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE HEALTH SCIENCE CAREER CLUSTER, PLEASE CONTACT:
https://tea.texas.gov/cte
Principles of DiagnosticHealthcare
TBD TBD TBD
Introduction to ImagingTechnology
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: BiologyRCREQ: Health Science
Clinical
10-12
Medical Microbiology 13020700 PREQ: Biology andChemistry
WORK BASED LEARNING AND EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Principles of Health SciencePrinciples of Therapeutic Healthcare (TBD)Introduction to Pharmacy Science (TBD)Introduction to Dental Science (TBD)
Medical TerminologyDental Anatomy and Physiology (TBD)Pharmacy I (TBD)
Anatomy and PhysiologyHealth Science TheoryMedical MicrobiologyPharmacy II (TBD)Medical Assistant (TBD)Dental Equipment and Procedures (TBD)
PathophysiologyPharmacologyPracticum in Health Science
RegisteredDental
Assistant
DentalAssistant
Dental Hygienist Dentist
CertifiedOccupational
TherapyAssistant
SurgicalTechnologist
PhysicianAssistant
CertifiedMedical
Assistant
MedicalAssistant
Medical/Clinical
Assistant
Family andGeneral
Practitioners
PharmacyTechnician
PharmacyAides
Pharmacist
Additional industry based certification information is available from the TEA CTE website.
For more information on postsecondary options for this program ofstudy, visit TXCTE.org.
MedicalAssistants
$29,598 8,862 30%
SurgicalTechnologists
$46, 310 1,150 21%
DentalHygienists $73,507 1,353 38%
Physicians andSurgeons
$213,071 1,151 30%
DentalAssistants
$34,840 4,422 31%
Exploration Activities:Skills USAHealth OccupationStudents of America
Career Prep Activities:Volunteer at a communitywellness center, hospital,assisted living, or nursinghome.
The Healthcare Therapeutic program of study introduces students to occupations and educational opportunities related to diagnosingand treating acute, episodic, or chronic illness independently or as part of a healthcare team. This program of study also includes anintroduction to the opportunities associated with providing treatment and counsel to patients as well as rehabilitative programs thathelp build or restore daily living skills to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.
The Health Science Career Cluster® focuses on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnosticsservices, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. To pursue a career in thehealth science industry, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, communicateeffectively, and work well with others.
Successful completion of the Healthcare Therapeutic program of study will fulfill requirements of the Public ServiceEndorsement. Program of Study Draft for Public Comment June 2019
COURSE INFORMATION
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE HEALTH SCIENCE CAREER CLUSTER, PLEASE CONTACT:
https://tea.texas.gov/cte
Principles of TherapeuticHealthcare
Introduction to PharmacyScience
Introduction to Dental Science
Medical Terminology
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
Pharmacy I
Anatomy and Physiology
Health Science Theory
Medical Microbiology
Pharmacy II
Medical Assistant
Dental Equipment andProcedures
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 secondscience credit; RPREQ: a coursefrom the Health Science cluster
PREQ: BiologyRPREQ: Health Science Clinical
PREQ: Biology and ChemistryRPREQ: a course from the
Health Science cluster
TBD
TBD
TBD
PREQ: Biology and ChemistryRPREQ: a course from the
For more information on postsecondary options for this program of study, visit TXCTE.org.
OCCUPATIONS MEDIANWAGE
ANNUAL OPENINGS
% GROWTH
WORK BASED LEARNING AND EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE NAME
SERVICE ID
PREREQUISITES (PREQ) COREQUISITES (CREQ)
RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES (RPREQ)
RECOMMENDED COREQUISITIES (CREQ)
GRADE
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE HEALTH SCIENCE CAREER CLUSTER, PLEASE CONTACT:
https://tea.texas.gov/cte
NURSING
HEA
LTH
SC
IEN
CE
COURSES
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
POSTSECONDARY OPTIONS
HIGH SCHOOL/ INDUSTRY
CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATE/ LICENSE*
ASSOCIATES DEGREE
BACHELOR S DEGREE
MASTER S/ DOCTORAL
PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
OCCUPATIONS MEDIANWAGE
ANNUAL OPENINGS
% GROWTH
WORK BASED LEARNING AND EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Principles of Nursing (TBD)
Science of Nursing (TBD)
Medical MicrobiologyAnatomy and PhysiologyClinical Ethics (TBD)Leadership and Management in Nursing (TBD)
PathophysiologyPharmacologyPracticum in Nursing (TBD)
CertifiedMedical
Assistant
LicensedVocational
Nurse
RegisteredNursing/
RegisteredNurse
InformaticsNurse
Specialists
NursePractitioner
Certified NurseAide/Assistant
NursingAdministration
CertifiedPatient CareTechnician
NurseAnesthesist
Additional industry based certification information is available from the TEA CTE website.
For more information on postsecondary options for this program ofstudy, visit TXCTE.org.
LicensedVocational Nurses
$45,178 7,186 21%
RegisteredNurses
$68,682 17,493 26%
NursePractitioners
$107,827 977 50%
Informatics NurseSpecialists
$88,270 4,610 15%
NurseAnethesists
$154,856 357 23%
Exploration Activities:Health OccupationStudents of America(HOSA)
Career Prep Activities:Volunteer at a communitywellness center, hospital,assisted living center, ornursing home; attendcommunity health fairs orcamps
The Nursing Program of Study introduces students to knowledege and skills related to patient care. CTE concentrators may learnabout or practice caring for patients, routine procedures such as monitoring vital signs, development and implementation of careplans, maintenance of medical records, and disease or pain management. Students may focus on the healthcare system and researchsystem designs and make recommended modifications.
The Health Science Career Cluster® focuses on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnosticsservices, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. To pursue a career in thehealth science industry, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, communicateeffectively, and work well with others.
Successful 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
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
Leadership and Managementin Nursing
Pathophysiology
Pharmacology
Practicum in Nursing
TBD
TBD
13020700
13020600
TBD
TBD
13020800
13020950
TBD
TBD
TBD
PREQ: Biology andChemistry
RPREQ: a course from theHealth Science cluster
PREQ: Biology and a secondscience credt; RPREQ: acourse from the Health
