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
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 505-3-.37
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 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)).
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-200.
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