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GA Health Science Education (HSE) Industry Certification:
Teacher Resources 2020-2021
We all are committed to helping to build the future healthcare workforce. This site was developed to provide resources to the teachers in high school Healthcare Science programs in Georgia to enable their successful completion of the Healthcare Science Education Program Industry Certification Process.
In partnership with the Georgia Department of Education – Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) division, the HSE IC Support Team at HomeTown Health, LLC, HomeTown Health University, and Sharon Norman coordinating the process, will help teachers toward successfully completing Healthcare Science Education Program Industry Certification.
Support Team Contacts
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| Lisa Carhuff Program Manager, HomeTown Health & HomeTown Health Universitylisa.carhuff@hometownhealthonline.com |
Meghan Williams Customer Relations Coordinator, HomeTown Health & HomeTown Health University [email protected] |
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Sharon Norman, EdS, MEd, RN, Coordinator / Evaluation Team Leader (ETL) for Georgia’s Healthcare Science Education Industry Certification [email protected] |
Sandra Martin, RDH, Eds Program Specialist for Healthcare Science, Public Safety, Corrections and Security, and Personal Care Services, Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE), 404-463.6404 |
Tech Support for Students & Teachers Using HTHU Online Education: [email protected]
Program Resources
Learn more about Georgia Healthcare Science Education (HSE) Industry Certification (IC)
| Schools Achieving Certification List, 1999-2020 | .doc |
| HSEIC Process Information 20-21 | .doc |
Partner Links:
HomeTown Health, LLC
HomeTown Health University
Georgia Department of Education Healthcare Science Education Industry Certification
2020-2021 Participating HSE IC Industry Certification Schools
- Alliance Academy for Innovation
- Benjamin E. Mays High School
- Booker T. Washington High School
- Therrell High School
- Carrollton High School
- Chapel Hill High School
- Douglas County High School
- Flowery Branch High
- Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School
- Shaw High School
- South Atlanta High School
- Woodville-Tompkins Technical and Career High School
HSEIC Participant Profile Form
Please click here to submit your Participant Profile Form for this year. Each instructor should complete before September 5, 2020.
Teacher Resource & Information Links
The following resources and informational/instructional tools were developed in cooperation with Alicia McCracken, HOSA Advisor at Rabun County High School.
- Embedding Google Slides into Wix
- Sharing Google Slides withing Google Sites
- Tips for Industry Certification
Workshops/Conference Schedule
The following workshops/conference dates are tentative in nature and subject to change. Due to current travel restrictions at the school level, and in keeping with other considerations in a public health emergency, plans for virtual provision of these events are under consideration, as well as evaluation of dates/times/locations if a face-to-face event is possible. More information and specific details will be added as events are confirmed.
| Dates | Conference Title & Details |
| September 9 & 10 |
09-09- 2020 Health Science Education Virtual Workshop: Preparing For Industry Certification – Part 1 (0.3 CEU) 09-10-2020 Health Science Education Virtual Workshop: Preparing For Industry Certification – Part 2 (0.3 CEU) |
| January 29, 2021 | |
| January 30, 2021 | HSTEA Winter Conference |
| July 14-16, 2021 | GACTE Conference |
Program Operations Standards (POS) Resources
| Document | Type |
| HSE IC POS I Program Goals and Objectives | .doc |
| HSE IC POS II – Teacher Qualifications | .doc |
| HSE IC POS III – Facilities | .doc |
| HSE IC POS IV Equipment & Supplies – First Page and example | .doc |
| – – Introduction to Healthcare: Equipment & Supplies | Excel |
| – – Essentials of Healthcare: Equipment & Supplies | Excel |
| – – Patient Care Fundamentals: Equipment & Supplies | Excel |
| – – Emergency Medical Responder: Equipment & Supplies | Excel |
| – – Phlebotomy: Equipment & Supplies | Excel |
| – – Clinical Lab 1: Equipment & Supplies | Excel |
| – – Clinical Lab 2: Equipment & Supplies | Excel |
| – – Surgical Tech: Equipment & Supplies | Excel |
| – – Public Health: Equipment & Supplies | Excel |
| – – Biotechnology: Equipment & Supplies | Excel |
| – – Pharmacy: Equipment & Supplies | Excel |
| – – Sports Medicine: Equipment & Supplies | Excel |
| – – Allied Health & Medicine Classroom Facility Equipment | Excel |
| HSE IC POS V Advisory Committee | .doc |
| HSE IC POS VI Program of Study | .doc |
Required HSEIC Curriculum Documentation
| Documents | Type |
| HSE IC Overview of Curriculum Documentation Information | .doc |
| Program Specific Checklists | |
| 1. Introduction to Healthcare Science | .doc |
| 2. Essentials of Healthcare | .doc |
| 3. AlliedHealth and Medicine | .doc |
| 4. Patient Care Fundamentals | .doc |
| 5. Emergency Medical Responder | .doc |
| 6. Sports Medicine | .doc |
| 7. Diagnostic Phlebotomy | .doc |
| 8. Essentials of Biotechnology | .doc |
| 9. Applications of Biotechnology | .doc |
| 10. Applications of Public Health | .doc |
Preparing for the Onsite Evaluation
Online Student Resources
Health Science Education Programs selected for Industry Certification have access to student online training resources during the year through HTHU.net. To obtain ongoing access see program resources here. The development of these resources was in response to a survey of Georgia hospital Human Resource Directors.
For access to the courses, please follow the GA HSEIC Student Login Instructions provided to you. (If you need a copy, please email Meghan Williams at [email protected].) Login instructions will give you the student webpage for enrollment as well as account creation instructions and options for your school.
For ideas on how to use these courses within your program, view “Teachers’ Tips for Using HTHU in Your Classroom and Instructions”
| Course Title | Length | IACET CEUs |
| HIPAA Privacy & Security Training | 1 hour 40 mins | 0.2 |
| Customer Service and You | 30 mins | 0.1 |
| Advanced Customer Service: The AIDET Model | 35 mins | 0.1 |
| A Culture of Safety (Patient Safety) | 30 mins | — |
| Teamwork: A Practical Guide | 40 mins | 0.1 |
| Medical Terminology | 80 mins | 0.1 |
| Infection Control: The Basics | 30 mins | 0.1 |
| Infection Control: Personal Protective Equipment | 20 mins | — |
| Infection Control Plan | 45 mins | 0.1 |
| Courses in the Healthcare Solutions Free Training Center | ||
For additional courses or educational considerations related to online modules, please contact Meghan Williams.
End of Pathway Assessments from HTHU and NSAT
Certified Healthcare Hospitality Specialist (CHHS) Student Version
Certified Telehealth Liaison (CTL)
Certified Telehealth Coordinator (CTC)
Certified Telehealth Clinical Presenter (CTCP)
Telehealth courses provided in partnership with National School of Applied Telehealth and the Global Partnership for Telehealth
HomeTown Connect Interactive Maps
HomeTown Health is a network of hospitals and providers who can be potential education partners in your region. Teachers can use these maps as a resource to identify providers to partner together to build the future workforce.
Other Industry Resources:
- Georgia Department of Labor Hot Careers
- Bestcolleges.com Guide to Careers in Healthcare
- Bestcolleges.com Guide to Bachelor’s & Master’s Programs in Health Information Technology
- CTAE Resource Network
- Health Science Technology Educators Association
- Georgia Association of Career & Technical Education
- Remind
- Georgia Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
- Area Health Education Centers (AHEC)
- National Consortium for Health Science Education
- Georgia Healthcare Science Technology Education Foundation
Who is HomeTown Health?
HomeTown Health, LLC has a history of providing education and support services to a network of rural hospitals, healthcare providers, and best practice business partners who collectively pursue ways to help its hospitals survive in this environment of constant change in reimbursement, operations and technology. HomeTown Health University (HTHU) was created in 2005 as the educational arm of HomeTown Health, LLC. The online courses range across many healthcare scopes including Revenue Cycle, Clinical and Staff Compliance, Health Information Technology, ICD-10, and Long Term Care. HTHU’s team of education providers collaborate with industry leaders and subject matter experts to create content for our users. HTHU is an accredited education provider offering professional development and continuing education through an online learning management system (LMS). HTHU also collaborates with schools, colleges, technical schools, and universities for the acceptance and integration of course content into their programs.
HomeTown Health, LLC and HomeTown Health University (HTHU) are committed to helping to build the future healthcare workforce. HomeTown Health University (HTHU) is committed to providing best practice solutions and continuing education and training through research and the continuous improvement of processes for healthcare providers. HTHU has served over 18,000 students throughout hospitals and physician offices nationwide at www.hthu.net. As an IACET Authorized Provider, HomeTown Health, LLC offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under IACET guidelines. Accredited online healthcare courses and accredited online healthcare certifications for healthcare professionals nationwide are available on HomeTown Health University.
Learn more about HomeTown Health at www.hometownhealthonline.com, or view the HTHU complete Course Catalog at www.hthu.net.