Georgia Health Science Education (HSE) Industry Certification
Teacher Resources for Academic Year 2026-2027
Your Program Leaders
Sharon Pye
Coordinator
Evaluation Team Leader
[email protected]
912.687.2074Meghan Williams
Customer Relations Coordinator
HomeTown Health & HTHU
meghan.williams@
hometownhealthonline.comSandra Martin, EdS
Program Specialist
Georgia Department of Education
[email protected]
404.463.6404
Program Resources, Links & Helpful Information
| Resource | Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Program Guide | 2026-2027 Industry Certification Guidelines & Instructions | |
| Participant Profile Form | Participant Profile Form | Please complete by August 18th. | hyperlink |
| Instructions for Teacher Review of Student Progress | 'My Teams" Guide for Instructors to View Student Progress in HTHU | |
| Instructions for Student Access | Detailed Step-by-Step Instructions (Multi-Page) | |
| Student Instructions - Self-Registration by Student (Condensed/ 1-page) | ||
| Student Instructions (When Directly Enrolled by HTHU) | ||
| Program Partners | Georgia DOE Healthcare Science Education Industry Certification | webpage |
| HomeTown Health University | website | |
| HomeTown Health, LLC | website | |
| Schools Achieving Certification | Schools Achieving Certification List, 1999-2026 | |
| Schools Participating in HSEIC Process (2026-2027) |
Conference and Live Workshop Schedule
- HS IEC Orientation Webinar: August 20, 2026
Virtual, Register at ctaern.org
-
Teacher Workshop (Live Meeting): September 17, 2026
Location: Covington, GA
Register at ctaern.org - Teacher Workshop (Virtual): October 22, 2026
Virtual, Register at ctaern.org
- Teacher Workshop (Virtual): January 7, 2027
Virtual, Register at ctaern.org
- Teacher Workshop (Live Meeting): January 27, 2027
Location: Houston College & Career Academy | 1311 Corder Rd, Warner Robins, GA 31088
Register at ctaern.org
- Virtual: Pre-Visits & Final Evaluations: February - April 2027
Location: Each School will host either a morning or afternoon session, scheduled with teachers.
- OnSite Final Evaluation Day: February - April 2027
Location: Each School will host either a morning or afternoon session, scheduled with teachers.
Online Training for Students
| Course Title | Duration |
|---|---|
| A Culture of Safety (Patient Safety) | 30 mins |
| Advanced Customer Service: The AIDET Module | 35 mins |
| Customer Service & You | 45 mins |
| Healthcare Ethics & Legal Compliance | 35 mins |
| HIPAA Privacy & Security Training | 1 hour 40 mins |
| Infection Control: Personal Protective Equipment | 20 mins |
| Infection Control Plan | 45 mins |
| Infection Control: The Basics | 30 mins |
| Medical Terminology I | 90 mins |
| Medical Terminology II - recommended after completion of Med Term I | 60 mins |
| Professional Appearance & Language Choices | 35 mins |
| Professional Business Communication 101 | 40 mins |
| Respect & Empathy in Healthcare: Cultural Awareness in the Healthcare Setting | 60 mins |
| Titles of Choice from our Healthcare Solutions Free Training Center | Varies by Topic |
Hometown Health offers a variety of relevant courses for Healthcare Science teachers to offer students. These courses help students understand the importance of Healthcare policies and procedures. The credentials that are acquired are critical for Work Based Learning students to participate in Healthcare Internships across the community they interact with. HIPAA, Infection Control, and PPE guidelines are taught in class, mastered with practical activities, and credentialed through HTHU!
Additional Resources For Instructors
Check out the links below to partners, websites, and additional education that can assist you, your program and your students!
Credentials of Value
Certified Healthcare Hospitality Specialist
Telehealth Liaison Certificate
Telehealth Coordinator Certificate
Telehealth Clinical Presenter Certificate
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 the map here 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 HOSA - Future Health Professionals
- Area Health Education Centers (AHEC)
- National Consortium for Health Science Education
- Georgia Healthcare Science Technology Education Foundation
- Worksource GA Portal
- Global Partnership for Telehealth
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.