Program Area: Healthcare Science Education (HSE)
Workshop Title: 2017-Preparing for Industry Certification in Healthcare Science Education
Instructor: Sharon Norman, RN, MEd, EdS, Coordinator of the statewide Healthcare Science Industry Certification Process Contact info: [email protected]; cell: 404-983-2542
Dates of Workshop: Wednesday, September 6, 2017, 9:00am-4:45pm & Thursday, September 7, 2017, 8:30am – 12:00noon
Site of Workshop: Macon – William H. Hutchings College and Career Academy Center, 1780 Anthony Rd., Macon, GA 31204 (478) 621-2535
Description: This course is designed to help teachers to understand the process and preparation to achieve the Healthcare Science Education Program Industry Certification.
PLU: 1 (10 hours) Seats Available: 30
Wednesday, September 6, 2017, 9:00am-4:45pm
9:00am Welcome Introduction of Your Support Team Overview of Workshop Objectives Self Introductions of Workshop Participants
10:00am HSE Updates by Phyllis Johnson, Georgia Department of Education [email protected]
Review of the Process for HSE IC On-Site Evaluation - Sharon Norman, HTH-HTHU using www.hthu.net./gateacher17 for documents review. Application, Agenda, Executive Team, Local Healthcare Professionals Evaluation Team
Review of the Program Operational Standards (POS) Program Curriculum Standards – Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE), as approved by healthcare professionals (our industry) and the Georgia Board of Education. Identifying which standards you will showcase.
Review of Setting up documentation of Standards and Using an Electronic- Web system with wix.com - Pam Dobbins, Tift County HS http://pdobbins9.wixsite.com/chs-hcs Password: Hornets
12:00noon – 1:00pm Lunch on your own
1:00pm Each teacher will set up an Electronic - Web system with wix.com - Pam Dobbins, Tift County HS Setting up files and materials online
3:45pm Questions & Answers Discussion and Sharing ideas and materials
4:45pm Dismissal
Thursday, September 7, 2017, 8:30am – 12:00noon
8:30am Questions & Answers
9:00am Introduction of HomeTown Health (HTH) and HomeTown Health University (HTHU), [email protected] www.hthu.net./gateacher17
HomeTown Health - The State of Rural Healthcare/Workforce Development Needs - Jennie Price will provide an overview of HomeTown Health, and an update on the current challenges facing rural hospitals, especially those in Georgia. She will also provide an update on emerging roles/positions and workforce needs in the Health Care industry.
Support by and Working with HTH and HTHU HomeTown Health University - Resources & Support available for HSE IC Teachers & Students- In this session, we will review the resources available to HSE IC educators through HomeTown Health University.
10:30am Telehealth – - Sherrie Williams, LCSW, COO, Georgia Partnership For Telehealth, www.gatelehealth.org Office: 866-754-4325 Georgia is a national leader in the development of a Telemedicine network, and telehealth services are only going to increase usage over the years. She will also discuss the use of telemedicine within School Based Clinics, and provide education resources available for teachers, such as approved end of pathway assessments, from the National School of Applied Telehealth.
11:45am Final Questions & Answers and Comments
Reminder: Connect with Sharon Norman via email monthly to report on your progress. Ask questions via email. Upload documents weekly and monthly.
12:00noon Dismissal