Health Science

The Health Science Career Cluster is divided into five pathways:

1. Therapeutic Services
2. Diagnostic Services
3. Health Informatics
4. Support Services and
5. Biotechnology Research & Development

Hundreds of Health Science educational opportunities in a variety of professions are offered throughout the state in school districts, including high schools and technical centers as well as state and community colleges.

Health Science infographic (PDF)

Program Planning Resources

• Curriculum Frameworks
• Health Science Program of Work (RTF)
• ANY HEALTH OCC G Teacher Certification Guide (PDF)
• Program Descriptions and State Regulating Bodies (PDF)

Events

• Florida HOSA Calendar of Events (2021-2022) (PDF)

Organizations

Career and Technical Student Organizations

• Florida HOSA-Future Health Professionals (FL-HOSA)
• HOSA: Future Health Professionals (National)

Teacher/ Educator Professional Organizations

• Association of Practical Nurse Educators of Florida (APNEF)
• Florida Association for Career and Technical Education (FACTE)
• Florida Association of EMS Educators (FAEMSE)
• Florida Allied Dental Educators (FADE)
• National Consortium on Health Science Education (NCHSE)

Instructional & Related Resources

• HOSA Scholarships
• Health Science Teacher Resources
• Florida EMS Advisory Council - EMS Strategic Plan
• Florida Department of Health Regulated Professions
• Florida Health Care Careers
• Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Florida Health Finder

For additional information about the Health Science Career Cluster, contact Pamela Gilman, State Supervisor for Health Science Education, 850-245-9018.