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Wednesday, July 22
 

8:00am EDT

*CANCELLED* Raising Hope Partnership with HOSA and FFA
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
This session has been cancelled.

This session will discuss raising hope and their outreach efforts with FFA and HOSA, as well as how they can assist you in your community outreach.
Speakers
BA

Brianna Atwell

Teacher, LaRue Co High School
Teacher
GM
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

8:00am EDT

The Power of Collaboration: Making Learning Relevant for Health Science Students
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
Have you ever heard a student ask, "When will I ever use this in real life?" Discover how you can work with core teachers at your school to make learning relevant to students' future careers.
Speakers
avatar for Patti Fitzpatrick

Patti Fitzpatrick

Health Science Teacher, Tates Creek High School
Health Science Teacher
avatar for Becky Baker

Becky Baker

Allied Health Teacher, Tates Creek High School
Allied Health Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
  Healthcare

8:00am EDT

Healthcare New Teacher Meeting
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:50am EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
This session is designed to support new Health Science instructors as they get started in the classroom. Participants will be introduced to essential instructional resources, learn where to locate Student WILL lists for their courses, and gain access to a shared Health Science Google Classroom. The session will also highlight additional tools and supports available to help instructors plan lessons, manage coursework, and feel confident teaching Health Science pathways.
Speakers
avatar for Susan Readnower

Susan Readnower

Adult/Tech Administrative Consultant I, KY HOSA State Advisor, KY HOSA/Kentucky Department of Education - Office of Career & Technical Education
Adult/Tech Administrative Consultant I, KY HOSA State Advisor
JP

Joyce Parker

Healthcare Program Consultant, Kentucky Department of Education - Office of Career & Technical Education
Healthcare Program Consultant
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:50am EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

9:00am EDT

PLTW: BIOMEDICAL ROUNDTABLES
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
This session will provide biomedical teachers an opportunity to network, reflect, and share ideas to improve their instruction in order to maximize student engagement specifically focused around the Project Lead The Way Biomedical curriculum. Come ready to share ideas and take home new ones to support your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Jackie Wolford

Jackie Wolford

Teacher, Mason County High School
Teacher
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

9:00am EDT

Reviving Sports Medicine: Building a Modern Pathway for Today's Students
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Archibald - West - 3rd Floor
A session focused on how to effectively lay out Sports Medicine coursework, align content with certification expectations, and prepare students to successfully pass the AMCA exam, Physical Therapy Technician Certification.
Speakers
SR

Scott R Rouse

Health Science Instructor, Marion C. Moore High School
Health Science Instructor and Athletic Trainer.
RK

Rachel Krebs

Allied Health Teacher, Ballard High School
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Archibald - West - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

9:00am EDT

Simulation Without the Stress: Best Practices for Teaching, Not Grading, in CTE Healthcare Programs
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
Designed for secondary and postsecondary CTE healthcare educators, this session reframes simulation as a budget-friendly, formative learning tool rather than a high-stakes performance test. Grounded in national best-practice standards, participants will learn how to facilitate the full simulation cycle—prebriefing, execution, and debriefing—to build student clinical judgment and confidence. The presentation provides practical, low-cost strategies and structured assessment tools tailored for pathways like CNA, pre-nursing, and EMS. Ultimately, attendees will leave with ready-to-use resources to align psychologically safe simulations with course outcomes, regardless of their budget or setting.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Tracy Jenkins, DNP, RN, CNE

Dr. Tracy Jenkins, DNP, RN, CNE

Biomedical Innovation Academy Teacher, Warren County Public Schools (WCPS) - IMPACT Center for Leadership and Innovation
Biomedical Innovation Academy teacher
avatar for Dr. Kim Pharris DNP, RN, CHSE

Dr. Kim Pharris DNP, RN, CHSE

Nursing Faculty, Warren County Public Schools - IMPACT Center
KACTE Simulation without the Stress SU 2026 pptx
KACTE summer conf Infographic 2026 png
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
  Healthcare

9:00am EDT

What Makes Us Who We Are: Personality Traits and Disorders
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Beckham - East - 3rd Floor
This presentation will explore what makes us who we are by examining personality traits and personality disorders. The goal is to better understand ourselves and others through the lens of personality. Attendees will receive 1.0 CE hours for nursing. 
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Jennifer Shoemake

Dr. Jennifer Shoemake

Dean of Mathematics and Sciences/Kentucky HOSA Competitive Events Coordinator, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
Dean of Mathematics and Sciences/Kentucky HOSA Competitive Events Coordinator
DA

Dr. Angie Harlan

Dean of Nursing, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
Dean of Nursing
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Beckham - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

10:00am EDT

EdTech for CTE Teachers (especially Health Science, but really for everyone!)
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
If you're not comfortable using technology in the classroom but want to learn how to use what's available, our goal is to help you use it in a way that makes your job easier!
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Patrick

Michelle Patrick

Health Science Teacher, Bourbon County High School (Harrison Co. ATC Satellite Program)
Health Science Teacher
avatar for Audrey Franzen
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

10:00am EDT

Healthcare Roundtables
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
This interactive session engages health science teachers in small-group roundtable discussions focused on current healthcare trends, classroom strategies, and workforce readiness skills. Participants rotate through structured conversations, sharing experiences, exploring real-world challenges, and exchanging best practices. Roundtable discussions are designed to encourage collaboration, allowing educators to learn from multiple perspectives and gain practical ideas they can apply immediately in their programs.  

Roundtable Presentations & Facilitators
  • Teddy Bear Fair – Kayla Thompson & Makenna Stewart
  • Hosting a Blood Drive – Audrey Franzen
  • Medical Math – James Davis
  • KY HSEA (Kentucky Health Science Educators Association) – Condra Ledford
  • Build a Healthcare Professional Project – Summer Cruse
  • Planning with AI – Jessica Knight
  • HOSA (Future Health Professionals) – Susan Readnower
  • Regional & Competitive Events Preparation – Jennifer Shoemake & Angie Harlan
  • PCT (Patient Care Technician) – Teresa Kirk
  • MNA (Medicaid Nurse Aide) – Teena Kissee
  • Biomedical Sciences – Julye Adams
Speakers
avatar for Susan Readnower

Susan Readnower

Adult/Tech Administrative Consultant I, KY HOSA State Advisor, KY HOSA/Kentucky Department of Education - Office of Career & Technical Education
Adult/Tech Administrative Consultant I, KY HOSA State Advisor
JP

Joyce Parker

Healthcare Program Consultant, Kentucky Department of Education - Office of Career & Technical Education
Healthcare Program Consultant
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
  Healthcare

10:00am EDT

NHA Success Navigator: Empowering Excellence in Healthcare Education - Charting the Course to Maximize NHA Tools for Student and Program Success
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
Join us for an insightful and interactive session designed exclusively for NHA partners, where we'll address the critical questions on your path to success: Are your students truly prepared to excel on their exams? Are you leveraging the full potential of NHA's innovative platform? What can we learn from the best-performing programs? This session will explore how NHA's comprehensive tools empower educators to enhance student outcomes and open doors to rewarding healthcare careers. By effectively utilizing these resources, educators can provide students with the targeted support they need to thrive academically and transition confidently into impactful roles within the healthcare field. We will also examine current trends, challenges, and emerging opportunities within the healthcare industry to ensure educators are equipped with the latest insights and strategies. Through data-driven approaches and personalized instruction, teachers can meet individual student needs and foster a pipeline of well-prepared healthcare professionals. Don't miss this opportunity to optimize your use of NHA tools and elevate both educator and student success on the journey to excellence in healthcare education.
Speakers
avatar for Cassandra Stutzman

Cassandra Stutzman

Partnerships Manager, National Healthcareer Association
Partnerships Manager
KP
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

10:00am EDT

Organ Donation - Education, Impact and Career Pathways
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Beckham - East - 3rd Floor
This session is designed for Healthcare and Allied Health educators seeking to connect classroom instruction with real-world healthcare practice and community impact. Participants will receive an overview of organ, eye, and tissue donation, including how the donation process works. The course will address common myths and misconceptions, equipping educators with accurate information and language they can confidently share with students. The session also explores career pathways within organ procurement organizations. Educators will learn how partnering with a Community Relations team can enhance student engagement through in-class presentations and ongoing educational support. By the end of the session, participants will better understand the value of organ donation education and how collaboration with community-based healthcare organizations can enrich instruction, inspire students, and support workforce development.
Speakers
DH

Denisha Henry

Community Engagement Associate, Network for Hope - Louisville, KY
Community Engagement Associate
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Beckham - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

11:30am EDT

Midday Mingle with Health Science/HOSA
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
Grab your lunch and join us for your midday brain break! Casual networking with fellow Healthcare teachers and HOSA advisors.
Speakers
avatar for Susan Readnower

Susan Readnower

Adult/Tech Administrative Consultant I, KY HOSA State Advisor, KY HOSA/Kentucky Department of Education - Office of Career & Technical Education
Adult/Tech Administrative Consultant I, KY HOSA State Advisor
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

1:00pm EDT

Community Preparedness in Action: The HOSA/MRC Partnership
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
Learn how Health Sciences FHP and the Medical Reserve Corps collaborate to strengthen community resilience and provide students with hands-on emergency preparedness experience. Discover practical steps to build partnerships and engage youth in meaningful service that makes a real impact.
Speakers
avatar for Susan Readnower

Susan Readnower

Adult/Tech Administrative Consultant I, KY HOSA State Advisor, KY HOSA/Kentucky Department of Education - Office of Career & Technical Education
Adult/Tech Administrative Consultant I, KY HOSA State Advisor
avatar for Stacy Blacketer

Stacy Blacketer

Bluegrass MRC & Preparedness Coordinator Mercer County Health Dept., Bluegrass MRC/Mercer Co Health Dept
MRC &Preparedness CoordinatorMercer County Health Dept.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

1:00pm EDT

From Rhythm to Response: Building ECG Competency Through Simulation
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
Learn how to use this unique teaching tool designed to provide students with hands-on experience in ECG/EKG lead placement and rhythm interpretation. This simulator allows students to practice accurate lead placement through rib palpation and gain familiarity with interpreting 3-, 4-, 5-, and 12-lead rhythms. At this session we will give instructors an introduction to the software and curriculum. Learn how to integrate this simulator seamlessly, offering individual practice and assessment opportunities to strengthen rhythm reading and lead placement skills. Your students will not only practice recognizing rhythms on both screen and hard copy but will also learn techniques for avoiding common errors.
Speakers
HS
DC
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

1:00pm EDT

Mind Matters: Caring for Mental Health, Anxiety, and Depression
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
This presentation will focus on the importance of mental well-being and provide an overview of anxiety and depression. Participants will learn to recognize common signs and symptoms, understand how these conditions affect daily life, and explore practical strategies for maintaining mental health. Attendees will receive 1.0 CE hours for nursing.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Jennifer Shoemake

Dr. Jennifer Shoemake

Dean of Mathematics and Sciences/Kentucky HOSA Competitive Events Coordinator, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
Dean of Mathematics and Sciences/Kentucky HOSA Competitive Events Coordinator
DA

Dr. Angie Harlan

Dean of Nursing, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
Dean of Nursing
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
  Healthcare

3:00pm EDT

Clinical Medical Assistant Programs: Steps to Building a Strong Foundation
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
This session will focus on the vital role of Medical Assistants in healthcare, supported by a projected 19% employment growth according to the U.S. Department of Labor. We will walk attendees through the essential steps for establishing a successful CTE Medical Assistant program, including course development, program approval, instructor qualifications, clinical partnerships, and certification alignment. Julie Frye, MA Instructor at Nelson County Area Technology Center, will share her expertise and best practices for building a thriving MA program. By the end, participants will be equipped to lead successful Medical Assistant programs that open doors to rewarding healthcare careers for students.
Speakers
JF

Julie Frye

MA Instructor, Nelson County Area Technology Center
avatar for Cassandra Stutzman

Cassandra Stutzman

Partnerships Manager, National Healthcareer Association
Partnerships Manager
KP
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
  Healthcare

3:00pm EDT

From Classroom Support to College Success: AHEC’s Student Pipeline
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
This session explores how the Kentucky Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) strengthen the student pipeline from high school classroom engagement to college resources. Participants will learn about the no‑cost programs and services AHECs offer to support health sciences exploration and guide students toward future success in health professions.
Speakers
KO

Kelly Owens

Center Director, Southern KY AHEC, KY AHEC
Center Director, Southern KY AHEC
CC

Cameron Carr-Calvert

Assistant Center Director, South Central KY AHEC, South Central KY AHEC
Assistant Center Director, South Central KY AHEC
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Taylor - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

3:00pm EDT

HOSA Advisor Success: Foundations for New Advisors
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
New to the role of HOSA Advisor? We can help! Join us for a crash course in getting started as a KY HOSA Advisor. All the Need to Know details and helpful tips from experienced Advisors.
Speakers
avatar for Susan Readnower

Susan Readnower

Adult/Tech Administrative Consultant I, KY HOSA State Advisor, KY HOSA/Kentucky Department of Education - Office of Career & Technical Education
Adult/Tech Administrative Consultant I, KY HOSA State Advisor
AH
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare

4:00pm EDT

Support and Supplies from SOS
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
SOS Education Program presentation is intended to introduce allied health teachers to our program and support with medical supplies, as well as update our current teacher partners on new procedures and opportunities.
Speakers
avatar for Chanda Powell Fowler

Chanda Powell Fowler

Education Manager, SOS
Education Manager
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Brown - East - 2nd Floor
  Healthcare

4:00pm EDT

Trauma Informed Care
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor
This presentation provides an overview of trauma-informed care and its importance in supporting children, families, and communities. Participants will explore how trauma impacts brain development, behavior, learning, relationships, and emotional regulation while gaining a deeper understanding of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the effects of toxic stress. The session emphasizes trauma-informed, healing-centered, and resilience-oriented approaches that support individuals not only in surviving adversity but also in thriving and reaching their full potential. Attendees will learn practical strategies for creating safe, supportive, and empowering environments while shifting the perspective from asking “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” in order to foster empathy, connection, trust, and healing across educational, clinical, and community settings."
Speakers
avatar for Lindi Butler, M.S.

Lindi Butler, M.S.

Trauma and Suicide Prevention Clinic Assistant Coordinator, Eastern Kentucky University
Trauma and Suicide Prevention Clinic Assistant Coordinator
avatar for Landon Minor

Landon Minor

Trauma and Suicide Prevention Clinic Coordinator, Eastern Kentucky University
Trauma and Suicide Prevention Clinic Coordinator
BS

Barclay Spriggs

Affiliate, Eastern Kentucky University, Trauma and Suicide Prevention Clinic
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Wilkinson - East - 1st Floor
  Healthcare

4:00pm EDT

KNAT Program UPDATE
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
Review of any updates to the Kentucky Nurse Aide Training Program and open forum for questions.
Speakers
JL

Johnnie Lovins

KNAT Program Manager, Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS)
KNAT Program Manager
LW

Lindsay Wells-Propson

KNAT Assessment Coordinator, Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS)
KNAT Assessment Coordinator
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
French - East - 3rd Floor
  Healthcare
 

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