This 6-hour course teaches how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of addiction and mental illness in youth. Participants will learn risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents ages 12-18. Learners will understand the importance of early intervention and will be certified first aiders upon completion of this session.
This session highlights recent changes and upcoming initiatives in Health Science, with updates on current standards, pathway changes, and essential information regarding HOSA membership, competitive events, and student opportunities.
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How can we move math and science into real-world application? This interactive session highlights a proven model for integrating core standards with the Biomedical Science pathway. Learn strategies for project design, implementation, industry engagement, and assessment—while also gaining insights from a biomedical sciences master teacher on interdisciplinary collaboration. Participants will collaborate to begin developing integrated lessons and projects.
Are you interested in bringing public health knowledge and experiences into your classroom? Attend the Integrating Public Health Content into the Classroom session to connect with public health professionals from the Kentucky Department for Public Health, University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences and the University of Kentucky College of Public Health to learn about available resources to bring public health to your students. Participants will leave the session with public health materials to take back to their classrooms.
I play several different types of games in my medical terminology course. I know several teacher want to make medical terminology more engaging and I hope to do just that. I would like to show attendees several of the different games I play with my classes including: Spinny Wheel, Flipping Review, On a Roll, and Spoons. I have a high pass rate on my medical terminology final, so I know these games are effective and would love to share them with other instructors around the state.
Are you looking for an easy way to teach Allied Health? The Depco Health Care Units are a great way for your students to do an independent study with hands on experience. You can also incorporate HOSA competitive events to extend the length of the class. It could also lead to job shadowing opportunities.
Medical terminology is a foundational skill for all health science learners, yet many students struggle with the volume, complexity, and abstract nature of medical language. This session equips educators with a toolkit of evidence-based instructional strategies that make medical terminology accessible, memorable, and engaging. Participants will explore practical techniques that support diverse learners, strengthen vocabulary retention, and foster deeper comprehensionwhile reducing cognitive overload.Through interactive demonstrations, collaborative discussions, and ready-to-use classroom examples, attendees will learn how to scaffold instruction, integrate real-world applications, and leverage technology to enhance understanding. This session emphasizes strategies that promote active learning, including morphological analysis, visual mapping, chunking, gamification, and contextualized case-based learning. Educators will leave with adaptable resources and renewed confidence in teaching complex terminology effectively.
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.
Join Ky Health Science Educators Association for a fabulous Early Bird gathering featuring BINGO, networking, and our annual business meeting. Wear your best beach, vacation or Golden Girls attire!
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Patient Care Technician (PCT) programs are essential components of Health Science education, addressing a projected 17% employment growth (2019–2029) and preparing students for hands-on clinical roles; this session gives CTE directors and instructors a practical, one-paragraph roadmap to design, implement, and sustain high-quality PCT programs by covering curriculum development, program approval, instructor qualifications, clinical partnerships, and certification alignment. Attendees will learn a step-by-step process and best practices to build industry-aligned programs, identify the core skills and competencies students need, and gain the confidence and strategies to guide students into impactful, rewarding healthcare careers.
HealthForce Kentucky has opened its state-of-the-art Simulation Center, offering students immersive, hands-on experiences designed to bring health science careers to life. This innovative learning environment features realistic simulated spaces, including operating rooms, anatomy labs, hospital rooms, collaborative learning areas, and more. In this breakout session, educators will explore how to partner with the HealthForce team to design purposeful, curriculum-aligned field trips that go beyond observation and place students at the center of learning. Discover how simulation-based experiences can increase engagement, build career awareness, and help shape students' futures.
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.
Depending on your needs, we offer a variety of free, customizable trainings on trauma and suicide prevention. Options include 1–2 hour educational presentations with no participant limit, as well as focused trainings such as QPR (1 hour, up to 50 participants), Trauma-Informed Care (1 hour, no limit), and safeTALK (half-day, 10–30 participants), which builds suicide awareness and response skills. Code Red: Universal Safety Planning (1 hour, up to 30 participants) teaches participants to create personal safety plans. Many trainings are suitable for both youth and adults, and instructor training is also available.
This session will provide background and an overview of the outreach efforts offered by the University of Kentucky College of Medicine to to Kentucky high schools. Much of this outreach is coordinated and delivered by current medical students, with a goal to reach every Kentucky county during a year. The program aims to expand this year, offering more programming and flexibility; however, the first step to reach as many people as possible during the summer months who can help facilitate delivery of said programming.
