WA-ACTE 2026 Summer Conference

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9:00am PDT

Generational Care - Preparing Health Science Students to Work with All Populations

Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT

In this session, we'll discuss the topics, lessons, and projects the EPS Healthcare Academy uses to prepare students to work with all populations. We'll discuss how we teach patient-first care, how we introduce students to other generations and cultures, and how we cultivate empathy. In addition, we'll look at the culminating projects that our students leave the class with that they can use directly in any healthcare setting they begin work in.You'll come away from this session with practical ideas and lessons ready to implement in your health science classroom.

Speakers

Ashley Undag

Health Science Teacher, Everett High School

Ashley is a health science teacher at Everett High School; she currently teaches Anatomy and Physiology, Intro to Patient Care, and Intro to Health Science Careers. Before teaching, she worked in preclinical research, higher education, and analytical chemistry.

Ashley Undag

Health Science Teacher, Everett High School

Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 2

HSCTE

10:00am PDT

Washington HOSA - Future Health Professionals Updates

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT

Meeting Room # 2

Join the Washington HOSA Executive Director for a session highlighting the updates our organization is looking forward to this year!

Speakers

Elizabeth Carnesi-Hudson

Executive Director, Washington HOSA - Future Health Professionals

Elizabeth Carnesi-Hudson is proud to serve as the Executive Director for Washington HOSA - Future Health Professionals. She is looking forward to a great year and working with you to make this year the best yet.

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 2

HSCTE

11:00am PDT

The Future of Nursing Assistant Programs in High Schools and High School Partnerships

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT

Meeting Room # 2

High school Nursing Assistant training programs in Washington State are evolving to meet geographic and infrastructural challenges through creative high school–hospital partnerships, flexible scheduling, simulation, and in-school certification. By carefully aligning the Washington State Nursing Assistant Curriculum with high school frameworks, securing clinical and community partnerships, and implementing rigorous assessment practices, schools can expand access to NA certification, support local healthcare workforces, and provide students with valuable career pathways. The continued sharing of best practices and outcomes from these programs will be vital to scaling successful models statewide.

Speakers

Sandra Gonzalez Graham

Nurse Consultant, Washington State Department of Health, Washington State Board of Nursing, Nursing Assistant Education

Sandra Gonzalez Graham is currently a Nurse Consultant for the Washington State Board of Nursing with a focus on Nursing Assistant Education programs, including high school and hospital based partnerships in rural settings. Her passion for increasing education access to a diverse... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Meeting Room # 2

HSCTE

12:00pm PDT

HSCTE Business Lunch

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Meeting Room # 2

HSCTE members please join us for the HSCTE Business Lunch Meeting.

Speakers

Taelar Shelton

Teacher, Olympia School District

Taelar Shelton is a teacher at Olympia High School, specializing in Sports Medicine, Health and Biology. She is experienced in providing emergency care, managing program activities and overseeing rehabilitation. She holds a Doctorate in Athletic Training from AT Still University... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Meeting Room # 2

HSCTE

2:00pm PDT

WCTSMA: Navigating the CTSO

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT

Meeting Room # 2

We will navigate the processes of the CTSO for advisors and administrators both. How to start a chapter. How to register your chapter. How to participate in the CTSO events. Competition categories and scoring. Awards and scholarships available. We will answer questions you have regarding WCTSMA.

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