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.
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.
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.
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.
