Health Science Cluster
CIMC supports instructors and programs in the Health Science career cluster by providing a variety of instructional materials, ranging from career exploration to occupational preparation. Some of our related resources are featured below. Many others are available. See the Career Clusters Resource Matrix for a more comprehensive list of products available in your cluster. To learn more, or to order any of these materials, contact our customer service department at 800.654.4502 or by e-mail, or use our online catalog.
Career Clusters Resource Matrix
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The Career Clusters Resource Matrix identifies the skill standards, curriculum, and assessments produced by our divisions (CIMC, MAVCC, and Testing) that can assist you, whether you are looking for occupational duty and task statements, in-depth curriculum content for students and teachers, competency assessments of occupational competencies—or a combination of these. Simply identify the specific pathways within the Health Science cluster to locate the resources that meet your needs. Matrices for different Career Clusters can be found on our Instructional Choices page. For more information about Career Clusters, visit CareerTech's Career Clusters website.
Health Science Cluster matrix (PDF file)
Online Competency Testing
Our Testing division offers online competency tests for several different careers in the Health Science cluster.
Medical Learning Activities I
Medical Learning Activities II
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These CDs consist of short, theme-based modules in areas including infectious diseases, forensics, communication in health care, diagnostic care, etc. Some activities are based on popular media, such as Grossology books and software and Emergency Room software. The modules are presented as full color PDF files to be printed by the teacher or student, and are appropriate for students in health academies and middle school or higher grades.
Medical Learning Activities covers the following Health Science pathways:
- Therapeutic Services
We are offering Days 1 and 2 from the "Crime Scene Investigation" activity as a free sample to download.
"Crime Scene Investigation," Student Workbook (PDF file, 3.79 MB)
"Crime Scene Investigation," Teacher Guide (PDF file, 1.16 MB)
Health Careers Certification
The Health Careers Certification program provides a training model for students in a wide range of health careers by implementing a core curriculum and three different career pathways. The Health Careers Certification Facilitator’s Guide CD-ROM contains Skill Standards, Skills Checklists, Instructional Modules, and other information for many different health careers. Visit our Health Careers Certification page for more information.
Health Careers Certification covers the following Health Science pathways:
- Therapeutic Services
- Diagnostics Services
- Health Informatics
- Support Services
- Biotechnology Research and Development
Medication Administration Technician (MAT)
MAT Update
Medication Administration Technician (MAT) is intended for direct contact staff who administer medication to residents in licensed residential care facilities and in licensed group homes, and who must satisfactorily complete training in medication administration.
Medication Administration Technician Update is for those who need updated training hours. Topics include infection control, administering medications, vital signs, legal issues and residents' rights, preparing for medical emergencies, charting medication administration, and resident care. It includes a CD with PowerPoint presentation over mental health sections and links to useful Internet sources.
Medication Administration Technician and Medication Administration Technician Update cover the following Health Science pathways:
- Therapeutic Services
HOSA: Learn, Grow, Become
This publication for HOSA students covers topics such as HOSA activities, parliamentary procedure, becoming a HOSA leader, giving presentations, and making a difference.
HOSA: Learn, Grow Become covers the following Health Science pathways:
- Therapeutic Services
- Diagnostics Services
- Health Informatics
- Support Services
- Biotechnology Research and Development
Surgical Technology Series
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Our Surgical Technology Series inclues the following titles: Anatomy & Physiology, Introduction to Surgical Technology, Surgical Procedures, and Surgical Techniques. Interactive tests and flash cards are also available.
Titles in the Surgical Technology Series cover the following Health Science pathways:
- Therapeutic Services
We are offering Introduction to Surgical Technology module 1-B, "Environmental Safety," as a sample for you to download.
Environmental Safety, Teacher Pages (PDF file, 266 KB)
Environmental Safety, Student Guide (PDF file, 466 KB)
Practical Nursing Series
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CIMC's Practical Nursing Series contains the following titles: Nursing Concepts, Nursing Focus, Nursing Skills, Pharmacology Skills, IV Therapy Skills, and Nursing Extensions. Most titles can also be purchased by individual unit, allowing you to customize your practical nursing program or use nursing units in other health career programs.
Titles in the Practical Nursing Series cover the following Health Science pathways:
- Therapeutic Services
We are offering Nursing Focus module 7, "Respiratory Focus," as a free sample.
Respiratory Focus, Student Workbook (PDF file, 120 KB)
Practical Nursing Clinical LAPs
Our new Practical Nursing Clinical LAPs will help guide you and your students through the challenges and opportunities of clinical training. Introduction to Clinicals prepares your students before they enter the clinical facility. Basic Nursing helps students begin to perform care in the clinical setting. Clinical objectives are tied to both the NCLEX test plan and to the nursing process. Subsequent modules will cover intermediate and advanced nursing care.
Practical Nursing Clinical LAPs: Basic Nursing covers the following Health Science pathways:
- Therapeutic Services
We are offering a section from the Facilitator's Guide for Basic Nursing as a free sample to download.
Basic Nursing, section of Facilitator's Guide (PDF file, 425 KB)
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Updated 07.26.07