About NCHSE Foundation
Three Decades of Building Health Science Education
Since 1991, NCHSE has worked with state leaders, educators, and healthcare organizations to establish the standards and frameworks that guide health science programs across the nation. What started as a collaborative effort among visionary leaders has grown into a nationwide network representing 35+ state education agencies.
- 1,000+ healthcare employers engaged
- 180,000+ exams administered nationally
- Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization
Principles
Our Values
Strong values guide NCHSE's work, which influences our decisions, partnerships, and commitment to health science education.
In particular, NCHSE is:
Connection
Collaborative
NCHSE serves as a point of connection among educators, state leaders, industry professionals, and partners who work together to strengthen health science education nationwide. We believe meaningful progress happens through collaboration.
Support
Service-oriented
We are dedicated to supporting our members' needs through attentive service, valuable resources, and meaningful professional learning opportunities.
Dedication
Committed to health science education
Our commitment is demonstrated through decades of service, collaboration, and advocacy for high-quality health science education and workforce readiness.
Listening
Responsive
We actively listen to the needs of educators, healthcare organizations, and partners—providing relevant information, timely support, and forward-thinking solutions.
Knowledge
Expert
NCHSE continues to grow and evolve alongside the healthcare industry, providing trusted leadership, expertise, and guidance for health science education programs nationwide.
Our History
NCHSE was formed through a shared vision among health science education leaders from several key states who recognized the need for greater consistency, collaboration, and national leadership in healthcare education.
