Deliver the National Health Science Standards with Confidence

NCHSE Health Science Curriculum Enhancements are ready-to-use instructional resources designed to help health science educators strengthen classroom instruction and provide meaningful learning experiences for students.

Aligned to the National Health Science Standards, these resources provide additional activities, learning opportunities, and instructional support that educators can use to enhance existing curriculum and better prepare students for healthcare pathways.

NCHSE Health Science Curriculum Enhancements are designed for health science educators who want to provide engaging, standards-aligned learning experiences without having to start from scratch. Whether you are building a new health science program, expanding course offerings, or looking for additional resources to strengthen your current instruction, these enhancements provide flexible tools to support your goals.

NCHSE Curriculum Enhancements are designed to complement the curriculum you already use. Whether you are looking to add more hands-on learning opportunities, reinforce key concepts, or provide additional resources for your students, these enhancements give educators flexible tools to strengthen instruction without needing to rebuild their entire program.

Absolutely. NCHSE Curriculum Enhancements are designed to work alongside the curriculum and resources you already use. Educators can incorporate individual enhancements into existing courses or combine them with the NCHSE Curriculum Framework to create a comprehensive health science education experience.

Curriculum Enhancements are designed to strengthen and support your existing health science program—not replace it. While a full curriculum program provides a complete instructional framework and course structure, NCHSE Curriculum Enhancements give educators additional resources, activities, and learning experiences that can be integrated into the courses they already teach.

Whether you need to fill instructional gaps, add more engaging learning opportunities, or provide additional support for students, Curriculum Enhancements offer the flexibility to enhance your program without starting over.

NCHSE Curriculum Enhancements are designed to help educators deliver engaging, standards-aligned health science instruction with less prep time and more flexibility.

Resources include:

• Classroom activities and collaborative learning experiences
• Instructional materials for a variety of health science topics
• Assessment items and review resources
• Printable and digital formats for different classroom settings
• PDF and PowerPoint resources
• Student-centered activities with a teamwork and problem-solving focus
• Excel-based assessment banks that can be uploaded into testing or review platforms
• Step-by-step video tutorials for navigating and using the resources
• Instant digital download for quick access

The result is a curated collection of tools that helps educators strengthen instruction, engage students, and support a wide range of learning environments.

Yes. NCHSE is committed to keeping health science education current and relevant. Curriculum Enhancements are reviewed and updated every 4-5 years to reflect evolving industry expectations, emerging healthcare trends, and the changing needs of educators and students.

Curriculum Enhancements provide access to the full collection of the latest NCHSE instructional resources designed to support and strengthen health science programs. This option is ideal for educators who are new to NCHSE resources or who want access to the complete set of enhancements.

Curriculum Enhancement Updates are designed for educators who already own a previous version and only need access to the latest revisions, improvements, and newly added resources. This option provides a streamlined way for existing users to stay current with the latest updates without purchasing the full enhancement package again.

Version 7.0 includes updated resources designed to support today's health science classrooms and align with current standards and industry expectations. Enhancements include refreshed instructional materials, updated activities, and expanded resources to help educators deliver engaging, career-focused learning experiences.

Yes. Educators who purchased Version 6.0 can upgrade to the Curriculum Enhancements Updates to access the latest resources and improvements without purchasing the full package again.

NCHSE members receive preferred pricing on Curriculum Enhancements. Version 7.0 is available for $470 for HSEA members and/or members of participating states, while nonmembers can purchase access for $620.

For schools and educators who previously purchased Version 6.0 and are primarily interested in accessing the latest updates, an abbreviated upgrade option is available. The update-only option is $150 for teachers and schools from member states and/or HSEA members, and $200 for nonmembers.

Yes. NCHSE works with schools and districts that use purchase orders as part of their purchasing process. To submit a PO or begin the purchasing process, contact hello@healthscienceconsortium.org.