Standards & Curriculum

NCHSE curriculum resources are built specifically for health science educators and are aligned to the National Health Science Standards. Designed by educators for educators, these resources help programs deliver consistent, high-quality instruction while giving students meaningful opportunities to apply their learning to real-world healthcare careers.

NCHSE curriculum resources are designed for secondary health science programs, including new programs building a foundation and established programs looking to strengthen instruction, improve alignment, or expand learning opportunities.

Getting started is simple. NCHSE curriculum resources are designed to support programs at every stage—whether you're building a new health science pathway, strengthening an existing program, or looking for resources to enhance classroom instruction.

The NCHSE Curriculum Framework provides a roadmap for developing a comprehensive health science program, while individual resources can be used alongside your existing curriculum, state requirements, and local program goals. With flexible implementation options and ready-to-use resources, educators can spend less time planning and more time creating meaningful learning experiences for students.

Absolutely. NCHSE resources are designed to complement existing curriculum, state resources, and local program goals. Educators can use individual resources as enhancements or leverage the framework to support a complete health science program.

Every resource is intentionally developed around the National Health Science Standards, helping educators ensure students are building the knowledge and skills needed for success in healthcare pathways.

NCHSE offers a variety of resources to support instruction, including curriculum enhancements, work-based learning resources, standards alignment tools, curriculum frameworks, and certificate-related resources.

Our curriculum is designed to work hand-in-hand with the National Health Science Certificate and other certification and credentialing opportunities. Students gain the knowledge and skills needed throughout the course, helping them feel prepared to demonstrate their learning through our nationally recognized assessments.

NCHSE resources help students develop foundational healthcare knowledge, explore career pathways, and apply classroom learning to real-world healthcare scenarios—building confidence for future education and employment opportunities.

Our curriculum is built around the National Health Science Standards, making it a strong foundation for health science programs across the country. While state approval requirements vary, many educators use our curriculum to support state and local standards. We encourage you to review your state's specific requirements, and our team is happy to help you determine the best fit.

Healthcare is constantly evolving—and your curriculum should too. Our instructional resources are designed to keep pace with emerging technologies, industry trends, and workforce needs, helping students develop the knowledge and adaptability they'll need for tomorrow's healthcare careers.

Many curriculum activities and learning objectives naturally support the knowledge and skills students develop for HOSA competitive events. By aligning classroom instruction with real-world applications, the curriculum helps students build the confidence and competencies they need to succeed both in the classroom and in competition.