The National Authority for Health Science Education

Q: Who is part of the NCHSE community?

NCHSE brings together a diverse community of professionals who are passionate about health science education. Members include health science educators, state leaders, postsecondary institutions, healthcare industry partners, publishers, professional organizations, and others committed to strengthening healthcare pathways.

Q: What are the benefits of joining NCHSE?

Membership connects you with a nationwide community focused on improving health science education. Members gain access to professional learning opportunities, valuable resources, networking opportunities, collaboration with industry and education leaders, and opportunities to help shape the future of healthcare education.

Q: How does NCHSE support health science educators?

NCHSE supports educators by providing access to classroom resources, professional development, national standards, and a community of peers who share best practices and innovative approaches to health science education.

Q: What events does NCHSE offer?

NCHSE hosts national conferences, professional learning opportunities, webinars, and events that bring together health science educators and industry leaders to share ideas, explore emerging trends, and strengthen programs.

Q: How do industry publishers/resource providers and professional associations partner with NCHSE?

Organizations, publishers/resource providers, healthcare partners, and professional associations can join NCHSE as Health Science Partners. This provides opportunities to connect with educators and state leaders, support the advancement of health science education, and contribute to the resources and initiatives shaping future healthcare professionals.

Q: How do I get involved with NCHSE?

Getting involved is easy. Join as a member, attend an event, explore our resources, or partner with NCHSE to connect with a national community dedicated to advancing health science education.

Better health science education means better healthcare. We provide the industry-validated framework, standards, and community needed to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals.

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We provide the industry-validated framework, standards, and community needed to
prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals. This is who we serve.

State Leaders

Partner to Advance Health Science Learning

Collaborate with peers to shape
national policy and implement
consistent educational frameworks
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Partners

Engage to Shape Tomorrow's Workforce

Connect with decision-makers. Join our coalition of publishers and industry leaders helping to build the future healthcare workforce.

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Educators

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Next Generation

Join the Health Science Educators Association (HSEA) for exclusive resources, lesson plans, and a nationwide professional network.

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Curriculum Enhancements

Version 7.0, classroom activities and highly interactive instructional strategies deliberately focused on the delivery of the NCHSE Standards as part of state curriculum.

$470 for member states and/or HSEA members

$620 for nonmembers.

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Curriculum Updates

For those who purchased Curriculum Enhancements Version 6.0 and may only be interested in the updates, an abbreviated program is available:

$160 for teachers and schools from member states and/or HSEA members

$210 for nonmembers.

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HSEA Membership

An association designed to support classroom teachers with resources and professional development and provide a national avenue for teachers to freely network and share best practices, resources, and concerns.

Annual membership fee only $50/educator

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Work-based Learning Guide

This resource contains 240 files in Word/PDF/PTT for coordinating a high-quality work-based learning component for your health science education program. NCHSE Member States and HSEA Members get a $50 discount.

$210.00

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Our Mission & Values

To serve as the authority for health science education, providing a framework of standards and collaboration, leading to high-quality healthcare professionals.

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Collaborative

Collaboratively connecting health science state leaders, partners, and educators; because we are smarter together.

Service-Oriented

Dedicated to anticipating and meeting the needs of our members, partners, and the health science community

Responsive

Providing timely, accurate, and relevant support to ensure our stakeholders have exactly what they need, when they need it.

Expert

Driving progress through expert guidance and specialized knowledge that empowers our members to grow.

Committed

We are committed, we demonstrate our commitment through years of service and efforts to improve health science education. We have a proven history of rolling up our sleeves to provide services, support, and resources health science educators need.

What We Do

The National Consortium for Health Science Education (NCHSE) provides a national forum for health science leaders to respond to today’s most pressing and ever-changing healthcare issues and workforce needs. In collaboration with our members, NCHSE creates strategic priorities and action plans among a growing community of health science leaders, teachers, and partners with a vested interest in educating the next generation of health professionals.

Our Impact

For over 35 years, NCHSE has earned trust as the leading national non-profit organization dedicated to stimulating creative and innovative leadership for health science education. Key services include providing national health science standards, expert-led professional development, and collaborative resources that position students for success in the healthcare workforce.

Years of National Leadership

Certificates Issued

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What Our Teachers Are Saying

"Both NCHSE and HSEA provide incredible ready to use resources for a multitude of projects and activities for your health science courses! Absolute GOLDMINE! The NCHSE Conference is hands down the best profesional development/networking you will find for health science education."

Kellee Wendt-Vornhagen
Science Teacher, Nebraska

NCHSE FAQs

What is the National Consortium for Health Science Education (NCHSE)?

NCHSE is a national organization dedicated to advancing health science education and preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals. We bring together educators, state leaders, industry partners, and organizations to share resources, strengthen programs, and support the future of healthcare workforce development.

Who is part of the NCHSE community?

Who can join NCHSE and what are the membership categories?

NCHSE membership is open to organizations and individuals across the education and healthcare sectors. The official membership categories include:

Educators: Via the Health Science Educators Association (HSEA).
State Leaders: Health Science State Leaders (HSSL) representing state education agencies.
Institutional & Industry Partners: Publishers and resource providers, professional associations, postsecondary institutions, healthcare industry representatives, and government agencies

What are the benefits of joining NCHSE?

How does NCHSE support health science educators?

What events does NCHSE offer?

How do industry publishers/resource providers and professional associations partner with NCHSE?

How do I get involved with NCHSE?

If you have additional questions, please call us at 385.275.7850 or email us at hello@healthscienceconsortium.org.

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