MISSION
The mission of Health Science and Technology Education in Utah is to provide all students a seamless education system, through competency-based instruction, culminating in essential life skills, certified occupational skills, prepared for continued education and/or meaningful employment.

DESCRIPTION
Health Science and Technology Education (HST) is a secondary and technical level program that prepares students for pursuit of an appropriate health care profession.

The program is based on:
          ·Employment needs of the health care community
          ·National Health Care Skill Standards
          ·Individual needs of students
          ·Health care leadership and technical skills
          ·Postsecondary education requirements

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is the student organization sponsored by HST education.  It is a critical component of the HST curriculum.  HOSA provides students with opportunities to attain the knowledge, skills and leadership characteristics necessary to succeed in a health care profession.

PROGRAM FLOWCHART
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