Whitehaven High – Health Services Administration Practicum

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This is a capstone course intended to provide students with the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge learned in previous Health Services Administration courses within a simulated startup environment or authentic business setting. The course is structured to allow students the creativity to develop, launch, and market original business ideas. It is ideal for students who wish to pursue careers as future business owners or entrepreneurs. Practicum activities can take place around student-led startups under the supervision of the instructor, or in collaboration with a business incubator. The standards in this course can also be used to promote student participation in a work-based learning (WBL) experience through an internship or other off-campus arrangement. Upon completion of the practicum, proficient students will be prepared to further develop their business ideas into viable ventures or continue their study at the postsecondary level. # EDUCATION & TRAINING The Education and Training career cluster prepares learners for postsecondary credentials and careers as educators, administrators, trainers, counselors, and other related learning support services. This career cluster provides opportunities within three programs of study: Early Childhood Education Careers, Educational Therapy and Support, and Teaching as a Profession. Within all three programs of study that prepare students for postsecondary credentials and careers in Education and Training services, learners will study and demonstrate components of instruction, teaching strategies, types of assessment, student learning, special populations, educational technology, classroom management, lesson planning, professionalism, human development, and more. With an increased focus in the development of effective teachers, equity and equality, and the growing percentage of educator services needed in careers, the importance of “Grow Your Own” educators in school districts has become a vital discussion topic. The programs of study in the Education and Training career cluster can help districts fill the educator gaps.