Health Science Education is a broad curriculum at the middle and high school levels that provides students with meaningful instruction for and about healthcare careers. Health Science Education plays a major role in meeting present and predicted needs for health care professionals within a health care delivery system characterized by diversity and changing technologies. Health Science Education is designed to prepare graduates as viable competitors in the healthcare industry and for advanced educational opportunities. Literacy and numeric skills are an integral part of the health science program. Development of 21st century skills including collaboration, critical thinking, economic literacy, entrepreneurial skills, and problem-solving is a part of each of the career pathways. Opportunities to develop and apply leadership, social, civic, and healthcare skills are provided through HOSA future health professionals, the Career and Technical Student Organization for health science education. Integration of the health science program with appropriate academic concepts/courses is strongly encouraged.