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HS1, HS2, HS3 (or Med Term)(or Intro to Vet Science) etc.  \n2. HS1, HS2, Science A& P and HS Clinical Studies  \nSports Medicine:  \n1. SM1, SM2, Med Term (or SM 3 or HS3)  \nPLTW – BMS  \n1. PBS, HBS, MI  \n2. PBS, HBS, Med Term  \nEMS  \n1. EMS1, EMS2, Med Term (or HS 3)  \nPublic Health  \n1. HS 1, PH Foundations, PH Advanced Principles  \n\\#FUTUREREADYCTE  \nHEALTH SCIENCE Cluster  \nStudents can be dual concentrators and dual completers if the criteria for each pathway is met.  \nIs it okay to share med term or another 3 rd unit if they are applicable to each pathway?  \nExample  \nSM 1, SM 2, HS1, HS 2, Med Term = Dual Completer  \nThe shared course must be aligned and accepted in each pathway.  \n\\#FUTUREREADYCTE  \nINDUSTRY CREDENTIALS  \nWhere do we find approved credentials?  \nTwo places:  \n1. Student Reporting Procedures Guide (SRPG)  \n2. Career and Technology Program Page  \nHave a credential/certification that you would like to see added?  \nSubmit the form below.  \nIndustry Certification Form ( [sc.gov](sc.gov) )  \n\\#FUTUREREADYCTE  \nSouth Carolina’s Proposed Tiering Language  \n\n| Tier 1—Introductory |\n| --- |\n| 1. The credential measures basic skills.\u003Cbr>2. The credential is recognized by local/regional industries.\u003Cbr>3. The credential can be obtained in the early stages (first or second course) of a program of study. |\n\n\n| Tier 2—Intermediate |\n| --- |\n| 1.The credential is aligned with industry-recognized standards.\u003Cbr>2.The credential is endorsed by a national industry or trade association or a major employer in the state.\u003Cbr>3.The credential holder is given job consideration.\u003Cbr>4.The credential leads to improved social outcomes such as improved health and well-being. |\n\n\n| Tier 3—Career Ready |\n| --- |\n|","cbCaiktiVgf49hyP","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiktiVgf49hyP","pdf",2347541,36,"English","# CTE Concentrator\n## Health Science Cluster Concentrator\n# Health Science Cluster Completer\n## Completer requirements (3-unit and 4-unit)\n## Health Science Completer (3-unit/course)\n## Sample 3-unit completer pathway examples\n# Dual concentrators and dual completers\n## Shared course alignment\n# Industry credentials\n## Where to find approved credentials\n## Submit credential request\n# South Carolina’s proposed tiering language\n## Tier 1—Introductory\n## Tier 2—Intermediate\n## Tier 3—Career Ready","[{\"question\":\"What defines a CTE concentrator in Health Science programs?\",\"answer\":\"A concentrator is a student who has completed at least 2 courses in a single career and technical education program or program of study. 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