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The primary work of careers in the health science cluster is to treat patients facing illness or injury—whether to cure or rehabilitate from a condition, to maintain wellness, or to provide comfort or palliative care to persons dealing with incurable conditions.
- Research and Development
- Diagnostic Services
- Health Informatics
- Support Services
- Therapeutic Services
As stated in the New Jersey Perkins V State Plan, career and technical education programs of study must support career pathways meeting two out of the following three criteria, high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand occupations. The following CIP codes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) have been identified as meeting these requirements at the state level.
| CIP Code | Program Name | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 51.0913 | Athletic Training/Trainer | A program that prepares individuals to work in consultation with, and under the supervision of physicians to prevent and treat sports injuries and associated conditions. Includes instruction in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses; first aid and emergency care; therapeutic exercise; anatomy and physiology; exercise physiology; kinesiology and biomechanics; nutrition; sports psychology; personal and community health; knowledge of various sports and their biomechanical and physiological demands; and applicable professional standards and regulations. |
| 51.0601 | Dental Assistant | A program that prepares individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. Includes instruction in medical record-keeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre- and post-operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, taking tooth and mouth impressions, and supervised practice. |
| 51.0904 | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT) | A program that prepares individuals, under the remote supervision of physicians, to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies in prehospital settings and to supervise Ambulance personnel. Includes instruction in basic, intermediate, and advanced EMT procedures; emergency surgical procedures; medical triage; rescue operations; crisis scene management and personnel supervision; equipment operation and maintenance; patient stabilization, monitoring, and care; drug administration; identification and preliminary diagnosis of diseases and injuries; communication and computer operations; basic anatomy, physiology, pathology, and toxicology; and professional standards and regulations. |
| 51.0701 | Health/Health Care Administration/Management | A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health law and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services. |
| 51.2211 | Health Services Administration | A program that focuses on the application of policy analysis, public administration, business management, and communications to the planning and management of health services delivery systems in the public and private sectors, and prepares individuals to function as health services administrators and managers. Includes instruction in health systems planning, public health organization and management, pubic health policy formulation and analysis, finance, business and operations management, economics of health care, organizational and health communications, marketing, human resources management, and public health law and regulations |
| 51.0000 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | A general, introductory, undifferentiated, or joint program in health services occupations that prepares individuals for either entry into specialized training programs or for a variety of concentrations in the allied health area. Includes instruction in the basic sciences, research and clinical procedures, and aspects of the subject matter related to various health occupations. |
| 31.0505 | Exercise Science and Kinesiology | A scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Includes instruction in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor development and coordination, motor neurophysiology, performance research, rehabilitative therapies, the development of diagnostic and rehabilitative methods and equipment, and related analytical methods and procedures in applied exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. |
| 51.0801 | Medical/Clincal Assistant | A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures. |
| 31.0507 | Physical Fitness Technician | A program that prepares individuals for employment in health and fitness clubs, wellness centers, public and private recreation facilities, hospitals and corporate fitness programs where they will perform a variety of instructional and administrative duties. Includes instruction in human anatomy and physiology, fitness techniques, exercise science, personal training, nutrition, and customer service. |
| 51.1105 | Pre-Nursing | A program that prepares individuals for admission to a professional program in Nursing. |
Industry-valued credentials (IVCs) are identified by the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) as:
- Valued – demanded by employers.
- Portable – skills learned are transferable and provide broad opportunities.
- Stackable – skills learned may lead to opportunities for continuous or advanced training and education.
- Rewarding – lead to higher wages, career advancement and or increased job security.
Obtaining an Industry Valued Credential (IVC) is a method districts can use to meet the requirement that a Program of Study culminates in the attainment of a recognized postsecondary credential. Previously, NJDOE analyzed credentials provided by the New Jersey Department of Labor and aligned them to CIP codes and assigned them a designation of Tier I or Tier II.
- Tier I IVCs were defined as stackable credentials and not eligible to be used as a pathway for Program of Study Status.
- Tier II IVCs were defined as advanced credentials and were eligible to be used as a pathway for Program of Study Status.
In 2024, the NJDOE proposed and gained approval from the Credentials Review Board for an evidence-based submission and review process to enable districts to offer additional IVC to students as a pathway for meeting legislative requirements.
| Certification Name | Organization Name | Credential Status | Applicable CIP Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
AED Certification |
American Red Cross |
Tier I |
All |
|
Basic Life Support Certification |
American Red Cross |
Tier I |
All |
|
Blood Borne Pathogens Certification |
American Heart Association (AHA) |
Tier I |
All |
|
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant |
National Healthcareer Association |
Tier II |
51.0801 |
|
Certified Electrocardiogram (EKG) /Monitor Technician |
National Healthcareer Association |
Tier I |
51.0902 |
|
Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) |
National Healthcareer Association |
Tier II |
51.0705 |
|
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) |
National Healthcareer Association |
Tier II |
51.0801 |
|
Certified Medical Assistant |
American Association of Medical Assistants |
Tier II |
51.0801 |
|
Certified Medical Assistant |
American Medical Certification Association |
Tier II |
51.0801 |
|
Certified Medical Laboratory Technician |
American Medical Technologists |
Tier II |
51.0603, 51.1004 |
|
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
New Jersey Department of Health |
Tier I |
51.0000, 51.0801, 51.3801, 51.3901, 51.1105 |
|
Certified Outpatient Coding |
American Academy of Professional Coders |
Tier I |
51.0705 |
|
Certified Professional Biller (CPB) |
American Academy of Professional Coders |
Tier I |
51.0705 |
|
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) |
American Academy of Professional Coders |
Tier I |
51.0705 |
|
Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician |
Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution |
Tier I |
51.0603, 51.1004 |
|
CPR/BLS Certification |
Various |
Tier I |
All |
|
Dental Assistant |
American Medical Technologists |
Tier II |
51.0601 |
|
Emergency Medical Technician |
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians |
Tier II |
51.0904 |
|
First Aid Certification |
American Red Cross |
Tier I |
All |
|
Heart Saver CPR AED |
American Heart Association |
Tier I |
All |
|
Mental Health First Aid |
National Council for Behavioral Health |
Tier I |
51.0000, 51.0801, 51.3801, 51.3901, 51.1105 |
|
NJ Home Health Aide / Homemaker license |
New Jersey State Board of Nursing |
Tier I |
51.0000, 51.0801, 51.3801, 51.3901, 51.1105 |
|
Nursing Assistant Certification |
American Medical Certification Association |
Tier I |
51.0000, 51.0801, 51.3801, 51.3901, 51.1105 |
|
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Safety - 10 Hour |
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) |
Tier I |
All |
|
Patient Care Technician |
National Healthcareer Association |
Tier I |
51.0000, 51.0801, 51.3801, 51.3901, 51.1105 |
|
Personal Care Assistant |
Various |
Tier I |
51.0000, 51.0801, 51.3801, 51.3901 |
|
Registered Medical Assistant |
American Medical Technologists |
Tier II |
51.0801, 51.3801, 51.3901 |
Teachers of CTE Programs of Study must hold the endorsement aligned to the program CIP code. The following table provides the eligible CIP codes in this career cluster and the corresponding CTE endorsement an educator would need to hold to be able to teach courses and the program of study. For more information on endorsements visit the Certification homepage.
| CIP Code | Program Name | CTE Endorsement |
|---|---|---|
| 51.0913 | Athletic Training/Trainer | #4115 Health Fitness |
| 51.0601 | Dental Assistant | #4122 Dental Assisting |
| 51.0904 | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT) | #4114 Emergency Medical Technicians |
| 51.0701 | Health/Health Care Administration/Management | #4193 Healthcare Administration Management |
| 51.2211 | Health Services Administration | #4193 Healthcare Administration Management |
| 51.0000 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | #4200 General Health Sciences |
| 31.0505 | Exercise Science and Kinesiology | #4115 Health Fitness |
| 51.0801 | Medical/Clincal Assistant | #4125 Medical Assisting |
| 31.0507 | Physical Fitness Technician | #4115 Health Fitness |
| 51.1105 | Pre-Nursing | #4125 Medical Assisting |