Health Science Educator Resources
One of the ways that SDACTE can support your work in the classroom, is by providing Health Science resources and professional development opportunities. Below you will find a list of resources that have been complied to help you create and deliver high-quality Health Science instruction to your classroom learners and HOSA students.
Scrubs Camp & Camp Med Events
The following is a list of camps and career exploration events for students interested in the Health Sciences.
South Dakota Department of Health Scrubs Camps and Camp Med
https://doh.sd.gov/programs/scrubs-camp/
https://doh.sd.gov/programs/scrubs-camp/
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Scrubs Camps, also known as "South Dakota Healthcare Career Summer Camps," are educational programs aimed at high school students who are interested in exploring healthcare careers. These camps provide participants with an opportunity to learn about various healthcare professions, gain hands-on experience, and interact with healthcare professionals.
Camp Med Events are free, one-day, hands-on health career learning opportunities for middle school students. These events are typically held in local middle schools during the course of students' regularly scheduled day.
Use the link provided to view upcoming events in your area or to schedule a Scrubs Camp or Camp Med event at your school.
Camp Med Events are free, one-day, hands-on health career learning opportunities for middle school students. These events are typically held in local middle schools during the course of students' regularly scheduled day.
Use the link provided to view upcoming events in your area or to schedule a Scrubs Camp or Camp Med event at your school.
Technical College Exploration Events & SD HOSA Events
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Lake Area Technical College Camps
https://www.lakeareatech.edu/getting-started/admissions/camps/ Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Explore Camp (SCRUBS)
October 10, 2025 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Open to students in grades 10-12 Max of 60 Participants This day of exploration is for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who are curious about the healthcare industry and want to learn more. The first half of the camp will feature patient treatment processes in different departments of Prairie Lakes Healthcare System along with a tour. The second half of the camp will take place at Lake Area Technical College with a provided lunch and tour. Camp Med
February 12, 2026 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Open to students in grade 8 Camp Med is a free, one-day hands-on health career exploration for 8th grade students. Students will experience a wide variety of health careers through hands-on activities and discussions. Students will participate in a fun, hands-on activity such as reading x-rays, practicing a suture, stabilizing a trauma patient, or rehabilitating a stroke patient. STEM Camp
March 16, 2026 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Open to students in grade 8 This event is for students who may have an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers by connecting them with successful role models who are already working in STEM-related professions. The day consists of education, interesting presentations and fun, hands-on activities. SD HOSA Camps
https://sdhosa.org/ The South Dakota HOSA - Future Health Professionals offers a number of Health Science related camps for students participating in a state approved HOSA chapter. A full list of events, activities, and camps can be found on the provided HOSA website. Current camps scheduled for the upcoming school year, include:
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Mitchell Technical College Camps
https://mitchelltech.edu/admissions/campus-events/ Campus events for Mitchell Technical College can be found at the link provided. Events are added to the list as they are confirmed. Current confirmed camps include:
Exploration Days at MTC Thursday, November 6, 2025 Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Thursday, March 5, 2026 Thursday, July 16, 2026 Tech Camp - Scrubs Camp October 22, 2025 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM This day is an opportunity for students and instructors to visit the programs at Mitchell Technical College and the "next steps" in career clusters of interest. The day will consist of experiencing different careers, hearing from professionals who will discuss their careers, and explore careers through hands-on activities. Western Dakota Technical College Camps
https://www.wdt.edu/future-students/career-exploration-camps/ New camps will be posted as they are scheduled on the included link. Below are camps and dates listed on the WDT website:
Scrubs Camp Wednesday, November 5, 2025 8:30 AM - 2:45 PM MDT Western Dakota Technical College Campus One Day All-Program Camp Thursday, March 19, 2026 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM MDT Western Dakota Technical College Campus Southeast Technical College Camps
https://southeasttech.edu/career-services/index.php There are not any Health Science specific camps scheduled at this time at STC. New camps will be posted as they are scheduled on the included link. Below are dates for general career exploration days at Southeast Technical College that your students could participate in.
Career Exploration Day
December 17, 2025 9:30 AM May 13, 2026 9:30 AM |
Health Science Educator Resources
This list provides a variety of online resources to support Health Science instruction. Click on the title to view/download a version of this list.
ACTE Health Science Division
Additional resources and professional development is available through ACTE. Visit the ACTE website for more information.
South Dakota HOSA - Future Health Professionals
HOSA is the nationally recognized Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for the Health Sciences career cluster. CTSOs like HOSA are critically important to having a well-rounded, engaging, and rigorous CTE program in your district. To learn more about HOSA or to start a chapter, click on the title to visit the official South Dakota HOSA website.
South Dakota Department of Education: Career and Technical Education
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If you are looking to start an approved CTE Health Science course or expand on an already approved CTE Health Science course at your school use the following links for additional information, including approved state standards, educator endorsement information, and more.
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National Consortium for Health Science Education
The National Consortium for Health Science Education is a non-profit education organization that represents state education agency leaders responsible for middle school, secondary, and postsecondary career technical education (CTE) health science programs. Established in 1991, NCHSE supports visionary leadership, promotes best practices, and speaks with one voice to promote career success for the next generation of health professionals. Their teacher organization offers resources, PD, and other support for HOSA Advisors and health science educators across the country.
