Revised: 4/22/2016
DEGREE EQUIVALENT HEALTH SCIENCE
CERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Bachelor’s Equivalent Health Science 1 – Valid Two Years (Non-renewable)
1.
Active Alabama licensure in one of the following: Athletic Trainer (not Personal Trainer), Paramedic, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist,
Physician, Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Respiratory Therapist
2.
Passing score on the basic skills assessment, AECAP
3.
Document one of the following:

Completion of regionally accredited postsecondary associate’s degree in a healthcare or related program and three years of full-time work
experience within past seven years OR

Completion of bachelor’s or higher degree in a healthcare or related program at a regionally accredited senior institution and two years of fulltime work experience within past five years in area to be taught
School systems planning to offer a Certified Nurse Aide Training Program must employ a teacher who is a registered nurse. Must have two
years nursing experience and one must be in long-term care/geriatric services.
Bachelor’s Equivalent Health Science 2 – Valid Five Years (Renewable)
1.
Active Alabama licensure in one of the following: Athletic Trainer (not Personal Trainer), Paramedic, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist,
Physician, Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Respiratory Therapist
2.
Eligibility to hold Bachelor’s Equivalent Health Science 1 certificate
3.
Certificate and documentation verifying completion of the new Career and Technical Education Teacher Certification Program (CTE TCP)
Master’s Equivalent Health Science 3 – Valid Five Years (Renewable)
1.
Active Alabama licensure in one of the following: Athletic Trainer (not Personal Trainer), Paramedic, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist,
Physician, Physician Assistant. Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Respiratory Therapist
2.
Eligibility to hold Bachelor’s Equivalent Health Science 2 certificate
3.
Official transcript(s) verifying earned credit with a “C” or above in the following required 9 hours of Education or Career and Technical Education
(CTE) courses at a regionally accredited senior institution:
Prior to July 1, 2017
Principles of Career and Technical Education – 3 hrs.
Safety – 3 hrs.
Career and Technical Student Organizations – 3 hrs.
Effective July 1, 2017 if not used for SA2
Classroom Management – 3 hrs.
Methods of Teaching Technical Education – 3 hrs.
Strategies for Teaching Special Needs Students in Inclusive Settings – 3 hrs.
Sixth-Year Equivalent Health Science 4 – Valid Five Years (Renewable)
1.
Active Alabama licensure in one of the following: Athletic Trainer (not Personal Trainer), Paramedic, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist,
Physician, Physician Assistant. Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Respiratory Therapist
2.
Eligibility to hold Master’s Equivalent Health Science 3 certificate
3.
Official transcript(s) verifying an earned master’s or higher degree in a healthcare or related area from a regionally accredited senior institution.
Type, Degree Equivalency, Valid Period, and Renewability
Certificate Type
Bachelor’s Equivalent – Health Science 1
Bachelor’s Equivalent – Health Science 2
Master’s Equivalent – Health Science 3
Sixth-Year Equivalent – Health Science 4
Degree/Pay Equivalency
Bachelor’s
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Sixth-Year
Valid Period
2 years
5 years
5 years
5 years
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Randy Swann
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Niketa Dean
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Renewable
No
Yes
Yes
Yes