Name: Bridging the Gap with Standards-Aligned & Hands-On Curriculum
Start: 2026-07-21T15:10:00-0600
End: 2026-07-21T16:00:00-0600

2026 CACTE CAREERTECH SUMMIT WELCOMES YOU!
July 19-23, 2026
PUEBLO CONVENTION CENTER
Pueblo, CO

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Bridging the Gap with Standards-Aligned & Hands-On Curriculum

Tuesday July 21, 2026 3:10pm - 4:00pm MDT

Exhibit Hall A2

This session explores the gap between classroom learning and clinical practice in health science education, examining its causes and impact on student readiness and patient safety. Health science educators, program coordinators, and clinical instructors will gain actionable strategies to align standards-based curriculum with hands-on learning, bridging this divide. Attendees will learn to conduct gap analyses, prioritize competency-based content, and implement teaching methods that foster clinical competence and patient-centered care. The session features interactive discussions and insights from a local school partner guest speaker, providing real-world examples of successful integration. Participants will receive practical deliverables, including handouts, slide decks, gap analysis tools, and resource links to support curriculum refinement and immersive learning. Join us to enhance your program’s effectiveness and better prepare confident, competent healthcare professionals ready to excel in clinical settings.

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