Health Care Career Discovery
Health Care Career Discovery (HCCD) is an endeavor that combines interactive classroom learning and observation in a health care setting. This program is designed to give students the opportunity to explore careers in health care first-hand. Sessions are offered once a month during the school year. Each session offers interactive presentations about a specific department/unit within the hospital, an in-depth glimpse into the various careers within that department/unit, and a question-and-answer period. Students will have the opportunity to sign-up to shadow within these areas of the hospital. HCCD is an excellent introduction to the variety of career opportunities available in the health care field and allows detailed exploration in particular areas of interest.
Click here for 2011-2012 Brochure and listing of programs.
Program Requirements:
- Participant must be at least 14 years of age and have completed 8th grade.
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Submit a COMPLETED APPLICATION which will include:
- Application with Student Information, Consent to Participate, Emergency Information, Photography Consent Form, and Acknowledgment of Confidentiality Form (signed by applicant and parent/guardian)
- Register for each presentation no later than one week prior. Attendance at relevant presentation prior to shadowing is a requirement.
Registration: Students may register for presentation sessions by completing and returning registration form (see above for application) or e-mailing to the address below. Please let us know if you plan to attend so that we can be prepared for you!
Additional Requirements Necessary to Shadow (at all sites):
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Students must be 16 or older.
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Submit complete application forms, including the Health Certification signed by a medical professional and a parent's signature (if under 18) or proof of two current, negative TB tests (if over 18).
- Provide one completed Confidential Reference Form (for high school students only)
- Provide electronic (pdf or bmp) or photocopy of picture identification (school ID, driver’s license, etc.)
- Students must attend a workshop sessions to qualify for shadowing
For more information please contact:
Jean Hoffman, Youth Education Coordinator
Jean.Hoffman@lvhn.org
Jean Hoffman, Youth Education Coordinator
Jean.Hoffman@lvhn.org
or, to
register:
Tanya Ensminger, Coordinator
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Division of Education, Office of Student Affairs
1247 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 202
Allentown, PA 18103
Fax Number: (610) 402-2203
This page last updated 4/3/12 01:37 PM
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