Health Care Career Discovery
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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. Health Care Career Discovery is an excellent way to introduce students to the variety of career opportunities available in the health care field and to allow them to explore in detail particular areas of interest. Health Care Career Discovery is Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Explorer Post #2916.
Programs will be offered at each of Lehigh Valley Hospital's three sites:
Cedar Crest,
17th & Chew, and
Muhlenberg.
*All programs at Cedar Crest will be in the Kasych Pavilion, ECC Rooms 6, 7 & 8 from 6-8 pm.
*All programs at 17th & Chew will be in the main auditorium on the 2nd floor from 6-8 pm.
*All programs at Muhlenberg will be in ECC Rooms B-D, 6-8 pm.
Program Requirements:
- Participant must be at least 14 years of age and have completed 8th grade.
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Submit a complete 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)
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Register for each presentation no later than one week prior. Attendance at relevant presentation prior to shadowing is a requirement.
Registration:
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Students may register for presentation sessions by completing and returning registration form (see above for application)
Additional Requirements Necessary to Shadow (at all sites):
- Submit complete application forms, including Health Certification (signed by a health care professional) with TB questionnaire (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 photocopy of picture identification (school ID, driver’s license, etc.)
For more information please contact:
Kirsten Ryan, Medical Education Coordinator
Kirsten.Ryan@lvh.com
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Division of Education
1247 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 202
Allentown, PA 18103
Phone Number: (610) 402-2316
Fax Number: (610) 402-2203
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