Are you curious about the various career opportunities in healthcare? Join us for "Exploring Healthcare Careers," a dynamic and interactive course designed for students eager to learn about the diverse fields within the medical profession. This course will provide an overview of a range of healthcare careers, from doctors and nurses to allied health professionals and medical technicians.

For each role we will cover typical responsibilities, work environment, specialties, wage expectations (based on national averages) and a high-level overview of education and training requirements. The course will also review next steps in career exploration and planning. 

Activities such as quizzes and reflection questions are embedded throughout the presentation. Course materials include a guided worksheet for the presentation with fun quiz questions and a jeopardy quiz game for after course completion!

Here is a list of careers explored in this presentation: doctor, nurse, physician assistant, anesthesiology technician, medical transcriptionist, nursing assistant, nurse practitioner, paramedic, dentist, dental assistant, orthodontist, pharmacist, pharmacy technician, medical researcher, informaticist, physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupation therapist, occupational therapist assistant, medical assistant, medical records/coding/billing, EKG technician, EMT, radiology technician, nuclear medicine, radiation therapist, radiologist, social work, substance abuse counselor, mental health counselor, mental health technician, phlebotomist, pathologist, clinical lab scientist, medical lab technician, dietician, sonographer, optometrist, speech language pathologist, and audiologist.

Discover the world of healthcare careers! Ideal for older kids and teens interested in becoming doctors, nurses, or other health professionals, this course offers hands-on learning and key insights into medicine and the human body. Start your healthcare journey today!

Please note, this class does not provide medical training or medical services.