Programs - Health Careers Exploration

Over the last three years, we have worked with 355 students in 20 or more hours of exploration activities. To date, 133 high school graduates (60%) went into college, pre-health track or a health professional training program.

• Medical Mysteries (Weekend or Day) - Explore health careers with a "who done it?" or "what caused it?" twist.
• Internship - Semester or year-long study with a health professional
• Q&A with a Professional
• Day in the Life of a Nurse - shadowing program
  • Observe the role of a registered nurse in a clincial setting.
  • Discuss the varied roles of a registered nurse.
  • Obtain information on educational programs that lead to a degreee in nursing.
• Health Career Clubs
• Shadowing - Observing a health professional
• Health Professional Mentor

For more information about the health careers exploration opportunities please go to the 'regional centers' page and contact the AHEC health careers coordinator in your region.