Health Care Career Opportunities for Students
Career Pathways Program
Summer Health Institute
Medical Adventure Camp at SVMH
This new approach to student volunteering places the emphasis on learning job skills applicable to any future career. Career Pathways Program (CPP) was developed to provide students with practical experience related to their classroom learning. Students enrolled in this year-long program may be eligible for Community Classroom work experience credit, based on successful completion of stated learning objectives and a passing grade. Community Service hours are not awarded for students eligible for school credit.
This is an outstanding opportunity for high school and college students to experience what it is like to work inside a hospital, featuring three pathways:
- Business services
- Retail management
- Clinical services
In the Retail Management Pathway students will learn about retail sales, marketing, merchandising and buying.
The Business Services Pathway provides experience in the areas of receptionist, computer, office machines and light clerical support.
The Clinical Services Pathway offers opportunities in departments such as surgery, diagnostic imaging and nursing services.
Applicant Requirements:
- High school or college student (minimum age is 15)
- Ability to commit to weekly schedule
Before placement, students will complete the following:
- Program application
- Informational meeting with parent or guardian
- Placement interview
- Background check
- TB screening
- Program orientation
- On-the-job training
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This five-week institute includes case studies presented at the hospital by physicians, nurses, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, clinical dieticians, case managers, medical social workers, laboratory scientists, administrators and hospital board members.
In addition, students will experience Hartnell College nursing skills lab, externship experience with health care professionals in the hospital and Visiting Nurse Association, and site visits to Stanford University School of Medicine and NASA/Ames Research.
Students will also have the opportunity to research and present their own case studies in teams.
Students who attend this institute will be eligible for paid externships and work experience credit.
Participating Agencies
- Central Coast Visiting Nurse Association
- Hartnell College
- Mission Trails R.O.P.
- NASA/Ames Research
- Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System
- Stanford University School of Medicine
Some comments from our 2003 Graduates:
- "Health care is not just an interest now, it is a goal…"
- "I feel more interested in a health career because of the way every health care provider interacts to treat a patient."
- "It changed my health career interest completely. Thanks to this program, now I want to be a doctor."
Have You ...
- Completed your junior or senior year in high school?
- Demonstrated an interest in the medical field by participating in at least two of the following?
- Health Academy
- R.O.P. Health Occupations Course
- Minimum of 1-year experience in a hospital volunteer program
- Medical terminology training
- Advanced biology, including human anatomy instruction
If not, can you provide a letter of recommendation from a school counselor and a science teacher verifying you have the above knowledge base to keep up with a very fast-paced medical curriculum?
Request an application by calling 755-0772.
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To date, 59 adventurous youths, ages 10 to 12, have participated in Medical Adventure Camp at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. This day camp, sponsored by the Children's Miracle Network, the hospital's medical staff and the Service League Volunteers, provided an up close and personal look at the many career and volunteer opportunities in health care.
The idea for the innovative camp came to Lynn Brooks, Director of Volunteer and Health Career Services as a result of her attendance at a Gang Awareness Task Force luncheon. The presentation pointed out that local children ages 10 to 12 are at high risk for delinquency since this age group is often targeted by gang members seeking to increase their ranks.
Through a Native American Indian theme, the camp provides positive role models, opportunities for bonding with kids of other races and socio-economic backgrounds, and exposure to the benefits of a caring community.
Participants learned about a variety of health-related topics in interactive classes and activities. Student volunteers helped guide the campers, and hospital staff and physicians presented the classes and activities.
Up to 20 participants area accepted annually, and scholarships are available to children whose families cannot afford the $100 fee. Please call us at 755-0772 for more information.
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