Overview
Allied health professionals apply scientific principles and evidence-based practice to optimize patient or client outcomes. This group of dynamic professionals represent 60% of the total healthcare workforce within the United States. Opportunities abound in this growing segment which include professions such as physician assistant, occupational and physical therapists, radiographers, nutritionists, social workers, dieticians, nurses, cardiovascular perfusionists and pathologist assistants. These professionals play an essential role in the delivery of healthcare and related services in the U.S. and throughout the world.
In this exciting 2-week program, high school students will be introduced to a variety of health professions all while engaging in hands-on skill building such as proficiency in taking vital signs, introduction to suturing techniques, fabrication of custom orthoses, basic gait training and transfer skills, bench science laboratory techniques and basic dissection techniques. Also, attendees will have the opportunity to earn certificates in Basic First Aid, Mental Health First Aid and Stop the Bleed. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to earn two credit hours of course credit transferable to Quinnipiac University.
This program is perfect for high school students who are interested in a future career in health professions, those who are problem-solvers and those wishing to build their resumes and gain experience through skill building, certifications, and developing professional skills required of all health professionals.
At the end of this interactive experience, you will walk away with:
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Three Certifications: Basic First Aid, Stop the Bleed and Mental Health First Aid
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The opportunity to earn up to two (2) college credits transferable to Quinnipiac University
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Foundational knowledge in interprofessional education and experience with patient simulation
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Hands-on, skill-building experiences within specific health professions
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For example, measuring vital signs, performing suturing techniques, clinical lab dissection, acquiring bench research skills, gait and transfer training, custom orthosis fabrication and sonography/radiology training
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An understanding of health profession career options, and knowledge of how different professions use their skills and expertise to solve problems across the healthcare industry