Healthcare

This course strand is ideal for students who intend to go into a medical field. Students will engage in the team approach of healthcare at hospitals and/or healthcare facilities, giving students actual experience with health practitioners. Students will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of careers in the medical field, from medical practitioner to hospital administrator. Students will participate in medical training and clinical presentations prior to participating in clinical observational rotation assignments. Students will develop professional skills that are necessary to thrive in collaborative, innovative, and fast-paced environments. Students will learn about Safety, HIPPA, CPR, and Basic First Aid competencies. In addition, students will have a capstone project.

Potential Careers Include:

Physician
Registered Nurse (variety)
Nurse Practioner
Athletic Trainer
Pharmacist
Physical Therapist
Surgeon
Laboratory Technologist
Paramedic
Physician’s Assistant
Registered Dietitian
Occupational Therapist
Radiologist
Cardiologist
Oncology
Emergency/ICU
Healthcare Administrator
Women’s Health
Respiratory Therapist
Speech-Language Therapist

2019 - 2020 CAPS Healthcare Classroom Locations

Mondays

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Fridays

St. Charles County Workforce Development - large conference room

Spencer Library - Community Council Rooms

Center for Healthy Living @ St. Charles Community College (Rooms 141 & 142)

Lewis & Clark (new room)

BJC St. Peters Hospital

212 Turner Blvd

St. Peters, MO 63376

*park in lot between the bldg and the election authority

427 Spencer Road

St. Peters, MO 63376

1 Academy Place Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368

2400 Zumbehl Road St. Charles, MO 63301

6 Jungermann Circle

St. Peters, MO 63376

Hospital Partners:

Progress West Hospital
Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake St. Louis
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles

Explore a variety of healthcare career fields through coursework, guest speakers, hospital and non-hospital site visits, projects, and clinical observation rotations.