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.
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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
2020 - 2021 CAPS Healthcare Classroom Locations
Mondays - Lewis & Clark Career Center
Tuesdays - Spencer Library (Community Council Meeting Rooms)
Wednesdays - TBD
Thursdays - Lewis & Clark Career Center
Fridays - Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital - Medical Bldg #1
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
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