FVHCA Career Experience Event Information: Spring 2016 Semester Please note: depending on enrollment numbers or unexpected staffing changes, sessions may be cancelled or adjusted as necessary. If a change is made, all registrants will be notified as soon as possible. Please check back additional Career Experience dates pending. January 2016 THERE ARE NOT ANY EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY February 2016 2/19 Organization: Aurora Health Care Date: Friday, February 19 8:00a.m. 12:00 p.m. Aurora Health Care 855 N. Westhaven Dr, Oshkosh, WI 54904 Conference room A, B, & G Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy/Speech and Language Therapy Katie VanScyoc Hands on exploration using equipment used by physical, occupational, and speech therapy. This session will help you understand the differences between the many types of therapy. Emergency Department Tracy Warren & Judd Hammen Students will get an inside look at the Emergency Department and the variety of services
provided for patients of all ages. Students will explore ED trauma room and see some tools and knowledge used in emergency and/or trauma situations. Will discuss the various roles from pre-hospital (EMS opportunities) to roles with in the ED from ED techs to RN. Social Work Lindsey Christian A guided tour through the world of social work. Students will see integrative medicine in action. 2/25 Organization: Affinity Health System (Appleton Campus) Date: Thursday, February 25, 2016 12:00pm (Noon) 3:00pm St. Elizabeth Hospital 1506 S Oneida St Appleton, WI 54915 Fowler Conference Rooms Ultrasound Nancy Coenen Ultrasound Technologist Experience hands on what it is like to be an ultrasound technologist. Different career choices within the ultrasound field will be discussed. Nursing Jeanine Lindeke - RN Experience gaining knowledge of careers and information in nursing. A demonstration using a patient simulator will be conducted. Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Andrea Kriese - PT Experience hands on activities with a Physical Therapist. Learn what is involved when choosing Physical Therapy or Athletic Training as a career. March 2016
3/1 Organization: Aurora Health Care Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 855 N. Westhaven Dr, Oshkosh, WI 54904 Conference room A & Lab Number of Students: 20 (This session has been primarily designed for freshman s and sophomore s in the Oshkosh Area School District) Medical Assistant/Licensed Practice Nurse Sarah Lehman and Staff Going over vital signs, peak flow meters and looking at x-rays. Lab Phlebotomist and Staff Tour of the lab and light hands on activities. 3/4 Organization: Agnesian HealthCare Date: Friday, March 4th 12:00 Noon 3:00 pm Agnesian HealthCare 430 E. Division St. Fond du Lac Plaza Level Conference Room Number pf Students: 45 Pharmacy Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician Experience gaining knowledge of careers/information in Pharmacy Wellness Wellness Coordinators Discussion of careers/information in workplace wellness programs Nursing Careers RN Clinical Educator Experience gaining knowledge of careers/information in Nursing.
April 2016 4/19 Organization: Affinity Health System (Chilton Campus) Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2015 Time 8:30 11:30 am Calumet Medical Center (CMC) CMC Community Room Number of Students: 25 Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy &Licensed Athletic Trainers A variety of rehabilitation staff professionals Explore the various careers within the Physical Therapy departments. Nursing A variety of nursing staff professionals Students will get an overview of the different levels of nursing, education/training, as well as the various settings nurses work in. Pharmacy A variety of pharmacy staff professionals Experience gaining knowledge of careers/information in Pharmacy. 4/21 Organization: Affinity Health System (Appleton Campus) Date: Thursday, April 21, 2016 12:00pm (Noon) 3:00pm St. Elizabeth Hospital 1506 S Oneida St Appleton, WI 54915 Fowler Conference Rooms Ultrasound Angela Farrell Ultrasound Technologist Experience hands on what it is like to be an ultrasound technologist. Different career choices within the ultrasound field will be discussed. Laboratory Janet Rosin Education Supervisor, Lab Experience gaining knowledge of the Lab and the School of Medical Technology at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Andrea Kriese - PT Experience hands on activities with a Physical Therapist. Learn what is involved when choosing Physical Therapy or Athletic Training as a career.
4/29 Organization: ThedaCare Date: April 29, 2016 9:00 am Noon (check-in available starting at 8:30am) ThedaCare Regional Medical Center Appleton, 1818 N. Meade St., Appleton Ironwood Conference Room Careers in Laboratory Science Laboratory staff educator and staff Experience what instruments and tests are done at a hospital lab. The session will include a brief tour of the hospital lab and hands-on demonstration of lab testing. Registered Nurse/Skills RN, Staff Development Educator, Learning Center Faculty A hands on experience where students will get to use tools and equipment used by nursing staff and discuss the role of the nursing staff in providing excellent patient care. Healthcare Sensitivity RN, Staff Development Educator, Learning Center Faculty Students will get to experience what it feels like to be dealing with various medical concerns; the session will help you become more aware of your own prejudices and be more sensitive to other dealing with medical concerns.
May 2016 5/11 Organization: ThedaCare Date: May 11, 2016 9:00 am Noon (check-in available starting at 8:30am) ThedaCare Regional Medical Center Appleton, 1818 N. Meade St., Appleton Ironwood Conference Room Emergency Department Careers Emergency Department RN, Educator, Paramedic Students will experience what care is provided in the Emergency Department for three patient scenarios including a cardiac event, a stroke, and a trauma resulting from a motor vehicle crash. Hands on activities are included as well as discussion of CPR, signs and symptoms and respective interventions, and how to perform a head to toe assessment on a trauma patient. 5/19 Organization: Marian University Date: Thursday, May 19th Time 8:30 11:30am 45 S. National Avenue Agnes Center Number of Students: Exercise and Sports Medicine Mary Jo Neumann Explore the exciting career potential with the Exercise and Sport Science degree. Programming includes courses with an emphasis on today s exercise-related professions including coaching, personal training and other sport training programs or for individuals with an interest in the Wellness field. Today s societal changes have affected individual health choices and disease patterns, and as a result the field of health promotion has emerged as a distinct discipline to work in synergy with the fields of public health and health education. A degree in Exercise and Sports Science will provide the essential education as the need for talented health promotion continues to sky rocket in the future. Nursing Ann Rosploch Explore and use our simulation laboratory and get to know more about the nursing field.
Radiologic Technology Brian Joachim An informational session that provides insight into the various modalities of the radiologic sciences. Radiographic images from interesting case studies will be reviewed as well. 5/19 Organization: Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) Date: May 19 th, 2016 9:00 - Noon 1825 Bluemound Drive, Appleton A170A Number of student: 45 Nursing/ Simulation RN Lab Instructor This is a walking tour of the Nursing Lab with demonstrations using student training Simulators and equipment. Occupational Therapy Assistant OTA Instructor Interactive session focusing on mental health, physical rehabilitation, and assistive technology used across the life span. Dental Dental Instructor Interactive session and walking tour of the Dental Labs with demonstrations and discussion using up to date industry technology used by current students in the program. 5/23 Organization: Agnesian HealthCare Date: Monday, May 23 rd 9:00 am 12 Noon Agnesian HealthCare 430 E. Division St. Fond du Lac Plaza Level Conference Room Polysomnography (Sleep Disorder/Sleep Lab) Neurodiagnostics and Center for Sleep Disorders Supervisor Tour of sleep lab and explore careers in Polysomnography.
Medical Imaging Medical Imaging Diagnostics Supervisor Discussion of careers/information in Medical Imaging (Careers: Radiology, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, ect.) with a tour in Medical Imaging. Nursing Careers RN Clinical Educator Experience gaining Knowledge of careers/information in Nursing. 5/27 Organization: Aurora Health Care Date: Friday, May 27 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. 855 N. Wethaven Dr, Oshkosh, WI 54904 Conference room A, B, & G Number of students: 45 Surgery Various Staff Hands on exploration using laparoscopic instruments to understand technologic Advancements in surgery. This session will help you understand the importance of evolving technology when choosing a health career. Social Work Lindsay Christian A guided tour through the world of social work. Students will see integrative medicine in action. Pharmacy Telene Bettcher & Staff An exploration in the inpatient and outpatient pharmacies; includes a presentation by our Pharmacist and or pharmacy technicians.
Other Educational Opportunities: Note: please sign up with the specific organization listed, it s not available through FVHCA site registration. Organization: Fox Valley Technical College College Preview Night- February 9, 2016 3-6 pm Discovery Days-April 2, 2016 10 Noon Moraine Park Technical College Discover Moraine Park Wednesday, February 10. 4:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 235 N National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI 54935 Room A-109 www.morainepark.edu/showcase