Open To All 8th - 12th Grade Students

Researching careers? Interested in healthcare? Join us this school year for programs covering more than 50 careers. Each program will present valuable information to answer your questions about:

• Specific jobs.
• Educational requirements.
• Personal traits needed for positions.
• Possible career paths.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 6-7:30 P.M.
The Williamsport Hospital & Medical Center, First Floor Rehabilitation Gym
Meet the professionals - An Occupational Therapist, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Speech/Language Pathologist, Certified Recreational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant and Rehabilitation Nurse. They will present their profession with interactive displays and answer your questions about education requirements and opportunities in the various careers. This is a great first step if you would like to spend some time in our therapy areas in the future.

Thursday, October 23, 2008, 6-7:30 P.M.
The Williamsport Hospital & Medical Center, Conference Rooms A & B
Professionals from several different nursing specialties will share their stories of what drew them to nursing, what keeps them in nursing and what the future of nursing holds. Hear the educational requirements for a job that is in demand, has choices to fit your lifestyle, touches lives and involves real-time technology and great advancement opportunities. (This program will be repeated in April 2009).

Monday, January 12, 2009, 6-7:30 P.M.
The Williamsport Hospital & Medical Center, Conference Rooms A & B
Follow the educational pathway on your journey to becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Hear from a recent graduate and a current student. See the Anesthesia machine and monitoring capabilities. Use hands-on stations with manikins.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 6-7:30 P.M.
The Williamsport Hospital & Medical Center, 5 North Classroom
Heart and Vascular problems cause multiple complications for the human body. Learn about the careers and educational requirements involved in diagnosis and treatment. Tour the Cath Lab and the Heart and Vascular Center.

Monday, February 9, 2009, 6-7:30 P.M.
Divine Providence Hospital, Board Room
Learn from the professionals about the day-to-day activities and the educational and professional requirements to become a certified athletic trainer. You may see them at school but do you know their responsibilities in different work settings? Come for the answers to this active career.

February 2009, 6-7:30 P.M. (Day TBA)
The Williamsport Hospital & Medical Center, (Room TBA)
What happens to the "body fluid" sample when it comes to the laboratory? Follow the investigation process of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist along with the diagnosis and treatment process for a real patient. Learn the educational requirements, opportunities and salary for the careers in laboratory science.

March 2009, 6-7:30 P.M. (Day TBA)
The Williamsport Hospital & Medical Center, (Room TBA)
Be informed about clinical and technical pharmacy careers, including education and licensure requirements, services provided by pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, job opportunities, salary and working conditions. Tour the Pharmacy and ask questions.

April 2009, 6-7:30 P.M. (Day TBA)
The Williamsport Hospital & Medical Center, (Room TBA)
(Repeat of October 2008 program) Professionals from several different nursing specialties will share their stories of what drew them to nursing, what keeps them in nursing and what the future of nursing holds. Hear the educational requirements for a job that is in demand, has choices to fit your lifestyle, touches lives and involves real-time technology and great advancement opportunities.

April 2009, 6-7:30 P.M.(Day and Place TBA)
Your resume, application and a face-to-face interview give an employer their first look at you. Learn how to properly present yourself on paper and in person. Employment professionals will demonstrate how to properly write a resume, complete an application, prepare for the interview, behave during the interview and successfully survive the interview.

(Date and Place TBA)
Learn the differences in the profession of a physician and a physician's assistant. Learn about the scope of careers, how to decide which is right for you and how to select a college and pay for medical school. Bring your questions for the professionals.