Several Healthcare Exploration opportunities are designed to direct juniors and seniors in the exploration of various healthcare careers with real life experiences. Students observe in various departments of the hospital for approximately 9-weeks and then spend a concentrated period of time in one or two departments for the remainder of the marking period/semester. Students must complete an application and interview with hospital staff for selection in these programs. If selected, students will be required to obtain various background checks, complete a medical screening/physical, and adhere to vaccination policies and other laws, such as HIPAA.
Students will be expected to complete all class requirements assigned by the hospital staff such as journals and a final project. This program is offered through UPMC (Juniors only), Wellspan (Juniors and Seniors) and Holy Spirit Hospital (Seniors only). Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the facilities.