Track Specific opportunities

Dental Opportunities

UNLV HSC 111

Preview of Dentistry

1-credit UNLV Course

Introduces students to the dental profession. Presentations by professionals in various fields expose students to all available options within the profession. Information regarding preparatory coursework and timelines that ensure maximal competitiveness during the application cycle is presented. Students may interact with admissions officials and administrators from the UNLV-SDM.

Search "HSC 111" in the class search each semester for more information! 

UNLV HSC 112

Intro to Dentistry

1-credit UNLV Course

An introduction of what to expect in the first year of dental school. How to set up your dental operatory, GV black classification and drilling techniques, tooth and instrument identification, and injections in dentistry. 

Search "HSC 112" in the class search each semester for more information! 

"Dentistry 101"
Coursera: University of Michigan

This is an online course to learn about the field of Dentistry and it's free! Visit: https://www.coursera.org/learn/dentistry101 

"Introduction to Dental Medicine" Coursera: University of Pennsylvania

This is an online course to learn about the field of Dentistry and it's free! Visit: https://www.coursera.org/learn/dental-medicine-penn 

occupational therapy Opportunities

UNLV HSC 103

Intro to Occupational Therapy

3-credit UNLV Course

The historical development of occupational therapy up through to the current practice of the profession will be studies. Concepts of occupation, activity analysis, ethics, professional roles, cultural competence, values clarification, and characteristics of therapists will be explained.

Search "HSC 103" in the class search each semester for more information!

6 module online course to help you understand the field of Occupational Therapy. Please visit HERE and enter password LucasQU 

In this self-paced course, the novice or pre- OT/ OTA student will observe and interact with real occupational therapy practitioners and clients in a variety of settings.

Please note there is a cost associated with this opportunity. 

**Completing this course can satisfy UNLV OTD Observation Hour requirements.** 


Optometry OPPORTUNITIES

Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) Summer Programs

There are several summer programs for pre-optometry students to gain experience and learn more about the profession. For more information about these programs, please visit HERE

Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) Eye Opener Sessions

A program designed to connect pre-optometry students with practicing optometrists to learn more about the profession. For more information, please visit HERE

VETERINARY OPPORTUNITIES

Banfield Pet Hospitals 

Banfield Pet Hospitals in Las Vegas are looking for veterinary assistant/receptionist positions both full and part-time. Please visit HERE to find out more and apply.