Survey of Healthcare Careers Course – Including Mental Health/Behavioral Health Career Exploration

Class Description:

An exploration of various allied health professions, including diagnostic, medical information, rehabilitation, and patient care services with opportunities for mental health/behavioral health career exploration through classroom speakers, job shadowing, and field experiences. This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in various settings. Students will gain an understanding of the prevalence of mental health issues and the various mental health careers available. Students will receive college credit and a mental health certification.

Experience will include:

• Enrollment in College of DuPage course HLTHS1100
• Completion of Mental Health certification
• Guest Speakers from Edward-Elmhurst Health, Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, and other partners in the mental health/behavioral health field
• Job shadowing opportunities, experiential learnings, and field experiences in mental health/behavioral health

Schedule:

• 10:00 – 11:45 am Monday & Wednesday (College of DuPage Naperville Center)

• 8:00 am – Noon Thursdays – Job Shadowing and Field Experience

• June 5 – August 3 (Last Thursday 10-Noon) • May include some hybrid experiences

Pharmacy Technician Prep Course

Class Description

This class, in partnership with the College of DuPage, is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in various pharmacy settings. Students will be prepared to assist the pharmacist in all daily pharmacy tasks. It will also provide the students with the necessary communication skills for interactions with patients as well as other healthcare professionals. Focus on the coursework and practical experiences required to become ready to work as a Pharmacy Technician, including preparation for the certification exam. Job shadowing and field experience will be provided.

Experience will include:

• Non-credit bearing educational experience focused on preparing for the Pharmacy Tech exam
• Job shadowing opportunities, experiential learnings, and field experiences

Requirements

• Rising Senior preferred; must be 16+ years of age
• 3.0 GPA
• Intent to attend all sessions, including virtual sessions

Schedule

• 8:00 – 12:00 Thursday (job shadowing/tutor), Friday (virtual) and Saturday (College of DuPage Naperville Center & Glen Ellyn Campus for Labs)
• June 9 – August 12
• Math tutoring, field experiences, and job shadowing available on Thursdays