Discover the wide variety of careers in the field of health sciences, such as: registered nurse, nurse practitioner, doctor, physician's assistant, medical and clinical laboratory technologist, dentist, dental hygienist, pharmacist, pharmacy technician, ambulance paramedic, audiologist, dietician, nutritionist, and physical therapist.
Explore the opportunities listed below, when you find the career exploration event you'd like to attend, write down its name so it is handy when you fill out your application.
Explore the many exciting career opportunities available at our Adult Day Care Health Centers where we serve a variety of people age 18 and older! Our social workers assist with care plans, funding, and problem-solving every day community needs. Nurses monitor medications, work with community physicians, and complete health assessments. Patient Care Assistants do many of the same tasks as a CNA such as, safety awareness/fall prevention, bathing, activities, and meal assistance. Program and activity specialists and our habilitation staff engage our participants in programming, outings, special events, and individualized programming that helps them meet their goals. Our dining staff make sure we are following special diets and honor personal choice. We would love to have you join us and show you not only what it takes to do their work day to day, but how roles interact to meet the needs of our participants!
Here is your opportunity to learn everything you need to know about a variety of athletic careers! You will have the opportunity to visit with an athletic director, athletic trainer, and a couple of coaches. You will learn what the daily tasks are in their jobs along with the education required. You may also have the opportunity to observe a basketball practice to see some of these individuals in action! Held early December 2024.
Would you like to be involved in sports and athletics with high level athletes in a college atmosphere on a daily basis? If you love to compete and to be around competitive individuals striving to be the best version of themselves, then please join us at Mount Mercy University to explore career paths as an athletic trainer, athletic director, sports information director, and college coach.
This interactive, hands-on session will allow students to experience the field of dentistry and how each dental profession works together. You will learn about the careers of a dentist, dental assisting, dental hygiene, and dental technology from knowledgeable faculty and staff, as well as, current Kirkwood Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene students. You will also have an opportunity to hear from professional experts currently working in various dental fields. A question-and-answer session will be held, providing the opportunity to hear personal experiences, stories, and responses to your questions about Kirkwood’s programs and the dental industry in general. Late February/Early March 2025.
Learn about careers in dietetics from dieticians and nutritionists at the University of Iowa Health Care. Take a tour of the space and learn about day-to-day life as a dietician. Learn about the different types of patients that can benefit from dietetics care and why it is important for health outcomes. Feb. 11.
Learn about a career in healthcare that is outside the four walls of a hospital. A career in EMS as an EMT or Paramedic is a rewarding profession. Receive an inside look at this potential profession from current ground and flight EMS providers. Along with getting hands-on experience with life-saving skills such as airway management, bleeding control, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR. Spring 2025.
The Cedar Rapids Fire Department is a dynamic and diverse organization that provides an outstanding opportunity for those interested in a public service career. If you’d like to learn about the skills and education it takes to be a firefighter/paramedic, then this is the event for you! Individuals in these careers will give you all the details regarding what they do, plus provide some training exercises to show you first-hand what it feels like to be in this career field. Held January 24, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Time counts when a patient arrives at the Emergency Department! Find out through a mock scenario how careers in nursing, radiology tech, surgical tech, and physician assistants work together to provide care for an Emergency Department patient. You will learn from our providers about why our mock patient is having trouble breathing and how they will be cared for. A tour of the hospital will provide information on the wide range of services available to our community. Held in the spring 2025. Cap of 15.
This interactive, hands-on session will allow students to experience firsthand the field of medical laboratory science and how each area of the laboratory works together. You will learn about the career pathways for medical laboratory technicians, medical laboratory scientists and other laboratory science-related careers from knowledgeable faculty and staff, as well as students currently in those programs. You will also have an opportunity to hear from professional experts currently working in various laboratories. A question-and-answer session will be held at the end of the day, providing the opportunity to hear personal observations, stories, and responses to your questions about Kirkwood’s program and the field of medical laboratory science in general. Held March 2025.
Interested in helping people live better lives? Through small group, round table discussions you will have the opportunity to hear and ask questions from individuals in a variety of career disciplines, including social work, counseling, psychology, and social services..
Learn about what qualities are important for therapists to have, possible environments you may work, duties and responsibilities you will have as a therapist, and the difference between mental health counselors and social workers.
Learn about the profession of music therapy. You can attend a music therapy class, talk with music therapists who work in different clinical settings, take a tour of the beautiful Voxman School of Music, and observe a music therapy session in the on-campus clinic. Discover what it takes to be a music therapist! Held in the fall & spring. Cap of 10.
Kirkwood Community College’s nursing program is rated top-notch in the state of Iowa. You will have the opportunity to meet with current nursing students and faculty members to learn more about a career in nursing and how you can begin this rewarding career! Cap of 24. Spring 2025
Learn about the nursing career, different levels of education and pathways one can take to become a nurse, and the growing need for nurses in the healthcare field from current nurses who work at the University of Iowa. Go through hands-on activities and simulations with patients or equipment commonly used. Learn about the University of Iowa Nursing Program from the admissions team.
Johnson County Ambulance Service provides an exciting experience for those interested in a public safety career. If you’d like to learn about the skills and education it takes to be a paramedic, then this is the event for you! Paramedics from Johnson County Ambulance Service will give you all the details regarding what a typical day looks like on the job. They will demonstrate a medical emergency call scenario and the teamwork it takes to work in this field. Held spring 2025.
Learn about the variety of pathology careers from faculty and staff at the University of Iowa. Visit labs, perform hands-on pathology activities, and participate in Q and A sessions with our faculty and staff.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go to pharmacy school? You will learn about the admissions process for pharmacy school, take a virtual tour of the brand-new University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, and talk to current UI pharmacy students about their experiences. Cap of 19.
You will learn about the pharmacy industry from faculty/staff and professional experts (Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians) as well as students in the field. You will learn more about what a day looks like in pharmacy careers as well as the education, requirements, and opportunities of this profession. You will also experience a couple of hands-on activities during this job shadow. Spring 2025.
Learn about the Physician Assistant career from students and faculty at the #2 PA program in the country! Take a tour of the PA school, learn how to splint with PA students, participate in a Q and A with current students, and learn about the program and career with our Director of Administrative and Student Services here at the University of Iowa! Cap of 35
Learn about different careers in Sports Medicine with our Sports Medicine faculty, staff, and students at the University of Iowa Health Care. Tour clinical spaces and participate in hands-on activities that you may see in the sports medicine field. Learn about how sports medicine care is different from other types of patient care.
Learn about the career of a surgical technician from our surgical technicians at the University of Iowa Health Care! Learn about the diverse types of equipment and surgical procedures that surg techs are involved in, and participate in hands-on surgical activities.
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