Health Care Career Conference

1000 Water Street,Jacksonville FL 32204

08 October, 2022

Description

This free event is open to all local 9th-12th graders. Spots are limited. Sign up today! What to expectSpeak with health care heroes in a range of roles Explore the various pathways in health careLearn more about the academic and licensure requirementsNetwork with local college representativesParking is free. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Everyone registered by September 30th will have their name entered into a drawing for a FREE iPad. What pathways in health care will be covered?You can select two pathways to explore at the conference. There are five options: Diagnostic Services - The diagnostic services pathway is made up of careers that use tests to detect, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, or other physical conditions. Some common careers that fall under diagnostic services include: EKG technicianPhlebotomistRadiology technicianUltrasound technicianDental laboratory technicianTherapeutic Services - The therapeutic services pathway is the most popular pathway in health science. It’s focused on working with patients to provide care, treatment, or counseling to improve the patient’s status over time. Common careers in therapeutic services include: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)PharmacistOccupational therapistParamedicHealth Informatics - The health informatics pathway involves a wide variety of occupations made up of people responsible for managing patient information, financial information, and computer applications related to health care. This pathway includes careers such as: Medical administrative assistantHealth information technicianNurse managerMedical transcriptionistHealth care administratorSupport Services - The support services pathway is often unnoticed by patients, but it’s what keeps healthcare facilities running. Support services employees work behind the scenes to ensure other health care professionals can accomplish their duties. Some common careers in support services include: Dietary technicianBiomedical equipment technicianMedical librarianHospital maintenance engineerBiotechnology Research & Development - The biotechnology research & development pathway is a great fit for students who excel in science classes. It includes a range of careers that use advancements in science and technology to improve healthcare. These careers include: ToxicologistBiomedical engineerForensic science technicianCytotechnologistEpidemiologistHave additional questions? Email our Community Partnership Coordinator, Paul Cook, at [email protected] or give him a call at 904.202.4922.