SCRUBS: Healthcare Pathways

or Register by calling the IVCC Continuing Education Center (815) 224-0427
Mon-Fri: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
(hours may vary during holidays/closed Fridays during the summer)

Ages: 13–17
Dates: July 15-17
Days of Week: Mon-Wed
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Class ID:  14571
Tuition: $49

Learn about various careers in the healthcare field and the experience and education needed to fulfill your career goals. This interactive, 3-day career exploration camp will focus on occupations in dental health, nursing, and emergency medical services. Students should wear long pants or jeans, with no holes (no shorts, skirts, or capris) and (closed toed) tennis shoes. Students will meet daily in Lot 7 at the entrance to the Peter Miller Community Technology Center.

Day One | Monday, July 15 | Dental Health
You will have the opportunity for hands-on learning experiences with dental techniques using patient simulators in a clinical setting. Take alginate impressions, pour and trim stone dental models, evaluate dental radiographs, take and record medical and dental histories, so much more! Beyond that, students will explore different careers within the dental field, discovering the unique responsibilities of each member of the dental team.
IVCC faculty members: Morgan Myre and Kaylee Martin

Day Two | Tuesday, July 16 | Nursing
Get ready for an exhilarating experience in our nursing simulation lab, where students will dive into various nursing skills! They'll practice using a stethoscope to assess lung and heart sounds, familiarize themselves with vital signs and medications, learn to address various patient needs, and master the art of taking and documenting medical histories, among other valuable skills. Additionally, students will have the chance to explore careers in the nursing field, uncovering the responsibilities needed for success. And that's not all, students will be involved in class discussions that will ignite critical thinking skills, essential in the fast-paced world of nursing!
IVCC faculty member: Cathy Lenkaitis

Day Three | Wednesday, July 17 | Careers in Pharmacy
Uncover the lifesaving techniques used by Emergency Medical Service providers in prehospital settings! Students will receive an introduction to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), training in splinting and bandaging wounds, as well as the assessment of vital signs. Next, they'll have the chance to put their new skills into action by participating in a real-life scenario where they must care for a "patient" in our ambulance simulator. Students will also gain an understanding of the importance of reliability and accountability within the EMS professions.
IVCC faculty member: Nick Fish