HealthCareerExploration

ProgramGuide

ChamplainValleyAreaHealthEducationCenter

Champlain Valley AHEC supports the recruitment and retention of health professionals in rural and underserved areas and helps promote an appropriate and adequate healthcare workforce in

Vermont.

We also provide important health career information and exploration programming for high school students to encourage

their entry into the health career.

Champlain Valley Area Health Education Center

92 Fairfield Street St Albans, VT 05478

802-527-1474 www.cvahec.org

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Champlain Valley AHEC

Mission Vision With all the talented and

committed health care professionals we need,

Vermont’s health care system is accessible, equitable,

culturally competent and of the highest quality.

We build our communities’ health care capacity through a focus on

education and support to students and health

professionals along the workforce pipeline.

Values We believe . . .

...in the potential of every student to successfully pursue a

career in health care, in providing equitable opportunities to

participate in our programs, and in the value of forging and

nurturing connections, partnerships, and collaborations.

Impact

Classroom

Presenta ons

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Career Fairs &

College Fairs

560

53 A Day in the Life

1089 Champlain Valley Students Served in 2015‐2016

57 MedQuest

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School‐BasedPrograms

We offer interactive classroom presentations for high schools students that build awareness of the diversity of health care careers. Through these presentations we help students learn about some steps they can take to prepare for a heath care career, access Vermont education resources and continue to explore health careers.

Classroom Presenta ons

We would be glad to table at your career or college fair. We represent health careers by providing information on a variety of career pathways in health care and promote experiential learning opportunities for high school students interested in the health care field.

High School Health Career Clubs

Are you interested in starting a health career club? Health Career Clubs are a great resource for high school students who self -identify an interest in health careers. Our staff helps students to organize and implement clubs in their high schools to explore health careers through a variety of activities. Examples include guest speakers, site visits, hands-on activities, CPR training and many others. We provide support and resources during the first year, guiding school clubs to reach self- sustainability over 2-3 years.

Career and College Fairs

If you would like more information on these programs or to speak with us about implementing presentations or clubs, please contact:

Jane Nesbitt

Executive Director Champlain Valley AHEC

Phone: (802) 527–1474 E-mail: jnesbitt@cvahec.org

www.cvahec.org

We are interested in learning about your students’ needs and partnering with your school or organization to collaborate on projects that could help to meet those needs. Please feel free to contact us with ideas and for more information about our resources.

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A Day in the Life is a one day Health Careers Exploration Program that offers an opportunity for high school students to develop comfort in the healthcare field by experiencing ‘A Day in the Life’ of healthcare professionals in their work settings. Students will explore a healthcare field of his/her interest and strengthen skills and resources needed for such a career. Students will receive confidentiality and infection control training, and interactive presentations by health care professionals and/or college student services specialists.

It is imperative that students review the information for the program which they are applying for to make sure the program aligns with their

interests in health care.

Community‐BasedPrograms

Eligibility* Vermont High School students who are: Currently in 10th- 12th grades; Available to attend the entire program; Interested in problem-solving, using the newest technologies, and relating to peo-

ple; Interested in learning more about a number of different health careers; and Interested in strengthening skills and resources for career development.

*Note: Program eligibility is ALSO based on county of school attendance. See program list for details.

Program Tuition $50 Lunch and snacks are provided Partial scholarships are available.

Requests for financial assistance will not affect a student’s acceptance into the program.

Applying for A Day in the Life Applications are available at www.cvahec.org. Students are required to ask a school professional who knows them well to

provide a reference and submit the recommendation form on our website by the deadline. Recommendations from family members will NOT be accepted.

Program staff at Champlain Valley AHEC will review the applications and choose the students best suited for the program.

Questions? Jane Nesbitt Executive Director Champlain Valley AHEC Phone: (802) 527–1474 E-mail: jnesbitt@cvahec.org www.cvahec.org

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ADayintheLife

Chi enden County Students

Addison County Students

Currently there are no scheduled A Day in the Life programs in Addison County. Please check www.cvahec.org for updates.

Northwestern Medical Center is a not-for-profit, primary care hospital which cares for approximately 1,900 inpatients each year. Students will have the opportunity to explore the health care field in a small community hospital setting.

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Application Deadline: September 27, 2016

The UVM Medical Center provides a full range of tertiary-level inpatient and outpatient services and has earned the distinction of being designated a Level I Trauma Center. Students will have the opportunity to explore the health care field in a large hospital setting.

Spring 2017 Applications will be available in February 2017

The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties is a nonprofit home health agency. Its programs include prenatal care, care for young families, rehabilitation, long-term care, adult day services and end-of-life care. Students will have the opportunity to explore the health care field in adult day program, a hospice house, or as a traveling practitioner visiting the homes of people receiving services.

October 25, 2016 Application Deadline: October 4, 2016

Franklin County Students Includes students from Grand Isle who a end school in Franklin County

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Community‐BasedPrograms

MedQuest is a rigorously structured program designed for students who would like to learn more about career opportunities available in the health care field. It is a co-ed, residential, four-day program held on the University of Vermont (UVM) campus. Students will explore and strengthen skills and resources for health career development, increase their comfort in health care and college environments, interact with health care professionals and students, and much more. UVM Health Professions students help staff the programs.

Ideal MedQuest Candidates Students who are: In 10th or 11th grade during the 2016-2017 school year; Are considering a career in health care; Have explored healthcare careers through other opportunities and have a

developed interest in the field; Are actively involved in volunteer activities and/or health-related clubs and

organizations; Enrolled in higher level math and science courses; Capable of interacting with health care professionals, patients, and peers in a

respectful and mature manner; and Interested in speaking to health care professionals and students about their

careers and experiences.

Applying for MedQuest Applications are made available in January at www.cvahec.org. Admission to MedQuest is competitive; 20 students are accepted into each

program. Students are required to ask two professionals to submit the recommendation

form on the website and submit them by the deadline. At least one recommendation must come from a school professional that knows the student well. Recommendations from family members will NOT be accepted.

Program staff at Champlain Valley AHEC will review the applications and choose the students best suited for the program.

Application Deadline: March 2017

Program Tuition $500 for each program.

Partial scholarships are available. Requests for financial assistance will not affect a student’s acceptance into the program.

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June 2017 Students will explore healthcare occupations focused primarily on changing the health status of patients over time. Workshops may include Nursing,

Pharmacy, Dentistry, Basic Medical Skills, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Surgery, and Medical Ethics. They will participate in Job Shadows, receive Infection Control and Confidentiality training and become certified in Adult CPR/AED.

June 2017 Students will explore healthcare occupations related to the testing and evaluations that aid in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease, injuries or other physical conditions. Workshops

may include Pathology, Radiology, Cardiology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Basic Medical Skills, Neurology and Surgery. They will participate in Job Shadows, receive Infection Control and Confidentiality training and become certified in Adult CPR/AED.

July 2017 Students will explore occupations that assist people with mental health issues. Workshops may include Behavioral Health, Social Work, Community Mental Health, Psychiatry and First-hand case work with

standardized patients. They will receive Confidentiality training and become certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid. The students will complete a Mental Health Awareness Project.

2017 MedQuest Programs

MedQuest

Questions? Jane Nesbitt Executive Director Champlain Valley AHEC Phone: (802) 527–1474 E-mail: jnesbitt@cvahec.org www.cvahec.org

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ThankYou!

We would like to thank all of the faculty and staff in Champlain Valley High Schools who encourage students to consider our programs as they explore health care careers!

2015-2016 Program Participants

BFA Fairfax Gracie Baker Rachel Pigeon Abigail Tague Lydia Tinker

BFA St Albans

Emily Esancy Samantha Hydon Kamryn Montague

Burlington High School

Bidhya Chamlagai Noorto Mohammed

Champlain Valley Union High School

Kendall Blanck Francis Brigham Ashley Clark Sophia Gigliotti Abigail Higginbottom Rachel Howell Joe Parento Nicole Sampson

Colchester High School Laura Campbell Rachel Gervais William Holmes Emma Lamothe Kiah Martin Samantha Messier Tabitha Myers Courtney Phelps Madaline Schmidt Allison Sheets

Enosburg Falls High School Kyla Perry Brooke St. Onge

Essex High School Emily Boisvert Lindsey Gleason Kayley Haggerty

Harwood Union High School Katie Ferguson Isabel Jamieson Milton High School Kelsey Ahearn Erica Branco

Adrianne Ollive Taylor Quintin Emily Pallas Megan Reilly

Missisquoi Valley Union High School

Karissa McFadden Zoe Mewhinney Sarah Robtoy

Mount Mansfield Union High School

Ella Bergin Beverly Brileya Grace Brown Alexandra Cameron Anna Coffin Chris Cummings Alex Devaux Cassey Kellner-Bourdeau Maykayla Macomber Eli Ogilvie Grace Pontius Margaret Thompson Ayla York

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ThankYou!

Mount Abraham Union High School Aidan May Emma Radler

Rice Memorial High School

Max Boule Kayla Corrigan Elizabeth DeLuca Mary Guyette Phoebe Plunkett

Richford Junior Senior High School

Juliette Boone Zachary Greenwood Hayley Paquette Meagan Wetherby Elizabeth Wood

South Burlington High School

Jessica Anderson Skylar Beck Grace Bever Josie Ford Ayers Foster Katie Gaulin Luis Gonzalez McKenna Gould-Murray Rachel LaBombard Rachel Norotsky Sarah O'Rourke Marissa Pelino Rachel Rovner Pranita Sharma Dahal Josie Toof Melissa Valgoi

Vergennes Union High School Emma Duprey Anne Jackson Shay Pouliot

Vermont Commons

Katya Marsh Winooski High School

Brandon Bigelow Julia Poipo

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