Classroom volunteers are assigned a career in health. Students compare the job description, educational background, and expected pay ranges of a variety of careers. So Wild A Dream, a video of encouragement to pursue dreams of math and science opportunities. Students will gain understanding in education levels as related to expected annual salaries. Students are matched with a contact person at the hospital for two hours each week during the school year.
Students learn about job responsibilities in the hospital.
They also attend injury-prevention seminars and take field trips to other medical sites. Students will gain understanding in fire safety, infectious disease control, and restricted areas of the hospital. Students develop lifeskills through a personal relationship with a mentor. In cooperation with the Boy Scouts of America, AHEC invites boys and girls to participate in bi-weekly or monthly meetings to explore careers in the health fields. Students prepare for the challenges of becoming a health care professional.