HeALTHCARE MINI-SERIES
Why Choose OT
Explore a career in occupational therapy and help people live and do what matters most to them.
Phlebotomy: More Than Just Needles
Description: Learn how Phlebotomy, a growing entryway into healthcare, offers a multitude of career pathway choices. Hosted by American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Discover Nursing – America’s Most Trusted Profession
Description: Learn about the various pathways to a rewarding career in nursing. Explore different degree types, specialties, practice areas, career benefits, and more! Hosted by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
The Pharmacy Files: Explore the unexpected places a pharmacy career can take you!
Description: There is so much to discover about careers in pharmacy. Step into this dynamic world and learn how pharmacists and pharmacy technicians make an impact in unexpected places like the emergency department, ICU, outpatient clinics, and more. You’ll learn what it takes to become a pharmacist or pharmacy technician—including education, training, job outlooks, potential salaries, and what a typical day looks like across the many career paths in this field. Hosted by ASHP-Pharmacists Advancing Healthcare.
Mental Health Resources
Building Healthy Relationships and Navigating Conflict
This session focuses on developing healthy, respectful relationships and building skills to manage conflict constructively. Students learn communication strategies, boundary-setting, and how to navigate peer and social challenges.
Mapping Stress for Youth Mental Health
Students learn to identify sources of stress, understand their impact on mental health, and apply effective coping strategies. The session also emphasizes when and how to seek help for themselves or others.
Social Media and Digital Wellness
Students explore the impact of social media on mood, self-esteem, and relationships. The session builds awareness and introduces strategies for healthy digital habits.
Understanding Substance Use, Abuse & Gaming Addiction
This course provides students with foundational knowledge of substance use, misuse, and behavioral addiction (gaming). It emphasizes the impact on brain development, mental health, and social functioning, while equipping students with strategies, skills, and pathways to seek help and support.
2024-2025 Career Health Care Mini-Series Videos and Resources
Non-Clinical Healthcare Careers: Exploring the Role of Health IT
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More Than Just Nice Teeth: The Many Benefits of a Dental Professions Career
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Thinking Med School? America Needs More Family Docs!
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- Family Medicine Scavenger Hunt
- AAFP-HOSA Student Resource and Study Center
- What is Family Medicine?
- The Educational Path to Family Medicine
- Balancing Medical School Debt and Income as a Family Physician
- The Business of Health Care and Family Medicine’s Role
- Health Science Teachers: Family Medicine Champion Program
Physical Therapy Moves Me: Helping Society (and you) Maximize the Quality of Life!
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