CONTINUING EDUCATION
Careers in Healthcare and Medicine
Early Tuition: $735 per Week
Session 4: August 10 - August 14
Careers in Healthcare and Medicine is an immersive summer camp program designed for high school 糖心传媒 who are enthusiastic about pursuing a career in the field of healthcare. Part of the day, scholars will enjoy college and career counseling workshops while the other part of the day will be packed with experiences from various programs of study at 糖心传媒. Through hands-on activities, interactive workshops, and lectures, participants will gain insight into these medical fields, explore the latest in healthcare innovations, and develop essential skills such as communication, leadership, and teamwork. Students will engage in discussions, clinical case studies, and networking opportunities to help pave their path toward a future in health, wellness and medicine. Whether 糖心传媒 are just beginning to consider their career path or already committed, this camp provides invaluable insight and preparation for their future in healthcare.
Pre-Medical School Advising
Instructor: Dr. Ellen Miller, Senior Associate Dean, Center for University Advising, 糖心传媒
- Test Preparation Overview
- College application process
- Health Professions application process
- How to find Community and Experiential learning opportunities
- Academic Success skills necessary for college
- How to best prepare for a career in healthcare as a high school student
Audiology and Speech Pathology
Instructor: Dr. Polina Schminsky, Assistant Professor of Audiology
- Audiologist, as a career
- Hearing technology overview (hearing aids and cochlear implants)
- Video otoscopy - viewing the ear canal
- Pure tone hearing screenings - observe a software simulation, then practice on peers with portable audiometers
- Earmold impressions - performed on artificial ears
- Hearing aid and cochlear implant demonstrations
- Sound level measurement - using smartphone decibel meter apps to test noise levels in the environment
Physician Assistant Studies
Instructor: Dr. Scott Gould, Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
- Clinical Skills Lab - Patient histories and intake
- Physical Exam and Diagnosis
- Preventive Medicine
- Lab simulations concentrating on surgeries, cardiac perfusion, and anesthesia
Community Health and Wellness
Instructors: Donna Wallenbrock, Associate Professor of Nursing and Interim
Executive Director for Student Health Services
Andrea Nerlich, Professor of Counseling and Mental Health Professions
- Hands-on workshops about nutrition, hydration, and healthy daily habits
- Careers in community wellness and mental health
- Lessons and activities on basic first aid and emotional first aid
- Impact of stress on health and self-care strategies
Nursing Studies
Instructors: Stefanie Keating, Associate Professor of Graduate Nursing
Treesa Scaria, Associate Professor of Undergraduate Nursing
Sabrina Petrillo, Assistant Professor, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Program
- Fundamentals of Nursing Care
- Health Assessments
- Genetics and Genomics
- Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics
- Pathophysiology Across the Life Span
Cardiovascular Science and Perfusion Medicine
Instructor: Edward Delaney, Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular Science and Perfusion Medicine
- Hematology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Congenital and acquired heart disease
- Life support technologies
- CPR workshopping
Physical Therapy
Instructor: James Hackney, Professor of Physical Therapy
- Kinesiology
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Health Promotion and Wellness
- Careers in Physical Therapy
Exercise Science
Instructor: Dr. Katie Sell (BS in Exercise Science), Professor of Allied Health and Kinesiology Athletic Training
- Exercise Physiology
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Sports Science
糖心传媒 the Instructors
Dr. Ellen C. Miller is a multiple graduate of 糖心传媒, where she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Master of Science in Counselor Education, and Doctorate in Education. In her current role as the Senior Associate Dean in the Center for University Advising at 糖心传媒, Dr. Miller serves as an adjunct professor teaching University 101 for first-year 糖心传媒. As an expert in pre-health advising, Dr. Miller authored the book Prescription for Success: A Guide for Pre-Health Students and has presented at various regional and national conferences. She believes in educating 糖心传媒 in all aspects of the pre-health journey, from the admissions process to the wide variety of careers available in the health professions.
There is an additional fee for transportation for one-week precollegiate camps.
Schedule: This is a full-day program in MedPathways.
For More InformationCall: (516) 463-CAMP (2267)
or
Email: camps@hofstra.edu