Most students preparing for college, or the workforce only think of doctors and nurses when thinking about hospital career opportunities. There are so many people working in other settings in health care such as clerical, professional, technical and support areas.
That’s why Charleston Area Medical Center invited over 35 high schools and more than 1,500 students to its ninth annual Healthcare Career Showcase. Representatives from more than 55 CAMC departments talked to students about career opportunities in a hospital setting.
The Health Care Career Showcase was held Oct. 29 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center exposing students to the vast career opportunities in a hospital.
Students received a “road map” explaining everything needed to work in a particular field including education, minimum requirements, licensure and certification and what schools offer the classes and programs needed for each job. They also visited the student opportunities booth to learn about tuition assistance programs that can help with college funding.
Several West Virginia colleges and universities offering the academic programs needed for many of those jobs handed out information.
About Vandalia Health:
Vandalia Health, headquartered in Charleston, is a multi-state health system with locations across West Virginia as well as in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Made up of CAMC Health System, Davis Health System and Mon Health System, Vandalia Health’s 17 hospitals (including 3 affiliates) provide a comprehensive variety of services including the only kidney transplant center in southern West Virginia, the first freestanding women and children’s hospital in West Virginia, a Level I Trauma Center (highest ranking), a Level I pediatric intensive care unit (highest ranking) and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit (with the most critical NICU resources).
Vandalia Health also has over 220 outpatient locations, more than 13,000 employees and more than 2,000 doctors and advanced practice providers.
Additionally, the Institute for Academic Medicine provides education, outreach and research support to student physicians and other medical professionals hosting, on any given day, more than 1,000 students in programs leading to degrees or certifications in health professions.
For more information or a map of locations visit vandaliahealth.org.
