FVHCA Career Experience Event Information: Spring 2017 Semester Please note: depending on enrollment numbers or unexpected staffing changes, sessions may be cancelled or adjusted as necessary. If a change is made, all registrants will be notified as soon as possible. January 2017 There are not any sessions scheduled for this month February 2017 2/3 Organization: Agnesian Health Care Date: Friday, February 3rd Time: 12 Noon 3:00 pm Address: Agnesian HealthCare 430 E. Division St. Fond du Lac Room: Plaza Level Conference Room Pharmacy Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician Experience gaining knowledge of careers/information in Pharmacy. Behavior Health Experience gaining knowledge of careers/information in Behavior Health. Nursing Experience Knowledge of careers in Nursing.
2/17 Organization: Aurora Health Care Date: Friday, February 17, 2017 Time: 8:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. Address: 855 N. Westhaven Dr, Oshkosh, WI 54904 Room: Conference room A, B, & G Session: 2 Session: 3 Infection Prevention Mark Sinotte Identifying and minimizing the risks of infections in our patients and caregivers. Information Technology Various Caregivers During this session they will learn about multiple avenues with IT for Health Care along with quick walk through in the data center. Surgery Various Staff within the department A participative experience where students will get to experience tools and knowledge used in the Operating Room setting. Opening an OR suite, maintaining the sterile field, and review of the responsibilities of an OR nurse. 2/23 Organization: Affinity Health System (Appleton Campus) Date: Thursday, February 23, 2017 Time: 12:00pm (Noon) 3:00pm Address: St. Elizabeth Hospital 1506 S Oneida St Appleton, WI 54915 Room: Fowler Conference Rooms Session: 2 Session: 3 Nursing, Operating Room Nursing Staff Experience gaining knowledge of Operating Room Nursing. Pharmacy Pharmacy Staff Experience gaining knowledge of careers/information on being a Pharmacist. Pediatric Physical Therapy Therapy Staff Students will get an overview of what Pediatric Physical Therapy is along with what Education/training is needed.
March 2017 3/1 Organization: ThedaCare Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Time: 9:00 am Noon (check-in available starting at 8:30) Address: Theda Care Regional Medical Center Appleton, 1818 N. Meade St., Appleton Room: Ironwood Conference Room Emergency Department Careers Emergency Department RN, Educator, Paramedic Students will experience what care is provided in the Emergency Department for three patient scenarios including a cardiac event, a stroke, and a trauma resulting from a motor vehicle crash. Hands on activities are included as well as discussion of CPR, signs and symptoms and respective interventions, and how to perform a head to toe assessment on a trauma patient. 3/14 Organization: Orthopedic and Sports Institute Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Time: 5:30 pm 8:25 pm Address: 2105 E. Enterprise Dr. Appleton Room: Please meet in the main atrium Number of Students: 60 Session 4: Occupational Therapy Allison Salm Experience gaining knowledge of careers/information in Occupational Therapy. Radiology Technician Shirley Sitter Experience gaining knowledge of careers/information in the Radiology Department Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Kuplic. MD Experience gaining knowledge of education and training required, what typical day as a surgeon is, and the different types of procedures and patients seen. Nurse Practitioner Experience gaining knowledge of education and training required to be a Nurse Practitioner and what to expect as a day in the life of an NP is.
3/17 Organization: Aurora Health Care Date: Friday, March 17, 2017 Time: 8:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. Address: 855 N. Westhaven Dr, Oshkosh, WI 54904 Room: Conference room A, B, & G. Infection Prevention Mark Sinotte Identifying and minimizing the risks of infections in our patients and caregivers Hospital Lab Various Lab Caregivers Tour of the lab and light hands on activities. Rehabilitation Services Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy Various Rehab Staff Hands on exploration using equipment used by physical, occupational, and speech therapy. This session will help you understand the difference between the many types of therapy. April 2017 4/10 Organization: Agnesian Health Care Date: Monday, April 10th Time: 9:00 am 12 Noon Address: Agnesian HealthCare 430 E. Division St. Fond du Lac Room: Plaza Level Conference Room Session: 2 Session: 3 Physical Therapy Kate Krantz, PT, Supervisor Physical Medicine Experience gaining knowledge of careers/information in Physical Therapy. Radiation Therapy Bergetta Stilen B.S. R.T. Radiation Therapist Experience gaining knowledge of careers/information in Radiation Therapy. Nursing Suzie Schmuhl, MSN, RN Experience gaining knowledge of careers/information in Nursing.
4/19 Organization: Affinity Health Systems/Ascension Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2017 Time: 8:30 am -11:30 am Address: Calumet Medical Center (CMC) 614 Memorial Dr. Chilton, WI 53014 Room: CMC Community Room Number of Students: 25 Specialty Service A variety of staff professionals who work in specialty services Explore the various specialist career opportunities within the department (i.e. orthopedics, cardiology, oncology, ect.) Surgery A variety of surgical staff professionals Experience gaining knowledge of careers/information in the surgical department. Cardiac Rehabilitation A variety of cardiac rehab staff professionals Students will get an overview of what cardiac rehabilitation is along with what Education/training is needed. 4/25 Organization: ThedaCare Date: April 25, 2017 Time: 9:00 am Noon (check-in available starting at 8:40am) Address: ThedaCare Medical Center Berlin, 225 Memorial Drive, Berlin Room: Berlin Green Lake Rooms (downstairs) Surgical Technologist Careers Surgical Careers An interactive presentation that includes sterility and its importance in healthcare, professions within the surgical atmosphere, education requirements and various surgical procedures and instruments. Emergency Department Careers Emergency Department RN and EMT/Paramedic Students will be able to participate in hands on activities and experience a day in the life of a Registered Nurse and EMT/Paramedic working with an Emergency Department. Health Coach/Workplace Wellness ThedaCare at Work (TCAW) staff Students will learn about various health screenings and wellness exams offered to area businesses and how TCAW partners with area organizations to promote health and wellness with their employees.
4/27 Organization: Affinity Health System (Appleton Campus) Date: Thursday, April 27 th, 2017 Time: 12:00pm (Noon) 3:00pm Address: St. Elizabeth Hospital 1506 S Oneida St Appleton, WI 54915 Room: Fowler Conference Rooms Session: 2 Session: 3 May 2017 5/16 Organization: Marian University Date: Tuesday, May 16 th, 2017 Time: 8:30-11:30 am Address: Marian University Center of Health Professions 30 South Main Street, Fond du lac Room: D101 Number pf Students: 45 Medical Imaging Sciences Brian Joachim; M.S., R.T.R. An informational session that provides insight into the various modalities of the medical imaging sciences- including Radiologic Technology and Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Along with a discussion of educational preparation, images from interesting case studies will be reviewed as well. Nursing Simulation Experience Anne Rosploch; MSN RN Explore and use our simulation laboratory and get to know more about the Nursing field. TBD
5/17 Organization: Aurora Health Care Date: Wednesday, May 17 2017 Time: 8:00a, - 11:00a.m. Address: 855 N. Westhaven Dr, Oshkosh, WI 54904 Room: Conference room A, B, & G (This session has been primarily designed for students attending the Oshkosh North and Oshkosh West School District) Other SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) Brenda Doolittle Students will get an inside look at the SANE/Emergency area, where sexually assaulted patients are treated. EMS (Emergency Medical Services) / Flight for life (weather permitting & availability of chopper) Chuck Hable (EMS) & Jayce Cammo Will discuss the various roles from pre-hospital (EMS opportunities) to roles with in the ED. FVTC (SIMULATOR) FVTC Staff Be able to see how a SIMULATOR acts like a real person without the real life scenario. 5/18 Organization: Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) Date: Thursday, May 18, 2017 Time: 8:45 11:30 (Registration begins at 8:30) Address: Fox Valley Technical College 1825 Bluemound Drive, Appleton Parking Lot 16, Entrance 16 North side of Campus Room: HS114 Nursing/Simulation RN Lab Instructor This is a walking tour of the Nursing Lab with demonstrations using student training simulators and equipment. Occupational Therapy Assistant OTA Instructor Interactive session focusing on mental health, physical rehabilitation, and assistive technology used across the life span Dental Dental Instructor Interactive session and walking tour of the Dental Labs with demonstrations and discussion using up to date industry technology used by current students in the program.
Other Educational Opportunities: Note: please sign up with the specific organization listed, it s not available through FVHCA site registration. Moraine Park Technical College Open House Fond du Lac Campus Saturday, April 8 th, 10 am - 2 pm Contact Katie at 920-924-3347