FVHCA Career

Experience Event

Information:

Fall 2018 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.

September 2018

9/21 Organization: SSM Health – Agnes Hospital

Date: Friday, September 21st Time: 12 noon – 3:00 pm Address: 430 E. Division St. Fond du lac, WI 54935 Room: Plaza Level Conference Room Number of Students: 45 Session 1: Pharmacy Presenter: Katie Reinke, Pharm D, BCPS, Director of Inpatient Pharmacy Services Description: Experience gaining knowledge of careers/information in Pharmacy. Session 2: Nursing Presenter: Suzie Schmuhl, MSN, RN, Clinical Educator Description: Experience gaining knowledge of careers/information in Nursing. Session 3: Physical Therapy Presenter: Mike Schraufnagel, DPT Description: Experience gaining knowledge of Careers/information in Physical Therapy.

October 2018

10/3 Organization: Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC)

Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2018 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:15) Address: 1825 Bluemound Dr Appleton, WI 54915 Room: HS 114 (entrance 16) Number of Students: 30

Session 1: Neuro Diagnostic Technician Presenter: Heidi Hartle Description: Interactive session focusing on testing performed by the Neuro diagnostic professional. Session 2: Occupational Therapy Assistant Presenter: Teresa Van Lanen Description: Hands-on session learning about the roles of the OTA and the clients they work with.

Session 3: Nursing Presenter: Sue Seckel Description: This is a walking tour of the Nursing Lab with demonstrations using student training

simulators and equipment. Session 4: Simulation/Virtual Cadaver Presenter: Cindy Fietzer Description: Interactive session focusing on human patient simulators and virtual cadavers.

10/9 Organization: ThedaCare

Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon Address: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center 1818 N. Meade Street Appleton, WI Room: Ironwood Conference Room Number of Students: 45

Session 1: Neurodiagnostics Presenter: Neaurodiagnostic Technologist Description: Come and explore a professional all about central nervous system physiology that’s rich in practical science and integrated technologies! Learn what a Neurodiagnostics technologist does and the many career opportunities that exist in both hospital and clinic settings. See for yourself the amazing electrical properties of the brain with a live EEG recording, followed by discussion on application and use of the diagnostic information. Volunteers can work the computer themselves and watch the changes in electrical activity on screen! Session 2: Exercise Physiology Presenter: Clinical Exercise Physiologist Description: Learn about what is a clinical exercise physiologist. The skills and knowledge required to be an exercise physiologist and the variety of areas in health care you can

work in. We’ll go over real patient testimonials from cardiac rehabilitation going through to cardiac diagnostic stress testing. During this hands-on experience, you’ll see

how to attach a 12-lead ECG, how to interpret 12-lead ECGs, practice taking blood pressures, and help run a cardiac stress test!

Session 3: Facilities, Maintenance, and Sustainability in Healthcare Presenter: Sustainability Leader Description: Learn about buildings and grounds in hospitals and clinics and who keeps the buildings

functioning. We’ll look at energy; where our energy comes from, how we use it, and the

equipment needed to provide healthcare. We’ll also learn about construction projects and what happens when a new clinic is built, or changes occur in existing buildings.

10/11 Organization: Orthopedic & Sports Institute

Date: Thursday, October 11, 2018 Time: 5:15 – 7:45 pm Address: 2105 E Enterprise Avenue Appleton, WI 54915 Room: Suite 101 Number of Students: 40 Session 1: Orthopedic Surgeon Presenter: Dr. Padriac Obma Description: Experience gaining knowledge of the career of a Orthopedic Surgeon. Session 1: X-Ray Technician Presenter: Makayla Brennan Description: Experience gaining knowledge of the careers of a X-Ray Technician Session 1: Registered Nurse Presenter: Erica Blair, RN Description: Explore careers in nursing. Session 1: Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Presenter: Laura Johnson, DPT, Allison Salm, OPT Description: Experience gaining knowledge of the careers in the Therapy field.

10/12 Organization: Ascension ( Appleton Campus)

Date: Friday, October 12, 2018 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Address: St. Elizabeth Hospital 1506 S Oneida St Appleton, WI 54915 Room: Fowler Conference Center Number of Students: 45 Session 1: Physical Therapy Presenter: Physical Therapist Description: Learn about the range of services provided by a physical therapist and participate in hands on exercises used by therapists to increase their patient strength and range of motion. Session 2: Behavioral Health Careers Presenter: Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Team Description: Learn from the behavioral health team and learn how they work together in providing

personalized care to their patients. Session 3: Careers in Pharmacy Presenter: Pharmacy Resident and Pharmacy Technician Description: Learn about different career paths within pharmacy occupations. Pharmacists play a

significant role in helping people get the best results from their medication. Pharmacy

technicians are essentials to the workflow of the pharmacy – learn about these important careers in this session.

10/17 Organization: Ascension (Calumet Campus)

Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Address: Ascension Calumet Hospital 614 Memorial Dr Chilton, WI 53014 Room: Community Room Number of Students: 25

Session 1: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Licensed Athletic Presenter: A variety of rehabilitation staff professionals Description: Explore the various careers within the Physical Therapy departments Session 2: Laboratory Presenter: A variety of laboratory staff professionals Description: Experience gaining knowledge of careers/information in the Laboratory Session 3: Pharmacy Presenter: A variety of pharmacy staff professionals Description: Experience gaining knowledge of careers / information in Pharmacy. 10/19 Organization: Aurora Health Care (Oshkosh)

Date: Friday, October 19, 2018 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Address: Aurora Health Care 855 N. Westhaven Dr Oshkosh, WI 54904 Room: Conference Room A, F and Hospital Lab Number of Students: 40

Session 1: SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) Presenter: Brenda Doolittle Description: Do you want to learn about an interesting type of Nursing that intersects with the Law? Forensic Nursing is a unique field of Nursing that will fascinate you! If you are interested in health care and would like to be introduced to a specialty in Nursing that is unlike any other, this is the session for you! Session 2: Hospital Lab Presenter: David Alban / phlebotomist Description: Tour of the lab and light hands-on activities. Session 3: Infection Prevention Presenter: Bobby Pierce Description: An overview of Infection Prevention practices used to control the transmission of disease.

November 2018

11/5 Organization: Moraine Park Technical College

Date: Monday, November 5th, 2018 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Address: 235 N National Ave Fond du Lac, WI 54935 Room: E-153 Number of Students: 25

Session 1: Nursing Presenter: Instructor Description: This session will introduce the student to the Nursing degree at Moraine Park and the

career opportunities. Students will participate in hands-on activities in the lab and classroom.

Session 2: Respiratory Therapy Presenter: Instructor Description: This session will introduce the student to the Respiratory Therapy degree at Moraine Park

and the career opportunities. Students will participate in hands-on activities in the lab and classroom.

Session 3: Medical Laboratory Technician Presenter: Instructor Description: This session will introduce the student to the Medical Laboratory Technician degree at

Moraine Park and the career opportunities. Students will participate in hands-on activities in the lab classroom

11/15 Organization: ThedaCare

Date: Thursday, November 15, 2018 Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon Address: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center Room: 1818 N. Meade Street Appleton, WI Number of Students: 45

Session 1: RN Skills Presenter: RN/Education Specialist Description: A very hands-on experience where students will practice RN skills such as test tubes, PICC lines, IV starts, dressing changes, and the importance of communication with your patients, family members, and within the care team. Session 2: Infection Prevention Presenter: Infection Prevention Practitioner, RN Description: Through hands-on activities, learn why adherence to Infection Prevention practices is so

important. Did you know that healthcare-acquired infections are one of the most common complications of health care? Learn what you can do to stop the chain of infection and what our clinicians do to help minimize these risks for our patients, residents, visitors, and their fellow team members.

Session 3: Echocardiography Presenter: Echo cardiographer Description: Learn about what Echocardiography is and what it all entails. You’ll also hear about the

skills, knowledge, and education requirements that are required to receive a degree in echocardiography. We’ll also explain the difference between echo and general ultrasound. This session includes a hands-on experience with scanning a patient in both echo/vascular; also showing different anatomy and what we look for when scanning a patient

11/16 Organization: Aurora Health Care (Oshkosh)

Date: Friday, November 16, 2018 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Address: Aurora Health Care 855 N Westhaven Dr Oshkosh, WI 54904 Room: Conference A, F & G Number of Students: 40

Session 1: Nuclear Medicine Presenter: Various Team Members Description: Brief over view of what a Nuclear Medicine does on a day to day basis. Session 2: Hospital Lab Presenter: Various Lab Caregivers Description: Tour of the lab and light hands-on activities Session 3: Registered Dietitian Presenter: Team Members Description: Come learn what it takes to be a Registered Dietitian! Attending this session will teach you

what education is required, possible job avenues, and the many perks of being a dietitian. This will be a hands-on learning experience you will not want to miss!

11/30 Organization: Ascension (Appleton Campus)

Date: Friday, November 30, 2018 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Address: St. Elizabeth Hospital 1506 S Oneida St Appleton, WI 54915 Room: Fowler Conference Center Number of Students: 45

Session 1: Physical Therapy Presenter: Physical Therapist Description: Learn about the range of services provided by a physical therapist and participate in hands on exercises used by therapists to increase their patient strength and range of motion. Session 2: Surgical Services Presenter: Surgical Services Team – Surgical Technologists and Surgical Nursing Description: Hands-on exploration using laparoscopic instruments to understand technologic

advancements in surgery. This session will help you to understand the roles of health care professionals in the operating room.

Session 3: Careers in Pharmacy Presenter: Pharmacy Resident and Pharmacy Technician Description: Learn about different career paths within pharmacy occupations. Pharmacists play a

significant role in helping people get the best results from their medication. Pharmacy technicians are essentials to the workflow of the pharmacy – learn about these important careers in this session.

December 2018

12/5 Organization: SSM Health – St. Agnes Hospital

Date: Wednesday, December 5th Time: 9:00 am – 12 noon Address: 430 E. Division St. Fond du lac, WI 54935 Room: Plaza Level Conference Room Number of Students: 45

Session 1: Behavioral Health Presenter: Evelyn Schaefer, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist Description: Experience gaining knowledge of careers/information in Behavioral Health

Session 2: Radiation Therapy Presenter: Bergetta Stilen B.S. R.T.(T), Radiation Therapist Description: Experience gaining knowledge of careers/information in Radiation Therapy Session 3: Nursing Presenter: Kate Treichel, RN, BSN, Clinical Educator Description: Experience gaining knowledge of careers/information in Nursing

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Note: please sign up with the specific organization listed, it’s not available through FVHCA site registration.