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SCRUBS! IVCC Healthcare Pathways [Ages: 13-17]

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ClassGraphic Learn various healthcare career paths and the educational requirements needed to achieve your future career goals. Join us for an engaging, interactive four-day career exploration camp spotlighting roles in dental health, nursing, and emergency medical services. Attire should consist of long pants or jeans (no shorts, skirts, or capris) paired with closed-toed tennis shoes.

Day One | Monday, July 14 | Nursing
Get ready for an exhilarating experience in our nursing simulation lab, where students will dive into various nursing skills! They'll practice using a stethoscope to assess lung and heart sounds, familiarize themselves with vital signs and medications, learn to address various patient needs, and master the art of taking and documenting medical histories, among other valuable skills. Additionally, students will have the chance to explore careers in the nursing field, uncovering the responsibilities needed for success. And that's not all – students will be involved in class discussions that will ignite critical thinking skills, essential in the fast-paced world of nursing!
Room: B-209 - Nursing Lab                   
Instructor: Cathy Lenkaitis


Day Two | Tuesday, July 15 | Dental Health
Students will have the opportunity for hands-on learning experiences with dental techniques using patient simulators in a clinical setting. They will get to try their hand at tasks like taking alginate impressions, pouring and trimming stone dental models, evaluating dental radiographs, good oral hygiene, taking and recording medical and dental histories, dental charting and so much more! Beyond that, students will explore different careers within the dental field, discovering the unique responsibilities of each member of the dental team. Fun activities will also highlight the importance of teamwork and how to handle conflicts effectively.
Room: G-106B - Dental Lab               
Instructor: Payton Crawford


Day Three | Wednesday, July 16 | OSF Hospital Tour & Career Exploration
Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the healthcare field with a guided tour of OSF St. Paul Medical Center in Mendota! Students will be bussed to the facility, where they will explore different hospital departments and see firsthand how various medical professionals work together to provide patient care. Students will gain insight into the daily responsibilities of real-life nurses, doctors, and other healthcare specialists.

Location: OSF St. Paul Medical Center, Mendota
Transportation: Students will be bussed to and from the facility with IVCC staff


Day Four | Wednesday, July 16 | Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Uncover the lifesaving techniques used by Emergency Medical Service providers in prehospital settings! Students will receive an introduction to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), training in splinting and bandaging wounds, as well as the assessment of vital signs. Next, they'll have the chance to put their newfound skills into action by participating in a real-life scenario where they must care for a "patient" in our ambulance simulator. Students will also gain an understanding of the importance of reliability and accountability within the EMS professions.
Room: D-108 - EMS Lab                        
Instructor: Nick Fish

 

Class Details

4 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Mon.  
  Weekly - Tue.  
  Weekly - Wed.  
  Weekly - Thu.  

Location : Oglesby Campus Location : 
  Oglesby Campus.

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.Cathy Lenkaitis  2.Nicholas Fish  3.IVCC Staff 

 

Notice

Please read:  Students must wear long pants or jeans (no shorts, skirts, or capris) along with closed-toe tennis shoes. If you're being dropped off or picked up, please use the main entrance/circle drive for both arrival and departure.

Tuition: 

$49.00


Registration Closes On
Monday, July 14, 2025 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
7/14/2025 - 7/14/2025 Weekly - Mon 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Oglesby, Oglesby Campus  Map, Room: B-209 Nursing Lab Cathy Lenkaitis 
7/15/2025 - 7/15/2025 Weekly - Tue 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Oglesby, Oglesby Campus  Map IVCC Staff 
7/16/2025 - 7/16/2025 Weekly - Wed 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Oglesby, Oglesby Campus  Map IVCC Staff 
7/17/2025 - 7/17/2025 Weekly - Thu 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Oglesby, Oglesby Campus  Map, Room: D-108 Nicholas Fish