Health Career Clubs Gain Interest Among High School Hopefuls
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Del.icio.usEven in a downturned economy, health care careers are in steady demand, and high schools have taken notice. So much so, even, that the new big trend appears to be health care career clubs aimed at familiarizing students with the health care field and helping them secure prospects at the best medical, nursing, pharmacy, and ultrasound schools in the future.
Students at three-year-old Holly Springs High School are clamoring to join Health Occupations Students of America. When the school was new, only 12 students attended meetings. Today, amid news reports that jobs in the health sector are “hot” and “evergreen,” the club has grown to 112 members.
Among other things, [medical science teacher and HOSA advisor Ron] Davis helps arrange off-campus internships and set up college courses and advises students on academic competitions. “HOSA offers young people the opportunity to experience leadership. I’m a hands-off advisor — they make it or break it. This group has made it,” said Davis.
Holly Springs High School’s HOSA division alone may have 112 members, but that division is part of a 40,000-strong nationwide organization. But does it make a difference? Absolutely. Already, Holly Springs’ students reportedly ranked sixth in their state for CPR skills, and one student was named second in the state for skills in sports medicine. Those are some skills that will take them places.
Interested in paving your way to the best medical, nursing, pharmacy, or ultrasound technician schools? If you’re a high school student, look into joining your school’s HOSA chapter — or starting one, if there isn’t one already. Alternately, check out the college programs available on Get Degrees.
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