1. Health Careers Helping students decide if a career in health care is right for them. Presented by Stephanie Taylor, Director West Central Missouri AHEC

2. Who is AHEC? Missouri Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) Mission: To enhance access to quality healthcare, particularly primary and preventative care, by growing and supporting Missouri’s health care workforce.  Federal, state funding, local support  AHECs are a national organization  AHECs share a common mission.  Missouri AHEC established in 1988 

3. Our functions feed into the healthcare workforce: Youth recruitment activities Clinical training of medical and dental students Recruiting/retaining healthcare providers for rural and underserved urban areas Continuing education for current providers What does AHEC do?

4. ACES - (AHEC Career Enhancement Scholars) Designed to help provide support for students interested in health field through extra-curricular activities: Limited number of spots – Competitive Career exploration workshops Field trips to health professions schools Science and anatomy dissection Leadership development Individual career planning sessions Transition to other regions for college Summer internships Long-term support: high school/undergrad/post-grad What does AHEC do?

5. Medical Explorer Post / Pipeline Designed to help provide students explore health careers at a monthly activity Meets one night a month in the evening Held at Hospital Hill (downtown KC) $35 for the year Various healthcare providers coming in Hands-on activities Open to anyone ages 14-20 School—year calendar What does AHEC do?

6. School-based health career clubs Designed to form partnerships between AHEC and schools to bring in presentations and activities to encourage students to go into the healthcare fields. East High School in Kansas City (oral health grant) University Academy (oral health grant) Winnetonka High School (oral health grant) Blue Springs High School (Project Lead the Way) Classroom presentations AHEC can bring in presentations to speak to students about health careers, education and training pathways, becoming a competitive applicant for training programs. What does AHEC do?

7. ACTIVITY

8. Is a Health Career right for a student? Do they like to deal with people? Are they comfortable with math and science? Are they comfortable in a health care setting? Are they a team player? Do they work well individually? Can they be a leader as well as follow directions from another? Lifelong learner

9. Educational Requirements Different education pathways: Certificate programs Associate Degrees Bachelor’s Degrees Post-Bac training Be weary of “Institutes” Can be more expensive in the long run Some employers prefer “college” graduates to condensed programs Be aware of their “pass rates” Most courses won’t transfer to a college Education is limited to job specifics Many companies seek “degree” holders

10. Medical Careers Medical Assistant 2$25-40,000 Anesthesiology Assistant6$60-100,000 Chiropractor 6$100,000 + Physician Assistant 6$60-100,000 Physician 8+ $100,000 + Nursing CNA >1Less than $25,000 LPN2$25-40,000 RN – 2 year or 4 year BSN2-4$40-60,000 Master’s (CRNA, Midwife, NP, etc)6$60-100,000 Doctorate, PhD8$100,000+ Career fields – Clinical, patient based

11. Behavioral Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker6$40-60,000 Mental Health Counselor6$40-60,000 Psychologist8$60-100,000 Psychiatrist (MD/DO)8+$100,000 + Dental careers Dental Assistant 0-1$25-40,000 Dental Hygienist 2-4$40-60,000 Dentist 8$100,000 + Oral Surgeon, Orthodontics8+$100,000 + Career fields – Clinical, patient based

12. Therapies and Rehab Physical Therapy Assistant2$40-60,000 Physical Therapy8$60-100,000 Occupational Therapy Assistant2$40-60,000 Occupational Therapy6$60-100,000 Respiratory Therapist2$40-60,000 Recreational Therapist4$25–40,000 Speech-Language Pathologist6$60-100,000 Orthotics and Prosthetics6$60-100,000 Career fields – Therapy and Technology

13. Diagnostic Imaging Radiologic Tech 2-4$40-60,000 Diagnostic Medical Sonography2$60-100,000 Nuclear Med Tech2$60-100,000 Radiation Therapy2$60-100,000 CT Technologist2$60-100,000 MRI Technician2$60-100,000 Career fields – Therapy and Technology

14. Technical Instrumentation Surgical Tech 2 $40-60,000 Cardiovascular Technician2 $40-60,000 Perfusionist2 $60-100,000 Dosimetrist4 $60-100,000 Cytotechnician4 $40-60,000 Histotechnician4 $40-60,000 EEG Tech2 $40-60,000 Clinical Lab Services Phlebotomist0$25-40,000 Medical Assistant 0$25-40,000 Medical/Clinical Lab2$25-40,000 Career fields – Lab and Instruments

15. Pharmacy Pharmacist 8$100,000 + Pharmacy Tech 0$25-40,000 Nutrition and Wellness Athletic Trainer4 $40-60,000 Registered Dietician 4 $40-60,000 Emergency Medicine Ambulance Driver0Up to $25,000 EMT / Paramedic2 $25-40,000 Genetics Counselor 6$60-100,000 Audiologist 8 $60-100,000 Career fields – Allied Health

16. Administration CEO / CFO4-6$100,000 + Medical Practice/clinic manager4$60-100,000 Accounting and Finance4$40-60,000 Marketing Manager4$40-60,000 HR Manager / Physician Recruiter4$40-60,000 Support services Food service0Less than $25,000 Building maintenance0Less than $25,000 Groundskeeper0$25-40,000 Medical Equipment Repair2$25-40,000 Biomedical Engineer4$40-60,000 Career fields – Non clinical

17. Health Information Technology Medical Records0 $25-40,000 Medical Transcriptionist2$25-40,000 Medical Coders2 $25-40,000 Medical Librarian6$40-60,000 Computer Info Systems Mgr4$60-100,000 Network Designers4 $60-100,000 IT Project Managers4$60-100,000 Career fields – Non clinical

18. Help them prepare now! Start investigating now – visit websites Set realistic goals and expectations Take as much math and science as possible Class Standing should be in top 20% Practice people skills: Good manners, strong hand shaking, eye contact, explaining their interest in a health career Get involved with career exploration programs: o VOLUNTEER at local hospital, nursing home o Join a health-related program or start one at school Document experiences and be prepared to discuss at an interview Choose a major you like – doesn’t have to be a science or math degree

19. Competitive programs want to see well-rounded students (grades, involvement in community, part-time job in health field, etc) Know how to write a personal statement Know how to interview Know about early admittance programs: o KCUMB, KCOM – early matriculation with colleges o MU School of Medicine – Bryant Scholars o UMKC Dental school – early reserved seat o Nursing programs – some will accept as a high school senior Refer to AHEC! Help them prepare now!

20. Medical school admissions… Minimum 24 on the MCAT 3.25 Science GPA 3.25 overall GPA 12 hours of Biology 13 hours of chemistry 3 hours of biochemistry 8 hours of physics 6 hours of English Take at University level – NOT community college level Make sure high school “A.P. / dual credit” will count

21. Medical Experience/Service/Leadership Minimum 80 hours of shadowing a physician Volunteer in a health-care related setting Work experience in a health-care field (EMT, nurse, etc) Minimum two leadership roles in clubs/community organizations/work experience Involvement with a minimum of four community service organizations Research experience Domestic/international mission trip Commitment of more than two years to an organization/club/job Medical school admissions…

22. William Jewell: Anatomy with a lab Basic Psychology Chemistry with a lab Math for the Liberal Arts Microbiology with a lab Nutrition Physiology with a lab Written Communication Minimum 2.7 gpa Nursing school admissions… UMKC High school direct admission 27 ACT top 10% of class 4 units of English 4 units of mathematics 3 units of social studies 3 units of science with one being a laboratory course 1 unit of fine arts 2 units of foreign language.

23. Scholarships: o National (Kohls, Love’s, etc) o Local (Greater KC foundations) o Organization-based (church, retail, civic groups) o Interest based (nursing, dental, etc) o Background based (minority, etc) o Based on effort (community service, etc) Federal and State Loans Federal grants Forgivable loans for health professions students Hospital hiring incentives Help to pay for training:

24. PLTW Involvement

25. Stephanie Taylor, AHEC Director West Central Missouri AHEC Hosted by HCC of Rural Missouri 825 S. Hwy 13, Lexington MO 64067 | 816-617-2353 cell stephanie@hccnetwork.org | www.wcmissouriahec.org Sources: www.explorehealthcareers.org www.kchealthcareers.com www.gacollege411.org www.healthresourcepartners.org Questions?