SUMMER HEALTH CAREER AWARENESS PROGRAM

Partners is our Health Career Awareness Program designed to introduce the health care industry to bright, enthusiastic High School students of Lexington County.  The professionals at Lexington Medical Center recognize the need for more than a mentoring program.  Therefore, in 1989, Partners was originated to establish the necessary foundation and support to assist students both practically and scholastically.  We hope to provide exposure to a wide variety of potential career choices in the health care field.  By participating in the Partners Program, students may find their career interests confirmed or redirected towards an area in healthcare.

The following is a list of criteria necessary for application acceptance:

1. Student will be a High School Rising Junior or Rising Senior Lexington County resident or in attendance in one of the Lexington School Districts.

2. 2.5 GPA required based on a 4.0 scale (must be verified by a school official) 

3. Application with 2 letters of recommendation displaying your genuine interest in healthcare must be submitted by February 1, 2008 to your school Guidance Counselor OR mail to:
   
   Lexington Medical Center
   Human Resources
   Attention: Tina Flint
   Workforce Development Coordinator                        2720 Sunset Blvd. West Columbia, SC 29169 
    

4. Acceptance into this program requires a commitment for 3 weeks.

Mandatory Orientation Dates :
Wednesday, June 11 - Friday, June 13, 2008
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. each day.

Session A: June 16-20, 2008 and June 23-27, 2008

Session B: July 7-11, 2008 and July 14-18, 2008

Session C: July 21-25, 2008 and July 28-Aug 1, 2008

• RANK your choice session in priority based on preference
• No exceptions will be made for band camp, cheerleading camp, Governor's School, vacations, etc.
• Previous programs have brought tremendous response and is highly competitive
• Panel interview will be scheduled for final candidates of selection

1. Three Day MANDATORY clinical training/hospital orientation (Confidentiality, Hospital ethics, HIPAA, Vital Signs – Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Safety, Group Dynamics, etc.).

2. Two (2) weeks of Morning Clinical rotations. Areas may include Nursing Floors, PT/OT, Emergency Room, Surgery, Pharmacy, Lab, Physicians Offices, Respiratory Therapy, Urgent Care facilities, Radiology.

3. Two ( 2) weeks of Afternoon classroom work/training.  Activities include presentations from Health Care professionals, tours, journal writing, speech writing, presentations, group projects, and field trips.

4. Work hours are from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday for your selected session. A $500.00 stipend will be awarded at the successful completion of the program.

Questions?
Contact Tina Flint at (803) 936-4104

• Click here for Partners Application
  (Adobe Acrobat PDF file)
• 2008 Partners Brochure