Healthcare Professions Day

     Topeka, Kan. – More than 130 students from area high schools will get a closer look at what it means to build a career in healthcare during a special visit to Washburn University on Oct. 23. From 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., students will step into the shoes of healthcare professionals as they tour labs and classrooms across campus, discovering what it’s like to study and work in this fast-growing field.

    Throughout the morning, students will meet faculty from 14 different healthcare programs, exploring everything from nursing and radiology to physical therapy and medical laboratory science. They’ll also connect with Washburn University Admissions staff to learn how to turn their interests into a college pathway, and hear from a Stormont Vail Health representative about the many career opportunities available right here in the Topeka area. 

    This free visit day is an exciting opportunity for students to experience the possibilities of a future in healthcare — but it’s open only to those who registered in advance.

    “The demand for healthcare workers remains high. From hospitals to residential care facilities, employers across Kansas are seeking qualified individuals to ensure the well-being of our communities,” said Mark Kohls, chair of the Allied Health Department and director of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Washburn. “This event offers students an excellent chance to explore various career paths as they plan their future educational journey.”

    Washburn University offers both associate and bachelor’s degree programs in healthcare fields. Faculty, staff and students from the Allied Health Department and the Harmony J. Hines School of Nursing will guide students through the tours and answer questions. Healthcare programs participating in the event include occupational therapy assistant, physical therapist assistant, diagnostic medical sonography, magnetic resonance imaging, radiologic technology, radiation therapy, respiratory therapy, health information technology, healthcare coding, health services administration, medical laboratory sciences, public health, medical imaging and nursing.

    Students from Topeka Center for Advanced Learning & Careers (TCALC), Topeka High School, Council Grove Jr./Sr. High School, Emporia High School, Eudora High School, Highland Park High School, Rock Creek High School, Santa Fe Trail High School, Seaman High School, Shawnee Heights High School, St. Mary’s Jr./Sr. High School, Topeka West High School and area homeschool students have registered to attend.

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For further information, contact:
Lacey Kinder
Content Specialist
Telephone: (785) 670-2154
Cell: (785) 845-1909
Email: lacey.kinder@washburn.edu