What is scrubs camp?
Scrubs Camp is a one-day workshop for high school students to explore health careers. Through the instruction and interactive activities designed to increase
- Awareness
- Interest
- Understanding of Health Careers
Students hear presentations from health care professionals and/or educators, and participate in hands-on activities, while also learning about the education and skills required to become a health professional.
Program Overview
Scrubs Camp is often held in the healthcare labs at the local community college. Some camps have also been held at community buildings. Faculty, staff and community members give presentations on healthcare programs offered on that campus.
Student are immersed in experiential learning about careers such as..
- Nursing
- Medical Assisting
- Physical Therapy
- Emergency Medical Technicians
- Massage therapy
- Dental Hygiene
- and more!
Presenters engage students in hands-on activities like..
- Drawing blood
- Listening to heartbeat
- Experiencing technical stimulation
- Conducting spirometry assessments
- Practicing massage techniques
- Ond other job-related tasks
A healthy lunch is provided for students along with snacks to keep them energized throughout the day. An advising session is included to inform students on academic pathways for healthcare careers and each student is given resources to take home.
Central Washington Area Health Education Center 