Discover the wide variety of careers in the field of health sciences, such as: registered nurse, nurse practitioner, doctor, physician's assistant, medical and clinical laboratory technologist, dentist, dental hygienist, pharmacist, pharmacy technician, ambulance paramedic, audiologist, dietician, nutritionist, and physical therapist.
Explore the opportunities listed below, when you find the career exploration event you'd like to attend, write down its name so it is handy when you fill out your application.
Explore the many exciting career opportunities available at our Adult Day Health Centers where we serve a variety of people age 18 and older! Our social workers assist with care plans, funding, and problem solving every day community needs. Nurses monitor medications, work with community physicians, and complete health assessments. Patient Care Assistants do many of the same tasks as a CNA such as, safety awareness/fall prevention, bathing, activities, and meal assistance. Program and activity specialists, and our habilitation staff, engage our participants in programming, outings, special events, and individualized programming that helps them meet their goals. Our dining staff make sure we are following special diets and honor personal choice. We would love to have you join us and show you not only what it takes to do their work day to day, but how roles interact to meet the needs of our participants!
Would you like to be involved in sports and athletics with high level athletes in a college atmosphere on a daily basis? If you love to compete and to be around competitive individuals striving to be the best version of themselves, then please join us at Mount Mercy University to explore career paths as an athletic trainer, athletic director, sports information director, and college coach. Held March 25, 2026.
In this job shadow experience we will talk about various health care careers; Nursing, Lab, Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy, EMT and Pharmacy careers are a few that may be included in this immersive learning day. Students will have an onsite virtual reality experience. This may include time with high fidelity simulators and other hands-on learning opportunities. Cap of 22.
Interested in helping people live better lives? Through small group, round table discussions you will have the opportunity to hear and ask questions from individuals in a variety of career disciplines, including social work, counseling, psychology, and social services. Held April 7, 2026.
Learn about what qualities are important for therapists to have, possible environments you may work, duties and responsibilities you will have as a therapist, and the difference between mental health counselors and social workers.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go to pharmacy school? You will learn about the admissions process for pharmacy school, take a virtual tour of the brand new University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, and talk to current UI pharmacy students about their experiences.
Are you curious about how therapists help people recover from injuries, illnesses, and disabilities? If you're interested in healthcare and making a difference in people's lives, come explore the world of rehabilitation therapy! This job shadow will introduce you to three exciting fields—Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Therapy—where you’ll get hands-on exposure to the tools and techniques therapists use every day.
During this immersive session, you’ll learn how Physical Therapists help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence, test your own balance and strength, and explore how therapists treat joint pain and improve movement. You’ll also discover how Occupational Therapists teach people to master daily tasks after a life-changing event and adapt environments to make life easier. And in Speech-Language Therapy, you’ll see the science behind helping patients regain the ability to speak, swallow, and communicate effectively. Held March 31, 2026.
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