Teens will get a taste of medicine at WVU Parkersburg’s Medical Explorers program

Parkersburg, W.Va. (May 10, 2024) — This summer, teens who are interested in a career in medicine can get a closer look with real healthcare professionals.

The program provides an opportunity for young adults to step into the roles of various healthcare professionals. WVU Parkersburg Nursing and Health Sciences instructors will guide students in taking care of patients in on-campus medical labs, including surgery preparation and baby delivery.

“Teen Medical Explorers is about learning what medical personnel do in their jobs. The participants will be touring different areas of the hospital, working with bandages and sutures, talking to the airflight helicopter personnel and obtaining their CPR card,” said April Crone, program coordinator. “It is important for teens to be able to explore different career options in the medical field.”

Program activities will include:
• Use of personal protection equipment
• Taking vitals and patient care
• Wheelchair and crutch safety
• Getting certified in CPR
• Discovering different occupations in the medical field
• Mock operating room & obstetrics simulations

Teen Medical Explores will take place Monday, June 24 through Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $150 per student. Lunch will be provided.

The academy is limited to the first 20 participants. The deadline to register is June 10, 2024. Applications may be downloaded at wvup.edu/teen-medical.
For more information, please contact wed@wvup.edu or 304-424-8383.