Come inside to discover "History," fun "Job Play" activities, the "Work Zone," and watch "Real People" at work.
Interviews are from Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia, SC.
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What is a Dietitian? Dietitians apply the science of nutrition to plan meals for patients. They help prevent and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits, evaluating clients' diets and...
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Students will connect schoolwork with real work as they explore a virtual representation of a hospital with specific work areas labeled and defined. There are many areas in a hospital. Some areas are...
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Kids Work! is a virtual community of workplaces designed to give students an interactive job exploration experience that connects school work to real work. South Carolina Standards Sub-series...
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What is a Medical Lab Technician? Clinical laboratory technologists perform testing that is crucial to detecting and diagnosing diseases. They examine and analyze body fluids, tissues and cells and...
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Students will play the role of the medical lab technician to understand the parts of a cell and begin to understand the difference between the bacteria and viruses that may cause disease. This...
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What is a Neonatal Nurse? Neonatal nursing is a specialty in the health care profession where nurses provide direct patient care to high-risk newborn babies. They access the patients' health problems...
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Palmetto Health Richland, one of the largest and most progressive hospitals in the Southeast, was originally founded in 1892 as Columbia Hospital and has a history rich in service to the community. As...
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What is a Pharmacist? Pharmacists mix, measure and dispense drugs prescribed by doctors. They advise the medical team and provide information to the patients about their medications. Pharmacists...
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Students will play the role of the pharmacist to understand the importance of math skills in correctly dispensing prescription drugs to patients.
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What is a Physical Therapist? Physical therapists treat patients who are disabled due to surgery, injury or disease. They create rehabilitative programs for the patients to help improve mobility...
