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.

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
• and 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.

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.

Stay tuned for upcoming trainings!

AHECWW looks forward to exploring ways that Scrubs Camp can be adapted to your region. This program has the potential to showcase your healthcare education programs, and also offers an opportunity to partner with industry to highlight local health career options.

Let’s collaborate to help address healthcare workforce shortages by building academic pathways!

The Washington Area Health Education Centers have put together a guide that enables college campuses across Washington State to replicate the Scrubs Camp model in their own communities. View the Scrubs Camp Manual here.

The Washington Area Health Education Centers have created a health careers guide that features programs and resources in Washington State.

Learn the specifics about different health careers, including where you might work, how much you might earn, and what Washington State schools you can attend. Access the Directions to a Career in Health Care guide here.