Virtual Field Trip Videos

April 29, 2021 – Virtual Field Trip to Red Cross Blood Services with Andrew Hill High School

Students attended a tour of a blood drive in honor of a 7 year old cancer patient and got to see how blood collection works during Covid. (1:48-6:42) They then learned all about blood, blood types, and blood uses in a very entertaining educational talk (7:00-26:12) – and heard stories from several blood services professionals: a Phlebotomist (27:12-28:29), a Collections Materials Coordinator (28:30-37:09), a blood Collections Trainer (36:11-38:31), and a blood drive Account Manager (38:32-45:00). A Q&A session wrapped up the event. (45:28-1:17:02)

March 24, 2021 – Virtual Field Trip to ProTransport-1 Ambulance with Andrew Hill High School  

Students got to hear all about ProTransport-1 Ambulance and EMS services ranging from NICU transport to professional sports event athlete support. (0:00:00-0:17:00) They did a ride-along on a Static Rig (Ambulance) with the Critical Care Transport Team. (0:17:01-0:24:07) They learned about Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack and CPR (0:24:10-0:36:25), and heard stories and advice from an EMT (0:36:26) and a Paramedic (0:40:26). A Q&A session addressed student questions and shared “on the job” EMS Stories (0:41:42-1:17:18).

February 24, 2021 – Virtual Field Trip to Sequoia Hospital with Sequoia High School and the Health Careers Academy

Students attended a virtual “behind the scenes” tour of the Sequoia Hospital Cath Lab (0:3:51 – 0:17:05) and heard from a panel of employees in entry level healthcare roles about their career journeys thus far, including an Echo Tech (0:21:53), a Medical Assistant (0:29:27), a Finance Manager (0:25:02), and an Administrative Assistant (0:17:06). A Q&A session followed (0:35:07).

November 20, 2020 – Virtual Field Trip to Sequoia Hospital with East Palo Alto Academy and Wilcox
High School

Students enjoyed a virtual tour of the Sequoia Hospital Cath Lab (0:3:40-0:16:54) and heard stories from a panel of four employees in entry level healthcare roles, an Echo Tech (0:21:43), a Medical Assistant (0:29:15), a Finance Manager (0:24:51), and an Administrative Assistant (0:16:35).

Note: Times for specific video sections in (parentheses).

Additional STEM Career Planning Resources

• Link to Entry Level Jobs in STEM* – including job descriptions, starting salaries, education/training requirements, free training/education options, and links to more information
• Link to Work Experience and Enrichment Ideas in STEM* – including free training and education opportunities and internships for High School students to explore career options

*Note: Initial guides focus on healthcare 

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