Learn about rewarding careers in nursing, dental hygiene, respiratory care, emergency medicine & more. Interact with healthcare professionals from local hospitals & colleges. Plus learn about scholarship opportunities & financial aid.

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The Baltimore City Public Schools Allied Health program is an instructional program that introduces students to the various occupations found in the health care field. Students gain knowledge and exposure for career decisions in this multidimensional field in addition to benefiting from these cognitive experiences:

• Academic subject matter taught with relevance to the real world, often called contextual learning.

• Employable skills, from job-related skills to workplace ethics.

• Education pathways that help students explore interests and careers in the process of progressing through school.

Career and Technology Education programs provide students with both excellent career skills preparation and rigorous academic skills.

For information on Baltimore City Public Schools’ CTE Medical Arts Programs, click here.

MedStar Health is based in Columbia, Maryland and as the area’s largest healthcare system, it is one of its largest employers, with more than 25,000 employees and 5,000 affiliated physicians, all of whom support MedStar Health’s patient-first philosophy that combines care, compassion and clinical excellence with an emphasis on customer service.

Areas of clinical excellence include cardiology, cardiac surgery, oncology services, rehabilitation, neurosciences, sports health, orthopedic surgery, women’s services, and emergency and trauma services.

MedStar Health’s comprehensive services include primary, urgent and subacute care, medical education and research. Other health-related services include assisted living, home health and long-term care. MedStar Health also operates nursing homes, senior housing, adult day care, and rehabilitation and ambulatory centers, as well as maintains MedStar Physician Partners, a comprehensive physician network in the Baltimore/Washington area.

For more information, visit www.medstarhealth.org.

The Community College of Baltimore County School of Health Professions produces the area’s largest number of health care graduates and offers more than 40 quick entry and degree programs in high-demand health care fields such as: Dental Hygiene, Medical Laboratory Technology, Patient Care and Nursing, including its new online RN program. Choose from classes offered days, evenings and weekends at convenient locations throughout Baltimore County. Scholarships are also available to students enrolling in these high-demand programs.

Call 410-780-6989 to get started or visit CCBC’s Web site at www.ccbcmd.edu.

CCBC. The incredible value of education.

Our faculty members are leaders in the field of pharmacy that practice and conduct research in a variety of areas and settings. They are also very personable and willing to provide extra help and guidance outside of the classroom.  You will have the support you need to succeed.

Learning at the School of Pharmacy extends far beyond the classroom. As a student pharmacist here, you will spend more than 1,600 hours working under the mentorship of preceptors, pharmacists out in practice who volunteer their time to help you put the knowledge you’ve learned in the classroom to use out in the real world. We have over 500 preceptors, majority of which are former graduates, in over 200 sites, such as community pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes, government agencies, and pharmaceutical companies, to help you obtain the experience and skills you need to succeed after graduation.

For more information, visit our School of Pharmacy website.

Baltimore City Community College is a leading provider of training for the region’s health care industry. With individually accredited programs in such high-demand fields as nursing, dental hygiene, physical therapy assistant, respiratory care, surgical technology and dietary management, the college prepares students for professional certification, career advancement or continuing study.

For more information, call 410-462-8300 or visit www.bccc.edu.

The world of community health is both fascinating and valuable. Americans born today can expect to live 30 years longer than their ancestors born in 1900 primarily because of community health. Community health is the key to the prevention of unnecessary deaths and disabilities. It is the profession which addresses the health of the population as a whole. Community health measures the health status of the population; develops and implements strategies to improve and prevent unnecessary deaths and disability; and evaluates the effectiveness of prevention and treatment actions. The continuing success of community health will be dependent upon a new cadre of professionals since the turnover in the workforce will increase in this decade. Community health will also require increased resources in order to improve the utility of preventive health strategies.

For more information, visit www.morgan.edu.

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center offers a unique environment to medical professionals from many backgrounds—an environment that combines the prestige and opportunities of a respected academic medical center with the personality and convenience of a community hospital. Building a career at Johns Hopkins Bayview gives you the opportunity to work for an institution that maintains one of the strongest, most trusted reputations in health care.

No matter what their position, every employee contributes in some way to patient care. And each employee shares our goal of providing the best patient care possible.

Whatever your background or experience, Johns Hopkins Bayview can open doors to rewarding careers and opportunities for growth. We look forward to having you on our team as we work to uphold our mission, build on our reputation and remain among the top medical centers in the nation.

For more information, visit www.hopkinsbayview.org.

The College of Health Professions offers outstanding educational programs in a wide range of health professions and sport-related areas and promotes activities that foster the integration of health, wellness, and education.

Our faculty are highly experienced in their disciplines, have excellent teaching skills, and are committed to student learning through both teaching and advising. We provide up-to-date learning environments in a variety of settings. Our many collaborative activities across programs in the college, with programs across the campus, and with other educational institutions also serve to enhance the education of our students.

In addition, our students have ready access to–and take advantage of–an outstanding array of opportunities for internships and practicum experiences in the many health care, educational, and sport-related institutions and agencies immediately adjacent to our campus and in the surrounding area. Thus, our students have exceptional on-campus and off-campus learning opportunities that prepare them for entry into their professions and for on-going professional development.

For more information, visit www.towson.edu.

Graduates from our baccalaureate, RN to BSN and masters programs (family nurse practitioner and post-masters certificate) are prepared to deliver culturally sensitive health care to diverse populations within an urban environment and to practice across multiple settings. The curriculum reflects an emphasis on primary health care, patient education, health promotion, rehabilitation, and self care. The curriculum is also reflective of the emphasis on case management, health care policy and economics, research methods, outcome measures, legislative advocacy and management of data technology.

Both the Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing programs are accredited by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The Helene Fuld School of Nursing is an agency member of the Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs of the National League for Nursing.

The faculty, students and alumni of this School are prepared to shape healthcare and health practice for this nation and will continue to influence nursing education, research and service. We will continue to advocate prevention of urban problems through community participation and education.

For more information about our Undergraduate Nursing Program, Click Here.

The third-largest independent, coeducational college in Maryland, Villa Julie College offers a career-focused liberal arts curriculum as well as accelerated adult and master’s degree programs. Students interested in pursuing a career in Healthcare Careers can choose from Villa Julie’s programs in nursing and medical technology or pursue a degree in biology, chemistry or mathematics which could lead to other careers or graduate study. The College recently updated its science labs to create more research opportunities for students. Students can enjoy the best of both worlds with a rural campus in Stevenson and a “nearly urban” location in Owings Mills. The two locations are just six miles apart and conveniently accessible by college-run shuttles. Founded in 1947 as a one-year institution to train medical secretaries, Villa Julie has grown to serve more than 3,000 students. The College’s Learning Beyond concept encourages students to explore the world and discover their interests, values, and abilities through service learning or other experiences outside the classroom.

Visit www.vjc.edu for more information.

Headed by the Chief of Fire, the Baltimore City Fire Department serves a geographic area of 81 square miles and a population of more than 636,000. It is made up of seven divisions including fire suppression, a combination of the first and second divisions, Emergency Medical Service (EMS), Information Technology including Communications, Fire Marshall’s Office, Training Division and Administrative Services. Operationally, the department is divided into management sectors – operations and administration. Since 2003 the department has responded to an average of 235,808 emergency 911 calls per year.

The Deputy Chief of Operations oversees the management of 40 neighborhood fire stations, over 100 fire and EMS units. These include 55 fire suppression units, 22 medics as well as specialty units such as hazmat trucks, rescue squads and the fire boat. The Deputy Chief of Administration oversees the training and management of approximately 1,700 uniformed personnel and 69 civilian staff throughout the department.

Prior to 1858 Baltimore’s fire department was an all volunteer organization. In December of 1859 the City Council officially created the city’s first paid, professional fire department made up of one Truck and Four Engine Companies. Eventually, the Baltimore City Fire Department replaced the all volunteer force completely. In June of 1927 five ambulances were placed in service and thus began the EMS Division. And by 1938 the Fire Incendiary Bureau is created which eventually became the Fire Investigation Bureau headed by the Fire Marshall, adding the final piece to what is today Baltimore City Fire Department.

For more information, visit our website.

The CollegeBound Foundation works exclusively in 20 Baltimore City public high schools to encourage and enable students to go to college. College access program components include small group presentations and one-on-one advising to encourage students to take college entrance exams, assist with college selection, complete college applications and fill out financial aid forms and scholarship applications. CollegeBound also organizes high school-based college fairs, chaperones one day and overnight college tours, and hosts a number of community-based college access seminars for students and their parents. CollegeBound Foundation provides need-based, renewable grants for students to attend college and provides advising services for these students at select four-year colleges throughout Maryland.

For more information, visit www.collegeboundfoundation.org.

The University of Maryland Medical Center is a major, innovative teaching hospital in downtown Baltimore that provides a full range of health care to more than 300,000 patients each year from Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region. Here, health care professionals from many disciplines work together as a team to cure illness, conquer disease, and assure the needed support for patient and family alike. UMMC is an innovative, fast-paced environment, always on the cutting edge of healthcare and changing the future of quality patient care. Working here is the best kind of challenge, one that allows you to fulfill your desires and to also serve your purpose in health care, to touch the lives of those people who need you the most.

For more information, visit www.UMMC-careers.com.

Founded in 1881, Maryland General Hospital serves the health care needs of Baltimore City and surrounding areas.  Nestled by thriving and upcoming neighborhoods on the west corner of Baltimore, Maryland General Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital licensed for more than 242 beds. A team of more than 1,600 dedicated health care providers and administrative staff work together to continue our proud legacy.

For more information, visit www.marylandgeneral.org.

Exploring is a worksite-based program. It is part of Learning for Life's career education program for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years old.

Exploring's purpose is to provide experiences that help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Explorers are ready to investigate the meaning of interdependence in their personal relationships and communities. Explorer posts can specialize in a variety of career skills, including the following: Arts and Humanities, Aviation, Business, Communications, Engineering, Fire Service, Health Careers, Law Enforcement, Law and Government, Science, Skilled trades, Social Services and more. Exploring programs are based on five areas of emphasis: career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character education, and leadership experience.

For more information, visit www.learningforlife.org.