Dental hygiene: This session will introduce you to the training and role of a dental hygienist and provide a look at one of the fastest growing professions in the US.  Speakers: Vonni Mulroney, RDH, Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene, Lewis-Clark State College/Lane Community College and Current students of the Lane CC Dental Hygiene program

Dentistry: This session will introduce you to the education and various opportunities in Dentistry and will include discussion of the Idaho Dental Education Program, a cooperative agreement between Idaho and Creighton University Dental School.  Speaker: Travis Bartschi, DDS

Nursing: This session will introduce you to the various roles of the nurse in the health care setting. You’ll have an opportunity to visit our Clinical Resource Center to see our practice manikins and learn a bit about the hands on care a nurse provides.  Speaker: Ella-Mae Keatts, MSN, RN, FNP, CCRN, Associate Professor of Nursing, Lewis-Clark State College.

Pharmacy: This session will introduce you to the field of Pharmacy, including the academic preparation and roles of the pharmacist as part of the health team.  Speaker: Cyndi Wyatt, PharmD, Wasem’s Drugs.

Physician: This session will introduce you to the education required to pursue an occupation in medicine.  You will learn general information you should know about becoming a physician as well as information regarding specialty fields in medicine.  Speakers: Sara Berg, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Tim Dykstra, DO, Internal Medicine

Public Health: This session will focus on the role of a Public Health professional in the promotion of personal health and the prevention of health-related illnesses.  Speakers: Deb Merica, RN, BSN, Health Promotion Coordinator, and Mike Larsen, RN, BSN, CEN, Staff Epidemiologist, North Central District Health Department.

Radiographic Science: This session will introduce you to the role of the registered radiography technologist (professional who takes x-rays) including a chance to see and manipulate x-ray machines and manikins and view x-rays.  Speakers: Nan Miguel, BS, RT(R), Assistant Professor of Radiography and Radiography program director and Scott Wimer, BS, RT, Assistant Professor of Radiography, Lewis-Clark State College.

Sports Medicine/Exercise Science: This session will introduce you to careers obtainable with a BS degree in Kinesiology and those needing further study in graduate school.  You will also tour the Exercise Physiology Lab and see how Metabolic Cart and BAPS Boards are used by our students in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine.  Speakers: Mike Collins, PhD, Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track Coach and Instructor, Lewis-Clark State College; Tracy Collins, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer, Lewis-Clark State College

Strength & Conditioning Rehabilitation/Aging & Physical Activity: During this session you will visit the Exercise Physiology Lab for a hands-on session with equipment used by Cardio-Rehab Specialists, Dietitians, and Gerokinesiologists.  You’ll conduct a mini-diet analysis and use hydrostatic weighing to analyze body composition.  Speakers: Clay Robinson, PhD, Associate Professor of Education and Kinesiology/Health, Lewis-Clark State College; Marika Botha, PhD, Professor of Education and Kinesiology/Health, Lewis-Clark State College

Veterinary Medicine: This session will introduce you to the field of Veterinary Medicine and discussion on academic preparation and opportunities.  Included in this session will be a look at the background of a practicing Veterinarian and college Professor discussing the various avenues one can explore with such credentials.  Speaker: Heather Henson-Ramsey, PhD, DVM, Assistant Professor of Biology, Lewis-Clark State College.

Wellness Coach/Personal Trainer: In this session you will use the equipment personal trainers and wellness coaches use on-the-job.  In our Exercise Physiology Lab you will estimate your body composition with electronic skin fold calipers and our Bioempedence Monitors.  Speaker: Lee Ann Wiggin, MS, Well Coach, Personal Trainer, Health and Kinesiology Instructor, Lewis-Clark State College.