Overview
M*A*S*H (Medical Applications of Science for Health) is a program designed for students interested in a career in the medical field. This camp experience will give you a unique look into the healthcare industry while practicing some of the important skill sets of these careers.
Who:
Created with 6th-12th graders in mind, activities could be adapted for a younger audience.
Anticipated Supply Cost:
The lessons and curricula linked are FREE to use. Materials to implement the curriculum are the responsibility of the user. You can expect to spend approximately $60-$75 per student on materials. This is an estimated cost, and you can expect materials to vary depending on quantity, manufacturer, and market. These activities use several items that you may already have on hand, like paper, tape, and scissors, which could reduce the cost of this experience.
Activities Include:
Create your own Hippocratic Oath
Practice Suturing on Fruit
Explore how a Speech Pathologist Works
Remove plaque like a Dental Hygienist
Build a model Spinal Column
Observe Plant Cells with a Microscope
Check your Own Vision
Analyze a Prescription Case Study
Test Blood for Blood Type
Explore Personal Attitudes and Stigma surrounding Mental Health
Explore your own Reflexes
Build a Stethoscope and Measure your own Heart Rate
Build a Prosthetic Hand
Create an X-Ray Device
Practice Surgical Skills
Careers Explored:
Physician
Speech-Language Pathologist
Dental Hygienist
Chiropractor
Medical Technologist
Nurse
Optometrist
Pharmacist
Phlebotomist
Psychologist
Athletic Trainer
EMT
Biomedical Engineer
X-Ray Technician
Surgeon
Please Note: The blood typing activity for Day 3 is included in the facilitator materials below but is not found on Camp Website due to its inability to work well in a virtual environment. It is a lot of fun though, and we recommend including this activity in any in-person camps!
Facilitator Materials:
Funding for the original camp from which this Experience was created was provided by:
