(July 3, 2024) – If you work with youth aged 5-17, don't forget about the Health Careers Exploration Patch Program. This is a great activity for scout groups, summer camp programs, youth events and more. When youth complete the activities to earn a three-inch patch, they will increase their knowledge of various health care career opportunities available. The program focuses on exploring the need for health care professionals, the many roles they play, education requirements, resources available for those pursuing careers in health care and general health and wellness information.
This program has one curriculum for youth aged 5 to 8 and another for youth aged 9 to 17. To earn the Health Careers Exploration Patch, youth select and complete designated activities related to career exploration, educational lessons, skill builders, service projects or technology. More information is available on the Kansas Hospital Association website.
Thank you in advance for investing your time in the youth of our communities and expanding their career horizons. Once KHA receives the order form, patches will be mailed within one to two weeks. Patches are only available for Kansas youth.
--Cindy Samuelson