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SCC CAPS Update

Aug./Sept. 2021-2021

SCC CAPS UpdateAug./Sept. 2021-2021

Year 4 of SCC CAPS has officially started!

As we can say about most things in life post March 2020, things look different, but we are excited to at least be closer to our old normal. We are ecstatic to be in-person again this year, as we were last year, as well as once again partnering with some of the wonderful organizations we missed over the past 18 months. We, instructors, are excited to continue to learn and get to know this cohort of associates in the coming months, as well as bring them a variety of learning opportunities within the vast field of healthcare.
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2021-2021 AM Associates

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2018-2019 CAPS Alum - Hannah Daniels

Hannah spoke to this year's associates at Kickoff about how CAPS gave her the opportunity to find her passion in healthcare and how writing about an experience while on a CAPS rotation helped earn her a full tuition scholarship.
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2021-2021 PM Associates

New Year, New Space

The healthcare strand is so fortunate to have wonderful business partners, especially the St. Charles County Ambulance District (SCCAD). SCCAD recently opened up their beautiful, state-of-the-art, consolidated headquarters and have been gracious enough to reserve the healthcare strand class space each week.

Professional Skills Bootcamp Professional Skills Bootcamp

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The 30 Second Elevator Speech

The Associates got right to work on their 30 second elevator speech. Mark Hollandar, the Executive Director- Vision St. Charles County, spoke to the Associates and provided his elevator speech. If you haven't already, ask your son/daughter, to recite their 30 second elevator speech!
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LinkedIn

The Associates learned about LinkedIn and built their very own LinkedIn web page. Thank you to Nicole Ross, BJC recruiter, to speaking with the Associates about recruitment and networking through LinkedIn.
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Resume & Cover Letter

Krystia Grembocki once again provided her expertise on resume building. Associates then created or revamped their own resume then researched their dream job and wrote a cover letter for that posting.
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Dan Vincent - Kaleo Coaching

After presenting to the associates at kick-off, Dan was back to help the associates name, claim, and aim their Clifton Strengths as well as how the associates can pair with others to accomplish their goals.
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Personal Presentations

With the prompt to either share something that is meaningful or teach the class, associates took turns getting up in front and presenting to the class.
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Presentation Skills

Associates discussing what makes a good presentation in preparation for the many to come!

Communication Unit Communication Unit

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Dr. Tom Shaner - Retired OB/Gyn

Reflecting on his past 40 years experience, Dr. Shaner gave his Do's and Don'ts when delivering bad news to patients. He also presented 2 interviews with his past patients and what their experience was like.
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Trying it out!

Associates working on verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.
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Suzy Wiegner - Dir. Home Health and Hospice, St. Luke's

Suzy reinforced many of the verbal and non-verbal ideas covered in class, but also provided ways to help the patient verbalize their thoughts and emotions so the caregiver can better help.

Other Guest Speakers Other Guest Speakers

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Laura McCoy/Brad Piercy - HomeInstead Senior Care

Laura and Brad talked with associates about using in home care as a stepping stone to a career in healthcare.
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Erica Wiley - Community Strategist, Prevent+Ed

Erica presented on substance misuse and what Prevent+Ed does for the community. She will be leading a group of associates as a part of Prevent+Ed's youth coalition.

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Chief Kelly Cope and Kyle Gaines - SCCAD

Chief Cope and Kyle presented on history of EMT and paramedics, career as an EMT and paramedic, and the SCCAD EMT/paramedic school.
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Dr. Amy Estland - Assistant Professor and Public Health Program Director, Lindenwood University

Dr. Estland discussed her non-linear path to PhD in Public Health, how public health impacts many aspects of daily life, and how public health works behind the scenes to solve problems.
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Dr. Elizabeth Burns, retired Dentist & owner of Burns Family Dentistry

Dr. Burns spoke to the Associates about a career in the field of Dentistry, Dental School tips, and what it takes to open a private practice. She brought her dog, Annabel, who was always at her dental practice.
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Lauren Pelligrini - Sonographer, Progress West Hospital

Lauren spoke about a career in Sonography, including job outlook, salary, and path to a degree.
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Mike Baue - Owner, Osteostrong

Mike presented on bone remodeling and how Osteostrong's technology helps people fight and reverse bone loss.
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Jacob Kliethermes - Director of Nursing and Operations, Mercy Critical Access

Jacob presented on healthcare opportunities throughout Mercy including their mission and history. He also provided career guidance for the associates as he has transitioned from LPN to a Director.

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Trisha Waters - Family Nurse Practitioner, Mercy

Trisha spoke on her career in nursing, working in NYC during the COVID-19 pandemic, and considerations when thinking about a career in nursing.
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Dr. Mark Schnitzer, Medical Director at Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance

Dr. Schnitzer discussed tips and tricks on how to complete a patient history based on his past experience as a neurosurgeon.

Site Visits

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St Charles County Ambulance District (SCCAD)

Jeremey Hollrah, Deputy Chief of Special Ops and Logistics, provided a tour of SCCAD's new facility as well as the heavy equipment SCCAD has for disaster relief.
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Lawlor Chirpractic

Dr. Tim Sullivan introduced the PM CAPS Associates to the field of Chiropractic and provided a tour of the facility.
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Elite Sports and Spine Chiropractic, with Dr. Nathan Merhaut

Dr. Nathan Merhaut spoke with the AM CAPS Associates about Chiropractic care and walked the students through different chiropractic assessments. The Associates got a chance to test out the different pieces of equipment too!

Adam Morgan Foundation Project

Associates are currently working in groups on their first authentic project. The project was developed in partnership with Dr. Rachel Morgan of the the Adam Morgan Foundation.Their mission is to help support neurodiverse individuals through assistive communication and eliminating stigmas and barriers. Dr. Morgan and Adam came and presented to kick off the project.

SCC CAPS Associates in the Community SCC CAPS Associates in the Community

In the first of many volunteer opportunities, associates Madi Bretz, Rylie Crecelius, Megan Barnett, Sam Morgan, and Alise Simon spent their Saturday morning helping out at The Walk to End Alzheimer's.
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Contact us!

Daniel.Sacre@scccaps.org

Brooke.Theodorakos@scccaps.org

Email: Daniel.Sacre@scccaps.org
Website: scccaps.org
Location: 2400 Zumbehl Road, Saint Charles, MO, USA
Phone: 636-362-4385
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scccaps/
Twitter: @scccaps

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