Health, Wellness & Human Services

Care, whether clinical or community-facing, takes real grit. The Health, Wellness & Human Services community connects Dickinsonians with the pathways, people, and practice needed to build careers centered on individual and public well-being. If you are eyeing public health, counseling, clinical practice, or social advocacy, this space helps you translate your liberal arts background into direct impact.

Key Benefits of Career Communities:

  • Advising & Support: Direct access to a dedicated Career Pathway Advisor and Pre-Health Professions Advisor who know the realities of clinical and community tracks.
  • Cultivated Resources: Hand-picked career and internship resources tailored specifically to health and human services pathways.
  • Network & Community: Alumni working in hospitals, non-profits, clinics, and policy spaces, plus targeted networking events designed to build your circle
  • Experiential Learning: Career treks and employer site visits that give you an inside look at community clinics, human services agencies, and healthcare organizations.
  • Network & Community: Targeted networking opportunities with alumni working in healthcare, non-profits, and policy spaces.

Schedule a time to meet with your advisor, Chris Bloomford, in Handshake today or come by Drop-in hours start September 22nd and are held on Tuesdays from 11-12:30pm this Fall in Rector. Bring your questions, whether you are mapping out graduate school in social work, exploring public health careers, or trying to figure out what a human services role looks like day-to-day.

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Career Resources

LinkedIn Learning Courses

Exploring the Top Entry-Level Jobs in Healthcare

Taught by Christine Alexander
Are you interested in pivoting into a career in healthcare? Instructor Christine Alexander introduces ten high-demand, entry-level jobs in healthcare…

Introduction to Medical Terminology I

Taught by HomeTown Health University
Medical terminology is the foundation of communication in the healthcare setting. In this course, explore the three structural elements of…

HIPAA: A Practical Guide

Taught by HomeTown Health University
The HIPAA Privacy and Security standards provide a framework for understanding patient confidentiality and the protection of health information accordingly.…

Health Insurance Basics

Taught by HomeTown Health University
Health insurance in the United States can be overwhelming, with complex terminology and procedures. This course—designed for hospital team members…

Industry Primer for Pharmaceuticals: Core Foundations

Taught by Starweaver
Pharmaceuticals drive global health outcomes and represent one of the most regulated, data-intensive industries in the world, yet some consultants…

Introduction to Medical Terminology II

Taught by HomeTown Health University
This course builds on the foundational concepts outlined in Introduction to Medical Terminology I. Discover the essentials of how to…

Empathy at Work

Taught by Carolyn Goerner
In this course, Dr. Carolyn Goerner—a professor at Kelley School of Business and the founder of Practical Paradigms—dives into empathy…

Learning Foundations: Theory to Practice

Taught by Joe Pulichino, Ed.D.
Learning theory isn’t just for academics—it’s the foundation of effective learning and development practice. In this course, discover how understanding…

Sleep Is Your Superpower

Taught by Nancy H. Rothstein, MBA, The Sleep Ambassador®
Sleep is mandatory. You can’t outsource it and you can’t negotiate it—and it has a powerful impact on everything you…

Healthcare Worker Resilience: Responding to Life’s Challenges with Strength

Taught by HomeTown Health University
Each of us faces challenges in life. Being human takes us on a journey through extraordinary times of happiness and…

Project Management: Healthcare Projects

Taught by Bob McGannon
Healthcare projects have their own unique set of needs and challenges, including privacy concerns and regulatory constraints. Learn how to…

How to Beat Burnout, Exhaustion, and Stress

Taught by Pete Mockaitis
Burnout is often assumed to be the consequence of overwork. But this is only partially true—exhaustion is merely one facet…

How AI Is Transforming Pharma: From R&D to Care Delivery

Taught by Emily Lewis
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the pharmaceutical industry, from accelerating drug discovery to enhancing patient care. In this comprehensive course, healthcare…

The Data Science of Healthcare, Medicine, and Public Health

Taught by Barton Poulson, PhD
Data analytics plays an increasingly pivotal role in how we go about managing our healthcare systems and personal health. This…

The Science of Compassion: An Introduction

Taught by Sounds True and Kelly McGonigal
Why is compassion so powerful? Like many forms of spirituality and meditation, compassion practice has been shown by research to…

Beyond Medicine: The Key Social Factors Influencing Health Outcomes

Taught by HomeTown Health University
Health outcomes are shaped by far more than medical care. Social factors such as housing stability, education, and access to…

How to Craft Content and Trainings that Keep Teams Engaged

Taught by Madecraft
When you’re able to keep an audience engaged, you’re able to better help them learn and retain key information painlessly.…

Customer Service in Healthcare and You

Taught by HomeTown Health University
Customer service is an important part of the patient experience at healthcare facilities. While we may not traditionally think of…

Health Insurance Requirements

Taught by HomeTown Health University
Understanding how health insurance works is essential to communicating costs clearly and managing patients’ financial responsibilities. This course covers the…

Using Gamification to Create Learner Engagement

Taught by Karl Kapp
Gamification is a great—and extremely sticky—way to get employees to stay consistently engaged with company training. In this course, designed…

Contact & Location

Phone
717-245-1740
Address

Biddle House
P.O. Box 1773
Carlisle, PA 17013

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm