High School Access Program

Health Care

A streamlined approach to open-access learning for students

As demand grows for students to gain real-world experience in health care settings to better inform their education and career decisions, opportunities to observe or intern in these highly regulated environments face complex requirements and limited capacity. Additionally, access to these experiences is constrained by enrollment limitations in schools.

To address these challenges, hospitals activated by the Kansas City Metropolitan Healthcare Council, along with school districts involved in Real World Learning, are collaborating with the Future Pathway team to launch a pilot project. This initiative aims to streamline processes and expand access for students currently enrolled in health care pathways, as well as those in programs that have not traditionally had access to career and technical education opportunities.

The Health Care Access Program pilot will run from January to June 2025, with a limited group of participants. To learn more about the results and future opportunities, please complete the form below.

Pilot Organizations

Access Program Student Journey

Observation Experience

- An “eyes only” experience with up to eight hours in one facility.
- Multiple observations across multiple facilities are possible without repeating paperwork .
- Age Verification
- Confidentiality Agreement
- Immunization Records
- Liability Release
- Seasonal Flu Vaccine
- HIPAA
- General Safety
- Infection Prevention
- Information Security
- Organizational Compliance

women health care professionals sitting at patient's bedside talking.

Recurring Experiences

- At least eight hours, and up to 120 hours in one facility.
- Multiple observations across multiple facilities are possible.
- Background Check
- COVID Vaccine
- Emergency Contact Information
- Negative TB Test
- Anti-Harassment
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Hazardous Materials
- MDRO
- Bloodbourne Pathogens
- Patient Rights & Professional Ethics
- Personal Conduct
- Policies & Procedures
- Risk Management
- Workplace Violence