An exciting opportunity is available to the students in the Health Technology program. In collaboration with STCC, Health Tech students are exploring the diverse field of medical careers by their involvement in a wonderful STCC program geared to enlightening students to the many facets of the health care career field. Health Tech students are involved in the SIMS program - a hospital simulation program with advanced medical mannequins. As the program proceeds, these students will also explore radiology, surgical technician career experience and laboratory career options. Students attend classes on the STCC campus as part of their FCTS Health Technology education program.

This program is a wonderful opportunity for high school students who are seriously considering careers in the medical field. In association with the Health Career Opportunities Program -- The Pioneer Valley Allied Health Career Pipeline, School of Health and Patient Simulation/Springfield Technical Community College and FCTS-- our students are being given training and experience far beyond the norm of the average high school student. The health technology curriculum that Massachusetts vocational high schools have developed is perfectly aligned to such innovative programs such as that at STCC. Our students and teachers are thrilled to be part of this collaboration.

One look at the curriculum content of the program, and it is quite apparent that FCTS Health Tech students will be far ahead of the career curve upon graduation. With the demand in medical careers expected to grow (Health Career Opportunities Projection) this training is a doorway to a successful career path.