Important Update:

The Teen U Summer Residential program at Westfield State will not be running in 2024. To be added to the email contact list for future programs, please email Brandon Fredette at bfredette@westfield.ma.edu

Program Dates: Dates TBA

Registration/Deposit Deadline: TBA

H.E.L.P. is a hands-on residential program for any high school student with an interest in health care fields including the following: doctors, nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, phlebotomists, EMT’s, etc. This program includes observations and learning experiences at a local hospital. Students will also receive CPR training and certification as part of the program.

To have a registration packet mailed to you, click the link below and complete a short registration request form. These forms will also be available to download directly from our webpage below. You may also pay your deposit or balance online, by clicking

Topics include:

  • Stress Management
  • Occupational Therapy
  • First Aid
  • Skill labs: Blood draw, blood pressure, lung sounds, suturing, giving injections, disability awareness
  • Issues in healthcare
  • HIPAA/Privacy regulations
  • Movement Science
  • Sports Medicine
  • Ethical Issues
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • CPR certification

What's included?

  • Live in a Westfield State University residence hall
  • Eat in the Dining Commons
  • Participate in on-campus activities

Sample Daily Schedule

8:30am: Breakfast
9:30-12pm: Classes with a break at 10:30
12pm: Lunch
1-5:00pm: Classes with a break 2:30
5:30pm: Dinner
6:30-10pm: Evening social activities, free time, movie nights, game nights, etc.

Important Forms and Documents

  • Letter from the Program Coordinator
  • Registration form
  • FAQs
  • Policies

After WSU has received your initial registration form and deposit, the following forms will be sent to you:

  • Second Letter from the Program Coordinator
  • Final payment form
  • Student pick up form
  • Medication Form
  • Medical Form
  • Housing Information Form
  • Event & Liability Waiver and Photo Release

 

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Contact us

Brandon Fredette
Teen-U Coordinator