Professional Education
SoutheastHEALTH offers a variety of resources and support for those pursuing or employed as a healthcare professional.
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
The Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences is numbered among the best nursing programs in the central United States. Students benefit from small class sizes with highly individualized instruction by a top-notch faculty.
Job Shadowing
SoutheastHEALTH offers job shadowing for individuals interested in learning about a specific healthcare career at one of the SoutheastHEALTH locations.
Healthcare Camp
This healthcare camp is for high school students entering grades 10 – 12 who are interested in learning about various health careers. Camp experiences include shadowing nurses and other healthcare professionals, learning CPR, how to use a stethoscope and take blood pressure and visiting Southeast Hospital, Southeast Cancer Center and the College.
Nurse Extern Program
The Nurse Extern Program is designed for nursing students who would like to get a head start on their skills and career. Students who are ready to begin their last year of nursing school are invited to apply. This experience includes rotating through various hospital departments.
Nursing Education
SoutheastHEALTH is committed to providing nurses with the resources they need for nursing success and advancement. These resources include the Critical Care Academy and the Perioperative Surgical Care Academy.
Ortho PT Residency Program
The Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program provides a unique opportunity for Physical Therapists to advance their skills to become leaders in the field of Orthopedic Physical Therapy.
Patient Care Technician
The Patient Care Technician training program prepares for employment in an acute care hospital. This training teaches skills to assist RN's or LPN's in direct patient care.
Pharmacy Residency
This 12-month residency program is accredited with the American Society of Health-Systems (ASHP). Residents have the opportunity to practice in a variety of clinical settings, along with mentoring, formal lectures and opportunities for teaching pharmacy students.
Radiology Extern Program
Through the Radiology Extern Program, students advance their imaging skills by gaining hands on experience in a hospital setting. Flexible scheduling allows externs to work in this capacity while keeping collegiate commitments.
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship opportunities within the healthcare field are offered through the SoutheastHEALTH Foundation and typically funded through the generosity of donors. The number of scholarships awarded each year is subject to funding availability.