See healthcare careers in action! Get hands-on experience trying out different procedures, tools, and skills, guided by professionals working in their field.
This in-person event is for students going into grade 9, 10, 11, or 12 who are interested in learning more about the career options available at AHS and what it takes to get there. You will be sent a participation link and further information once you submit your application.
Attendees may be exposed to real medical situations, medical images, and information that some may find graphic and disturbing.
For any inquiries and additional information, please contact us at Youth.Careers@ahs.ca.
Indigenous Healthcare Career Exploration Days have a specialized focus on Indigenous health & wellness and will prioritize Indigenous students.
Healthcare Careers Exploration Days: AHS & Lethbridge Fire and EMS
Healthcare Careers Exploration Day
Indigenous Healthcare Careers Exploration Day: Peter Lougheed Health Centre
Healthcare Career Exploration Days
Healthcare Careers Exploration Day
Healthcare Careers Exploration Day
Healthcare Careers Exploration Days
Healthcare Career Exploration Days
Healthcare Careers Exploration Days: South Health Campus
Please note (Red Deer ONLY): This event is being offered on both August 12 and 13, 2025. The schedule, activities, and content will be the same on both days. We encourage participants to register for only one day to allow as many students as possible the opportunity to attend.
Due to typically high interest and a significant waitlist, it will be unlikely that participants will be able to switch days after registering. Please ensure you select the date that works best for you before completing your registration.
Discover exciting careers in healthcare at the AHS Healthcare Career Exploration Camp. This is an ideal opportunity for you to interact with health care professionals, job shadow and experience patient simulation scenarios, and get hands-on health care experience. Gain an understanding of a variety of health care careers, the health care industry, and more.
Hospital Shadowing - Spend time observing and learning about the wide opportunities available in healthcare. This may include nursing, laboratory, medical device processing, pharmacy and other disciplines.
Meet Healthcare Professionals - Participate in discussions with a variety of healthcare professionals.
This experience will fall under the AHS Job Shadow Policy and will adhere to the requirements of the AHS Job Shadow Policy.
Participants will be required to:
