Workshops

The School of Health Professions offers professional development workshops for students which focus on learning objectives that aid in the personal growth and career development of our allied health professionals. Our workshops are available in person at the Newark and Piscataway campuses and online using Zoom. Please review our list of topics below. Additional workshop topics may be requested.

Most of the topics below are also available as asynchronous learning modules in Canvas. If you have any questions or if you would like access to our Canvas course, please contact Michael Canzano. or self-enroll using this link.

Academic & Cognitive Skills

Boost your learning strategies and strengthen your ability to retain and apply knowledge.

This presentation reviews the science behind how we learn and develop memories so students can apply this knowledge to their study techniques. We also consider this when working with patients who have cognitive impairments affecting memory.

In this presentation we compare and contrast ineffective and effective learning methods. We share methods of using active learning methods and a variety of resources students have found useful.

In this presentation we discuss why a student may not perform well on an exam. We look at how to consider learning objectives for courses and rubrics when studying. We also discuss a variety of ways to make educated guesses with multiple choice questions.

This topic is often presented alongside our test taking skills presentation. In this section we discuss the differences between anxiety and stress. We also look at the many symptoms one could have related to anxiety or stress. Lastly, we talk about how to mitigate feelings of test stress.

Personal & Professional Growth

Build confidence, strengthen leadership, and improve how you connect with others.

Communicating effectively is crucial in any profession, but perhaps even more important for professionals providing healthcare services to those in need. This presentation discusses simple and advanced communication techniques in order to provide students with techniques to utilize when meeting co-workers and supervisors at clinical sites.

For many people public speaking can cause a great amount of stress. During this presentation, we discuss simple techniques to utilize in order to make public speaking less overwhelming. Students break up into groups and practice simple techniques such as frameworks for speaking opportunities. We also discuss statistics on public speaking and how to prepare for presentations.

The three core questions behind motivation are discussed and applied to a variety of common motivational problems such as procrastination. Self-efficacy, response efficacy, and consequences are considered in order to help students understand the possible problems with their own motivational difficulties. We also consider patient motivation and how the three core questions could affect the efficacy of therapy or treatment techniques.

During this presentation we discuss a variety of personality assessments that professionals may come across. We discuss how these assessments are created and the best practices when presenting results. The Myers-Briggs types are reviewed and we discuss how these types may affect how we manage staff and collaborate with peers.

This presentation discusses group dynamics with respect to working as a team and also working as professionals after graduation. The presentation includes group exercises where students learn the importance of effective communication and the qualities of an effective team.

Career Development

Sharpen your professional toolkit and prepare to stand out in the job market.

During this presentation we discuss the details behind a successful in person and remote interview. We teach students to be flexible during an interview so that they can apply specific prepared responses to a variety of different interview questions. Lastly, we discuss the importance of asking questions at the end of the interview and how to ask questions with a purpose.

Students are first encouraged to get on the small pile on the hiring manager’s desk rather than toil over a ‘perfect’ resume. We then discuss the sections of a resume and the correct approach when designing a resume for a specific job. Students learn about resume bias and how to prioritize the information on their resume in order to catch the eye of any reviewer.

The importance of networking while in college is discussed in order to help students understand how to make the most out of their collegiate experience. We also discuss in person and online branding as it applies to healthcare professionals.

Health & Wellness

Develop balance, resilience, and habits to support your overall well-being.

During this presentation the similarities and differences between stress and anxiety are discussed. We also consider how the symptoms of stress or anxiety may affect our time management. Regarding time management, we discuss the concept of ‘multiplying your time’ and how to apply this concept over the course of a day, week, and a semester. Lastly, meditation, breathing exercises, and helpful apps are reviewed to offer learners tools to aid them with stress or time management.

The eight dimensions of wellness are discussed in order to help students gain an understanding of their personal wellness so that they can take the steps to improve their self-care and joy. Several self-care strategies are reviewed to provide students with tools to improve their daily life.

Nonprofit & Financial Skills

Gain practical knowledge to manage, fund, and sustain nonprofit or community initiatives.

This presentation is an overview of tax requirements for nonprofit entities such as student organizations. Students learn our school’s requirements for student organization tax filings and nonprofit status. Student leaders also learn options for banking and financial management.

This workshop discusses the many tactics that can be used to host a successful fundraiser. Whether your fundraiser is virtual or in-person, there are many techniques you can use to increase donations and incentivize donors. The workshop also discusses the importance of educating donors by using visual representations and teaching the impact of contributions.